The Almighty Dragon General Novel

Jamie.

Thea strode forward, taking his hand.

She looked apologetic.

Im sorry for what I said last night.

I might have been too harsh with my words.Where did you go? I was at Henrys.

How dare you show up, you worthless b*stard? Tommy approached with his nose in the air, looking at James with contempt.He then glanced at the car with no license plate.It was a multi-purpose vehicle featuring a logo he had never seen before.

Dismissively, he said, Youre not thinking of driving this to the military region, are you? Its so embarrassing.And you… He pointed at David.

Look at your car! Youre an embarrassment to us! Howard approached, studying Davids and James cars.

Coldly, he said, How mortifying.Youd better not take these cars at all.Check if you could hitch a ride in someone elses car.If grandfather did not say that all family members must be present, I wouldnt want you there at all.Youd only be an embarrassment.

All the cars are full.No one would have any space left.

Yeah.If you ask me, Benjamin and his family better stay behind.

Several family members chimed in.

Lex walked over, leaning on his cane.He took in Benjamin and his family, Davids car worth only two hundred thousand dollars, and James car resembling a Lunar Peace.He frowned.

I think youd better stay behind.All the attendees are VIPs.Youll only embarrass us if you drive these cars.

Thea started to say, Grandfather… James stopped her.

Smiling, he said, Well stay behind then, grandfather.

Jamie, what are you doing? Thea looked resentful.

Yeah, well stay behind and avoid being an embarrassment.

Gladys was happy to play along.

They would only be mocked if they followed.They might as well stay at home.

Lets go.

Lex entered the Brentley.

For the occasion, the Callahans had hired a team of drummers.

They started playing as the cars moved out.

The feet departed with much fanfare, attracting lots of attention.

As the public saw the banner, they came up with a commentary.

This is so cool! How did the Callahans get an invitation to the Blithe Kings succession ceremony? I heard Megan Callahansboyfriend, Colson Oswald, helped them get it.

Isnt that Benjamin Callahan? Why isnt he going? Hes Lex Callahans son after all.Even some of the relatives on patterns with Lex are invited.Why isnt Benjamin and his family going? Lets not talk about it.Everyone knows hes useless.

The voices kept coming.

Good-for-nothing.

Gladys glared at Benjamin viciously.

Ever since she married him, she had always been looked down upon.

Thea, do you want to go for the Blithe Kings succession ceremony? James looked at her.

Thea shook her head slightly, saying, Therell be a live stream on the Internet anyway.Lets just watch it at home on TV.

James took her hand.

If youd like to watch it in person, Ill take you.I could even get us VIP seats in the front row.

He pointed at his car.

See this? Its not an average vehicle.Its a special car from the Southern Plains, and theres only one person allowed to use it.I begged my superior to pull some strings so I could borrow it.Not even the Western Border Patrol would stop this car.

Really? Thea looked disbelieving.

Do you trust him? David looked at James disdainfully.

This is just a Lunar Shine.Whats so special about it? Trash.The entire family is trash.My husband is trash, my son is unambitious, and my son-in-law is useless.

Gladys insulted the entire family.

Come on, Thea.Lets go.

James lost his patience with the rest of the family, guiding Thea into the car.

Once he joined her in the car, he wound the window down.

Looking at Gladys just about to leave, he asked, Mom, why dont you come with us? Its not like youll be doing anything else anyway.Ive heard that all the rich and powerful families will be there.Youve always wanted to get Thea a rich husband, right? This is a golden opportunity! Youre right.

Gladys nodded, glaring at James.

Guess youre smart enough to know Theas out of your league.

In the passenger seat, Thea fumed.

What was that, James? James smiled.

If I didnt say that, would mom agree to come? Dont worry.