Salute To The General

Chapter 69 Adhering To Principles

With a slightly blushed face and an embarrassed tone, she told Nathan, "Why don't you sleep in thenovelbin

master bedroom with us tonight? Queenie can sleep in the middle and we can sleep on each side of

the bed. Remember not to cross the boundary, or else...”

Penny was a stubborn and capable woman, and it was rare for Nathan to see this awkward and

embarrassed side of her. Instantly, he asked in jest, "Or what?"

Penny widened her eyes and stared at Nathan. As she noticed his mischievous look, she huffed, "If you

cross the boundary, I will kick you off the bed!"

In fact, while Penny was rather embarrassed at this, she still trusted him.

If Nathan wanted to touch her, he would have done so when he slept on the mattress back at Asiatic

Village. He did not need to wait until today.

Very quickly, they settled down, switched off the lights, and headed to bed.

Queenie slept in the middle with Nathan and Penny on each of her sides.

While Penny normally suffered from insomnia, she drifted to dreamland unexpectedly quickly today

with Nathan beside her.

Nathan slept soundly too. Amidst his drowsiness, he felt a head resting on his chest and a pair of

hands around his neck.

He thought that it was his daughter and continued to sleep.

The next morning, Nathan woke up the moment the first ray of sunlight had shone into the room.

As his eyes fluttered open, he realized in shock that the woman in his chest was Penny Smith, not his

daughter.

She was sound asleep like a little kitten in his arms.

As for Queenie, she was at the end of the bed, snoring loudly with her limbs spread out.

What was going on?

Did Penny turn over and cuddle him while she was asleep?

Just as Nathan laid in shock, he suddenly saw Penny's eyes flutter.

She was about to wake up.

To prevent things from getting awkward, Nathan quickly shut his eyes, while pretending to be asleep.

Shortly after, Penny stirred in his arms. She was obviously awake.

Nathan could feel her pause in stun as she opened her eyes, before hearing a soft exclaim from her.

After which, she escaped from his embrace and scurried away like a frightened deer.

He could also hear her sigh in relief, "Whew, lucky he's not awake yet.

Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing!"

Last night, Thomas Dunn and his men did not sleep a wink. They chased after Harry Leigh's men and

took over all of his businesses.

In the morning, Thomas came to see Nathan with the accounts.

As they gathered in the study room, Thomas Dunn placed the accounts on the desk respectfully as he

reported, "Sir, we have defeated all of Harry Leigh's remaining men and took over all of his

businesses.”

"All the accounts are here. There is two hundred million in cash, nine million in assets. Please take a

look at them."

Without glancing towards the books, he told Thomas, "Don't let me see these next time."

Thomas thought that he should report to Nathan about all of the territories and businesses he had

gotten from Harry Leigh. After all, it was a fruitful hunt.

However, his forehead broke out into cold sweat after he heard Nathan's tone that was slightly

displeased.

Nathan was such an omnipotent figure. Why would he care about something so insignificant? Did he

even need this sort of dirty money on his hands?

Thomas bowed his head and admitted in a terrified manner, "Yes, sir. I know that what I've done was

wrong."

Eyes darting to Thomas, Nathan advised, "Even though you are no longer in the military, you have to

remember where you've come from."

"If you give up on your principles, you will never be able to get them back.”

"The same goes for your bottom lines."

"As such, you must know exactly what you believe in and what your deal breakers are. Adhere strictly

to them, and be a man of principles."

Thomas stood straight and responded in a low voice, "I understand what you've said,

Sir."

"You have to give up all of your businesses which operated in the grey areas, including those you took

over from Harry Leigh. You can't be involved in any of those anymore, just keep the ones that are in

accordance with the law," Nathan instructed.

Thomas would suffer great losses if he did so since many of his businesses had operated in the grey

area.

However, he still agreed without hesitation and replied, "Yes, sir. I will do as you say."