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Rise Of The General's Forgotten Son Chapter 49
As they sipped their coffee, a loud clap of thunder roared outside, rattling the windows. Sierra flinched slightly, glancing toward the sound of the storm. The rain was now pouring heavily, the rhythmic patter almost drowning out the sound of the TV.She turned her gaze to Elijah, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “So… what about your parents? Where are they?” she asked softly.Elijah’s expression remained calm, but his eyes held a brief, unreadable glimmer as he looked at her. “They’re not here,” he said simply, his voice steady.Elijah’s expression remained calm, but his eyes held a brief, unreadable glimmer as he looked at her. “They’re not here,” he said simply, his voice steady.“Not here as in…?” Sierra tilted her head, trying to understand.Elijah’s expression softened as he leaned forward, placing the coffee cup on the table. “I’ve never seen my parents before,” he said, smiling faintly, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes.Sierra’s brows knitted together, her gaze filling w
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She reached for her phone, lying on the bed beside her. As her fingers swiped across the screen, she then remembered the mysterious gifter, FlibbityBoo. She had sent him a message the day she received the gifts, hoping to express her gratitude. With a flicker of anticipation, she opened her inbox.Her heart sank for a moment as she was greeted with a sea of thousands of unread messages from her followers and admirers. She sighed and quickly typed FlibbityBoo into the search bar, relieved as the conversation thread popped up.The message she had sent before stared back at her, untouched, unanswered. He never replied, she thought, a small wave of disappointment washing over her. She tapped on the chat box and hesitated for a moment, then typed a simple:"Hello?”Her thumb hovered over the send button for a second before pressing it. The message was sent, joining the previous one in silence.Sierra placed the phone down and exhaled deeply, unaware of the coincidence surrounding her myste
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Meanwhile, at Sophia's place, a black Hyundai Elantra drove up to the gate and honked late into the rainy night. The security guard promptly opened the gate, allowing the car to drive in. The rain fell steadily, casting a glistening sheen over the driveway as the car made its way toward the house.Sophia stood at the entrance, framed by the soft glow of the porch light. She wore a stunning blue nightgown that accentuated her figure, her beauty effortless and alluring even at this hour. In one hand, she held a half-full glass of red wine, and in the other, her phone. The black Hyundai Elantra parked neatly beside her car, its engine purring to a stop. Moments later, the driver’s door opened, and Damian stepped out. Despite the rain soaking his suit jacket, he managed a smile as he spotted Sophia waiting for him.Quickly, he shut the car door and hurried toward the house. As he approached, he didn’t hesitate, reaching out to pull Sophia into his arms. Without a word, he began kissing h
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Sophia pulled back slightly, her hands still resting on Damian’s chest. “What about the promotion?” she asked, her tone soft yet insistent.Damian smirked, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Don’t worry about it,” he said smoothly. “Once you’re at work, everything is in process. Just trust me.”Sophia stared at him for a moment, then nodded, letting herself relax. Damian leaned in again, resuming his kissesThe next morning, Sierra’s eyes fluttered open as the sunlight filtered into the room. She instinctively reached for her phone on the nightstand, checking the time—7:56 a.m. She groaned softly and placed the phone down, realizing it was only four minutes to eight.Her initial panic quickly faded when she remembered there was no class today. Stretching her arms above her head, she let out a soft yawn and slid off the bed. Her bare feet touched the cool floor as she stood up, shaking off the last remnants of sleep.Tell how she walked to the window, pulling the curtains aside
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The landlord took a deep breath before responding, “Eighty thousand dollars.”Elijah raised an eyebrow, a smirk forming at the corner of his lips as he considered the offer. It was a reasonable price, but he wasn’t one to settle quickly. He leaned back on the sofa, tapping his fingers lightly against the armrest. “Eighty thousand?” he repeated thoughtfully. “It’s a fair price, but I noticed a few things about the property when I last checked. The maintenance seems a bit overdue—paintwork, plumbing, and all that. I was thinking more along the lines of seventy-five thousand.”Elijah chuckled softly, his tone becoming more persuasive. “I understand, sir. It’s a lovely property, no doubt, and I appreciate your position. But you mentioned you need the cash urgently. Seventy-five is a strong offer—cash, no delays. It’ll save you time and effort trying to find another buyer.”The landlord went silent for a moment, clearly weighing Elijah’s words. “You make a good point, but seventy-five is
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As they got outside, Elijah unlocked the car and opened the door, sliding into the driver’s seat. He adjusted the rearview mirror casually, then glanced at Sierra, who was making her way toward the front passenger seat.“You can drive, right?” Elijah asked, raising an eyebrow.“Uh, a Benz? I haven’t before,” Sierra replied, hesitating as her hand hovered over the door handle.“It’s just the same,” Elijah said with a small shrug. “It was my first time with a Benz yesterday too. Just a few slight differences in the controls. Come closer, and I’ll explain.”Sierra hesitated for a moment before nodding. She walked toward him and bent slightly forward, leaning closer to the dashboard to see what he was pointing out.Elijah froze for a brief second as her scent wafted toward him—a mix of something floral and sweet, utterly distracting. He quickly shook the thought away, focusing his attention on the car controls.“Alright,” he began, pointing at the dashboard. “The gear shift here is electr
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“Twenty-one,” Elijah answered casually.“Twenty-one?” Sierra’s eyes widened in surprise. “Are you joking?”Elijah shook his head. “Nope, I’m not. I am.”Sierra was stunned. She hadn’t thought Elijah was that young—she was even older than him. “An expensive car at 21, your own house at 21... You’re amazing! I honestly thought you were around 23 or 24.”“Well, you’re wrong,” Elijah said with a grin. “But I guess one of the ages you just mentioned is your age?”Sierra nodded, laughing softly. “How did you guess? Yes, I’m 23, actually. Older than you are.”“Older girls,” Elijah said with a teasing smirk.“What did older girls do?” Sierra asked playfully, raising an eyebrow.“Nothing, nothing,” Elijah replied, holding back a laugh, his tone lighthearted.Soon, they arrived at a cozy restaurant tucked away in a lively part of New Ember City. The exterior had a modern yet inviting charm, with warm lights glowing through large glass windows. The sign above the entrance read The Urban Diner.E
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After finishing their fresh juices, a server approached their table, carefully placing their breakfast dishes in front of them along with two bottles of chilled sparkling water.The breakfast was nothing short of luxurious. Elijah’s plate featured a perfectly poached lobster Benedict on toasted brioche, topped with a rich hollandaise sauce and garnished with fresh chives. A side of golden-brown truffle hash browns completed the dish.Both meals were served with a small basket of freshly baked artisan croissants and danishes, along with individual pots of imported jam and creamy butter."Wow," Sierra said, her eyes lighting up at the spread. "This looks amazing."Elijah nodded in agreement, his lips curving into a small smile. "It does. Perfect choice," he said, giving her a nod of approval before picking up his utensils to start his meal.As they ate, Elijah took a sip of his sparkling water and commented, “This is really nice.”Sierra smiled, setting her fork down. “I agree. Perfect
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Celeste looked ahead for a moment, then turned back to Elijah with a gentle shake of her head.“No, please,” she said softly.“Just drop me down the street. I’ll get a car from there.”Elijah glanced at her, brow slightly raised.“You sure?”She nodded, her tone reassuring.“Surely. Thank you, though. I really appreciate the ride.”Elijah gave a small nod, saying nothing more as he guided the car smoothly through the street.A minute later, he eased the car to a stop near a quiet corner just as she’d asked. The soft glow of nearby streetlights spilled onto the pavement.Celeste unbuckled her seatbelt and reached for the door. As she stepped out, Elijah leaned slightly toward the open window and said calmly,“Take care of yourself.”Celeste smiled warmly, clutching her bag.“I will. You too, Elijah.”With that, she closed the door gently, gave him one last glance, then turned and walked off into the night.Soon, Elijah arrived at the estate. The iron gates opened silently as the black
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Celeste looked ahead for a moment, then turned back to Elijah with a gentle shake of her head.“No, please,” she said softly.“Just drop me down the street. I’ll get a car from there.”Elijah glanced at her, brow slightly raised.“You sure?”She nodded, her tone reassuring.“Surely. Thank you, though. I really appreciate the ride.”Elijah gave a small nod, saying nothing more as he guided the car smoothly through the street.A minute later, he eased the car to a stop near a quiet corner just as she’d asked. The soft glow of nearby streetlights spilled onto the pavement.Celeste unbuckled her seatbelt and reached for the door. As she stepped out, Elijah leaned slightly toward the open window and said calmly,“Take care of yourself.”Celeste smiled warmly, clutching her bag.“I will. You too, Elijah.”With that, she closed the door gently, gave him one last glance, then turned and walked off into the night.Soon, Elijah arrived at the estate. The iron gates opened silently as the black
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Elijah said nothing at first. The faintest breeze swept past them.Just as Elijah was about to respond to Phantom’s question, his phone buzzed sharply in his pocket — cutting through the tense silence like a knife.He slid it out and glanced at the screen.Sierra.A flicker of softness touched his otherwise unreadable face. He answered with a quiet tap and brought the phone to his ear.“Sierra.”Her voice came through, gentle but laced with concern.“Where are you? Are you okay?”She hesitated, then added,“It’s almost 8 p.m… and food’s ready.”Elijah’s gaze drifted toward the edge of the compound, his voice lowering as the weight of the evening finally began to settle behind his calm exterior.“I’m fine,” he said. “Just had a meeting. I’m on my way back now. I’ll be there soon.”There was a brief pause on the line, then Sierra replied softly,“Okay. I’ll keep it warm.”Elijah ended the call and slipped the phone back into his pocket.He turned to Phantom again — the moment from earli
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Phantom’s expression hardened immediately. His jaw clenched as he stepped closer to the man on the ground, glaring down at him like something rotten.“This idiot…” he muttered, the disgust in his voice unmistakable.He looked up at Elijah, his voice rising with bitter edge.“Two weeks ago, a father came to me — desperate, shaking. His fourteen-year-old daughter had gone missing after school. They searched everywhere. Nothing.”Phantom's eyes burned, his fists slowly curling at his sides.“We found her three days later. In an abandoned building on the edge of town. She was barely breathing, drugged, bruised, used.”He tilted his head toward the man on the ground.“This one is the bastard who took her.”The men around fell silent. Some averted their eyes. Others clenched their jaws.Phantom continued, voice now as sharp as broken glass.“He lured her in like a predator. Promised her a ‘modeling opportunity.’ Got her in his car. And when the parents tried to go to the police…”He gave a
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Just as the police began filing out and the air started to settle, a sudden burst of movement shattered the moment.One of Phantom’s men — the same one who had once tried to rob Elijah that night — stepped forward, his face twisted with rage. He couldn’t hold it in anymore.“How dare you say our boss is under you?!” he snarled, eyes burning as he charged at Elijah.“I’ll teach you a lesson, you arrogant—”But he didn’t get far.Phantom moved like a lightning strike.His hand shot out and snatched the man by the collar, jerking him back mid-lunge. Before the thug could even speak another word—SMACK!SMACK!Two brutal slaps landed across the man’s face — loud, raw, devastating. The second one sent him sprawling sideways, a sharp crack echoing as a tooth flew out and hit the ground.The man staggered, blood dripping from his mouth, his cheeks flushed red and swelling rapidly. He stumbled to his knees, groaning.Phantom towered over him, seething.“How dare you?” he growled, his voice li
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Phantom’s jaw tightened. For a moment, he didn’t answer. Then he let out a hard breath through his nose and stepped forward, facing Elijah squarely.“Even though I’m ruthless,” Phantom said firmly, “I’ve never murdered the innocent. I don’t do that. Nor do I traffic, rape, or touch women. Never.”He pointed a blood-stained finger toward the ground.“Yes, I beat people. I break bones. I punish those who cross the line. But don’t let them add things I don’t do. I don’t run like that.”There was a raw honesty in his voice — harsh, but real.One of the officers behind Dorson scoffed and stepped forward.“So you beat people?” he snapped.“And who gave you that right? Huh? Who gave you the power to take the law into your own hands?”Phantom’s eyes flared with rage. He turned sharply, stepping toward the officer, his voice venomous.“I’m the underworld boss.” He spat the words like fire. “You don’t tell me what to do. I answer to no one.”The tension roared back in like a tidal wave.Dorson
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Outside, the standoff stretched tight as a drawn wire. Phantom Reiss stood at the center of his compound, his men tense behind him, facing down the five armed officers who had dared to walk into his territory.Superintendent Dorson didn’t budge. His stance was firm, voice cutting through the air with authority.“Cooperate, Phantom,” he said, slowly stepping forward. “Let’s make this smooth. You come with us, answer questions, and we won’t have to escalate.”He gave a sharp glance around the compound.“But if you resist—if you think this is some game—you’re going to find your base surrounded in less than five minutes.”Dorson’s hand dropped slightly toward the radio clipped to his vest.“SWAT is already two blocks out. Drones are circling. One word from me, and this place becomes a war zone.”The threat hung heavy in the night air.Phantom’s jaw tensed, eyes narrowing. His men shifted behind him, muttering nervously now. Some lowered their weapons, sensing the growing danger.Just then
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Outside, although it was dark, there were lights making the place a bit bright. Phantom Reiss stepped out into the open, his boots crunching heavily against the gravel. The dim security lights from the compound buzzed above, casting flickering shadows over the yard.In front of him stood five uniformed officers, guns raised, eyes locked with purpose.Each one had their weapon trained directly at Phantom’s chest.Behind him, his men fanned out silently, weapons in hand but still lowered, unsure if this would escalate or dissolve.Superintendent Dorson stood at the front, tall, unflinching, hand resting near his holstered pistol.He didn’t blink as he spoke.“Phantom Reiss.” His voice was loud and steady.“You and your men are under arrest. Lay down your weapons and surrender immediately.”Phantom’s lip curled. “Under arrest?” he repeated, voice rising with disbelief and fury.He took a single step forward, shoulders squared.“Are you sick, Dorson? Do you even know whose house you’re st
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Meanwhile, Felix arrived back at the estate. After locking the car and walking in, he stepped into the familiar living room and immediately noticed someone seated on the couch, legs crossed, holding a bowl of popcorn and munching quietly. It was Betty. She looked relaxed and beautiful in a casual top and shorts, her hair tied back slightly, eyes on the large screen.She looked up, recognizing him instantly. The last time she’d seen Felix was when she barged in with panic, telling Elijah Sierra was missing.“Hey, evening,” Felix said with a polite nod, closing the door behind him.“Hi,” Betty replied with a small smile. “Want some?” she asked, holding the bowl of popcorn toward him.Felix shook his head gently. “No, thank you, I’m good,” he said, before moving to take a seat at the other end of the couch.Just then, Sierra walked into the hall, tying the straps of her apron around her waist. She paused the moment she saw Felix, her eyes scanning the hall as if expecting someone else to
