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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
Rise Of The General's Forgotten Son Chapter 157
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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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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Celestine, watching Sierra with keen eyes, tilted her head slightly and muttered, "Oh my… she's beautiful and thick."Elijah, still watching Sierra with a proud smile, nodded and said, "Sierra is indeed a beauty goddess."Celestine nodded, then turned her gaze to Elijah, curiosity flashing in her eyes. "You know her?"Elijah gave a slight nod. "She's a friend, so yeah, I do know her.”"I see," Celestine said simply, before shifting her focus back to the stage.Meanwhile, at the Everhart Family's TableDaniel, his eyes fixed on Sierra as she stood on stage, gulped slightly and leaned toward his father. "Dad, she's the one I donated the money to."Lawrence Everhart, caught off guard, turned to his son with a shocked expression. "Her?""Yes, Dad," Daniel confirmed, his voice filled with admiration. "We're in the same university.”Lawrence studied Sierra for a moment, then let out a small chuckle. "You should have told me it's a beauty like her. Look, I wouldn’t have a problem if someone
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At the backstage, Betty stood in front of the screen, her hands clasped together in excitement as she watched Sierra dominate the stage. A bright smile spread across her face as she swayed to the music, feeling so proud of her best friend."That's my girl!" she cheered softly, her eyes shimmering with admiration. "She’s killing it!"Beside her, Isla crossed her arms, tilting her head slightly as she watched Sierra’s performance unfold on the TV screen. A hint of a smirk tugged at her lips, impressed by how effortlessly Sierra controlled the stage.Betty turned to Isla with a grin. "Of course! Sierra was made for this. Just look at how the crowd is vibing with her!"On the screen, Sierra moved across the stage with confidence, her voice powerful, her expression radiant. The way she connected with the audience was undeniable, and the energy in the room was off the charts.Betty felt an overwhelming sense of pride. She knew how much Sierra had worked for this moment, and seeing her shine
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The room was alive with speculation, people turning to one another, debating in hushed yet eager tones. Even some of the VIPs, usually reserved, seemed drawn into the discussion.Celestine tapped her nails against the table, her gaze sharp as she listened to the different names being thrown around. But when she glanced at Elijah, she noticed something—he wasn’t reacting at all.Unlike the others who were murmuring and guessing, he simply took another slow sip of his whiskey, his expression unreadable.For a brief second, Celestine narrowed her eyes at him. Did he know something?Celestine looked at Elijah and say, "Why are you that quiet? Do you know anything or have an idea?"Elijah intentionally nodded and said, "I was thinking something."Celestine raised a brow. "What's it?"Elijah exhaled slightly and leaned forward, resting his arm on the table. "From the look of things, I'm 98 percent sure the chairman she's talking about is here at the program.""Here?" Celestine asked, her ey
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A stunned silence filled the venue for a moment before the room erupted into whispers and gasps."Wow!" someone murmured."Two hundred grand? That’s huge!""The Valencias don’t play small," another person commented in admiration.The claps and nods of approval spread across the VIP section, and even Isla seemed momentarily taken aback before quickly regaining composure and smiling. "Thank you, Ms. Valencia, for your generous donation.”Isla smiled and gestured toward Celestine before speaking into the microphone. "And let’s not forget, Ms. Valencia has already contributed generously to sponsor this very program. She has done a lot for this event, which is why she’ll be giving a short speech tonight."A round of applause filled the room once more, with murmurs of approval rippling through the audience."Wow, she really went all out for this," someone whispered."No wonder she’s one of the top young business figures," another person commented.Celestine remained composed, offering a sli
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The waiters moved efficiently, setting down beautifully packaged meals before Celestine, her bodyguard, and Elijah. The aroma of the gourmet dishes filled the air, making the meal all the more inviting.Celestine unwrapped her meal, taking a bite before glancing at Elijah. “Do you like it?” she asked casually.Elijah, who was already chewing, nodded with satisfaction. “Oh yes, I’m really enjoying this.”Celestine smirked and returned to her meal. As she ate, a bit of sauce unknowingly stained her lips. She didn’t notice, but Elijah did. Without thinking much, he picked up a tissue, leaned slightly toward her, and said, “Here, there are some stains around your lips.”“Where?” Celestine asked, bringing her fingers up to wipe, but she couldn’t find the exact spot.Elijah watched her struggle for a moment before saying, “Let me help you.”Before she could protest, he reached out and gently wiped his finger around her lip.Gasp!For a moment, time seemed to pause. As Elijah’s finger brush
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His cold, sharp eyes locked onto Elijah's calm, unwavering face.There was a moment of chilling silence, the sound of the dogs barking faintly behind them filling the heavy air.Phantom frowned slightly, as if assessing Elijah from head to toe.The blood-stained singlet on his chest stuck awkwardly to his skin, his muscles tense, the brutal energy he carried unmistakable.Yet before him stood Elijah — unflinching, arms slightly loose at his sides, his expression unreadable, almost casual.Phantom dropped the stick to the ground with a loud thud, wiped his hands slowly on a dirty cloth nearby, and took two slow steps closer, the tension thickening with every move.Phantom stared at Elijah for a long moment before a twisted smile curved on his lips.He opened his arms wide slightly and said in a low, taunting tone,"Elijah Westbrook... welcome."Elijah remained calm, his sharp gaze surveying the room again — the cages, the brutal scene behind Phantom, the men standing like loyal wolves
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The scarred man gritted his teeth furiously but stayed in place, glaring at Elijah with burning hatred, breathing heavily as if restraining himself.Elijah stood there, unbothered, a light smirk still on his face. His calmness only made them more unsettled."Tch," Elijah muttered, shifting his weight slightly on his heel, still relaxed. "If this is the best Phantom Reiss has, then maybe I should be disappointed already."The group stiffened hearing Elijah mention Phantom Reiss so casually.One of the rough-looking men stepped forward, pointing a thick finger at Elijah and barking, "How dare you mention boss's name with your filthy mouth?"Another, gripping a rusted pipe in his hand, spat on the ground and said angrily, "Let’s just beat him bloody here and now!" His voice was thick with rage.But immediately, one of the older, slightly smarter men grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back roughly."No! Are you dumb?" he snapped. "Boss said bring him, not break him here. If we mess him u
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As Elijah drove further, he suddenly spotted a small open area along the road—a place wide enough to pull off without causing suspicion.Without hesitation, he turned the steering, brought the Prado smoothly to a halt, killed the engine, and stepped out casually, leaving the driver’s door open.The man following him, surprised, immediately slowed down too, stopping a few meters behind, unsure what was happening.From inside his car, he watched Elijah.At first, he thought maybe Elijah was checking something on his car... but when he saw Elijah closing the door slowly and beginning to walk toward him—directly—his heart skipped a beat."Shit," the man muttered under his breath, quickly adjusting himself in the driver’s seat.He frowned hard, panic creeping in."Am I exposed? How? Was he monitoring me the whole time?"He kept his hand ready on the ignition, debating whether to drive off, but Elijah’s calm yet intimidating pace made it clear:Running might make it worse.Elijah's gaze was
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“Elijah Westbrook?”“Yes. He just came out of a flower store by East Ridge Avenue, entered a black Prado. He’s with another man—probably a close aide or driver. They’re still parked.”“Good. Stay on him. We'll come there quickly.”The call ended. The man’s fingers moved swiftly over his phone screen, snapping a picture of the car and sending it in a flash.Elijah carefully opened the back door of the Prado and placed the beautifully wrapped bouquet—white and red roses mixed with some fresh lilies—gently onto the back seat. He closed the door quietly and glanced up at the sky; it was already getting darker, with the thick clouds hinting that rain could fall again soon.He checked the time on the car dashboard — 4:30 pm, almost brushing 5 pm. The day had moved faster than he expected.Without wasting time, he got into the driver’s seat, buckled up, and started the engine with a soft hum. Felix, who had been quietly scrolling on his phone, looked up and nodded as Elijah began driving out
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Betty glanced at Sierra and suggested, “What about some jewelry? Like a nice chain or bracelet? Might look good on him.”Sierra shook her head gently. “I’ve not really seen Elijah wear those kinds of things. He’s more of the simple and classy type. I think these are enough.”“Alright then,” Betty nodded with a grin. “Still, what you’ve picked is solid.”With that, the two of them continued walking toward the mall’s main payment counter, their hands filled with stylish branded bags and other goods.On the other side of the floor, Sophia had also gathered a few items—less than Sierra but still noticeable. She began walking in the same direction, unaware of who else might be headed there. Her heels clicked lightly as she adjusted her purse and made her way to the counter to process her payment.As Sierra walked forward toward the main counter, her steps slowed slightly. Her eyes locked onto a familiar figure just a few meters ahead which was Sophia“That lady?” she murmured to herself, e
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"I know I've wronged you, Elijah," he said, his voice cracking as desperation bled into his tone. "Please… please help me get out of here. I beg you."Elijah didn’t flinch. He held Damian’s gaze, his face unreadable—until, suddenly, he broke into laughter. Cold, mocking laughter that echoed off the walls of the grimy cell block."Help you?" Elijah chuckled, stepping closer. "Damian… why would I save you… from the very place I personally put you in?"Damian’s eyes widened, his lips parting in shock. "W-What? What do you mean… by where you brought me?" he stammered.Elijah’s smile was calm, sharp. "That’s right," he said smoothly. "Everything… every step that led you here—it was all part of my plan. You see, I knew what you were doing. I watched you ruin others, abuse your power, lie, manipulate. You thought nobody saw, didn’t you? But I did. And I waited. Waited till the right moment to crush you under the very weight of your own sins.”Damian stumbled back a step, gripping the bars ti
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As they stepped out of the office, Elijah’s eyes caught Felix already standing across the hallway with his arms crossed, waiting alertly.Upon seeing Elijah approach, Felix immediately straightened up.Elijah stopped in front of him. “I’m giving you a task,” he said firmly. “You’ll make sure this whole place—everything inside—is transformed in a week. Hire the best interior designers or whoever you need. Every single material in this station must be replaced. Floors, walls, chairs, desks—everything. It should look brand new and high quality. And if you need more money, let me know.”Felix nodded instantly. “Sure, brother. I’ll do so. You can count on me.”Elijah gave him a quick nod and turned, continuing his walk with Dorson by his side. Felix followed closely behind.They soon reached the side of the building where the other policemen were stationed. The officer who had escorted Elijah earlier was there too. As they saw their superior, Superintendent Dorson, all the policemen stood
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As Elijah sat silently, staring at his phone screen while it rang, Superintendent Dorson chuckled mockingly and leaned back in his chair, clearly thinking he had the upper hand.“Now you’re quiet, huh?” Dorson smirked. “Thought so. Must be regretting that chairman story. You young people and your jokes—next thing you’ll say is you own half the city. Don’t worry, I won’t lock you up… yet.”He laughed again, smugly folding his arms. “You looked so confident before, now you look like someone who just realized he’s out of his depth.”Just then, Elijah’s phone screen lit up—Isla had picked up the video call.Her face came into view, seated at her sleek desk, her glasses perched delicately on her nose. Behind her, the Dominion Group’s logo gleamed brightly on the wall.“Yes, Master Elijah?” she said calmly, clearly on speaker as her voice echoed faintly through the phone.Dorson’s laughter froze midsentence. His eyes widened, brows furrowing in confusion as he leaned forward, staring at the
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Dorson’s jaw tightened slightly at Elijah’s composed boldness, and the air between them grew heavier.Superintendent Dorson narrowed his eyes and asked, “So what exactly did you come here to discuss?”Elijah leaned back slightly in the chair and replied, “Before we get into that…” He paused and let his eyes drift slowly around the room. His voice was calm, but edged with quiet criticism. “When I walked in here, I saw how bad this place looks. It shouldn’t be this way—for a whole police station, with your name and rank tied to it.”Dorson raised a brow, watching him.Elijah continued, “The paint on the walls is peeling like it hasn’t been touched in years. The hallway smells like damp papers and sweat. I passed broken ceiling tiles, exposed wires near the light switch. Some of your officers looked like they haven’t had new uniforms since 2010. Even the floor tiles in the corridor were cracked. Superintendent, you’re a big man—this shouldn’t be your standard.”Dorson’s face tightened s
