Chapter 58

All the blood drained from Harold’s face, yet he did not dare show his dissatisfaction. He could only nod his head meekly in acquiescence.

Nathan and Penny had just left when the vice-captain received a call from the chief of police. “Lee, prepare a handover for your job. There’s a vacancy at Buffalo Hill and you’re being transferred there tomorrow.”

Harold felt like he could weep. Buffalo Hill was deep in the countryside, with dense forests and nobody around for miles. His only companions there would be bugs and snakes. He was being exiled!

As the Cross couple drove home, a squad of patrol cars escorted them.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Penny stared at her husband as her mouth opened to speak. She seemed to change her mind, however, as she then snapped it shut.

Not sure whether to laugh or cry, Nathan said, “I can tell that you’re dying to ask me something. Go on.”

His wife chewed on her lip for a moment longer before blurting out, “Nathan, what was up with Harold and the others? Why did they have such a sudden change in attitude?”

man blinked his eyes slowly as he replied, “Would you believe me if I told you that I’d only made a call to my old boss and he’d

yours is always helping you no matter what problems you run into. It’s a little odd

pretending. I don’t actually have an old

her eyes. Her tone was grumpy as she

used to be part of the National Guard that was in charge of my old boss’ safety. We’re rather close so he’d

believe. After all, she had seen him in action before. It was not every day that one could claim to have defeated a group of men by himself. His combat skills

of that old boss’ personal guard made sense. It was logical that the boss

the first time that your old boss has helped us out of a sticky situation. Be sure to thank him

back at

When she remembered Nathan’s earlier demand about Harry

he’s not someone whom you want to piss off. Maybe we should

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