Eating alone was boring.

Thankfully, Daniel was here.

More importantly, James did not have money and needed someone to pay the bill.

“No, I wouldn’t dare.” Daniel instantly froze in his tracks. How would he dare have lunch with James?

James scowled at him. “I’m giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to treat me to a meal. You should be honored. No one else would ever have the chance to do so.”

“Fine, then.” Daniel nodded and quickly got off the jeep.

He was not in military uniform but in his casual clothes.

James wrapped his arm around Daniel’s shoulder and walked toward The Gourmand.

“By the way, General Highsmith, I have a question.”

Daniel was feeling uncomfortable, having his shoulder grasped by James. “A-ask away, James.”

“What do you think the higher-ups are up to, reorganizing the five military regions and even transferring the Blithe King to Cansington as the commander-in-chief of the five armies?”

Daniel shivered. He hurriedly replied, “I-I wouldn’t dare presum