Cedric nodded. “Fine!”

“By the way, Cedric, where’s your granddaughter been lately? After Clive met Esmeralda once, he’s been thinking about her. I think they can both try getting along,” the other old man said to Cedric. If he were to be seen outside, he would be instantly recognized. That was the Chief of America.

Cedric sighed. “My Esmeralda is a tomboy. I can’t even meet her. If Clive is capable, he should chase after her by himself.”

***

It wasn’t only American top brass, but echelons f