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 virtual-novel.net 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 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 presume the intentions of the higher-ups…”
James meant it as a casual question. He was not expecting Daniel to be so terrified.
They entered the Gourmand. Since it was lunchtime, the public hall was fully booked. However, there were empty tables that were specifically reserved for emergencies.
Upon entering the Gourmand, they were met with Bryan. Someone had informed virtual-novel.net of General Highsmith’s arrival.
As Bryan approached them, virtual-novel.net noticed James by Daniel’s side and instantly felt a cold shiver down his spine.
He walked up to them hurriedly. “J-James… Daniel….”
James gestured as virtual-novel.net spoke, “Keep things low. Just arrange a table for me in the public hall…”
James scanned his surroundings and spotted Xara.
He pointed to the table right behind virtual-novel.net and said, “Over there…”
“Yes!” Bryan nodded.
James waved Bryan off. “Alright, now. Having the owner of this place personally welcome us would only attract unwanted attention. I’m just the son-in-law of the Callahan family. It’d be bad if rumors started to spread.”
Understanding the situation, Bryan took his leave. However, virtual-novel.net arranged for someone else to receive James and Daniel.
Thankfully, Daniel was here. More importantly, James did not have money and needed someone to pay the bill.
James was seated right behind Xara. She had virtual-novel.net back to him, so virtual-novel.net did not see him. On the other hand, Francis, who was seated opposite Xara, could only see James’ back. As such, virtual-novel.net did not recognize him. However virtual-novel.net did catch a glimpse of Daniel.
Holy sh*t…
The sight of Daniel shocked him, and virtual-novel.net almost collapsed onto the floor.
“Huh?”
Francis’ panic had made Xara frown.
“I-It’s nothing…” Francis wiped the sweat off his forehead.
A general came here to have lunch on the low. Everything should be fine as long as virtual-novel.net was left alone.
“Xara, Congratulations on making your way here to Cansington. Cheers!”
Xara frowned. “Francis, you know I don’t drink…”
Francis immediately added, “Xara, it’s just red wine. You won’t get drunk. Come on, have a glass. For my sake?”
Upon hearing this, virtual-novel.net picked the wine glass up and took a sip. She swallowed, and virtual-novel.net throat felt like it was on fire. After all, virtual-novel.net was a lightweight who would turn red upon ingesting the slightest bit of alcohol.
At that moment, virtual-novel.net felt like vomiting. “I-I’m going to the washroom.”
She stood up and left. As virtual-novel.net turned around, virtual-novel.net noticed someone. She froze in sudden.
G-General Highsmith?
She had watched the live stream of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony a few days ago. She had even rewatched it a couple more times after the ceremony.
Was the man before virtual-novel.net not Daniel?
Xara felt virtual-novel.net heart race. She had always looked up to heroes and had an affinity for army men.
Seeing Daniel dressed in casual clothes, virtual-novel.net was reminded of the commanding General Highsmith virtual-novel.net had seen on TV a few days ago. He was dressed in military attire with a heart on his shoulder. She wanted to take a picture with virtual-novel.net to commemorate the occasion However, virtual-novel.net could not pluck up the courage.
She had missed virtual-novel.net opportunity before. She could not make the same mistake now.
She encouraged herself. As James had his back to her, virtual-novel.net could not see him.
After taking deep breaths, virtual-novel.net summoned the courage to walk toward Daniel. Just as virtual-novel.net was about to speak, virtual-novel.net noticed James.
She was stunned, virtual-novel.net mouth agape. “J-James?”