266. A Contract Baby

Chapter Two Hundred And Sixty Six

Elijah sat in the dimly lit room, the glow of a single overhead lamp casting shadows on the luxurious mahogany table. He raised the crystal tumbler, swirling the deep amber liquid inside before taking a deliberate sip of his expensive whiskey. The cigar dangled from the corner of his mouth as he leaned back in the ornate leather chair, reveling in the opulence of the moment.

The air hung heavy with the scent of aged tobacco, and Elijah's eyes sparkled with the satisfaction of a man who had just inked a billion-dollar contract with the president. He let out a low chuckle, the vibrations resonating in the richly decorated room. "To success," he proclaimed, his voice smooth and confident, as he lifted the glass in a silent toast to no one but himself.

The private dinner was a celebration, a solitary affair where Elijah indulged in his victories. The cigar popped softly as he took another puff, the tendrils of smoke curling around him like a protective
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