Salute To The General

Chapter 13 I Knew You Would Succeed

Benson was still bubbling with joy when he was back home from the hospital.

He simply could not hide his delight!

It was the most gratifying thing to see his dad's condition take a drastic improvement after he had been administered the Phoenixia.

What pleased him further was that his relationship with his brothers had taken a turn for the better, when Samuel offered Penny the post of general manager in Grande Group.

It signified their acceptance into the central core of the power of the family dynasty and gave him the recognition that he had always yearned for.

The slew of good news gave him a good reason to get Leah to prepare a few dishes so that he could hold a small celebration with his family.

To top it up, he even took out a bottle of his vintage wine to have a drink with Nathan.

“I need to thank you for everything you've done for us, Nathan.” Benson thanked with a hearty smile, “First and foremost, it's your pill that has saved my dad, which has given Penny the opportunity to join Grande Group as general manager.”

“I owe it to you, Nathan. Let's have a drink.”

"Sure, Benson. Let's cheers!” Nathan could feel the sheer joy emitted by Benson.

Leah was utterly delighted as well. “Benson was right. It's Nathan who has given us back our pride and dignity.”

“We owe you a huge favor, Nathan,” Penny nodded in acknowledgment.

"Come on, what's all these formalities for?” Leah eyed her daughter reprovingly, “Isn't a husband and wife supposed to help each other out?”

Penny strived to hide her blush, which had made her cheeks turn as rosy as two little cherries. It swamped her heart with a shyness, making her lost for words.

When she stole a glance at Nathan, who was sitting beside her, he was wreathed in smiles.

She lifted her heels and nudged at his leg.

Hey, what are you giggling about?

I agree to be your

good news had certainly lifted their spirits, but they were not certain that Samuel would

received the transfer notice

civil engineering, while the principal business of Grande

Group was where Penny had really felt

to the point where they

to well use the opportunity to prove herself and show

everyone in the Smith family proud of

for the week that followed, spending

she would continue with

when Penny finally stacked her files. She stretched and smiled with satisfaction, Finally! The

soft creaking

noodles in his hands. It warmed

the same for the past few nights. Nathan had been making supper for

thoughtful gesture swelled her heart

took

in before the food gets cold.” “It's time to call it a night,” he ordered in a light and

heart glow, as it was as comforting

that I've been waiting for, for so long.” She told him while she slurped her noodles, “Now that I'm the general manager of Grande Group, I need to give this job

have it all panned out. I need to show some results while grandpa is

give him an enormous surprise by the

of results are you referring to?” Nathan

I'm talking about!” Penny handed him the proposal while she took

was a document with “Tender document for the construction project of Asiatic Shopping Mall written on its

soon.” Penny explained, “They are going to

a property development company, this is a

I'm sure that grandpa would be delighted with if I could win

brooding look on her face, “Everybody is eyeing this project, including the heavyweights of our industry. I am fairly worried about our chances

smile while his eyes dazzled with a mystic charm, “Don’t worry, honey.” he pronounced with an air

the same

balcony and dialed the number of Colin Dunne, “I want you to find out about the Asiatic Shopping Mall project in Channing. Are they currently inviting bids for the