Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 2069

Clifford was taken aback.

However, being a person who had his mettle often put to the test, he recovered just as quickly.

He attempted to sidestep the issue by professing that they had misunderstood the situation, not realizing that Sage was only acting upon the Chief Military Governor's orders, and proceeded to offer him a seat at the table.

Sage, too, was a proud man.

He stood behind Nathan staidly. “Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Tucker. As I am but a subordinate of the Chief Military Governor, it would only be proper that I remained on my feet next to him.”

As politely as he had put it, it was obvious the man refused the offer because he had taken exception to his own treatment earlier.

Sage's declination left Clifford and the others in an awkward position.

Upon assessing the mood, Nathan's lips curled into a smile, “My man here is a bit of straight talker, Mr. Davier, so I hope that you wouldn't mind.”

Even if Clifford felt slighted, he was not about to spell it out loud.

“No, not at all,” he chuckled.

Nathan then casually asked, “Right. Your brother insisted on my presence here, stressing that you have a matter of great importance to discuss. I wonder what instructions you might have for mef “I wouldn't venture to think that I would be a in a position to instruct you, but there is indeed a matter in which I would like to seek your input,” Clifford said with a smile.

“Please speak freely,” Nathan said.

Clifford then picked up his drink. “There's no hurry. May I propose we begin with a toast?”

Clifford and Shae exchanged glances before they raised their glasses in unison. “To you, Chief Military Governor.”

The man smiled subtly as he regarded the figure in the Leviathan mask.

He had long wondered who was behind it.

It was a shame that despite his best efforts, his men had not been able to uncover the Chief Military Governor's identity.

Clifford's plan in leading the Davier family in a toast was an attempt to make him unmask himself.

And when he does so in order to drink, they will all be able to see how he really looked like.