Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 856

A Volkswagen Passat arrived at the entrance of the hotel in less than ten minutes.

Seeing it was the Director of Education, Mindy Stuart, and her secretary, Jedediah called upon Nathan, his daughter, and a few others to accompany him to welcome the unexpected guests, "Oh wow, what a pleasant surprise! Channing's Director of Education is here!"

Mindy took a respectful look at Nathan, following on with a polite reply to Jedediah, "Mr. Zinke, I'd heard that it is your sixtieth birthday today. I hope that you won't mind me coming unannounced to give you a toast?”

Jedediah responded quickly, "I'm honored to have you here tonight. Welcome!"

Meanwhile, two Audi A6 cars showed up. It was the Mayor of Channing, Russell Crow, and his group of officials.

Jedediah gasped with amazement. He then rushed over to welcome the VIPs. One could hear the excitement in his trembling voice, as he greeted him, "Mayor, to whom do I owe the pleasure?"

Russell smiled courteously, "I was informed that it is your birthday today. I have come here personally, to wish you."

The Zinkes and all their relatives and friends who were present were greatly astounded. What an honor and privilege to have the mayor come personally, to wish him a happy birthday!

Jedediah was so flattered, that he had blushed with overwhelming exhilaration, "Thank you so much for gracing the occasion with your presence. What did I do to deserve all of this? Mr. Crow and all reputable officials, please take a seat inside."

While everyone was getting ready to enter the hall, a red Hongqi and five jeeps suddenly arrived. A muscular middle aged man in casualwear alighted his vehicle with a group of soldiers.

Someone exclaimed, "Oh my heart, Franklin Wilson is here! The commanderin-chief of Channing's military base is here!"

Major-General Wilson! Jedediah was beyond dumbfounded. He was awestruck.

Franklin greeted Nathan respectfully before turning to Jedediah and saying, "Mr. Zinke, I hope you don't mind me showing up without any prior notice. I'd discovered that it is your birthday today, so I wanted to send you my best wishes."

The Zinkes made no mistake in their attempt to make sense of all of this. There could only be one reason why so many influential political and military figures appeared suddenly at the birthday banquet. It was all because of Nathan Cross!

They saw how Franklin had greeted Nathan, with deference, even going as far as to address him as 'Mr. Cross'. Then, they were reminded of the time when Nathan had suggested waiting for more guests to show up.

Having connected all the dots, everyone now had a different perception of Nathan.

If the act of Nathan purchasing a jewelry shop for Jedediah as his birthday present showed his great wealth, then what Nathan had just demonstrated through inviting so many political and military figures, was his amazing power and status in society. Everyone looked at him with utter disbelief. Nathan was indeed second to none, in terms of power, privileges, and riches.

Soon, all guests were seated and the banquet began.

Many key figures and socialites took turns and toasted Jedediah, providing him much pride and satisfaction.

Unwittingly, as he was getting a bit drunk, he held Nathan's hand and uttered emotionally, "Nathan, you are my best student. I am so proud of what you have become. You have never let me down."

Nathan smiled at him gently, "All thanks to you."