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Meanwhile, Elijah’s car pulled into the parking lot of Grand Oak Restaurant. The headlights cut through the dim light before turning off as he parked in a prime spot near the entrance.Dressed sharply in a shirt and slacks, Elijah stepped out, exuding his usual composed confidence. His cologne lingered in the cool air as he glanced at the glowing sign of the restaurant.After locking his car, he adjusted his wristwatch and ran a hand through his neatly styled hair, looking every bit the man who could effortlessly draw attention. He took a moment to scan his surroundings before heading toward the entrance.Elijah stepped into the Grand Oak Restaurant, immediately greeted by the warm glow. A small smile spread across his face as he admired the upscale decor.A waiter approached him with a courteous smile, saying, "Welcome, sir. Kindly have a seat."Elijah nodded, about to thank the waiter when his eyes caught sight of a familiar face across the room. His expression froze briefly, then
Rise Of The General's Forgotten Son Chapter 127
Glancing around discreetly, Chris opened the bottle, pouring a small amount of the liquid into Sierra’s food. His movements were quick and practiced, as though he’d done this before.Once the liquid was mixed into her meal, he placed the bottle back into his pocket, picking up his drink casually to avoid suspicion. His expression shifted back to one of calm confidence as if nothing had happened.Chris leaned forward slightly, running a hand through his hair and chuckling under his breath. “Let’s see how well this dinner turns out now,” he muttered to himself, taking another sip of his drink while waiting for Sierra to return.Soon, Sierra returned to the table, her eyes soft and distant, clearly affected by what had just transpired. Chris noticed her expression and asked, “What’s wrong?”“Nothing,” Sierra replied quietly, avoiding his gaze. She reached for her bag and walked toward the counter. Chris watched her with a frown as she paid the bill for both their meals.When she returned
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"Thank you," Elijah replied, offering a small nod before putting his phone down and straightening up. The aroma of the meal hit him, and for a moment, he let out a soft sigh. Maybe a good meal would help clear his thoughts, at least for the time being.He reached for his cutlery, ready to dig in.Meanwhile, Sierra arrived home, her face completely clouded with sadness. As she stepped inside, her mother noticed immediately. "Sierra, what's wrong?" her mom asked with concern, stepping closer to her.Sierra shook her head. "Nothing, Mom," she muttered, her voice faint and distant as she began to walk past her.Her dad came into the hallway, frowning. "Sierra, talk to us. What happened? Did something go wrong at your dinner?”Sierra stopped briefly, her emotions threatening to spill over, but instead of answering, she shook her head again. "Please, just don’t worry me right now," she said, her tone sharper than she intended."Sierra!" her mom called out, alarmed by her daughter's unusual
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Sierra sniffled and looked up at her mom. “So… what should I do?” she asked, her voice small.Her mom gave her a reassuring smile. “It’s fine, sweetheart. Just give him a few days to cool down. Then you can talk to him.”Sierra nodded slowly, wiping the corner of her eyes. “Alright… I’ll do that.”Her mom leaned in, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Get some rest, okay?”Sierra nodded again, watching as her mom gave her one last comforting look before turning and leaving the room.Meanwhile, Chris drove into his compound, his grip on the steering wheel tight with frustration. As soon as his men saw his car pull in, they cheered, assuming he had brought Sierra just as planned.One of them, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, grinned wickedly. “Brother Chris! You did it, right? Where is she?”Another one clapped his hands together excitedly. “Damn, I’ve been waiting all night for this!”Chris, however, stepped out of the car with a murderous glare, slamming the door shut. Th
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Celestine and her bodyguard were both momentarily stunned. The bodyguard clenched his fists, feeling humiliated but unwilling to act without her order. Celestine, on the other hand, narrowed her eyes slightly, surprised at Elijah’s composure and confidence.She had encountered plenty of powerful men in her life, but there was something about the way he carried himself—completely unbothered, as if he had nothing to prove—that made her pause.Her bodyguard finally spoke, his voice tense. "Madam, this—”"Enough," Celestine cut him off, still studying Elijah. She had intended to scold her bodyguard further, but now, her curiosity was piqued. "You…" she tilted her head slightly. "You don’t even flinch, do you?"Elijah smirked. "Should I?" His voice was smooth, almost teasing, but his gaze remained cold.Celestine and her bodyguard exchanged glances. For the first time in a while, she found herself at a loss for words.Celestine folded her arms, her lips pressing together slightly. “What ar
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After collecting Elijah’s contact, the bodyguard gave him one last hard stare before turning to follow Celestine. Elijah watched as they walked to the sleek Range Rover Velar.He couldn’t deny it—the car was a beauty.“I might buy one of these,” he murmured with a faint smile before shaking his head slightly.With that, he turned and headed toward his own car. Sliding into the driver’s seat, he started the engine, letting the low hum of the vehicle fill the silence. He cast one last glance at Celestine’s SUV as it pulled away, then shifted gears and drove off into the night.The next morning, Sierra slowly woke up, stretching her arms as she sat up in bed. Blinking a few times, she let out a soft yawn before clasping her hands together for a short morning prayer.Afterward, she reached for her phone on the nightstand and unlocked it.Bang!Her eyes widened in shock as she saw the notification flashing on her screen."Incoming Deposit: $330,000"Her heart skipped a beat. Her money had
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Isla was in the middle of reviewing some documents when her phone rang. She barely glanced at the caller ID before answering."Hello?" she said, her tone clipped and professional."Good morning, ma'am. I'm calling on behalf of Miss Celestine Valencia. She wishes to have a talk with you."Isla frowned slightly, leaning back in her chair. "We spoke days ago. What talk again? I'm super busy," she said impatiently, flipping through a file."Please, ma'am," the woman on the line pleaded. "She said it's very important."Isla sighed and glanced at the time on her watch. After a brief pause, she said, "Tell her she has a few minutes to get here and only a few minutes to speak with me."Without waiting for a response, she ended the call and tossed her phone onto the desk, already irritated by the unexpected interruption.As soon as Celestine received the message, she wasted no time. She quickly took a refreshing bath and dressed up in an elegant yet professional outfit. Within half an hour, sh
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Just as Isla was about to give her final response to Celestine, her phone rang again. She glanced at the caller ID and immediately straightened up. It was the chairman."Chairman, I’m listening," she answered, her voice professional.Elijah’s voice came through the phone. "When you say Ms. Valencia, do you mean Celestine Valencia?"Isla shifted her gaze to Celestine, who was watching her with mild curiosity. "Yes, master. Celestine it is.”There was a brief pause on the line before Elijah finally spoke. "Alright. Give her the chance. She gets to make the speech she wants."Isla blinked in slight surprise. "Are you sure about this, Chairman? Actually—""It’s fine. I said allow her," Elijah interrupted, his tone firm yet indifferent.With no room for further argument, Isla exhaled and nodded. "Alright, Chairman. As you wish.”She ended the call and lifted her eyes to Celestine, who was still waiting expectantly. "The chairman has made changes. He has granted you the opportunity to give
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Elijah chuckled, tilting his head slightly as he met her gaze. “I told you, Ms. Valencia, I love to learn,” he said smoothly. “I pay attention to the world, study how things work. That’s all.”Celestine wasn’t convinced. She tapped a manicured finger against the table, observing him. “No,” she muttered. “It’s more than just learning. You think differently.”Elijah only smirked. “Thinking differently is what separates the successful from the ordinary.”Just then, the same man from earlier stepped onto the stage, tapping the microphone to get everyone's attention. The chatter in the room gradually died down as he spoke with a bright smile.“Ladies and gentlemen, in five minutes, we will have our star guest, the one and only Sierra Lane, on stage to perform for us!”The announcement was met with an eruption of applause and excited murmurs. Some guests clapped enthusiastically, while others cheered in anticipation. The energy in the room instantly shifted, buzzing with excitement as peopl
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Nathaniel’s irritation was quickly masked by a forced smile, but there was no mistaking the tension in his posture. With reluctance, he turned his attention back to Elijah, realizing he had no choice but to respond.Nathaniel forced a smile, adjusting his posture as he responded. “We have implemented multi-layer encryption protocols and an advanced firewall system that ensures our data is secure. Additionally, our AI is designed with self-learning algorithms that can detect and neutralize potential threats before they escalate.”Elijah remained unfazed. He leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest. “That sounds impressive on paper,” he said, his tone calm yet firm. “But self-learning AI is still unpredictable. It’s only as reliable as the data it’s fed, and if it encounters an anomaly it doesn’t recognize, what happens then? The system could misinterpret threats, or worse, leave a backdoor open without realizing it. And let’s not forget—ive heard of your compa
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Nathaniel’s irritation was quickly masked by a forced smile, but there was no mistaking the tension in his posture. With reluctance, he turned his attention back to Elijah, realizing he had no choice but to respond.Nathaniel forced a smile, adjusting his posture as he responded. “We have implemented multi-layer encryption protocols and an advanced firewall system that ensures our data is secure. Additionally, our AI is designed with self-learning algorithms that can detect and neutralize potential threats before they escalate.”Elijah remained unfazed. He leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest. “That sounds impressive on paper,” he said, his tone calm yet firm. “But self-learning AI is still unpredictable. It’s only as reliable as the data it’s fed, and if it encounters an anomaly it doesn’t recognize, what happens then? The system could misinterpret threats, or worse, leave a backdoor open without realizing it. And let’s not forget—ive heard of your compa
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As Elijah stepped into the VIP section, his eyes took in the lavish arrangement before him. The area was set apart from the rest of the venue with elegant golden railings, plush velvet chairs, and glass tables adorned with expensive wine bottles and crystal glasses.At the center, the most prestigious guests sat in a semi-circle, engaged in conversation—powerful business moguls, elite investors, and high-ranking officials. Among them was Daniel’s father, Lawrence Everhart, and sitting not far from him was the eldest madam of the Valencia family, a dignified woman exuding authority.Each table had name cards designating assigned seating, emphasizing the exclusivity of the section. Soft classical music played in the background, blending with the quiet murmurs of discussion. Waiters in crisp uniforms moved gracefully, serving premium drinks and hors d’oeuvres.Elijah’s gaze flickered to where Celestine was seated. Her presence commanded attention effortlessly. Without hesitation, the bod
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Elijah gave a slow nod. "I understand, but I'm with someone who's sitting there."The security shook his head. "No, please. It doesn’t work that way. You can’t sit there just because you’re with someone who has access."Just then, a familiar voice cut through the air."What’s going on? Elijah?"A loud, amused laugh followed.Elijah turned and saw Daniel Everhart, a smirk plastered across his face.Daniel walked closer, still smirking, and asked, "What’s going on?"The security guard, noticing that Daniel was from the VIP section, straightened up slightly and replied, "He was trying to enter the VIP section, but he doesn’t have access.”Daniel laughed and then began to mock Elijah.Elijah remained expressionless as Daniel laughed mockingly."You think getting a nice haircut and a suit can give you access to VIP?" Daniel scoffed, shaking his head. "Are you important enough to sit among us? Do you even know the kind of guests in there? My dad, the eldest madam of the Valencia family, and
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As the convoy smoothly entered the venue, Sierra reached into her purse and pulled out her invitation card, handing it over to Elijah."Please hand it over to them," she said with a small smile. Although she could have gone inside without presenting an invitation, she felt it was only right to give it to them.Elijah saw it as a perfect opportunity to get Felix inside without any hassle. He nodded and stepped out of the car, holding two invitation cards in his hand as Celestine’s cars continued their way in.Walking towards the security checkpoint, Elijah handed over the invitation cards. "Ms. Valencia asked me to give these to you," he said calmly.The security guards exchanged glances before nodding respectfully. His composed presence and association with Celestine made them assume he was part of the Valencia family. Without hesitation, they allowed him through.Not far behind, another car carefully approached. It was Felix, driving Elijah’s car as planned. Unlike the luxury vehicle
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He quickly answered the call, and Celestine's voice came through.“Elijah, sorry for the late call. Had a meeting. Are you ready for the event?”Elijah nodded, even though she couldn’t see him. “Yes, been waiting for your call.”“Where do you stay so we can pick you up?”Elijah shook his head slightly. “No, no. Tell me where I should meet you guys.”Celestine gave him the location, and Elijah replied, “Alright.” He then ended the call and stepped out of his room.The moment he got out, he spotted Felix standing near the door, already dressed and waiting. His suit was perfectly in place, and he carried himself with newfound confidence.“You look good, brother,” Felix said with a nod of approval.Elijah thanked him with a small smirk. “You too.” Then, after a brief pause, he asked, “Can you drive?”Felix nodded. “Yes, very well.”Elijah gave a short nod. “Good. Here’s what will happen. I’m meeting Ms. Valencia, and I can’t take you along right now. So we’ll drive to the location she men
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Betty leaned toward Sierra, whispering, “This is next-level treatment.”Sierra just smiled, glancing out the tinted window as the city lights passed by.Sierra took out her phone, casually checking her post, but the moment she saw the numbers, her eyes widened in shock."Seventy thousand likes already?!" she muttered, scrolling down. The post had exploded with engagement—over fourteen thousand comments in just a short time.She clicked on the comments, skimming through them."Omg, you’re so beautiful, Sierra!""See you at the event, queen!""On my way right now! Can’t wait to see you perform!”"That dress is FIRE! You’re gonna shut it down tonight."Betty, noticing Sierra’s expression, leaned over. "What’s up?"Sierra turned the screen toward her. "Look at this! I didn’t think it would blow up this fast."Betty grinned. "Girl, you're a star. The whole city is waiting for you tonight!"Sierra exhaled, feeling the weight of the excitement settle in. Tonight was going to be huge.By 7:30
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At the Dominion Group headquarters, the atmosphere was abuzz with excited chatter about the upcoming party. In one corner of the bustling office, groups of workers gathered around water coolers and in break rooms, discussing every detail of the event."I heard all the big shots have been invited," one worker said, lowering his voice conspiratorially. "Even the top executives are expected to show up, not to mention some major names from the business world."Another employee nodded vigorously. "Yeah, the tickets sold out within minutes. I even heard that a hundred extra invitations were given to our staff and key partners. It's going to be huge!”A third worker, adjusting his tie, added, "I heard the Valencia family is involved, too. Their sponsorship is massive—almost like a stamp of approval for the whole event."The excitement was palpable, and as more details were exchanged—about the luxurious venue, the celebrity performances, and the charity angle for the orphanage donation—the wo
