All Chapters of The General's Forgotten Son: Chapter 71
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Chapter 71
Saturday came without an alarm.Benjamin woke sometime after nine and remained in bed for a few minutes. Ella was already awake, scrolling through her phone beside him."You finally woke up," she said."What time is it?""Almost ten."Benjamin looked at her in disbelief."You didn't wake me?""Why would I? You needed the sleep."He laughed. "That's very considerate of you.""I know."They eventually got dressed and went downstairs for breakfast. Neither of them was in a hurry, and they took their time over coffee, eggs, pastries and fresh fruit before heading out.Ella had already decided where they were going."Today is shopping," she announced as they stepped outside.Benjamin looked at her. "I thought I had a say in that.""You do.""Good.""You can decide what you want to buy."He laughed. "That doesn't sound like much of a say."They both burst into hearty laughter.Their first stop was an upscale clothing boutique. Benjamin picked out several shirts, trousers and two jackets whi
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The first thing Benjamin registered on Sunday morning was the shift of the mattress, a subtle dip and roll that pulled him from the last threads of a dream. His eyes opened to the pale, gray light of early Sunday, the kind that made the room feel hushed and private. Ella turned toward him, one hand resting on the pillow near his face.“Morning,” he murmured, his voice rough with sleep.She smiled, slow and warm. “Morning.”He leaned in and kissed her, a soft press of lips that tasted of sleep and the faint mint of last night’s toothpaste. “Did you sleep well?”“I did,” she said, her fingers tracing a lazy line down his chest. “You?”“Better now.”Benjamin pushed the sheets down, the cool air rushing over their skin. He watched the way her nipples tightened in response, the fine hairs on her arms rising. She reached for the hem of his t-shirt, tugging it up and over his head. He helped her out of her tank top, the fabric whispering against her skin before it fell to the floor.They mov
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Benjamin sank down slowly, his hands sliding along her sides as he went. “Spread your legs for me,” he said.Ella didn’t hesitate. Her thighs parted, opening herself to him. “Good girl,” he murmured. “So good.”A soft sound escaped her—half sigh, half whimper—and her fingers found his wet hair, threading through it. He leaned in, pressing a kiss to the inside of her knee, then higher, his mouth trailing a slow path up her inner thigh. He could feel the fine tremble in her muscles as he neared her core.He paused there, his breath ghosting over her, and she made a frustrated little noise.“Benjamin, please.”He smiled against her skin. “Please what?”“You know what.”He did know. But he wanted to hear her say it. He wanted to draw this out. He kissed the crease of her thigh, his tongue darting out to taste the water that pooled there.“Tell me,” he said.Ella’s grip tightened in his hair. “I want your mouth on me. I want your tongue inside me. Please…Benjamin, .”That was all he need
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He turned off the water and stepped out of the shower, tugging her behind him. The bathroom air hit them, cooler than the steam-filled stall, and Ella gasped. He guided her toward the bathroom vanity, his hand firm on the small of her back.He positioned Ella in front of the sink, her hips pressing against the cool porcelain edge. She obeyed, her palms flattening on the smooth surface of the counter. Benjamin stepped behind her, close enough that his chest brushed her spine. He met her eyes in the mirror.“I want you to watch,” he said.Ella’s lips parted. “Benjamin…”He saw her face clearly—the flush in her cheeks, the way her eyes had gone dark and heavy-lidded. Her reflection stared back at him, and behind her, his own face, jaw tight with want.“Are you ready for me,” he murmured.“Always,” she said.He pressed two fingers inside her, slow and deep, and she cried out, her hips pushing back against his hand. He curled his fingers, finding that spot he knew so well, and her knees b
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Benjamin reached past her and turned on the tap. Water burst from the showerhead, a cold spray that made Ella gasp and press back against his chest. He held her there, one arm banded around her waist, as the water heated, the steam rising around them in soft, curling tendrils."Too cold?" he murmured against her ear."Not anymore," she said, her voice a little breathless.He reached for the shampoo, a sleek bottle on the built-in shelf, and squeezed a generous amount into his palm. The scent was clean, faintly herbal, and it filled the small space as he worked the gel between his hands. Then his fingers were in her hair, working the lather through the dark strands, massaging her scalp with slow, deliberate circles.Ella made a sound, something between a sigh and a moan, and her head tipped back into his touch. Her eyes closed, water beading on her lashes, and Benjamin watched the tension drain from her shoulders. He took his time, his fingertips pressing firmly at the base of her skul
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"My turn," she said, and the quiet authority in her voice sent a fresh pulse of blood south.She reached past him for the shampoo bottle, her wet body brushing against his, and he felt the soft drag of her nipples across his chest. His cock twitched, the head flushed and slick with water. She squeezed the gel into her palm, worked it between her hands, and then her fingers were in his hair.Benjamin let his eyes close. Her touch was different from his—lighter, more exploratory, as if she were learning the shape of his skull for the first time. She worked the lather through his hair with slow, circular motions, her nails scraping lightly against his scalp. A sound rumbled up from his chest, something between a sigh and a groan."You like that," she murmured, not a question."You bet."She giggled.Her fingers moved to the base of his skull, pressing firmly into the tight muscles there, then down to the nape of his neck. The water beat against his back, the steam thick in his lungs, and
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By the time Benjamin and Ella finally managed to take another shower and leave the room, the morning was already well underway.Neither of them had been in any particular hurry.They had ordered brunch at the hotel and took their time over it, sitting across from each other while sunlight came through the tall windows.Ella stirred her coffee and looked at him.“You're quiet.”Benjamin looked up from his plate.“I don't want us to leave Paris.”Ella raised an eyebrow.He smiled.“I want to keep enjoying this bubble we've created around ourselves.”For a moment, Ella simply looked at him.Then she smiled back.“Don't worry. We can always have our bubble in Rome or anywhere for that matter.”Benjamin laughed.“So you're saying Paris isn't special?”“I didn't say that.”“Good.”She laughed again.“Eat your food.”He picked up his fork.“Yes, ma'am.”They laughed it off and continued eating.He had not expected to enjoy the weekend this much. Paris had been beautiful, but that wasn't the
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Saturday evening, Benjamin changed into a dark polo shirt, jeans, and a pair of casual sneakers before leaving his house.There was no reason to dress formally. Poker night had always been one of the few occasions when he could forget about boardrooms, financial reports and meetings.He strolled to Desmond's house and arrived a little after six. He had barely stepped through the front door when he saw Tanya coming down the stairs with her handbag over one shoulder.She stopped when she saw him.“Benjamin.”“Tanya.” He smiled. “How are you?”“I'm good. You?”“Good.”She looked at him for a moment.“Back from Paris?”“Yeah. Got back last Sunday.”“How was it?”“Really good. Paris was beautiful.”“I've never been there.”“You should go.”She smiled. “Maybe I will.”Desmond appeared from the living room.“You two are having a whole conversation without me?”Tanya turned toward him.“I was just asking Benjamin about Paris.”Desmond looked at Benjamin.“And?”“Beautiful city.”“That's all?
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Four Years LaterThe third week of January brought the first major development meeting of the year to Valmont Group's headquarters.Three representatives from Aurelia Costruzioni S.p.A. were already seated across from the Valmont senior executives around the long conference table. Benjamin walked in with Ruby, his executive assistant, behind him. She carried his laptop in both hands.Everyone rose as Benjamin entered."Good morning.""Good morning, Mr. Volkov," Olson replied.Benjamin took his seat at the head of the table. Ruby placed the laptop carefully in front of him and adjusted it so the screen faced him."Thank you, Ruby.""You're welcome, Mr. Volkov."She gave the room a brief nod before leaving and quietly closing the door behind her.Benjamin looked around the table."Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming."He then gestured toward the people on his side of the table."Let me introduce my team. This is Desmond, our Deputy CEO. Alonzo Nico, our COO. Elio Celsco, our C
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Benjamin returned to his office after the meeting. His office occupied one of the larger executive spaces on the floor, but its size did not make it feel cold or excessive. The design was elegant and understated, with warm wood, soft lighting and large windows overlooking part of EUR. The room was divided into three functional sections without walls separating them.The main office occupied the largest portion.Benjamin's desk stood near the windows. It was a large, custom-made piece of dark walnut with a clean, modern design and a polished surface. Two comfortable leather chairs sat directly opposite it for visitors, while another slightly larger chair was positioned beside the desk for more informal discussions.Behind the desk was a high-backed executive chair.His workstation was equally modern. Two large monitors were mounted on a sleek stand, with a high-performance desktop computer connected to the company's secure network. A second computer was positioned to one side for vide