It was the holiday season, so most employees were off, aside from a skeleton crew at the office.
But Noah was a worrier and would occasionally go in to check on things. He still needed to personally oversee urgent projects to prevent any mistakes.
Noah lacked a natural talent for business, but he was clear-headed and methodical, making him a competent steward of the family enterprise.
By the time he finished his work at the company, it was already afternoon.
He took out his phone and called Bennett. Learning that Bennett was at the military compound with their grandfather, he decided to drive over.
During the holidays, there was a steady stream of visitors to Mr. Thompson Sr.'s home, mostly old army buddies and men who had served under him.
As Noah entered the general’s residence, he could hear laughter and compliments coming from the living room.
Bennett, being the most accomplished of the younger generation, was a perennial object of praise among the elders.
“Mr. Turner, you’re too kind,” Bennett responded to the praise with his usual modesty.
“Bennett has that same calm demeanor his grandfather had back in the day,” Mr. Turner chuckled. He had been Mr. Thompson Sr.’s aide-de-camp and was one of the few who could still be so relaxed around the old patriarch.
Just then, Mr. Turner noticed Noah walking in.
“Ah, Noah’s here too. General, your two grandsons—one in business, one in the military—are both exceptional. It’s truly something to be envious of.”
“Mr. Turner,” Noah greeted him politely.
Mr. Thompson Sr. and Mr. Turner were reminiscing about the old days, a time long before either Noah or Bennett were born.
Finding they couldn't contribute to the conversation, the two brothers tactfully moved aside to talk.


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