All Chapters of The General's Forgotten Son: Chapter 81
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Chapter 81
It was already six thirty in the evening, but Benjamin was still in his office.He had just finished reading the latest reports from the Logistics, hospitality and Telecommunications divisions. He closed the last document on his computer and rubbed his eyes before reaching for the next file on his desk,the retail division.Then he remembered Ruby.Earlier that afternoon, she had left three files on his desk and made it clear that she expected all three to be signed before he left the office.Benjamin shook his head."Ruby."He could already picture the look she would give him if he returned tomorrow with the files untouched.He opened the first folder and began reading the document properly. He did not like signing papers simply because someone had placed them in front of him. Even routine approvals could contain figures, obligations or decisions that required his attention.A knock came at his door again.Benjamin looked up."Come in."The door opened, and Desmond walked in.He had a
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Benjamin arrived at the party ten minutes after nine.He was tired, and there was little he could do to hide it. The long day at the office had left his shoulders heavy. His face still carried the weariness of the day's work.He pressed the doorbell.A few seconds later, the door opened.Desmond stood there in a relaxed shirt and trousers, his fourteen-month-old son, Marcello, balanced comfortably on one arm.The moment Marcello saw Benjamin, his face brightened."Bee! B..."Benjamin's tired expression immediately softened."Hey, little man."Marcello reached both arms toward him.Benjamin took him from Desmond, settling the little boy against his chest."There you are."He kissed his chubby cheeks twice.Marcello laughed and grabbed Benjamin's face with both hands.Benjamin chuckled."You missed me?"The little boy responded with an excited sound that made Benjamin laugh again.As Benjamin walked into the house with him, he lifted Marcello above his head.Once.Twice.Marcello squeal
Chapter 83
A lot had happened in Benjamin's life during the past four years.From the outside, his life had become almost everything he had once hoped for. Valmont Group had grown into a serious business empire with interests across several industries. He had built companies, acquired others, completed major developments and surrounded himself with people he trusted. His name had become well known in Italian business circles.But there was one part of his life that still felt strangely unfinished.Love.His relationship with Ella had lasted for about seventeen months before it slowly fizzled out.There had never been a dramatic argument or betrayal between them. They simply reached a point where Benjamin no longer wanted what they had.For a while, the arrangement had suited him. They enjoyed each other's company, travelled together, had fun and were physically intimate. But eventually, Benjamin began wanting something more substantial. He wanted someone he could build a life with. Someone who w
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Benjamin opened his eyes in what seemed to be hours later to the dull red glow of the digital clock on his nightstand. 4:48 a.m. The house was silent, but something had pulled him from sleep—not a sound exactly, more a shift in the air, the faintest vibration through the floorboards.He lay still, listening. The curtains were half-drawn, slicing the bedroom with pale streetlight. Then he heard it: a soft thump downstairs, followed by the whisper of footsteps on the stairs. His pulse kicked up.The bedroom door swung open without a knock.Bianca stepped inside, a trench coat belted at her waist, her dark hair loose around her shoulders. She carried an overnight bag that she dropped to the floor with a muffled thud. The strap made a soft sound as it hit the rug, and Benjamin pushed himself up onto his elbows, blinking.“What are you doing here?” His voice was rough with sleep.She didn’t answer right away. Instead, she reached for the belt of the coat and pulled it free with one slow, d
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She didn’t answer. She was already moving, her mouth sliding up the length of him, her tongue tracing a slow path along the underside of his cock.He was hard. Every nerve in his body seemed to point toward the wet heat of her lips and the impossible softness of her tongue.A bead of precum had gathered at the tip, and she licked it off with a slow, flat stroke. Benjamin winced.From the shock of it—the wet velvet of her tongue against the most sensitive part of him. His hands shot out, one gripping the pillow beneath his head, the other finding the curve of her shoulder.“God, babe,” he breathed.She licked him again, same slow motion, her eyes on his face now. Watching him unravel. Her tongue swirled around the head, collecting the taste of him, and he felt her moan more than he heard it—a faint tremor that traveled through her lips and into his skin.His fingers tightened on her shoulder.“You’re going to kill me one day,” he managed, his voice rough.A small smile curved on her li
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He pressed a kiss to her temple, then her cheek, then the side of her neck. She tasted like salt and perfume, and he couldn’t get enough. His hands slid up to cup her breasts, thumbs grazing over sensitive skin, and she shivered in his arms.She let out a weak laugh, her hands coming up to cover his hand. “You want to take your turn?”He turned her face toward him and kissed her, slow and deep, his tongue sweeping into her mouth. She melted into him, boneless and trusting, and something fierce and protective surged through his chest.The wind outside rattled the window again, but neither of them noticed. The world had narrowed to this room, this bed, the heat between their bodies. He kissed her again and felt her smile against his lips.Benjamin rolled them both, shifting his weight until she was beneath him, her dark hair spread across the pillow. The moonlight caught the sheen of sweat on her collarbone, the rise and fall of her chest. She looked up at him, eyes heavy-lidded, a sma
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Benjamin got to the office by 9:37am. He was actually grateful that Bianca came. He felt relaxed like he had never felt in days and his steps were lighter. He had a meeting with Lorenzo who came by 10:00am. By noon, all the senior executives were already in Benjamin's office.Desmond, Alonzo Nico, Elio Celsco, and Luca Ferraro were seated around the conference table with their folders and laptops open in front of them. Benjamin took his usual seat at the head of the table, but the meeting had never been about him dominating the room. Each person was responsible for his area, and Benjamin expected them to speak freely.He glanced around the table."All right. Let's begin. Alonzo?"Alonzo opened the folder in front of him."I'll start with Imperial Hospitality. The Investments and Strategic Development team has been in discussions with one of the directors who currently owns seven percent of Imperial Hotel."Benjamin leaned back slightly."Seven percent?""Yes. He's approaching retire
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On Friday afternoon, Benjamin returned to the office after a late lunch with Margaret and her husband of seven months.Margaret had met Amerigo Cesare about two years earlier. After spending time together and getting to know each other, they got married in June last year.Benjamin was genuinely happy for her.Amerigo was everything Tommaso had not been. He treated Margaret with respect, supported her ambitions, and had never seemed threatened by the fact that she was the more prominent figure in their marriage. He also had a successful career of his own, running his family business alongside his two brothers.The lunch had been relaxed, with very little discussion about business. Benjamin enjoyed seeing Margaret happy in a way he had not seen during the difficult period surrounding her previous relationship.Elon pulled the car into the space allocated to Benjamin near the entrance now."Thank you," Benjamin said."You're welcome, sir."Benjamin opened the door and stepped out.He adj
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Sunday night had brought a different atmosphere to Rome.The fundraiser was being held in one of the city's elegant event venues, where tables had been arranged beneath soft lights and decorated with simple white flowers. Representatives from businesses, foundations, government institutions, and other charitable organizations had gathered to support the nonprofit's work.The organization focused on one goal: taking vulnerable children off the streets and giving them a safe place to live, learn, and grow.Benjamin had supported the organization since the previous year.What had started as a donation had gradually become a much deeper commitment. He had become their major sponsor, funding several of their programs and supporting their plans to expand their work to more parts of Italy.Tonight, he had been invited to speak.Benjamin sat at with Desmond beside him. Tanya sat on his other side, while the CFO and COO sat nearby.As the evening progressed, several speakers took turns address
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"And if you have the resources to change a child's life, please do it."Benjamin looked down at the podium for a moment."Because one day, that child may become the person who changes someone else's life."The audience began applauding.Benjamin waited."There is another reason I believe this matters."He looked toward the children again."We often talk about the future as if it belongs to us."He smiled faintly."It doesn't.""The future belongs to the children growing up around us."His expression became firm."If we abandon them, we cannot complain about the society they inherit."The applause grew louder.Benjamin stepped back slightly from the microphone."So I want to make one promise tonight."He looked directly at the president."As long as I have the ability to help, I will continue supporting this work."Then he looked across the room."And I hope more people will join us."The audience rose to its feet.Applause filled the hall.Benjamin stepped away from the podium.Desmon