Chapter 1224


    “Pass my word along, Sicard Danse. Anderson Jones will be demoted by three ranks, and he’ll be sent to fight on the frontlines until he diesin battle!”


    “Yes, sir!”


    Sicard stood at attention and saluted Artoile.


    He had no objection to this decision


    This was a mercy to Anderson.


    If he died in battle, he would be deemed a war hero.


    Anderson got to his feet and saluted Artoile.


    Then, he walked over to Enzo and Shanice. He lowered his head to them as he said, “Thank you both for your kindness!”


    Lastly, he lowered his head to Nash “Thank you for what you did, Mr.Calcraft!”


    “Screw off!”


    Artoile had an ugly expression on his face.


    Anderson turned and walked away.


    Nash took his phone out and checked the time. It was already six inthe evening.


    “Ms. Hume, please have the chefs prepare the highest-quality dishesthat this hotel offers!”


    “Yes, sir!”


    Shanice massaged her right shoulder as she walked to the counter to call the kitchen staff.


    Artoile nced at Sicard.


    Sicard immediately knew what he meant and took his phone out ashe walked over. “How much will that be? The Warden will pay fordinner today!”


    Shanice hurriedly said, “Tonight’s dinner is on the house!”


    After all, this was the Warden of the Southern Territory they were dealing with. Even if Nash wanted him to pay, Shanice would coverthe bill herself.


    The Empire Hotel’s most expensive meal cost around 360 grand. She and Enzo had saved up over a million dors between them and would be able to pay for the meal themselves.


    Sicard had a solemn expression on his face as he said, “Ms. Hum we never take anything from the people for free. We insist on payin for having a meal at the hotel. Please do not do this to me!”


    Shanice replied solemnly, “The Warden of the Southern Territory is always thinking of his people, and he has done so much for us. If we were to bill you for a meal, it’d only affect our businesster on ifword about this were to get on the streets!”


    “But…”


    Sicard was about to reply when Nash walked over. He had a smile on his face as he said, “I own the Empire Hotel, Colonel Danse. Pleasetreat this as having a meal in your home!”


    He had once spent several days in the Southern Territory.


    During that time, he had sneakily watched Sicard train the soldiers.


    The image of countless cannons firing in sync as hemandedthem was still fresh in Nash’s mind.


    Sicard gave Artoile a rueful look.


    Artoile walked over and said solemnly, “I insist on paying for this meal. Also, allow me to apologize to Ms. Hume and Mr. Carrell on behalf of my subordinate. Additionally, allow me to repay you for saving my life, Nash!”


    Nash and Johnathan had once saved Artoile from the brink of death.


    They disappeared without a word before Artoile had the chance tothank them.


    He had nearly stopped breathing just now when he experienced a rpse. If Nash had not intervened, he may not have been able tohold on until his doctor arrived.


    After all that, how could he allow Nash to also treat him to dinner?


    Nash was still trying to formte his next sentence when Shanice said, “That works too. Since the hotel just switched owners today, I’veorganized a hotel-wide promotion. You’ll need to pay 36 grand!”


    Artoile knew that Nash and the others were trying to be nice and said solemnly, “A discounted meal will not show my sincerity: Sicard, pay however much the original price would amount to!”


    Sicard knew what Artoile’s temper was like. The minute he made uphis mind, it was difficult to convince him to do anything else. Hence, he transferred 360 grand over.


    Shanice gave Nash a rueful look.


    Nash merely pursed his lips.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    In the private room for premium members on the ninth floor, only Nash, Artoile, Sicard, Shanice, and Enzo were there.


    Confused, Artoile asked, “Where are your friends?”


    Nash chuckled. “They’re having drinks in another room!”


    Artoile sounded slightly upset as he said, “Why don’t you invite them over as well? It would be a shame to let all this food go to waste!”


    Nash nced at Shanice, who went to the other room to invite theothers over.


    When she opened the door, an elder dressed in a well-pressed entered the room.


    It was a face they did not recognize.


    Nash nced at him and realized he had the aura of the Mystique Loyalty Realm on him.


    Sicard introduced him, “This is Qadry Norton, a doctor who’s also one of the Warden’s oldest friends. He’s in charge of overseeing the Warden’s diet!”


    Nash smiled as he got to his feet and sped his hands together.” Pleased to meet you, Mr. Norton!”


    Qadry merely nodded as he took a seat in between Sicard and Artoile.