Chapter - 233

“I joined the army after I was released from the prison ten years ago,” Zeke explained. “But I retired around five years ago.”

“Why didn’t I hear you mention it before?” Lacey exclaimed.

“Because you never asked?”

“Shut up!” Lacey scolded with a smile.

Lone Wolf then awarded Zeke with a military pennant. “Please accept this gift from us.”

‘Pride of the Country’ was written on the pennant.

Everyone couldn’t help but gasp at the gift as it was worth much more than the star and crown awarded to Sam not long ago.

They were all proud of Zeke for continuing to protect the peace even after he’d retired from service.

Lone Wolf turned his head to Lily and asked, “Lily Hinton?”

Lily was surprised when the colonel suddenly addressed her. “Yes?”

“We found proof that you were working with Mr. Hugh in the Hamilton Group auction incident and caused a huge loss to the military. Please come with us for further investigation!”

What? Lily’s face instantly drained of colour.

She had not expected a thing in the past to resurface, and had no idea how to react.

“I-I didn’t…” Lily tried to protest.

“You have the right to remain silent! Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law!” Lone Wolf roared. “Men, take her with us!”

Immediately, two men went over to Lily and cuffed her.

“Dad! Grandpa! Help me!” Lily turned and begged for help.

Jeremy was already on the verge of breaking down. He only had one daughter, and he had raised her as if she were a princess. Lily was his whole life. If his daughter was sentenced, Jeremy had no idea what he should live for any longer.

The only problem was that Jeremy didn’t have the right to speak to Colonel Lone Wolf.

In times of danger, the first thought that came to the anxious father’s mind was Zeke.

Since Zeke was a veteran and Lone Wolf respected him, Jeremy thought Zeke could stop Lily from being taken away.

Jeremy quickly ran to beg Lacey. “Lacey, please! Save Lily! She’s your cousin!”

“Uncle Jeremy, did you forget what Lily just told me?” Lacey asked. “She said she’s going to marry a military man while I’m stuck with a scum. There’s no way I’ll help her. Why don’t you ask your future son-in-law to help you out?”

Jeremy was completely embarrassed.

In the end, it was Adam who demanded, “Daniel, if you still think of yourself as my son, tell Zeke to help Lily!”

Daniel touched his cheek; it still stung. “Dad, don’t you remember what you just said? Either I chase Zeke out of our family, or I’m not your son anymore. If I beg Zeke to help Lily now, doesn’t that mean you’re not my father?”

Daniel’s words immediately shut the old man up.

But Adam wasn’t going to give up just yet. “Do you think we have the leisure to play with your word game? You better not forget that we’re going back for the veneration of the dead in two days! If you don’t help Lily now, you don’t have the right to go back! Your mother’s grave will have to be moved!”

The last sentence Adam said managed to stun Daniel.

“I can ask Zeke to save Lily,” Daniel said coldly. “But if any of you still come and trouble us in the future, this will be the last time I’m helping.”

“Deal! Please, help me!” Lily begged.