All Chapters of Ascension Of The Almighty General: Chapter 151
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Chapter 151
BENJAMIN'S HOUSEBenjamin walked into his house, the heavy oak doors shutting behind him with a dull thud. The afternoon sun was still out, streaking through the tall windows as his thoughts lingered on the plan he had just set in motion.He dropped his keys carelessly on the console by the entrance and loosened his tie, his lips curling into a slow, satisfied smirk. He could still hear Marcus’s voice from earlier, sharp and commanding, like he was talking to a subordinate.“Do it clean,” Marcus had said.“As if you’ve ever done anything clean in your life,” Benjamin muttered under his breath, mocking the words that Marcus had said. He pulled his jacket off his shoulders and flung it across the couch in the sitting room. “And the best part is… I didn’t.”He began walking the length of the room, his eyes gleamed as he replayed everything in his head. Marcus thought he had handed him another chore, another chance to play the loyal brother cleaning up behind him. But not this time. Not a
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Benjamin sat in front of his mirror, carefully buttoning up the shirt he had chosen for the evening. His reflection stared back at him, smug and calculated. A faint smirk tugged at his lips as he adjusted the collar and straightened the cuffs. His movements were slow, almost ceremonial. This wasn’t just another evening—it was the evening he had been waiting for.He reached for his phone lying on the dresser. The call with his mother from earlier echoed in his mind, each word replaying itself in his mind.It had started innocently enough. His mother’s voice, as always, had been soft and warm.“Benjamin, darling,” she had said over the phone, her tone filled with that familiar motherly affection. “Don’t forget, tomorrow night is family dinner. I would really love for you to be there this time. It’s been far too long since you sat at the table with all of us.”Normally, he would have sighed dramatically, muttered some excuse about work or prior commitments, and tried to wriggle his way o
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BENJAMIN'S FAMILY HOUSEBenjamin arrived earlier than usual at the family estate. The black car that carried him glided up the gravel driveway. The family house — a mansion of stone and glass— loomed before him.There was a smirk on his lips. Today was different. He wasn’t here to endure another of his father’s lectures. Today, he was here early — the first time in years — because he had a plan. And tonight, during dinner, he intended to watch it unfold perfectly.He pushed open the heavy doors and stepped into the foyer. Almost immediately, he heard her soft, hurried footsteps.“Benjamin!” His mother’s voice rang warm and welcoming as she swept into view, her silk house dress trailing gently behind her. Her eyes lit up in surprise before softening with genuine delight. “My goodness, you’re early. Earlier than anyone else. What a miracle.”Benjamin let out a small chuckle and leaned forward to kiss her cheek. “Mother,” he greeted smoothly. “You look well.”She smiled warmly but studie
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It was finally dinner time. Everyone was seated now.Their mother tried to soften the evening with small talk. She smiled gently at each of them in turn, her voice light as she spoke about trivial things: the weather that had been oddly chilly for the season, the flowers blooming too early in the garden, the memory of a family trip years ago that still made her laugh.Benjamin sat further down the table, his posture straight, his face carefully composed. Tonight, he wasn’t going to rise to Marcus’s bait. He had promised himself that. He wanted every single ounce of energy saved for the moment he had been waiting for—the moment when everything Marcus had built in their father’s eyes would begin to crumble.Marcus, of course, couldn’t help himself. He leaned slightly toward Benjamin with a small smirk on his face.“So, Benjamin,” Marcus drawled, slicing his lamb slowly. “I’m honestly surprised you showed up tonight. You usually have something more ‘important’ to do, don’t you? Or was it
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The patriarch’s hand stilled on his fork. His back stiffened. A slow, dangerous change came over his face. The man whispered a little more, and then straightened, bowing quickly before retreating out of the room as silently as he had entered.The dining table, once filled with faint murmurs and clinking cutlery, fell completely silent. The air itself seemed to stop moving.Their mother was the first to speak, her voice soft and concerned, though edged with unease.“What is it?” she asked, her hand gently touching the patriarch’s wrist, her eyes searching his face with growing worry.“You’ve gone cold all of a sudden. Tell me, what did he say to you?”The patriarch didn’t look at her. His gaze was fixed on Marcus. His voice, when it came, was slow and filled with restrained fury.“What happened?” he asked. His eyes narrowed. “What did you do, Marcus? Don’t sit there and look at me as though you’re clueless. Speak up—now. I want to hear from your own mouth exactly what you’ve done to dr
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The dinner had ended in an explosive fashion, with their father storming out of the dining room, his voice still ringing in everyone’s ears.Benjamin walked slowly across the front courtyard toward where his car was parked. The faint smirk curling on his lips betrayed his satisfaction. He could still see the look on Marcus’s face, the way his brother’s confident mask had shattered the moment their father slammed his hand on the table and called him incompetent. It was a picture Benjamin knew he would carry with him for a long time.His fingers tapped lightly against the key fob as he drew closer to his car, but just as he reached for the door handle, a shadow moved in front of him.It was Marcus.He stepped directly into Benjamin’s path, blocking him with a look so fierce his jaw seemed locked. His eyes burned with restrained fury, his fists clenched at his sides, his shoulders rigid.Benjamin raised an eyebrow, pretending surprise as though Marcus had appeared out of nowhere. He tilt
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Gale drove with one hand on the steering wheel, the other resting on the gear shift, his jaw set. Beside him, Laura sat with her phone clutched in her hand, her lips pressed into a thin line. Neither spoke much during the ride.Two days. That was all that remained before Scott’s grand launch of ABC Technologies, and neither Gale nor Laura intended to allow him the satisfaction of standing in the spotlight without interference. Today was about securing the one thing that would guarantee the Harrington anniversary overshadowed everything: the venue.When they arrived at the towering building that Scott had booked, Laura took a deep breath as Gale pulled into the underground parking. “Are you sure about this?” she asked, glancing at him, though her tone carried more eagerness than doubt.“I’ve never been more sure,” Gale replied curtly, his eyes fixed ahead. “Scott thinks he’s clever, renting out the whole place. But I know men like the one we’re about to meet. Everyone has a price.”Lau
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SCOTT'S GUEST HOUSEScott adjusted the cuff of his jacket and glanced at the tall clock in the living room. He had been waiting patiently. He knew Lisa never rushed when it came to appearances, and today was no exception. He leaned casually against the arm of the sofa, his eyes trained on the staircase, waiting for her.Finally, Lisa appeared at the top of the stairs, dressed elegantly, her gown flowing gracefully with each step. Her hair was styled neatly, her makeup subtle yet flawless. As she descended, Scott’s smirk deepened into a genuine smile. When she reached the last step, he stepped forward without hesitation.“You look gorgeous,” Scott said, his voice low and steady.Lisa’s cheeks flushed at once, a rosy warmth blooming across her skin. “You don’t look bad yourself,” she murmured softly, her eyes flicking up to his before darting away.Scott leaned closer, pressing a brief kiss to her cheek. Lisa’s blush deepened, and though she tried to compose herself, her lips curved i
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Lisa had just adjusted the final bow on one of the decorative arrangements when she suddenly gasped and slapped her forehead lightly.“Oh no,” she whispered, turning to Scott. “I can’t believe I forgot the second set of guest cards in the car. I left them on the back seat.”Scott, who had been sitting quietly on one of the chairs with his eyes on his phone, looked up immediately. “Then let’s go get them,” he said without hesitation. “You shouldn’t be walking back and forth alone. Come on, let's go.”Lisa smiled softly at the gesture, appreciating his thoughtfulness. “Thank you,” she murmured.The two of them walked side by side out of the building toward the car park. They reached the car, retrieved the forgotten guest cards, and Lisa locked the door again. They walked towards the entrance of the building when the sound of approaching footsteps got their attention.Scott lifted his eyes and it narrowed when he saw who it was.Gale Harrington, dressed immaculately in a tailored navy
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Leah was checking a set of ribbons near the main entrance when Scott and Lisa walked back inside.At once, Leah’s sharp eyes caught the uneasy look on Lisa’s face. Lisa tried to mask it with a small smile, but it did not fool either Leah or Aunt Kate. Aunt Kate, who was near one of the tables adjusting some cutlery, noticed immediately. She paused, setting the fork down slowly, and turned her full attention toward Lisa.Her voice carried her usual warmth. “Lisa, dear, what is the matter? You look like you just saw something troubling outside. Did something happen?”Lisa hesitated, her fingers tightening around the small box she carried from the car. She glanced at Scott for reassurance, and though he gave her a calm nod, the tension still lingered in her shoulders. She finally let out a slow breath and confessed in a quiet voice, “It was Gale and Laura. They were here. They’re the ones who rented the fourth floor.”Leah’s head snapped up at once, her expression shifting from curiosity