“What…”Francis hesitated.He had been pursuing Xara for many years, and his chance had finally come.However, Mad Dog was not someone he could offend. He was a gangster in the criminal world and had hundreds of men under him. The Lelands would be in trouble if he offended Mad Dog. “Hurry and get lost…” Nelson pushed him away with his leg.“Y-yes! I’ll go right now.”After contemplating the pros and cons, Francis compromised.There was no reason to offend Mad Dog just for a woman.The Lelands would be in big trouble if Mad Dog targeted them.He turned around to leave.“Xara?”Suddenly a voice sounded.James stopped the car and compared the woman in the photo with the one standing by the road. After confirming it was the right person, he hurriedly walked over and greeted her, saying, “Xara, it’s James.”“You’re the James that married into the Callahans?” Xara glanced at James.She had heard rumors before returning to Cansington.The Callahans found a husband for her co

Nelson made a phone call.Francis was terrified. He would be involved and get beaten up if Mad Dog really showed up with his men. The Lelands might also be dragged into the mess.He was so frightened that his legs went rubbery. Immediately, he turned around, got into his car, and drove off to a safe distance to watch without bothering to take Xara with him.Xara was also a little worried. Although she was not from Cansington, she knew that the Lelands were considered a wealthy family in the city. Despite that, Francis was afraid to offend the man.This proved that the person in front of them was not someone easy to mess with.She pulled James and whispered, “Quick, let’s make a run for it.” However, James seemed unbothered.He glanced at Nelson, who was on the phone. Nelson had quite a handsome face. Unfortunately, it was because of his good looks that he could deceive some vain women.“You better get more people. It might not be enough for me to beat up if you don’t get m

Daniel walked in and smiled at James. Then, he gave the order.“Seize them.”The ferocious-looking thugs were seized in an instant.Upon seeing Daniel, Xara’s heart raced. That was one-star General Daniel Highsmith under the command of the Blithe King!However, before she could even react, Daniel had left.She watched him leave, her disappointment apparent on her face. That was the closest she had ever been to her hero. How could she have missed the opportunity to take a picture with him?James had long known that the Blithe King was tailing him. Perhaps this was a blessing in disguise, lest he attracted unwanted attention.He pulled Xara’s suitcase along and smiled. “Let’s go.”Xara nodded in response. “Okay.”Seeing that the thugs had been seized, Francis, who was watching in the distance, drove toward them immediately.He got out of the vehicle and approached Xara. He hurriedly explained, “Don’t be afraid, Xara. I’ll protect you. My family is well-acquainted with a gener

In the Audi.Xara was in the passenger’s seat.Francis drove all while boasting nonstop about his family’s prestige in Cansington and how much money he was currently earning through his own company.“Xara, I heard from Thea that you came to Cansington to look for a job. Why not come and work for me in my herb processing plant? With my family’s connections, I can rake in millions a year. I can even make you the manager.”“We’ll see.”Xara was disinterested.Francis could make a good boyfriend. Since they were classmates, she knew his personality well.However, she had no feelings for him whatsoever.She liked heroes. She admired those who were strong.She came to Cansington in search of a living precisely because the Blithe King had been transferred here.She worshipped heroes and had an affinity for generals with great military prowess like the Blithe King.However, she was capable of distinguishing between dreams and reality.It was her dream to marry a general.However,

Eating alone was boring.Thankfully, Daniel was here.More importantly, James did not have money and needed someone to pay the bill.“No, I wouldn’t dare.” Daniel instantly froze in his tracks. How would he dare have lunch with James?James scowled at him. “I’m giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to treat me to a meal. You should be honored. No one else would ever have the chance to do so.”“Fine, then.” Daniel nodded and quickly got off the jeep.He was not in military uniform but in his casual clothes.James wrapped his arm around Daniel’s shoulder and walked toward The Gourmand.“By the way, General Highsmith, I have a question.”Daniel was feeling uncomfortable, having his shoulder grasped by James. “A-ask away, James.”“What do you think the higher-ups are up to, reorganizing the five military regions and even transferring the Blithe King to Cansington as the commander-in-chief of the five armies?”Daniel shivered. He hurriedly replied, “I-I wouldn’t dare presum

What was Xara seeing?Why was James, the son-in-law of the Callahan family, rumored to be an infamous loser, having lunch with General Highsmith, a general under the command of the Blithe King?She did not know how to react.Utterly shocked, she covered her mouth with her hands.Hearing a gasp, James turned around and noticed her.‘What is she doing? Is she that surprised to see me?’However, one glance at Daniel, and he understood everything.James then stood. “What a coincidence, Xara, you’re here too. Have you eaten? Come, join us. Oh, by the way, let me introduce you to Daniel. He’s a good friend of mine. We grew up together in the orphanage. It’s our first time seeing each other in years, so we decided to have lunch together.”Daniel cast a glance at James, taken aback.He immediately understood the situation and played along. Standing up, he greeted Xara with a smile, “Hello, I’m Daniel.”“Ah…”Xara gasped.She was thrilled.‘General Highsmith is talking to me! What

Xara glanced at James and seated herself.“A-Are you General Highsmith?” Xara’s eyes gleamed.Daniel looked at James.James laughed. “Xara, his name’s Danny. He’s not a general.”“H-He’s right.” Daniel quickly nodded in agreement. “Miss… Xara, was it? I’m not a general. My name’s Daniel… Sorry, Danny. I just resemble Daniel.”He stumbled over his words.Hearing this, Zara let loose a hearty laugh.She did not expect the majestic-looking General on TV to have such a cute side to him. She knew that the person before her was indeed General Highsmith. She had watched the Blithe King’s succession ceremony countless times. There was no way that she would mistake him for someone else.No way. He had to be Daniel.‘Danny? Seriously?’“General Highsmith, I really look up to you. C-Can I get a picture with you?” Xara blushed as she summoned the courage to ask him for a picture.“Uhm…?” Daniel glanced at James.James said with a smile, “Feel free. It doesn’t cost you anything.”Dan

Xara could not understand this. How did James get to know General Highsmith?Danny? An old friend from the orphanage?“James, be honest with me. What’s your relationship with General Daniel Highsmith?” Xara asked.James replied while munching on his food, “General Daniel Highsmith? I don’t know who that is. That guy earlier is a childhood friend of mine. We haven’t seen each other in years. Since we bumped into each other, we decided to have a meal together. Is he a general now?”“You don’t know?” Xara was rather suspicious of James’ words.General Highsmith seemed to obey James’ every command and acted according to his wishes.James went on, “I don’t know. It’s been more than ten years since I was at the Southern Plains. This Daniel… Sorry, Danny. From what I know, this Danny guy went to the Western border. He never mentioned anything about being a general.”James put his chopsticks down and looked at Xara. “He’s… a general?”“Yes. Did you not watch the Blithe King’s successio

After saying that, she turned and left.James was close behind her. Before leaving, he added, “Remember to pay the bill.”“Damn it.”Francis clenched his fists angrily. A hint of disappointment flashed across his somewhat handsome face.“James, you piece of junk. Just wait.”As James had ruined his plans, he was full of hatred for him.James led Xara out of The Gourmand. He put her suitcase in the trunk and drove to the Callahans’ residence.Xara sat in the passenger seat. She wore a silly smile as she scrolled through the photos she had taken with Daniel on her phone.James could not help but comment, “They’re just photos. Is that necessary?”“What do you know?” Xara shot him a look. “General Highsmith is my idol. The Blithe King’s an even greater idol of mine. It’s been my lifelong dream to take a photo with them. Finally, my wish has come true.“With that being said…”She stopped for a moment and glanced over at James, who was driving, before saying, “The person I admire

Xara was merely throwing words out.She was not hoping to get anything out of it.Even if General Highsmith had known James since he was a child, he was still a general and a person of high status.Moreover, to the Blithe King, he was just a subordinate.He might agree to help James, but the Blithe King himself might not be convinced.Upon hearing James’ words, her eyes gleamed. “Really?”James said with a smile, “Of course. I used to be in the military too. Since you’re so enthusiastic, I’ll come up with something.”“James, that’s great! Thank you.”Xara was excited.The Blithe King was one of the Five Commanders.Although the Blithe King was not the most admired of all, she would be more than content if she got to take a picture with him.James glimpsed at the rear-view mirror.The jeep was still there.He knew that the Blithe King was still tailing him.Xara eventually recollected herself and asked with an upset look on her face, “James, don’t give me false hope. You m