Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 960

The present reservists were befuddled when they heard Nathan reproach their leader. Their expressions shifted perceptibly as they turned to look at Jaime.

Nathan is right! They internally agreed.

The Armed Forces were only responsible for militia formation and management. The department had no liberty to make its own decisions, let alone deploy an entire battalion on an arrest mission.

The fact that Nathan could remain unperturbed in the face of an ambush was jarring to Jaime. However, the latter was even more surprised that Nathan was familiar with the Armed Forces' extent of power as it demonstrated his understanding of the hierarchy within the military.

Even so, he was still a Lieutenant Colonel at the end of the day. It would take more than a few words to rattle him.

Jaime retorted with a smirk, "I'm not obligated to explain the inner workings of the military to you. Right now, you are being arrested on the grounds of suspected treason due to leaking Top Secret information. You have two choices -either you surrender right now, or I'll have the soldiers beat you unconscious and drag you out of here like a dead mutt. Which one do you prefer?”

The corners of Nathan's lips curled up in amusement. "You're not fit to apprehend me!"

Jaime and Wade exchanged glances before guffawing at his remark.

The latter snickered, "Uncle Jaime, this is really the first time I've heard such an absurd remark. You're the Lieutenant Colonel of the Armed Forces, and you're in charge of all the reservists. There's literally a whole battalion of soldiers here awaiting your orders, but he still has the audacity to say that you're not fit to apprehend him!"

With a bone-chilling smile, Jaime mocked Nathan, "You must be completely drunk if that's what you truly believe. Had you had a few crumbs with your drinks, you

wouldn't be so delusional right now!"

"Seize him and take him away!" He ordered.

The present reservists prepared to charge forward once again.

However, before they could move, an orotund voice boomed from behind, "Halt your actions! Mr. Cross is right - none of you have the right to capture him!"

Jaime and his subordinates were surprised and infuriated by the newcomer. Bristling with annoyance, they turned in unison to face the source of that voice.

There stood the Elite Eight, led by Colin Dunne.

"Who are you guys?" Jaime questioned stonily.

Wade recognized Colin as one of Nathan's subordinates. Fuming, he screeched, "Uncle Jaime, this is the guy who killed all my underlings. He's the one who picked up the phone back then. They're Nathan's

accomplices in the murder!"

A menacing grin spread across Jaime's face. "Perfect, then we'll arrest them all at once!"

Colin was unruffled by his words and said impassively, "You're far from capable of arresting any of us. Open your eyes wide and take a good look at this.”