Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 1671

Gazing at him impassively, Hansel asked coldly, “Are you surprised?”

“I...” Boris was at a loss for words.

It was more than surprising; Hansel's appearance had shocked him to the core.

From what he heard, Hansel was paralyzed after the stroke. It is an incurable condition even for doctors with the most top-notch medical skills. How has he suddenly recovered?

Looking at Hansel's formidable figure, a sudden thought struck him. Could it be that President Windsor was pretending to be sick all the while?

A chill ran down his spine at the thought of it.

Terror filled his eyes when he looked at Hansel and then at Nathan, who looked rather composed. His heart sank in despair.

Yet, Hansel did not bother to speak to him anymore.

Camilla pushed her husband toward the head seat, the seat where the President usually sat during a Cabinet meeting.

Hansel gestured for her to stop when they approached Nathan's seat.

Then, he slowly got up from the wheelchair.

Camilla and the national guards approached him to help him up, but he stopped them from doing so.

Nathan was seated at the far end of the conference table.

Seeing Hansel coming up to him, he immediately stood bolt upright, saluting him. “President Windsor!” he greeted, his voice loud and clear.

Hansel returned his salute.

Then, he held Nathan's hand while expressing his gratitude, “Nathan, I'd like to thank you for all that you've done. You've only taken a leave once throughout the past five years, sacrificing much of your time for the country.”

Nathan spoke up, “President Windsor, it is my duty to serve the country and its people.”

Hansel nodded before slowly making his way toward the head seat, with Camilla and the head of the National Guard following behind him.

Casting his eyes over the whole lot, he uttered, “Thank you for taking up the extra burden during the period that I was sick, keeping the government running.

Clifford and the others still hadn't recovered from their shock. Hearing that, they quickly answered, “President Windsor, don't mention it. It was merely our duties to do as such.”

Adrian had no choice but to bite the bullet. He picked up a document and reported to Hansel, “President Windsor, this is the report of the damages caused by the wildfire that occurred in the West. We need you to approve the amount of aid and disaster relief.”

Hansel raised his hand. “I'll leave this for later. Since I have not attended the Cabinet meetings for a long while, I should first deal with the most important matter. Bring me the most recent document.”

The cabinet members fell into an eerie silence. They were all aware that Hansel was referring to the issue that occurred between Boris and Nathan.

Seeing their reaction, Hansel asked coldly, “What, aren't there any important documents waiting for my approval? I heard that there was a serious disagreement concerning a motion, and you needed to resort to voting. Even so, the motion only passed through the Cabinet by a small majority. Aren't you going to let me have a look at the proposal?”

Boris' forehead was littered with beads of perspiration.

Just then, Zion, the oldest among the Great Cabinet members, stood up. He was one of Hansel's trusted aides. “President Windsor, just now, Mr. Tucker proposed to remove Nathan from office by reasons of him abusing his power and overstepping his authority.

“Although the other two members and I strongly disagreed with the motion, it passed through by a small majority of 7-3.

“According to the rules, the Cabinet's decision can only take effect if the President approves of it.”

With that, he made his way toward Hansel and handed him the documents that concerned the motion put forward by Boris.