All Chapters of Rise to Power:
The Miraculous Liam Regan.: Chapter 61
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CHAPTER 61
It was already the next day.Morning light slipped gently through the thin curtains, casting soft lines across Liam's small room. The place was quiet—too quiet for someone who had barely slept. His phone had been buzzing nonstop since early dawn.Penelope.Her name kept flashing across the screen. Call after call. Message after message. She wanted to come pick him up for the audition.Liam sat on the edge of his bed, staring at the phone in his hand. He knew why she was calling so much. He knew what this meant. Awkwardness. Questions. Doubt.But then again… what exactly was he trying to hide?He let out a slow breath and leaned back slightly. He wasn't someone who knew how to pretend. He wasn't someone who could act like something he wasn't. So why should he start now?He gave her his address. That alone was enough of an answer."I'm just an E-level citizen…" he muttered quietly to himself. "That's the truth."And he didn't run from the truth. Not even a little.Barely five minutes pa
CHAPTER 62
Benjamin stared at his phone as it rang.Once. Twice. Three times.His jaw tightened slightly. Right now, this was not the moment. Cameras were flashing. People were watching. Victoria was right beside him, holding his arm like she belonged there—and in this world, image was everything. He didn't want to answer. Not now. Not here.But something about the persistence of the call made his fingers pause.Then, with a small exhale, he picked up."I'm busy," Benjamin said immediately, his voice low but firm. "You'll have to call back later—""Wait. Wait, wait, wait."David's voice rushed through the phone, cutting him off before he could hang up. "There's something important," David added quickly. "Something I know you'll definitely want to hear. Something you need to hear."Benjamin's brows pulled together slightly. There was a shift in his expression now—annoyance mixed with curiosity."What is it?" he asked, his tone sharpening. "What could possibly be so serious that it can't wait?"Th
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Benjamin's lips slowly curved into a smile. Not a warm one. Not even a thoughtful one. It was the kind of smile that came from complete dismissal."No," he said calmly into the phone. "There's absolutely nothing there."His tone was steady, almost relaxed, as if everything David had just said meant nothing to him. "I can assure you," he continued, his voice lowering slightly, "there's absolutely nothing." He let out a faint chuckle under his breath. "And not just nothing… that guy is a worthless bastard."Benjamin's eyes drifted toward the crowd again, watching people move, laugh, pose for cameras—as if the conversation he was having didn't matter at all. "He's useless," he added flatly. "I see no reason why you should even be worrying yourself about something like this."There was a pause on the other end, but Benjamin didn't wait. "Are you trying to say you saw someone who looked like him?" he asked, raising a brow slightly. "Because that would make more sense." His voice turned fir
CHAPTER 64
Penelope had barely finished stepping away from the car when the atmosphere shifted again.The moment her name was mentioned, Benjamin's hand lifted slightly in her direction, his expression changing into something more controlled—more strategic. "Penelope," he said, gesturing toward her as if presenting an important piece on a board. Then he turned slightly to Victoria. "I'm sure you know her."Victoria's eyes immediately lit up with recognition. "Oh, of course," she said without hesitation. "I know her. Not just know her… I admire her." Her tone softened slightly, almost respectful. "I look up to her, actually. I take her very highly."Penelope, hearing that, gave a polite nod, but Victoria wasn't done. "I know she probably sees me in a good light too," she continued. "At least, I hope so." A faint smile appeared on her lips. "I'm not close to her yet… but I've always wanted to be. I really want to understand how she did it." Her eyes shifted toward Penelope with genuine curiosity.
CHAPTER 65
The moment Liam's words landed in the air, something subtle shifted in Penelope's expression.She didn't look shocked. She didn't look confused. Instead… she looked intrigued. Her eyes slowly moved from Victoria to Liam again, as if she was studying a story she had only just been introduced to. A story that was far more interesting than the surface showed.And then she spoke."Ex-wife?"The word rolled off her tongue softly, almost thoughtfully. For a brief second, her mind tried to process it logically. Victoria… married to him? Her gaze drifted to Victoria. She was standing there—beautiful, confident, polished—but suddenly, in Penelope's eyes, she looked… different. Not stronger. Not better. Just… smaller.Penelope's lips pressed together slightly as she thought deeper. How did someone like her even get a man like Liam? That thought lingered for a moment. Then slowly faded. Not because it wasn't interesting… but because she had already made her decision. Her attention shifted. Her p
CHAPTER 66
Without saying another word, Penelope and Liam turned and walked toward the entrance of the venue. Their steps were calm. Unbothered. Almost too composed for what had just happened behind them.The moment their backs disappeared into the crowd, the atmosphere they left behind collapsed into something heavier.Victoria's jaw tightened instantly. So tight it looked like she was holding back something violent. Her fingers curled into her palm until her nails pressed into her skin.Beside her, Benjamin stood frozen for a second longer than necessary, watching the direction they had gone. Then— a sharp breath escaped him."What the hell is going on?" he muttered under his breath, his voice low but filled with frustration. He turned sharply toward Victoria. "That good-for-nothing E-class citizen…" he said, his tone rising slightly, "just walked in here and humiliated us." His eyes darkened. "And we couldn't even do anything." He scoffed. "Nothing. Not a single thing." His hand tightened sli
CHAPTER 67
The moment everyone settled inside, the grand hall of the venue carried a heavy, expectant silence.Rows of polished chairs were filled with guests dressed in luxury—tailored suits, designer gowns, expensive watches catching every glint of light. The air itself felt curated, as if even the silence had a price tag.At the very front— the most exclusive section, the reserved seats— there sat Liam and Penelope. Side by side. Unshaken. Completely calm. Too calm. Their presence alone disrupted the balance of the room without them even trying.Behind them, Victoria sat stiffly in her chair, her posture straight but her expression already twisted with irritation. Benjamin sat beside her, equally composed—but with a sharper edge in his eyes now. The moment Victoria saw them clearly seated at the front, her fingers tightened around her armrest. Her jaw clenched. Hard.Then she scoffed under her breath. "Just look at him," she muttered, loud enough for Benjamin to hear. "Sitting there like he's
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At that moment, the auctioneer struck the small wooden gavel lightly against the podium. The sound was crisp. Sharp. It echoed just enough to pull everyone's attention forward."Ladies and gentlemen," he announced, his voice smooth and practiced, "we will now begin."Immediately, the energy in the hall shifted. What was once quiet anticipation turned into excitement. The first item was brought forward—an ancient artifact, polished and displayed under bright light. Before the auctioneer could even finish his introduction, hands were already going up."Five hundred thousand!""One million!""Two million!"Voices overlapped. The room came alive. Bidding moved fast—too fast for an untrained ear to follow. One item after another, antiques of different kinds, each with its own story, each carrying weight and history. And the bidders? They didn't hold back. They pushed. They competed. They fought to win.The auctioneer kept the pace steady, stacking item after item, his voice rising and fall
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At that moment, the atmosphere in the auction hall shifted once again. This time… it was different. The lights dimmed slightly, and three well-dressed attendants walked in slowly from the side entrance. Their steps were careful, synchronized, as if they were carrying something far more valuable than gold. In their hands was a glass box. A deep red cloth covered it completely, hiding whatever was within. The crowd leaned forward almost at the same time, curiosity rising like a wave. The attendants reached the center stage. Then, with slow, deliberate movement… they removed the cloth. The moment the ring was revealed— a faint gasp spread across the hall. Even without explanation, everyone could tell. This was not ordinary. It sat quietly inside the glass box, yet it carried a presence that was hard to ignore. The design was ancient, detailed with patterns that looked almost alive under the light. The stone at the center shimmered faintly, not too bright… but enough to draw every ey
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Victoria's words hit Benjamin harder than he expected. For a brief second, he just stared at her. "Match the bid?" he repeated in a low voice, disbelief written all over his face. Twenty million dollars? Did she really think money worked like that?Benjamin let out a short breath, shaking his head slightly as he leaned back in his seat. His fingers tapped against the armrest, a sign he was thinking fast. "Calm down," he said quietly, but firmly.Victoria frowned. "What do you mean calm down? If you let this slide, he—""I said calm down," Benjamin cut in, this time with more control in his tone. He turned to her fully now, his eyes sharp. "I'm not matching that bid." That stopped her. For a moment, she just looked at him, trying to read his reasoning.Benjamin leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice. "Think about it," he said. "What if this is exactly what he wants?" Victoria narrowed her eyes. "What are you talking about?" "What if he's doing this just to get under my skin?" Benj