The Smiths were overjoyed to have received such special gifts from Major General Wilson.
Nathan turned to Keith, whose face now was as white as a sheet, and he sneered coldly, "Why are you still here? Get lost!”
Callan stared at Keith sharply and scolded, "What are you here for?"
Keith stood there, speechless as he could not bring himself to provide an answer.
Thereafter, a member of the Smith family summarized the drama and shared it with Callan, who turned insanely mad after.
A lowly retiree from Brimmopolis had the cheek to create a scene at the family home of the General's wife? He even threatened to teach the General a lesson? This person must be digging his own grave!
Callan yelled furiously, "Mr. Cross has asked you to disappear from his sight, did you not hear that?”
Upon seeing how Callan highly respected Nathan, Keith had verified that Nathan was truly the General of the North. His snobbish and arrogant attitude immediately change into a meek and humble one. In a trembling voice, he responded, "Yes, yes. I will get out now."
Panicked, he tried to leave hastily with two of his followers, only to be stopped by Callan.
"Hold on!" Callan shouted, blocking the group from leaving.
Keith was shaken to the core. He looked at both Callan and Nathan, horrified as he struggled to string his words together, "Mr. Cross... and... and Captain Stone, is there any... anything else?"
Callan scoffed coldly, "I do not think it's Mr. Cross' intention for you to leave this place by simply walking out.”
What?
Sean and his family were completely stunned.
Keith was a high ranked official in Brimmopolis. Though he's retired now, his connections and influence in the industry are still active. It would not be appropriate to make him leave in a humiliating manner, would it? Besides, does what Nathan say really hold so much weight?
The Smiths jaws dropped when Keith actually compromised!
With injured dignity and pride, Keith abided, "I shall then make my way out with all fours on the floor..."
Though he was feeling ashamed, Keith did as he said he would as the crowd watched in disbelief. After crawling for quite a distance, they saw two followers help Keith up. They all then left, looking like bereaved dogs.
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