Nathan knew that Wylder must have recognized him.

He smirked and waved Colin and Ava away.

All the other patrons and the restaurant staff were instructed to leave Cloud Palace immediately.

Wylder turned to his men and instructed in a low voice, "All of you, get out of here. No matter what happens, none of you are allowed to enter without my permission." The bodyguards were surprised, but they obeyed Wylder's order and exited Cloud Palace quietly.

Inside the restaurant, only Nathan, Penny, Wylder, Cristiano, and Sloan remained.

Nathan laid down his fork slowly. Then, he turned to look at Wylder, who was still kneeling, with a cold, detached expression. "I suppose you know who I am."

"President Cross, of course I recognize you..." Wylder replied, trembling in fear.

President Cross!

Sloan had been confused by his father's sudden deference to Nathan.

it was clear that Nathan

offended the

stared at the three Zarnowskis, who were kneeling in front of him. He said coldly, "It's good that you know who I am. To tell the truth, I've heard about you too, and I did not hear good things. I heard that the South Army wanted to requisition several fishing boats for temporary military use from you, the King of Fishermen. However, you demanded to be paid a high sum. Negotiations failed, and the navy had to seek

words shook Wylder

South Army, but it's the fishing season. It's a good time for

the South Army

would not be able to go out to sea to fish. Just a couple of pirate ships or foreign navy vessels would be enough to sink your boats. You make a fortune for yoursel during peacetime and yet,

to utter

your son here... I know he was accused of rape a few years ago, but you used your connections and money to buy your son's freedom.

his wrongdoing?"

the safety provided by the army, but I refused to serve the country when the army needed my aid. I have also failed to raise my son well. Please punish me as you deem fit, President Cross," said Wylder in a trembling voice. "Admiral Hill wanted to

from Wylder's face when he heard Nathan's

had not expected his refusal to allow the navy to requisition his fishing boats

"However,

You will contact the navy and

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