Salute to the General novel Chapter 819

James was furious that he was being backed into a corner. Given that the mayor intended to punish him severely, he would be done for if he admitted any wrongdoing.

Relying on the fact that his connections in Alberesque would back him up, he was prepared to deny it to the end.

Hanging his head, he insisted, "I stand by what I said. Creative works are judged subjectively. From my perspective of both a father and judge, I still find that my son's poem is better than that of Queenie's."

"I did not abuse my authority. My son won the first prize on merit!”

His words caused an uproar among the crowd. All the parents were up in arms at what he said.

They criticized him for being shamelessly biased when he judged his son's poem to be the better of the two.

Russell's expression darkened, "In that case, you're denying your crimes?"

Going all in, he thrust his chin forward and declared, "I'm innocent. What's there to admit?"

"Mr. Crow, even if you are my superior, you cannot frame me just because you side with the businessmen."

"If I'm dissatisfied with your decision, I can choose to appeal!"

James' words demonstrated he was not afraid of defying the mayor.

He surmised that there was no point in staying in Channing anymore given how bad his current situation was. However, as long as he didn't admit to any wrongdoing, he could still rely on his backer in Alberesque to transfer him someplace else and all would be fine again.

But, if he admitted to his crimes now, he would be imprisoned.

Therefore, he had no choice but to maintain his innocence even if it meant offending the mayor.

Meanwhile, Russell didn't expect James to be so stubborn. He glowered, "It appears you insist on being difficult.”

James replied in earnest, "Mr. Crow, don't make wild accusations without evidence. If you have any, please go ahead and arrest me.”

"If not, then I'm sorry. I'm not going to be bullied that easily.”