Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 1722

In the afternoon, Hansel and Camilla went to visit Penny at the private ward in the hospital. They were accompanied by a pair of bodyguards from the White House.

Nathan was surprised by their visit.

Penny wanted to get off the bed and greet the couple with a curtsy but was stopped by Camilla.

“Please drop the formalities, Mrs. Cross. You're not well and should rest in bed.”

Hansel sighed after briefly asking about Penny's condition. He learned that she had a miscarriage, which resulted in her weak health and severe psychological trauma.

He asked Camilla to keep Penny company and then suggested to Nathan, “Let's go for a walk.”

Nathan complied, “Sure.”

He followed Hansel to a deserted yard located at the inpatient department. The only people nearby were White House bodyguards in suits.

Obviously, the guards had cordoned off the entire area in order to ensure the safety of their president.

Hansel shared with Nathan how his proposal was turned down at the cabinet meeting.

Nathan smiled. “What the cabinet members said are true: I'm too sharp and I don't settle amicably for anything, indeed. I guess I'm not cut out to join the cabinet; I'm meant to be on the battlefield.”

With a wry smile, Hansel responded, “If Clifford becomes president, I'm afraid that you won't be able to keep your position as the General of the

North, let alone step foot into the cabinet.”

Nathan remarked, “The way his daughter wreaked havoc as she pleased has tarnished his reputation. As a father, he also needs to take responsibility for his troublemaker son. Implicated by his children's appalling behavior, his popularity has been going downhill lately. With these problems on his plate, I doubt he will emerge as the next president.”

“With these problems on his plate, I doubt he will emerge as the next president.”

“Experienced and prudent,” Nathan answered while refraining from expressing the rest of his comments.

He felt that the conservative Zion was good as a cabinet member but lacked the audacity and vigor as a president. There was a slim chance he could win.

A smug look appeared on Hansel's face. “Haha, I believe that Zion can do it, too. Do remember to get close to him and give him incessant support during the next presidential election.

“As the General of the North commanding three hundred thousand soldiers, your authority carries a lot of weight and your support would be invaluable in helping Zion win the election. If he successfully defeats Clifford and becomes the next president, you can break away from being oppressed by Clifford. In addition, Zion will surely take care of you.”

Nathan nodded but remained quiet.

Mr. Windsor seems to have made up his decision on this matter. It's impossible for him to change his mind just because of my differing opinions. Also, it'd be inappropriate for me to comment further on Zion.

Hence, he held back from saying anything.