Runaway Wife: Please, Have Another Baby!

Chapter 949: Chapter 949: Need a Heart (3)

Presidential Palace.

Barton’s assistant slowly walked into the reception room and placed a plate of snacks in front of General Barton, then gave him a side glance.

"Ah—" General Barton yawned, "Indeed, age does not spare anyone. I’m getting old, can’t match the President’s energy... how about we..."

The President observed his expression and smiled, "General Barton, you’re certainly not old at all."

"I’m done for the night. How about... we call it a night?" General Barton raised his glass, "One last drink, cheers, then I’ll take a rest. I’ve already asked my assistant to call back and investigate Sam’s situation. There should be news by tomorrow morning."

"Alright then." The President also raised his glass and clinked it lightly with his, "I hope this matter can be explained soon. Cheers."

Having their last drink, the President personally got up and escorted General Barton to the door of the guestroom arranged for him at the Presidential Palace.

"This isn’t quite like the General Residence, I hope you sleep well."

"Thank you."

General Barton exchanged a few polite words with him and entered the room with his assistant.

The President turned around and left with his own assistant, speaking softly as they approached the staircase.

"Have someone keep a close eye on him. If he makes any move, inform me immediately." noveldrama

The matter was of great importance. Even though there wasn’t any substantial evidence yet, the President couldn’t afford to be complacent with General Barton.

Meanwhile, inside the guestroom, General Barton had shed his look of fatigue, his sunken eyes sharply fixed on his assistant’s face.

"Any news?"

The assistant looked a bit helpless, "They discovered some clues in the nearby villages. The person was receiving medical treatment there."

"Haven’t caught them?"

The assistant shook his head, "By the time they arrived, there was no sign of them. Some saw the people receiving treatment, and it’s now confirmed that the Duke was also present, and... the child was with them too."

"What?!"

General Barton was nearly frantic.

If it were just the child escaping, he could simply blame everything on Sam. After all, Sam was already dead, and no one could dispute it. Even Huangfu Jue couldn’t do anything about it.

But how could that guy be in the Northwest? He actually went there himself to rescue his son, invading his Northwest Military Camp. Is that guy crazy?!

"I heard they escaped by plane, and they must have already fled Northwest territory by now." The assistant’s tone was noticeably worried, "What do you think..."

Barton furrowed his thick brows, "We must leave here as soon as possible."

If it were anyone else, General Barton might not be worried, but Huangfu Jue was different. That family had always been strong and domineering, and this guy was even more formidable.

He still remembered clearly what Huangfu Jue had said to him at the A Country embassy. That guy was not going to be as easy to deal with as the President.

This time, having personally gone to the Northwest, he must have obtained first-hand evidence. And knowing his style, even without evidence, he would never let it go. Staying here meant danger.

"But..." The assistant glanced at the door, "The President’s side might not be so easy to deal with."

"Hmph!" General Barton snorted coldly, "No matter what, we have to leave tonight."