All Chapters of From Humiliation to Godhood: Chapter 41
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41: Diane’s birthday [3]
Old Gregory Lancaster approached the heavyset man and took a seat beside him, flashing a pleased smile. “David, let me introduce you to Larry Payson from Vale Group. He oversees the company’s purchasing department.”At the mention of Vale Group, a major corporation in Brookdale and a key business partner of the Lancaster family, Donald and Abigail’s eyes immediately lit up with hope. The success of the Lancaster business largely depended on Larry Payson’s decisions.Donald quickly bowed in greeting. “Mr. Payson, it’s an honor to meet you!”“Likewise.” Larry took a slow puff from his cigar, his eyes locked onto Diane with an unsettling interest.Greg’s tone cooled slightly as he continued, “The progress of our project with Vale Group has been unsatisfactory. Brianna has been managing the deal, which is worth over 60 million. However, according to Mr. Payson, he requires… someone like Diane to take over.”Brianna merely scoffed at the remark. ‘Like hell this is about business. He just h
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42: Diane’s birthday [4]
Greg frown at the unexpected interruption. “And who exactly are you?”Ethan, on the other hand, was livid. “Grandpa, don’t waste your time on this bastard! And you, get lost! How dare you insert yourself into a conversation that’s way out of your league?!”Leon turned his gaze on Ethan, his eyes sharp and intense. The weight of that stare alone sent a strange chill down Ethan’s spine, making him feel really uneasy.“Say one more word, and you’ll break your teeth.”Ethan scoffed. “Did you just…”Before he could finish, his fist shot up, and before he knew it, slammed into the side of his own mouth.“OW!” He stumbled back, clutching his face in shock. When he pulled his hand away, blood stained his palm.The entire room fell into stunned silence. Even Leon arched an amused brow. ‘Ahh… I've forgotten my dominion works in small ways, although, there's a little difference now...’For a while, nobody said anything, all staring at Ethan like he was crazy.Brianna nudged him. “Why the hell w
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43: Diane’s birthday [5]
The hotel manager noticed that no one was making a move, and his patience was wearing thin.“Please cooperate. You all need to vacate the third floor so the guests from the fourth can be relocated, and we’re currently preparing the second floor for your use. A highly distinguished guest has booked the tenth floor, and whoever that is is someone who demands the utmost respect. Tonight, every staff member at Reign Hotel has been instructed not to make a single mistake, even if it means refusing other clients.”His words deepened the confusion in the room. Booking the tenth floor was already reserved for the city’s elite. But someone with enough clout to push even them down the ladder? That kind of authority was rare.And if such figures were forced to make way… what right did anyone else on the third floor have to resist?Leon, meanwhile, seemed to remember something. He pulled out his phone from his jacket and began typing. Donald, standing behind him, happened to catch a glimpse and f
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44: Diane’s birthday [6]
There was a ruckus going on in the parking lot of Reign Hotel which was downright shocking and outrageous.Why?It was because what was happening was unbelievable and at the same time unfair.The parking lot of Reign Hotel was a spacious one that could accommodate nearly a thousand vehicles which was reserved exclusively for guests attending the hotel’s events.But even with how spacious the lot was, all the vehicles were getting cleared out just to entertain one mysterious VIP.It was hard to believe, and even harder to justify.Luxury vehicles, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis, were not spared from being cleared away. Their owners rushed down in protest, trying to halt the process, but their pleas were flat-out ignored.From the second floor, the Lancasters had a clear view of the commotion. Several wealthy young elites were throwing tantrums against it, only to be swiftly silenced by the hotel’s security team. The guards didn’t hesitate to beat them down and toss them out of the
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45: Diane’s Birthday [7]
Every gaze landed on Diane, most of them filled with smug amusement. No one in the room could seriously believe that Leon, the infamous live-in son-in-law of the Hartwells, had the power or status to orchestrate something so grand. It was laughable. Diane scoffed quietly, knowing full well Brianna had made the comment just to humiliate her. Still, a trace of doubt crossed her mind. Leon had told everyone in the room there’d be a birthday celebration for her. And he hadn’t struck her as the kind of man who lied, at least, not for something like this. But this? This was too much. They barely even knew each other. She couldn’t even begin to tell what they were anymore—were they friends? Was he only sticking around because she begged for protection? The lines were too blurry. The idea that this entire event so extravagant it drew the city’s elite could be for her? It felt ridiculous, and believing it would only make her feel naive and blindly stupid. He couldn’t have gone this fa
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46: Diane’s birthday [8]
Diane was about to say something, but Donald held her back, before facing his father. “I get that you're my father, and Diane is your granddaughter, but you have no right to act like this or to force her into doing something she doesn't want. We’re not that desperate. She's your granddaughter, and you're selling her off. Is that right?” Greg let out a sharp scoff, looking around as all eyes seemed to be on them. Then he replied, “Selling her off? What do you take me for? A peddler? Don't be ridiculous! Mr. Payson simply wants to work with Diane, nothing more!” Donald looked at him in disbelief. “Dad, don’t tell me you actually believe that.” Greg shook his head at his son’s audacity. “You, a criminal who’s brought nothing but shame to my name, insulting me! The fact that I've been giving you so many passes has made you unmannered! How dare you?! I'm gonna call the police on you right now to get you out of my sight! It’s time for you to pay for your criminalities against my family
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47: Diane’s birthday [9]
“What’s going on here? Why is the second most prominent man in the city shaking hands with that so-called pauper?”“Did something happen behind the scenes that we don’t know about?”“Even if something did happen, what’s the story here? Most of us have never had the honor of even standing next to Christopher Vale, and yet someone who probably doesn’t have a hundred bucks to his name is getting that opportunity. It doesn't make any sense.”Murmurs of confusion erupted in the room.Greg, meanwhile, was thrilled just to breathe the same air as Christopher Vale. A man like that could shift the future of his entire family, though he couldn't help but also wonder what was going on.Why was he shaking hands with Leon? Larry cleared his throat, trying to insert himself. “Uh, President Vale, I believe you may have mistaken that man for someone else.”At once, heads nodded in agreement, as if they’d finally found a logical explanation.“Yes, that has to be it.”“But who could he have mistaken h
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48: Diane’s birthday [10]
Greg’s face went pale with fear. He knew without a doubt that Lancaster Enterprises would collapse if they lost their contracts with the Vale Group.“P-President Vale, why... please…” he stammered, panic seizing his voice. Then, in desperation, he pointed at Brianna. “You just need her to kneel and apologize, right?! Brianna, what are you waiting for?! Get on your knees and beg!”“Grandpa…” Brianna’s voice trembled, tears welling up in her eyes. The idea of kneeling before Leon and Diane felt unbearable. “Please don’t make me… I can’t do it…”“You can and you will!” Greg roared. “If you don’t, you’re out of this family, do you hear me? You’ll lose everything! Now kneel!”His harsh threat sent a wave of dread through Brianna, and her entire body began to shake. As the proud Young Lady of the Lancasters, giving up her status and the luxurious life she’d always known was unthinkable.“Diane, Leon, I-I’m sorry…” she muttered weakly.Dean’s icy voice cut through the air. “What was that? I
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49: Diane’s birthday [11]
Leon’s calm voice cut through the confusion. “Are you trying to kill him?”Dean paused, eyes widening. “I… can skip the lake part, if you’d prefer. Or whatever you say, Mr. Ashford.”Larry immediately dropped to his knees before Leon. “Please! Please, brother! Don’t let them kill me, I’m begging you!”Leon looked down at him coolly. “No, I won’t let them kill you…”Larry let out a breath of relief.Then Leon added with a faint smirk, “Death’s far too merciful. Break his arms. Break his legs. And make him unable to procreate!”Larry’s face twisted in horror. His eyes bulged like they might burst from his skull.Everyone in the ballroom swallowed hard. Even the men instinctively shielded their groins.Leon turned to Diane with a slight smirk. “Or do you think that’s too harsh? The choice is yours.”Diane blinked, startled by how close his face suddenly was. Her heart pounded in her chest, and for a moment, she found herself wondering who exactly was he.“I’m fine with it,” Donald answer
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50: The true subject
“Leon, thank you for everything today. But if you don’t mind me asking… how did you pull all this off?” Donald couldn't wait to ask as soon as the birthday celebration came to an end.Diane and Abigail turned to Leon, their expressions filled with awe because everything that had happened still felt too surreal.Leon simply replied, “Does it really matter? I did it for your daughter. Just enjoy the moment and stop asking questions.”Donald blinked, a little taken aback, then exchanged a quick glance with Abigail before nodding. “Right… of course.”Diane lit up with a bright smile and suddenly wrapped her arms around Leon, resting her face against his chest. The unexpected gesture caught him off guard, and he stood there, frozen, not returning the hug.“Thank you, Leon. I don’t know why you’d go this far for me, but…” she pulled back a little, then rose on her toes to place a soft kiss on his cheek. “It means the world to me.”Leon‘s gaze flickered around her, finding himself in an awkw
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