Just like Kylie predicted, Neelan was not a Major General. He was just a lowly conman.
Since a year ago, Neelan and his friends had been pretending to be soldiers to scam bosses of companies.
They earned loads of money with the excuse of helping to settle problems for these huge corporations.
They would flee after receiving the money each time. Usually, the people who had been scammed would not have the courage to report this to the police.
That night, after watching the news, Neelan found out that the president of the Cross Group was the prettiest girl in college, Penny Smith.
An idea popped into his mind. Neelan decided to try his luck and swindle Penny for once.
If his plan succeeded, he would get both wealth and love. This would be his greatest achievement in life.
Judging by Penny's surprised expression, he figured that his plan was going smoothly.
Penny snapped out of shock and said, "So it was Mr. Coleman who lent us a helping hand. I am very thankful for that."
Neelan grinned, "No problem. I can do anything for you.”
Penny froze. "You must be joking, Mr. Coleman..."
Neelan took on a serious look and said solemnly, "Ms. Smith, I wasn't joking."
"Actually, I have always had a secret crush on you since college."
"Now that I am the Major General of the North Army, a subordinate of the General of the North, I can finally express my feelings for you in the open."
Penny hurriedly denied, "No, General Coleman. I think there has been a misunderstanding. I am married, and I really love my husband. It's impossible for a relationship to blossom between you and me."
The comers of Neelan's lips lifted. "I know that you are married."
"Not only that, but I also know that your husband was the drunkard who forced himself on you when he was drunk a few years back. I heard that he paid you a visit and started living off you. Rest assured. I will help you teach this rascal a lesson."
Penny's face fell. "General Coleman, you really misunderstood me. My husband is not a rascal, and we have a great relationship."
Neelan refused to believe what Penny had said.
He heard that Nathan had slept with Penny a few years ago when he was drunk and caused her to give birth to a child out of wedlock.
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