Boom!It was as if a lightning bolt had struck everyoneâs mind.The whispers died into an eerie silence, leaving only the sound of leaves rustling in the wind.It took a while for someone to break the silence.âMr Wintringham⦠Why are you saluting Skylar?âAsh, Laurel, Pearl and the others were shocked by the scene in front of them.So were Nathaniel, Winona and Naomi.Mr Wintringham was the Secretary of Defense for General Philbert for three years and was highly respected by Norman and the Fuller family.Why is he, out of all people, saluting Skylar?Even Langston, who had faced many unexpected situations, was taken aback.After all, this person was as well known as General Philbert.There was no need for him to salute people of higher ranking.Sometimes they would even salute him instead.However, Milton surprisingly gave a proper salutation to Skylar!Maybe Skylar has some secret identity?Milton stood as still as a stone before Skylar as he nodded and hummed in response.Norman could not help but ask, âMr Wintringham, are youâ¦.âHe wanted to ask if Milton had recognized the wrong person, but he nervously swallowed back his words.Milton was highly praised by Philbert for his sharp instincts and photographic memory so that he couldnât mistake Skylar for someone else.As Norman pondered, a horrifying thought popped into his head. He quickly tried to shrug it off.No, itâs impossible!Meanwhile, Milton clearly understood the crowdâs attitude toward Skylar and that Skylar had yet to disclose his identity to the Fuller family.With that in mind, he knew that he had to be cautious with his words not to offend Skylar.âYou offended Mr Stone?âMilton asked sternly toward Norman, who was now in front of him.âMr Wintringham, Iâ¦âNorman felt his stomach drop.âSuch disrespect! How could you offend Mr Stone? I shall notify General Philbert to postpone your transfer and that we should reconsider your application!ââWhat? Postpone the transfer?âThe Fuller family was shocked.âMr Wintringham!âNorman gasped as he trembled in fear.His plan to host a family gathering and brag about his promotion as one of General Philbertâs aides was in shambles after Milton announced reconsidering his transfer application.No, I canât believe this!Spencer immediately walked forward and asked, âMr Wintringham, you mustâve mistaken him for someone. Skylar Stone is a mere soldier whose rank is way below Normanâs!âMilton glared at him in return and hissed, âQuiet! How dare you compare Norman to the North- Mr Stone?âIn the heat of the moment, Milton had almost said Skylarâs title as the King of the North out loud.
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