Salute To The General



Halfway to Channing, Sage informed Nathan of the latest news.

After the intelligence department's urgent investigation, they found out that the Ariarican army was indeed behind the kidnapping. Moreover, Jessica, who had recently come to Eurasia, was involved in the incident.

Nathan said into the phone's receiver in a flat voice, "Are you certain that Jessica is involved in this?"

Sage answered, "All the clues point to Jessica's involvement. However, due to her unique identity, we can't make a rash move against her before getting concrete evidence."

Nathan uttered, "All I need to know is whether or not she's involved. You don't need to concern yourself with other things. Where is she right now? She hasn't left the country, has she?"

Sage responded, “Jessica and her men are at Alberesque Airport right now. They're about to take their private aircraft back to Ariarica.”

Nathan said, "Give my order to the personnel at the airport and stop them from flying."

Sage replied, "But Jessica is Ariarica's foreign minister, and we don't have concrete proof of her involvement right now. Moreover, the people at the airport found no signs of Mrs. Cross and Ms. Smith when they checked through Jessica's team. I'm afraid that the people at the airport would have a hard time stopping Jessica's plane from taking flight."

His tone turning frigid, Nathan said, "Have the people at the airport warn Jessica that if she dares to take flight, the South Army will strike her plane down with a missile."

A rare look of shock crossed Sage's face, but since it was an order from the Chief Military Governor, he dared not go against it. Moreover, he could sense that Nathan was truly enraged after hearing about Penny and Queenie's kidnapping.

Thus, he swiftly replied, "Understood. I will make the arrangements according to your instructions, sir."

Nathan ended the call. He then instructed Colin, “Tell the pilot to change our course and head to Alberesque instead.”

"Yes, sir."

At Alberesque Airport, Jessica's plane was about to take off.

As Jessica buckled her seatbelt, she asked her subordinate, “Eren, how are things going on Jemma's end?"

A man with blond hair and blue eyes replied with a smile, "Ms. Pattinson, the Wasp Special Attack Unit that Lorcan Hoult is leading has successfully kidnapped Penny and Queenie. With Jemma and Lorcan leading the team, they are now bringing them away from Eurasia through secret channels. They would probably reach Ariarica about the same time as our plane do."

Jessica nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Tell the pilot to take off and leave this d*mn place."

Eren replied, "Of course, Ms.

Pattinson."

Just as their plane was about to enter the runway, sirens sounded outside. In the next moment, a large number of military cars, police cars, and various other government sanction vehicles had the plane surrounded.

As a matter of fact, there were over a hundred vehicles around the plane.

Soon, countless batches of soldiers, police, and members of the Secret Service in suits came down from the vehicles.

The army, the police, and the Secret

Service had all arrived at the same time.

When Jessica found out that her plane had been surrounded and that they could not take off, shock and anger washed over her.

She then led Eren and her other subordinates down from the plane.

After scanning her surroundings, a look of fury appeared on her face.

She then uttered angrily, "What are you trying to do? Who sent you to stop my flight from taking off? Who's the highest-ranking official here? Come out and speak with me!" Just as those words leave her mouth, a middle-aged woman in a suit stepped out.

The woman was none other than the person in charge of the Secret Service -Hailey Reagan.

Hailey stared at Jessica coldly before saying, "Ms. Jessica, greetings. I'm the person in charge of Eurasia's Secret Service, Hailey Reagan. Upon hearing that, Jessica paled a little.

She never thought that the head of the Secret Service would come personally.

It can't be that Eurasia has already found out I'm involved in Penny and Queenie's kidnapping, right?

Despite the blooming worry in her heart, she realized that there was nothing to fear. After all, Penny and Queenie were not with her, so even if Eurasia suspected her, they still would not have any concrete proof against her.

With that thought in mind, her confidence returned and she recomposed herself.

In a calm tone, Jessica said, “I see. May I know what are you trying to do by stopping my plane from taking off with so many soldiers and police officers? Do you know that I need to return to my home country to report my work to our president? Do you know that I still need to visit other countries? Do you know the severe consequences of stopping my plane from taking off and disrupting my schedule?"

Hailey replied, "I do. However, something major has happened in the South recently. Our Chief Military Governor's wife and daughter have been kidnapped by terrorists. Right now, the entire place is undergoing investigation, and the state has been sealed off. No planes are allowed to leave without permission."

Jessica yelled, "What does that have to do with me?"

Hailey replied, "I'm sorry, but your plane will need to get permission before taking off. I ask for your patience to wait for half a day before your application is processed."Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Immediately, Jessica flew into a rage. “Who do you think you are to stop my plane from taking off? Are you saying that I'm the kidnapper? Are you implying that I'm a terrorist? I'm going to order the pilot to take off right now, and what can you do about that?"

Hailey then said, "Ms. Jessica, if you

have nothing to do with this kidnapping case, why do you feel the need to rush off immediately? Isn't it better if you leave after we find you innocent in this case? As for your question, please allow me to give you an answer. The Chief Military Governor has ordered the South Army to enter into a combat-ready state. If your plane forcibly takes off without permission, you will be shot down."

What? My plane will be shot down?

Jessica's eyes widened as her jaw hung slack. Disbelief was written all over her face.

"This is absurd! You're being ridiculous!"

Wrath pulsed through Jessica's veins, and she trembled in rage.