Salute To The General
Chapter 3051

Nathan and Penny had just returned home to Channing when Colin entered with some news. "Mr. Cross."

Nathan was surprised. "Is there something wrong?"

"There is a rather special situation," Colin reported. "The Adrunian church has sent an envoy to visit us. The representative of the visiting group is the Holy Maiden, Hepburn." "So they're here," Nathan said. "What does that have to do with us?"

"Hepburn and her party came to our country and immediately headed for Xendale in the West."

Surprise flashed across Nathan's eyes. "The church probably learned that the vampire duke Vince died in the West. That's why they came to see what happened?"

"Although they didn't admit it, it's obvious that it must be so."

"From what I've heard, the vampires and the werewolves are deadly enemies of the church and have fought them thousands of times. The people of the church are interested in Vince's death. Let them trouble themselves if they want to investigate. We will neither resist nor cooperate. Just treat them as tourists." "Understood. But..."

"But what?"

"Hepburn and her party stayed in the West for half a day and have come to the South. She wants to meet with you, but the presidential palace has not received your opinion, Mr. Cross, and therefore has not responded to Hepburn's request. I wonder if you would consent to meet this Holy Maiden?""

"I'm not interested," Nathan said flatly. "Just have the relevant department respond to her. Tell her I am busy with work and have no time to meet with her."

Colin nodded, although he could not help musing to himself at how the Holy Maiden had an unparalleled status in the world, especially in Adrune. That prestige generally guaranteed that she would be received by the head of state wherever she went. The Holy Maiden asked to see Mr. Cross, who doesn't want to meet her. It's probably the first time she has ever been turned down.

Nathan turned to Ava after he ordered Colin to reject the Holy Maiden's request. "Get the car ready. I will be having dinner later at Victoria Station Restaurant with my wife and daughter." "Yes, Sir."

Victoria Station Restaurant was a newly opened, high-end Adrunian restaurant in Channing.

Nathan knew his wife enjoyed Adrunian cuisine. As it was rare for him to have the time off, he planned to have steak that night with his wife and daughter.

Upon learning that Nathan wished to dine there, Victoria Station Restaurant promptly closed for business that day and dedicated itself to serving Nathan's family of three.

"Welcome!" the restaurant manager and a group of waiters chorused.

With his daughter, Queenie in his arms, Nathan and his wife, Penny, led Colin and Ava into the elegantly decorated Adrunian restaurant.

The restaurant manager brought the menu after the family took their seats.

Nathan handed the menu to Penny and smiled. "Here. You decide what we'll have tonight."

Penny beamed. She ordered three steaks, appetizers, and desserts.

Soon after, Adrunian food was brought out of the kitchen in quick succession.

Nathan and his family were enjoying their meal when a group of people suddenly entered.

The crisp sound of high heels striking the ground attracted the attention of everybody in the restaurant as they all turned to look at the entrance.

A tall, very dignified, and beautiful foreign woman led a group of bishops and bodyguards inside.

Colin and Ava frowned.

As Nathan had recently been in a series of battles which included the life-and-death fight in Heavenly City and the assault by vampires in the West, Colin, as captain of the National Guard, had been paying extra attention to Nathan's protection of late. Colin had even notified the restaurant in advance to have them only serve Nathan's family that day to ensure their safety.

At that moment, both Colin and Ava were wary of the foreigners' appearance.

The restaurant manager strode over to the tall foreign woman. "Sorry, we are fully reserved today and will not be serving other guests. Please "

The tall, slender woman raised her hand to interrupt the manager. She gazed at Nathan, who was dining not far away. "Mr. Cross and I are friends." Friends?

When the restaurant manager heard those words, he believed them to be true and immediately stepped back.

The tall, slender woman led her subordinates toward Nathan. "Mr. Cross, they told me you are busy with work and have no time to see me. I didn't expect that being busy meant dining with your family," she said somewhat ruefully.