Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 1951

In the study of his home in Riverside Garden, Nathan eyed the Seven Stars Dagger that Colin brought to him with amusement.

He was anxious to test it out. “This was a gift from Sherman?”

“Yes, it was,” Colin replied earnestly.

“General Wilson misspoke, and now Sherman thinks that he has to attend to the Chief Military Governor. He sent the messenger back with these gifts and requested that the dagger be given to you.”

“Interesting,” Nathan smiled.

“I don't suppose Sherman has any idea that I am the Chief Military Governor.”

“No sir, I don't think they do,” Colin answered.

“All they know is that the Chief Military Governor is here in Channing to inspect some troops. So he offered up this dagger as a gift to get to know you. If he finds out that you are the Chief Military Governor, I'd imagine that he will be on his knees begging for forgiveness.”

“The Goldsteins are awfully forgetful,” Nathan said. “They never learn their lesson, no matter how many times they have been taught. It's time to completely remove them from relevance.”

“Sherman is living at the Blueside Villa for now,” Colin reported.

“Other than summoning you and Mrs. Cross to him tonight, he has organized a banquet to suck up to the city's elite, in hopes of them letting him deal with you without interference.”

“Against me? He's not worthy.” Nathan said coldly.

“General, how should we teach him a lesson? Your word is my command.”

Nathan was about to speak when Penny knocked and entered.

“Nathan, something's wrong.” she said anxiously.

“What is it?” he replied.

Benson, Penny's father wanted to come along as well.

They, along with Colin, Ava, and the Elite Eight, took off for Blueside Villa in several black SUVs.

The high society of Channing gathered in the garden of the Villa.

Sherman was looking smart in a tailor-made suit. His hair was slicked back, not a strand out of place.

He lounged on a chair, smiling in cold amusement at the kneeling figures of the Smiths.

“Mr. Smith, you mustn't blame me for this. It's your granddaughter and her husband who is at fault. They were the ones who killed my kin!”

“The son's crimes are to be borne by the father. You, as Nathan's elders, shall take his place and be punished.” “Kneel and face yourselves towards Brimmopolis. Give my cousin the mourning he deserves.”