Salute To The General

Chapter 288 I Need To First Settle A Personal Feud

Sean Smith and his entourage shook their heads, expressing their disbelief at Nathan's

shamelessness.

Penny Smith was also slightly flushed with embarrassment. She even felt like covering Nathan's mouth

to stop him from boasting.

After Franklin Wilson and his wife entered the reception hall, they scanned across the room as though

they were trying to spot someone.

As Nathan Cross was standing not far away from Franklin Wilson, the latter spotted him very quickly

and had a look of ecstasy in his eyes.

Franklin Wilson would never have attended such business networking events, if he had not known that

Nathan Cross would be present.

Just when Franklin Wilson wanted to take his wife along to greet Nathan Cross, the couple was

intercepted by Shannon Russo.

The woman was dressed in a long, sequined red evening gown. She was accompanied by Leo and a

few of her subordinates.

Shannon Russo's high heels click-clacked as she walked towards Franklin Wilson and his wife. With a

bright smile on her face, she said, "It's really an honor to have Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson here at my

party!"

Franklin Wilson, who had been interrupted by Shannon Russo on his way to greet Nathan Cross,

replied coldly, "I'm really not used to attending such an event. I'm only here today because I heard that

someone whom I respect very much would show up. So, I came here with my wife to greet him

specially."

Everyone who heard their conversation was astounded.

Who could be the man whom Major-General Wilson has such great respect for?

Shannon Russo was also stunned by Franklin Wilson's reply. However, she quickly came to her senses

and said, "The person you are referring to must be Mr. Turner. It's a pity that Mr. Turner would not be

able to attend tonight's event, as he had a last-minute change of plans."

The rest of the guests suddenly saw the light after some explanation from the hostess of the party.

It would make perfect sense if Dip Turner was the one who was reverenced by Franklin Wilson.

After all, there was a saying that went around in the South,Mr. Turner was the determiner of the

Southern front.

It didn't matter if one had dealings in the business or political arenas; in order to gain a foothold in the

South, one had to get on Mr. Turner's good book.

However, it was still quite surprising for most that even someone like Franklin Wilson, who was a star in

the military, would hold Mr. Turner in such high regard.

Franklin Wilson only responded with a slight sneer. He knew that everyone had mistaken, but he could

not be bothered with any explanation to those people.

Shannon Russo said with an ingratiating smile, "As an apology for Mr. Wilson's disappointment over

Mr. Turner's absence tonight, I have specially prepared a gift for you. Please accept this small token

from me.

When the woman finished speaking, one of her subordinates stepped forward to Franklin Wilson and

his wife, with a jewelry box carefully placed on his hands.

Then, he opened the box while the crowd watched on expectantly.

An exquisite red ruby necklace which was displayed in the box securely came into view.

It didn't take an expert to figure out that the ruby was a solid 70 carat, and was worth at least a hundred

million!

"Oh my God, what a gorgeous necklace!"

"Ms. Shannon is really generous to have gifted such a precious treasure to her guest! That piece of

jewelry must have cost at least one hundred million!"

"Do you think Major-General Wilson will accept such an expensive present?"

The rest of the guests were all whispering among themselves.

Even Shannon Russo herself was a little nervous as she fixed a hopeful gaze on Franklin Wilson and

Mrs. Wilson.

Franklin Wilson was taken aback when he saw the valuable piece of jewelry which Shannon Russo

was trying to bribe him with.

Just when he was about to turn it down, Channing's Mayor, Russell Crow, who was standing next to the

Major-General, whispered something into the man's ear.

With that, Franklin Wilson instructed the National Guards to take over the jewelry box from Shannon

Russo's subordinate.

Shannon Russo and the rest of the guests were confused with the Major-General's words. What does

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However, the woman had let her thought slide. In her opinion, if Franklin Wilson was willing to accept

such an expensive gift, it would mean that he had agreed to take the side of the Russo family.

With that, she was convinced that Franklin Wilson was already "bought off" by her, so Shannon Russo

had assumed that she

could go to any lengths to achieve her aims.

Once Shannon Russo finished speaking, murmurings could be heard among the crowd, and some

could be seen shaken up.