Ch. 331..340
Chapter 331 Before Bjom and the others could say anything else, Gladys walked over to James while scolding him.
“You trash! What did you do? How did you offend these bigwigs?”
As she spoke, she raised her hand and swung it at James.
James instinctively dogged her hand,
Thea came over, pulled Gladys aside, and explained, “Mom, it’s not james’ fault. Bjorn wanted the King of Ginseng, but Christine gave it to me instead. I didn’t expect Bjorn to be such a bad tempered man.
“Haha!” Bjorn burst out laughing after hearing this. “So what if I’m a bad-tempered man? I’ll let this incident go after I break this brat’s legs, you hand over the king of Ginseng, and you stay with me for three months. Otherwise…” He glanced at the crowd.
“Otherwise, it’ll be game over for the Hills,” he said indifferently
“I’m here to convey that we stand by whatever Bjorn decides to do. The Yoders will be the first to suppress the Hills, and I can ensure that your family goes bankrupt within a day.” Cooper stepped forward and backed up Bjorn. “I can also guarantee that the Hills will be unable to do anything in North Cansington, and my security company of thirty thousand employees will constantly cause trouble for the Hills in the future if you don’t do as he says right now,” Kannon also threatened.
The Hills’expressions changed drastically after hearing their threats.
These were really prominent figures. Even the Xenos could not afford to offend these people The Hills would really be over if these people wanted to suppress them. “Useless piece of trash! Why are you still standing there? Kneel and apologize to Mr. Truman!” the old lady scolded with a displeased expression. She pointed at the King of Ginseng on the table and said respectfully, “Mr. Truman, the King of Ginseng is right here. You can take it if you need it. This problem was caused by that man who is surnamed Caden. It has nothing to do with the Hills.”
“What are you doing?” Jedidiah showed dissatisfaction on his face,
He despised these kinds of bullies who oppressed the weak the most.
He also understood what had happened.
James was in the right.
It was Bjorn who had a bad temper. “Mr. Truman, the King of Ginseng was given to my granddaughter by Herbal Biotech. Yet, you’ve brought a bunch of people to cause trouble at my house. What kind of behavior is this?
What can you do to the Hills in a civilized society protected by the law?”
“Haha!” Bjorn laughed. “I am the law! Today, this brat’s legs must be broken, and Thea has to come with me. Otherwise, I’ll ensure that the Hills won’t have a day of peace.” The Hills members were frightened by the hundreds of security guards and did not dare to Speak Only Clinton stood up for the family with a displeased expression, “What are you guys trying to do? I’m the captain of a specialized police unit. Leave the Hills’ villa immediately, or else I’ll call the police!” Clinton was righteous since he was a captain and police officer His mother immediately stepped forward, seeing her son speak up. She dragged him backward and scolded, “What’re you doing, Clinton? This is Thea and James problem. Why’re you standing up for them? Do you know who these people are? They’re Bjorn Truman and the Yoders! They are incredibly powerful people Are you trying to drag down the Hills?”
“Mom!” Clinton shouted
“Go inside!” his mother scolded him.
“Haha!”
Bjorn laughed while watching the scene. He had thoroughly investigated the Hills’ background and sought the Yoders and Kannon’s help to ensure nothing unexpected would happen. With these two people backdng him up, the Hills would surely not dare to stand up for James They would have to suffer the Yoders suppressing them if they dared to speak up for him. The captain of a specialized police unit was nothing. His career would be over if the Yoders pulled a few strings behind the scene.
“Thea, James. This is your problem, so solve it yourselves. Don’t drag our family down with you.”
“Mr. Truman, this has nothing to do with the Hills.” The elders of the Hills began to clear their relationship with the couple. The Callahans were highly solemn. Only James maintained a calm expression. “Woah, it’s so lively here!”
Suddenly, another volce sounded from outside the Huls’ villa
Chapter 332 Everyone’s attention turned toward the voice, and another group of people approached from the distance.
The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in a suit and looked like a very successful person.
This person was Bryson. Behind him was a long-haired man dressed in a black singlet and a dragon tattooed on his body. This man was Dylan Nell.
Another 20 subordinates followed behind him.
These men carried stretchers.
Many people were lying on these stretchers. They were bruised and groaning in pain “Who are these people?”
The Hills were puzzled.
Jedidiah walked over cautiously, seeing that these people wore very stern expressions. “Who are you guys?” “Where’s James?” Dylan ignored Jedidiah and demanded James. Everyone’s eyes were fixated on James. Thea was also confused. ‘What is this about this time?’
Dylan seemed familiar to her, but she could not remember where she had seen him before.
James glanced at the vicious-looking Dylan and recognized the visitor. This was the person who caused trouble last night. “I’m here. What’s up? Is there something you need?” James approached him calmly and asked coldly. Dylan took out a sharp dagger as soon as he identified James. Then, he immediately charged at James and roared, “I’ll kill you to avenge my brothers!” James turned his body slightly and dodged the dagger. He quickly grabbed Dylan’s hand and twisted it with great force.
“Argh!!!”
Dylan screamed as his whole body writhed and turned in pain. “Get lost…” James abruptly let go and kicked him with his foot.
Sustaining a blow from James, he was kicked two meters away and rolled a few times on the ground
He groaned in pain on the ground and could not get up for a while.
The Hills watched the scene and could not digest what had happened.
However, one thing was for sure. James caused some sort of trouble again. Kannon, who accompanied Bjorn, frowned slightly upon seeing Bryson. “What a coincidence, Bryson. Why are you here?” Kannon walked over immediately and greeted Bryson with a smile. Bryson glanced at the person greeting him and recognized Kannon Both of them were from North Cansington’s underworld and naturally had met with each other before. “Isn’t this Mr. Stone? What brings you to the Hüls’ villa?” Kannon said with a smile, “There is a fool here that offended Mr. Truman. I’m here with some men to seek justice for Mr. Truman.”
Bryson glanced at Bjorn and greeted him with a nod He immediately said, “It seems we’ve got the same target. This kid named James beat up a few of my men last night. I’m here to avenge them.”
Their conversation was overheard by the members of the Hills.
The old lady stood up instantly, looked at the bigwigs, and hurriedly explained, “This has nothing to do with the Hills, James isn’t from the Hills.” “Is that so? James is the Callahans’ son-in law. Your daughter, Gladys, is Benjamin Callahan’s wise. Are you claiming that he has nothing to do with the Hills?” “O-Of course not.” The old lady was terrified. These were extremely vicious figures of the underworld. “I’ll expel Gladys from the family right now! From now on, Gladys has nothing to do with the Hills,” she hurriedly announced.
Gladys’ face darkened, and she immediately scolded, “You useless trash! What have you done. James? How did you manage to offend so many bigwigs in just one day in North Cansington?”
Thea was also confused.
She knew about the incident with Bjorn. However, what was the reason these other people were here?
She looked at James.
Chapter 333 James was nonchalant and did not seem afraid of these unexpected visitors.
Bjom and Bryson glared at James,
Bjorn shouted, “Brat, get down now and let me break your legs. Your wife will come with me, and this will be over.”
Bryson pointed to his subordinates lying on the stretchers with broken legs and said indifferently. “How can I just let this go? You beat my men and have to pay me two billion dollars to resolve this matter. Since the Callahans don’t have money, the Hills will pay for it. If you don’t pay up, hmph.don’t blame me for the consequences.”
The Hills went silent.
These bigwigs were all after James, so they remained silent.
Jedidiah could not allow such suppression.
“Presumptuous!”
He stood up and shouted, “This is the Hills’ villa! How dare you be presumptuous in our house!”
“Dad, don’t say too much. These are people we shouldn’t mess with.”
“Yeah, Dad. It’s none of our business, so don’t get involved in it.”
“Dad, do you know who these people are? This person is Bryson, the underworld boss in North Cansington. I heard a big household went bankrupt and got sent to prison after they offended him.”
The Hills’ members spoke out and prevented Jedidiah from getting involved.
However, Jedidiah used to be a soldier and could not tolerate these people messing with him. He immediately took out his phone and called his favorite disciple- the chief of the City Police Department.
“Harrison, it’s me. It’s Jedidiah. I’ve got a situation right now. There are people causing trouble at the Hills’ villa…”
City Police Department, Chief’s Office.
Harrison Zeller answered the call from Jedidiah. Jedidiah was his mentor and had helped him a lot in the past. It could be said that he would have never reached such success without Jedidiah back then.
However, the higher-ups had specifically reminded him not to interfere with the Hills’ affairs and warned him no one would be able to protect him in the morning. “Mr. Hills, I’m sorry. I really can’t get away from work right now. I’ll bring a gift another day and see you at the Hills’ villa. That’s it for now. Bye…”
Peep..Beep Beep..
Harrison hung up the call before Jedidial could say anything. This?
His face wore a stem expression,
Although he was old, he was not confused From Harrison’s behavior, it was not hard for him to understand that James had offended a very influential person. Thus, these people had suppressed even Harrison The Hills’ members glanced at Jedidiah.
Bryson mocked, “Mr. Hill, could it be you were trying to call Mr. Zeller for help? I’m afraid you might have to be disappointed. Even Mc Zeller won’t be able to protect the Hills today Give me two billion dollars, and this matter will be resolved. I’ll keep my word. Or else” “Or else what?” Jedidiah wore a furious expression Suddenly, Clinton received a call. After hearing the news from the phone call, he instantly fell to the ground. “It’s over. I’m done for.”
The Hills’ member looked at Clinton “What’s wrong, Clinton? Jedidiah was puzzled by his actions and asked, “Grandpa! Grandpa…1- I’ve been dismissed,” Clinton was downcast as he replied weakly At the same time, many family members received notices following each other, saying they were suspended from work The Hills were in complete panic.
“Haha..”
Dylan got up from the ground and laughed out loud.
“The Hills will cease to exist in North Cansington if we’re not given a satisfactory answer.”
Hearing this, the Hills panicked. “You trash! What have you done, James?” “You’re bad luck, Thea!” “I already told you guys that Thea is jinxed! You guys didn’t believe me!” “Look at how much trouble your daughter and son-in-law have brought to the Hills, Gladys!” The Hills members began to point fingers at Gladys. If one’s eyes could kill, then Benjamin, Thea, and James would have died countless times.
Chapter 334 In just a few moments, all the employed Hill family members were suspended from work The Hills members panicked.
They shouted and scolded the Callahans with offensive words.
Thea also wore a serious expression. How could so many things happen at a birthday party?
She kept thinking of a solution.
The idea of calling the mysterious Mr. Caden popped into her mind, but she did not have his contact number “Drag that brat to me,” said Bjorn The Hills members quickly backed away in fear.
Benjamin and David also hid far away.
Gladys pulled Thea away.
A dozen men dressed in black stepped forward and surrounded James.
James glanced at the guests that appeared at the Hills’ villa and said calmly. “It’s not too late for you to leave now. Otherwise, you won’t be able to leave as you please later. Don’t you know the mysterious Mr. Caden who has a great influence in Cansington? He is an existence that is feared by many.”
“Haha…
“The mysterious Mr. Caden? Not even God will be able to save you today.”
“Is that so?”
Suddenly, a middle-aged man walked into the Hills’ villa.
A booming voice resounded in everyone’s ears.
The crowd turned toward the voice.
It was a man in his 405, wearing a simple blue suit. He looked very ordinary but had the charisma of someone who had been in authority for an extended period.
Two men followed behind him.
Many people’s expressions changed as soon as they saw this person, especially Cooper. As the heir to tens of billions of the Yoders’ assets, how could he not know the incoming guest’s identity?
This was the highest authority in North Cansington Military Region who carried a star badge on his shoulder “G-General Nolan…” Cooper was surprised and reluctantly greeted Chase.
Chase approached and glanced at the hundreds of people surrounding the Hills’ villa. His face darkened instantly, and he asked, “What’s going on?” “These people are causing trouble at the Hills’ villa. That guy seems to be from the Yoders and probably has an influential background. That guy is called Bryson something. Apparently, his hands are dirty, and he knows a few influential people. He used his connections to secretly suspend all the employed Hills.”
“Oh? Is that so?”
Chase looked at Cooper and Bryson. He snorted and approached James with a smile. Then, he walked to Thea and said with a smile, “Ms. Thea, sorry for coming late. Are you alright? Were you frightened?”
“Huh?”
Thea was slightly taken aback ‘Isn’t this General Nolan?
She had seen General Nolan a few times.
Once at Lex’s birthday party and once at the pharmacy when she first came to North Cansington This was the third time.
“G-General Nolan…” After being stunned for a moment, she greeted him with a surprised expression.
After greeting Thea, he turned around and glared at Bjorn, Cooper, Kannon, Bryson, Dylan, and the other uninvited guests.
With one look, these people trembled in fear.
Cooper could not endure the pressure and fell to his knees.
“G-General Nolan, this has nothing to do with me. Bjorn forced me to come here with him. It’s none of my business.”
Bjorn was dumbfounded.
This was the heir of the Yoders. He had a pivotal role in North Cansington. How could he fall to his knees so easily?
It was because the man before them was General Nolan. Who was General Nolan?
James hurriedly stepped forward and said, “General, he’s the one who threatened the Hills, saying that he’ll make the Hills bankrupt in minutes.”
“Very good.”
Chase’s expression darkened, and he immediately took out his phone. He dialed a series of numbers and ordered, “Notify the relevant departments to investigate the Yoders thoroughly. Check if there are any problems that need to be rectified or their operations to be stopped.” Cooper sweated profusely from fear. The Yoders had a net worth of tens of billions, but to obtain their success, they had used some more or less unclean methods in their business.
The Yoders would be over if the authorities thoroughly investigated them.
He knelt on the ground and bowed his head.
“General, it’s none of my business. This had nothing to do with the Yoders. It’s all that old man Bjom’s idea.”
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However, no matter how Cooper knelt and bowed, Chase remained indifferent.
He glanced at Kannon.
“General, this man seems to be running some kind of security company. He said that there are more than thirty thousand employees in his company, and they will constantly harass the Hills family until they don’t dare even to leave their houses,” said James. “Oh?”
Chase’s expression darkened, and he said, “I never expected a security company like this to still exist in North Cansington. How dare you do as you please? It seems this company isn’t clean. I’ll have to look into it.” Hearing this, Kannon’s face went pale, and his legs went rubbery. Immediately, he fell to the ground on his knees with a thump.
“General, it’s none of my business…”
Chase instructed the man beside him, “Call the relevant departments and arrest all these people causing trouble at the Hills’ villa.”
“Understood.”
The Hills were utterly stunned to watch the scene unfold.
Who was this person? Why were these bigwigs kneeling in fear because of him? James pointed at Bryson and said, “General, this one has even greater capabilities. He seems to have a solid background because he managed to fire all the employed Hill family members.” Then, he pointed at Cyrus and said, “Come here quickly and greet the general.” Cyrus was still in shock. It was impossible for him not to recognize General Nolan since he was a specialized police unit captain. However, this was someone he had only seen on television in the past, He never expected that the greatest authority of the North Cansington Military Region would come to the Hills’ villa in person. He recollected himself after hearing James call out for him. He walked over quickly, straightened up, and saluted as he greeted loudly, “General Nolan, I’m Cyrus Hills, captain of the east district special police unit of North Cansinngton.” 1 “Stop putting feathers in your cap. You’ve just been dismissed from your position.” “That…” Cyrus looked ernbarrassed. James spoke casually, but every word he said pierced Bryson’s heart like a sharp sword.
Bryson knew he was in trouble.
Not only would he be done for, but it would also be game over for the person backing him up. Bryson knelt on the ground with a thump and shouted loudly, “G-General Nolan, I’m guilty…” Chase instructed the other person beside him, “Check this guy’s background. Whoever is implicated or related shouldn’t be let off lightly.”
“Understood!”
Bryson almost fainted from fear after hearing this.
The Hill family members exchanged glances in confusion.
Things took a turn too quickly. It was so fast that they could not react.
After dealing with these uninvited guests, chase approached Jedidiah and shook his hand.” Mr. Hill, I’ve wanted to come to meet you for a long time but couldn’t manage to take some
time out of my schedule.”
Jedidiah was so thrilled that he almost teared up.
As a retired soldier, he had long heard of Chase
Despite not seeing him in person, he had seen him on television
“G-General Nolan…” “Mr. Hill, you’ve brought up countless talents for the country.”
Chase began to flatter Jedidiah.
Meanwhile, James came closer to Thea and gave her a thumbs up.
“Darling, you’re incredible! Even the general is currying favor with you.” “C-Currying favor with me?
Thea was still confused. It was already strange that business professionals had been respectful to her. Yet, why were even these influential military personnel treating her well? What was the mysterious Mr. Caden’s background? What kind of person was he? Chase’s arrival had easily solved the Hills’ problems. He chatted with Jedidiah about some military matters while the Hill youngsters stood aside.
The uninvited guests who came looking for trouble continued kneeling on the ground and did not even dare to breathe.
At this moment, David’s spirits were up again, and he started to boast to the other youngsters In the family
“See, that’s iny sister! She’s really influential!”
Everyone looked at Thea in awe.
James simply sat aside, smoking a cigarette.
Meanwhile, Xara glanced at James occasionally.
IT
Everyone thought Chase was here to curry favor with Thea, but who would have thought that he was here because of James?
Chapter 336 Chase did not leave immediately. Instead, he stayed at the Hills’ villa for a while and chatted with Jedidiah about some everyday stuff.
Meanwhile, the youngsters of the Hills surrounded Thea and constantly ingratiated themselves.
BRUAH
Half an hour later, hundreds of military vehicles appeared outside the Hills’ villa. Some fully armed soldiers entered the courtyard. The leading officer approached, straightened up, and saluted.
“General Nolan.”
His voice was loud and clear. Chase waved his hand and pointed at the hundreds of people kneeling on the ground. “Detain them, investigate them, and punish them severely for their crimes,” he instructed.
“Understood.
“Take them away.” The fully armed soldiers stepped forward and took away everyone kneeling on the ground. After the people were taken away, Chase instructed his subordinate to present the prepared premium cigarettes to Jedidiah. “Mr. Hill, rest assured that all the Hill members will be reinstated, and these troublemakers will be severely punished.”
Jedidiah shook Chase’s hands and said excitedly, “it’s really a blessing for North Cansington’s residents to have General Chase looking out for us!”
“It’s my job to serve the people,” Chase said with a smile.
“Mr. Hills, I still have some business, so I won’t be able to accompany you. I’ll coine to see you sometime soon. I’ll take my leave now.”
Having bid farewell, Chase approached Thea Thea immediately stood up.
“Ms. Thea, may I leave first?” Chase wanted to leave but still came to seek Thea’s approval. As for James, Chase knew that James wanted to stay low profile and did not want to reveal his identity. Additionally, he understood that James cared about Thea the most, so as long as Thea was pleased, he would naturally be pleased.
“Huh?”
Thea was flabbergasted.
Just leave if you want to leave. Why are you seeking my approval? I’m just a commoner and not some prominent figure.’ “General Chase, you…you can go ahead if you’re busy.”
“Alright.”
Chase turned and left.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered James’ identity card. He walked over to James and said, “Bla… James, come with me for a moment.”
James nodded.
Under the crowd’s gazes, James followed Chase out of the Hills’ villa courtyard Outside the courtyard, Chase took out the Black Dragon identity card and handed it to James with both hands.
James took it and said lightly, “Thanks.”
After saying that, he turned to leave.
He took a few steps, stopped, and said again, ”By the way, the boy named Cyrus is quite decent and can be trained.”
“Understood. I’ll arrange for it.” Chase accepted the order. James smiled lightly Out of the entire Hill family, not many stood up to speak for them. Jedidiah and Cyrus were the only two exceptions, Although Cyrus’ mother pulled him back, he did not shy away from those bigwigs. James returned to the courtyard, Thea immediately came to him and asked, “What did General Nolan want from you?” “It’s nothing. He simply wanted to know your relationship with the Blithe King,” said James. “Huh? The Blithe King?”
Thea was taken aback “General Nolan said that he came because the Blithe King called to inform him to be here. He wanted to ask me what your relationship with the Blithe king was,” James whispered.
Thea’s face gradually became serious.
“The Blithe king? ‘What does the Blithe King have anything to do with me?
‘Could it be that the mysterious Mr. Caden has a good relationship with the Blithe King? Thea was utterly puzzled.
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“Darling, it seems the mysterious Mr. Caden has a really powerful background. He even managed to persuade the five-star commander, the Blithe King. Only five people in the world can persuade him the other four of the Five Commanders and the person from the Royal Dynasty in the Capital.” ,
“I-I’ve no idea.” Thea looked puzzled.
James smiled lightly.
Thea must have guessed the mysterious Mr. Caden’s identity after he had said so much. “Why are you still over here, Thea? Come sit with us…” An elder of the Hills came and dragged Thea to a table to sit down in the courtyard. 1
A bunch of the Hill members surrounded her.
They asked about Thea’s relationship with General Nolan,
At this moment, Gladys enjoyed the most remarkable and proudest moment ever of the Hills in the past few decades.
David also gathered with the youngsters of the Hills and bragged about the mysterious Mr. Caden.
James walked out of the courtyard and sat at the door threshold outside. He lit a cigarette and smoked while blankly staring into the distance.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was noon-the time for the birthday banquet.
Relatives and friends who came to celebrate were already seated.
At this moment, a luxury car approached and stopped outside the Hills’ villa. A middle-aged man with extraordinary charisma dressed in an expensive suit walked into the courtyard with lots of gifts in hand.
Rigoberto stood up excitedly and exclaimed when he recognized the visitor, “R-Richard, the wealthiest man of North Cansington…
“Mrs. Hill, I’m here to wish you a blessed birthday. May you enjoy many more beautiful days ahead of you.”
Richard walked into the courtyard, and his voice resonated, “I’m Richard from the Xenoses and here to present you a gift of eight million eight hundred and eighty thousand dollars, eighty-eight antiques and paintings, and a Monique wallet…” The Hills exclaimed as Richard spoke.
Even Rigoberto was shocked by such generosity.
At the same time, the Hills members were puzzled.
Why would the wealthiest man of North Cansington come to congratulate a Hill’s birthday? The Hills had nothing to do with the Xenoses.
“Mr. Richard, w what is the meaning of this?”
Richard glanced around and found Thea sitting at a table.
Thump!
He immediately fell to his knees.
This frightened the Hill members.
What was this about again?
Under the crowd’s shocked eyes, Richard advanced toward Thea on his knees and bowed his head. He pleaded, “Ms. Thea, please spare the Xenoses.”
“Huh?”
Thea was taken aback. After being stunned for a few seconds, she hurriedly stood up and supported him to stand from the ground. “Mr. Richard, what are you doing? Hurry and get up.” “Ms. Thea, I won’t get up if you don’t agree.” “Alright, I agree, I agree. Get up first.”
Richard finally stood up.
His forehead was already injured yesterday. The wound had just clotted, but it began to bleed again after bowing on the ground.
The Hill members were dumbfounded.
This was the richest man in North Cansington.
However, he was kneeling on the ground like a dog, begging Thea to spare him.
Adding up what had just happened earlier…
Gasp!
The Hill members gasped.
Which bigwig did Thea curry favor with? After Thea helped Richard up, she inquired, “M-Mr. Richard, what’s the matter?” Richard apologized, “Ms. Thea, the Xenoses are at fault for what happened at Primary Pharmacy. I’m here to apologize. Please ask General Nolan to spare the Xenoses.” “I-I don’t know General Nolan.”
Thea’s words frightened Richard.
Richard wanted to kneel again. Thea hurriedly said, “D-Don’t kneel. I promise you, I’ll tell General Nolan to spare the Xenoses.”
“T ‘Thank you!”
Richard left after being pardoned.
All eyes were on Thea after he had left.
Thea said innocently, “I I don’t know wliat just happened. Why is everyone looking at me?”
“Thea, come, sit here. Don’t stand. Eat.”
“Thea, have a drink.”
“Thea, I’ll give you a shoulder massage.”
A bunch of the Hill members surrounded Thea.
Chapter 338 The birthday banquet became Thea’s personal show. Even the old lady of the house kept praising Thea. “Huh?!”
While the family was enjoying their meals, Clinton answered a phone call, abruptly stood up, and exclaimed.
His shouts attracted attention.
The old lady asked dissatisfiedly, “What are you shouting for?”
“It’s because I got a call, Grandma. I was promoted and transferred to the military region.
“What?”
“Promoted?”
Everyone was shocked. Why did he get promoted out of the blue? After a momentary shock, everyone turned their eyes toward Thea
“Don’t look at me. It’s none of my business, Thea was also puzzled and hurriedly explained.
*Clinton, what’s the position you’re being promoted to in the military region? “Yeah, Clinton! Stop stringing us along! Hurry and tell us about the position.” “I don’t know either. They just called to inform me to report at the military region,” said Clinton.
“What are you still doing here then? Hurry and go!”
“Alright!” Clinton did not even bother to eat and quickly stood up to leave. The Hills continued to chat over food. After the series of events, Thea’s status in the Hills skyrocketed and became everyone’s subject of flattery. Initially, Thea planned to leave in the afternoon, but the Hill members persuaded her to stay
Thus, Gladys decided to stay for another night. Thea had no choice but to listen to Gladys.
After lunch, Thea went inside the house to rest. She stayed in the house and thought about the Xenoses.
She was not acquainted with Chase but promised Richard she would tell him to spare the Xenoses.
She was troubled since she did not personally know Chase.
“Darling, what’s the matter? What’s troubling you?” James came over and sat down beside her.
“Honey, I…I’m not acquainted with General Nolan, but I made a promise to Richard. What should I do?” Thea explained embarrassedly. “So that’s what’s troubling you? Darling, I actually noticed someone has been secretly following us,” James said with a smile. “What? Someone is following us?” Thea exclaimed
“Yup. It must be someone from the Black Dragon Army of the Southern Plains. I’m guessing it should be people the mysterious Mr. Caden sent to protect you. This Mr. Caden must be the Black Dragon of the Southern Plains if I’m not wrong. General Nolan should already know that you’ve spared the Xenoses,” James nodded and said “Huh? How do you know?” Thea asked while looking at James.
“Did you forget that I was a soldier in the Southern Plains? I’ve met the General belore and know his surname is Cadens. It’s not a surprise that I can sense that someone is following us.” “Oh, is that so?”
Thea was doubtful and did not completely believe James.
However, she was also interested in the identity of Mr. Caden and wanted to know more about him. She could not help asking, “What is the name of the General Black Dragon of the Southern Plains? What’s his given name?”
James hesitated slightly but eventually replied, “T The general’s name is also James Caden. We both have the same name and sumame. This is the reason the general has taken good care of me.”
“James Caden? Is it really James Caden?” Thea exclaimed.
“Yeah.
“What’s wrong? Is something wrong with that?” James asked as he glanced at the surprised Thea. Thea took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. “I-It’s nothing.” Ten years ago, the person she saved ten years ago was Quincy’s boyfriend, James? ‘I fell in love with my best friend’s boyfriend?’ thought Thea. Thinking of this, she shook her head and put away the jumbled thoughts in her mind. She suddenly remembered something and glanced at James. “Honey, you…” “Yeah? What’s wrong?” “No, it’s nothing.” Thea gently shook her head.
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Thea wanted to ask whether he was the Black Dragon However, she had encountered the mysterious Mr. Caden before. Although she could not see his face because of the mask, she could sense that the mysterious Mr. Caden had an extraordinary temperament, different from James.
Her husband could never be the mysterious Mr. Caden, the Black Dragon, nor the person secretly helping her behind the scenes. Although Thea did not say anything, James knew that thea had suspicions about him. He chose not to say anything either.
Soon, it was evening. Clinton had returned.
The family members surrounded Clinton, asking him about his trip to the military region.
He wore a proud expression as he boasted, “My current status is exceptional. Not only am I in the special forces’ combat training, but I’ve also been selected as a close associate of General Nolan. My position is only under one person, and I stand above more than ten thousand people!”
“What?!”
“Are you sure, Clinton?” “General Nolan’s close associate?”
The Hills were in disbelief.
Jedidiah also exclaimed, “C-Clinton, you can’t joke about such things!”
“Grandpa, I’m not joking! This was all personally approved by General Nolan. He also said that after I complete the special training, I’ll work with him and assist him with some things. I’ll report to the military region tomorrow and go through the final review. Then, I’ll go to Cansington for three months of special training.” Clinton suddenly remembered something and said, “By the way… “I can bring five family members with me to the review tomorrow, Grandpa, who do you think I should bring with me?” “I’ll go with you, Clinton!” “I’m going too!” “I’m already this old but I haven’t been to the military region yet. Clinton, bring me with you. I really want to see the review for the special forces selection ceremony.” The Hill youngsters began to express their wishes to attend. All of them were influenced by Jedidiah since childhood and had a deep admiration for soldiers.
This was an opportunity that they could not miss.
Jedidiah thought a bit and said, “Since family members are allowed, then allow the youngsters to join Let them go see the outside world and gain some knowledge.”
The family gathered and discussed the candidates to attend the review.
Meanwhile, James walked out of the room and went outside the Hills’ courtyard.
He meant for Chase to find an opportunity to train and promote Clinton. He did not expect Chase to arrange for Clinton to be by his side. The promotion was too big of a leap He immediately called Daniel and asked for Chase’s number after he went outside. After Daniel gave Chase’s personal number to James, he immediately called Chase to inform him of James’ number and to pay attention not to miss his call. Chase nodded instantly. “Why does the commander need my number? Was there something I did not meet his expectation?” Chase was puzzled after hanging up the call. While he was thinking about it, his phone rang It was none other than James. “C-Commander…” He hurriedly answered the phone and greeted James respectfully. “What’re you doing, Chase? I asked you to look out for him, not put him directly by your side It’s important that he climbs his way up step by step. Don’t you know about this?” James scolded dissatisfiedly. “C-Commander……” “Cancel it immediately. What I hate the most is those who rely on relationships. I asked you to take care of him slightly and promote him accordingly, not to raise him to the top immediately.”
“Alright, understood. You’re right.”
Chase nodded instantly. James scolded him for a bit. Chase listened attentively. In the end, he pleaded, “C-Commander, can you come to the military region tomorrow to teach the juniors since you’re in North Cansington? I’m sure they will be excited to know you’ll be coming and will definitely treat this as the most honorable time of their lives.” Chase already knew that James would serve as the chief instructor of the special forces training It was the reason he dared to make this request. Otherwise, he would never dare to mention such a thing even if he had a hundred lives.
“This…”
James felt troubled. His identity would be exposed if he appeared because some Hill youngsters would be there to watch the review.
“Commander, I’m begging you. You’re the Military God, the inspiration of all soldiers, and…”
“That’s enough. I’ll come, but you must cancel the family’s review access.”
“Alright! i’ll make arrangements right away.” Chase was overjoyed.
James hung up the phone, touched his nose, and muttered, “The Military God, the soldiers’ inspiration…”
Others only knew his achievements and treated him as a legend, but none of them understood how much he went through in the past ten years.
I
Chapter 340
James hung up the phone and smoked a cigarette outside before returning to the house.
The Hills were still debating who would be attending the review.
Just then, Clinton’s phone rang.
He answered the phone. “A-Alright, General Nolan. I understand.” He hung up The Hills’ eyes were fixated on him. “Clinton, did General Nolan call again?” asked Jedidiah.
“Yeah.”
Clinton took a deep breath and said, “Grandpa, I have some good news. Tomorrow, the Black Dragon of the Southern Plains will be at the military region and give a lecture to those selected for the special training” He jumped excitedly after announcing the news. “The Black Dragon! I’m finally going to see the Military God!” The Hills meinbers were stunned
The Black Dragon? The Black Dragon was coming to North Cansington? Thea was also slightly taken aback and thought to hersell, ‘Is the mysterious Mr. Caden also in North Cansington?’
Clinton calmed down, sat down, and continued, “However, General Chase called to inform me that family attendance has been canceled, and I won’t be able to bring family members this time.”
Hearing this, the Hills’ youngsters were disappointed. However, they were still excited and surrounded Clinton knowing that he could meet the inilitary god, the guardian of Sol, tomorrow “Clinton, can you get an autograph for me?”
“Clinton, you must tell me what the Black Dragon looks like tomorrow!”
A group surrounded Clinton.
Xara glanced at James and thought to herself, ‘Why are you suddenly going to the military region, James?’
Although she was puzzled, she dared nol question James’ actions.
Then was disappointed throughout the entire evening.
Inside a foorn on the Hills’ villa’s third floor
Thea was lying in bed, using her hands as a pillow as she stared blankly at the ceiling. James sat beside her and was thinking of an excuse to leave tomorrow
Initially, he had no intention of going. However, Chase helped him a lot during this trip to North Cansington, and it would be somewhat unreasonable not to agree to a small request like this.
He got up, walked out of the room, and sat on the balcony.
Then, he took out a cigarette and lit it.
Next, he took out his phone and sent a message to Xara.
James texted, (I’m going to the military region tomorrow morning. Help me think of a way to leave temporarily that won’t raise Thea’s suspicion.)
Xara had not fallen asleep and was lying in bed.
Seeing the text, she immediately lost the desire to sleep She immediately began to come up with ideas for James The night passed silently. The next day.
Clinton reported at the military region early in the morning. The Callahans planned to leave after lunch.
Xara approached Thea and smiled brightly “Let’s go look around, Thea. You haven’t been to North Cansington for many years, and the city has changed a lot recently. I’ll show you around the place.”
“Sure.”
Thea had indeed not visited North Cansington in many years. She agreed to have some fun since she was here.
“Are you coming with us, James?” Xara glanced at James and blinked her big eyes. James waved his hands and said, “It’s alright. I’m not coming.” “Don’t worry about him.” Thea pulled Xara. “I want to come too, Thea. Let’s go see the North Cansington cave. I haven’t been there in many years,” said David.
Many youngsters also expressed their desire to join Soon, Xara led Thea and many Hill youngsters out of the Hills’ villa. After they were far away, James finally departed and drove toward the military region. North Cansington Military Region. Training ground There were hundreds of soldiers gathered here.
They stood straight and upright.
These people were elites selected throughout the country as the special forces instructors, There were also plenty of soldiers surrounding the place, ranked from mere soldiers to generals.
More than 100,000 people gathered in the military region.
These people waited patiently for the arrival of one person.