Novels by Tenzen

"Manager Morgan, what did you just say? My membership has been canceled?"Colby's friend, Young Master Ellis, looked visibly agitated upon hearing the manager’s words. After all, obtaining a membership card for Jacques Bistro Restaurant was no easy task. Young Master Ellis had spent millions at Jacques Bistro Restaurant to finally secure a gold-level membership card. Now, it was abruptly canceled, and he was understandably upset. **"Young Master Ellis, I'm sorry, but these are orders from above. It has nothing to do with me,"** Morgan replied, his face expressionless. Colby was stunned by the manager’s response, his face turning grim. He knew how important this membership card was to Young Master Ellis, and he also knew how important he was to him. Colby had come to attend his birthday party mainly to get closer to him and curry favors. Their family had a significant project up for bidding, and Colby's father's company was planning to bid on it. Colby had already discussed thi

Claire and Erica felt an even deeper disdain for Brentley after seeing him agree to their demands. In their eyes, Brentley was a man without dignity or ambition. Otherwise, how could he possibly agree to such conditions?"Here's my business card. It has my contact information. Send me your account details later, and I'll transfer your living expenses monthly," Claire said, hesitating for a moment before taking a card from her purse and handing it to Brentley."Okay, thank you!" Brentley replied cheerfully, taking the card with a smile."How can you be so shameless? You're a grown man living off a woman's money. Don't you find that inappropriate?" Erica couldn't hold back any longer, her big, watery eyes glaring at Brentley."Being supported by a wealthy woman is a skill of mine. Do you want to be supported too? Is there anyone willing to support you?" Brentley replied nonchalantly, glancing at Erica."You... you are the most shameless man I've ever met!" Erica was at a loss for words,

"What are your terms? Let's hear them," Brentley asked, knowing that Claire agreeing to marry him couldn't be that simple. He wasn't arrogant enough to believe that someone like Claire would fall head over heels for him at first glance.Claire hesitated for a moment before speaking softly, "First, our marriage will not be public, but privately, we have no relationship. You are you, and I am me.""Go on," Brentley replied nonchalantly."Second, you must have no improper thoughts about me. You can't do anything to violate me. We won't share the same room, and even if we do, we won't share the same bed," Claire continued, looking directly at Brentley."Any other conditions?" Brentley couldn't help but smile. He could already sense that Claire didn't truly want to marry him. She just wanted Brentley to play along so she could secure the investment for the Harris Family."The third condition is that you have no right to interfere with anything I do," Claire said slowly."No right to interf

Claire stared at Brentley, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief. She had never imagined that her fiancé would turn out to be someone like him.Standing beside Claire, Erica was equally stunned. Her pretty face froze in surprise, her mouth agape, unsure of what to say.When Claire first learned that she suddenly had a fiancé, she had refused to accept it. After all, she didn't even know the man—why should she be forced to marry him?What woman wouldn’t want to marry for love? And in this day and age, who still practiced arranged marriages? Outraged, Claire had even threatened to take her own life rather than meet this so-called fiancé.But then, her father revealed the truth.The Harris Family's company was in serious trouble, in desperate need of a large sum of money to stay afloat. Mr. Harris had exhausted all options—searching through every bank, reaching out to friends and family—yet he still couldn’t secure the necessary funds. If things continued this way, the Harris Family b

Inside Jacques Bistro Restaurant.Erica stared wide-eyed at her cousin beside her, her face filled with disbelief.Her cousin had just mentioned that the person who booked the private room at the restaurant wasn't her, but her fiancé, whom she had never met. The hotel manager had said that the room was booked by Brentley."Could Brentley be your fiancé?" Erica gasped, covering her small mouth in shock after realizing the situation. "This can't be..."Erica’s cousin’s eyes flashed with a hint of helplessness.Although she had never met her fiancé, she knew that the Harris Family was a well-known and respected family in Sunshire City. Being the only daughter of the Harris Family, how could her parents agree to marry her off to someone like Brentley Carter, an ordinary person? Even if she had to marry, it should be to a young man from a prominent family in Sunshire City, right?"Let's go see what's going on!"Erica hesitated for a moment before grabbing the elegant woman's hand and headi

Inside Jacques Bistro Restaurant.Eight security guards rushed straight toward Brentley. Erica, Ophelia, Colby, and the others all had victorious smiles on their faces. Meanwhile, a dignified beauty frowned at Brentley, wanting to speak up for him but knowing her cousin's stubborn nature. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to stay silent.She planned to call Manager Morgan after Brentley was taken away to try and make sure Jacques Bistro Restaurant didn't make things too difficult for him. Her kind heart knew Brentley hadn't stolen anything; it was all just her cousin's way of getting back at him."Ring, ring!"At that moment, Brentley's phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was Mr. Griffin calling."Hello?" Brentley answered the call.Everyone present looked at Brentley in disbelief. How could he take a phone call at a time like this? Shouldn't he be explaining himself to Manager Morgan?No one could understand what was going through Brentley's mind!"Young Maste

Arthur, who had been silently observing the exchange, finally took a step forward. His movements were deliberate, and his eyes, calm yet piercing, locked onto Collin's. Amanda, standing beside him, felt a slight tremor in the air, though Arthur remained very composed.The dangling chandeliers above cast a mild glow over the scene, but the tension between them was far from soft. Every eye in the room began to shift in their direction, whispers rippling through the banquet hall. Amanda’s parents, who had been standing nervously a few feet away, froze, sensing the danger of the situation.Collin’s sneer grew wider. “Oh, look at this,” he said, a chuckle bubbling up from his throat. “The poor criminal Son in law is trying to be a hero now. I’ve had about enough of you, now back off.” His voice lowered as he stepped closer to Arthur, his breath brushing against Arthur’s face, filled with arrogance. “Do you know who I am? Do you have any idea what I can do, I am Collin Kelly the first son a

"Well, well, well, look who's here. If it isn't Amanda and the criminal son in law."Along with the mockeries, Henry Cortez and his family arrived with bags of gifts consisting of fine wine, wild ginseng, tea, and other exotic materials in their hands.The Cortez clan's plan was plain and simple... To butter up the War Lord as much as they could so he would see them as favorable."I didn't expect you to show up, Amanda." Henry's wife Melanie said as she moved closer to Amanda, her voice laced with sarcasm. "Where the hell is your invitation card? Show it to me. It's quite easy to purchase counterfeit ones these days if I might add." she finished with a dull laughter.Henry, his wife and the others were not the slightest bit convinced that Authur could get an invitation."Just look at their state, there's no way they can get an invitation to the banquet! Especially this late.... It so funny it's kinda like saying pigs could fly!"."I..." Amanda hesitated because there was no invitation

"I think the four of you can just have a bowl of noodle each. There's no need to serve you guys as you are not a leading contributor for this clans wealth." Henry dropped a bomb shell on the Cortez family."We just decided to feed you guys, otherwise, it'll look like grandpa is mistreating you guys. As you can see, the richest families of the clan haven't eaten to their fill yet".Other tables were bustling with noise and excitement mixed with the clanging of ceramic plates and metal cutleries. With everyone toasting to each other and currying favor with Andrew, but it was deadly silence at Authur's.Amanda's father glanced at Authur, then back at Andrew, sighing deeply, "Whats the point of getting envious? Such is my fate!"However, they didn't dare to leave the event without the old man's permission, no one could for that matter. They could only sit there and continue to suffer from the humiliation in awkward silence. Right then, Andrew came over with a glass of wine, followed by a

"Tch... You’re claiming to be the one and only War Lord?" The Cortez Patriarch spoke.No one dared move a single muscle. The tension in the air was palpable, thick enough that it could be sliced in half with a knife.Andrew frowned. "So you're saying that all this time, while you've been claiming to be the War Lord, you were actually telling the truth?"Arthur smiled briefly. "Yes, I am the War Lord. But I've never met you before today."Andrew furrowed his brows in disbelief. "You see, I know you're messing with everyone here. You're just a clumsy liar. The last time I checked, although no one has ever seen his true face, the War Lord goes by the name Damien Star. And your name—your name sounds nothing like Damien Star. Your name sounds more like Armstrong family disgrace, six years in prison!"The crowd erupted into laughter, Andrew leading them with exaggerated amusement."This guy's a clown!" Andrew continued his ridicule. "Gosh, Amanda, this is the man you chose over me? He calls

“Huh?”Andrew froze, and so did everyone around him.“Are you saying that you’re the War Lord?” Andrew asked with a frown.“Yes, yes, I am. And I don't think I've ever met you,” Arthur replied with a low smile.“Oh, you’ve got jokes,” Andrew said, almost angrily, and walked away.“Damn, your family is really messed up…” Henry muttered, flashing Amanda’s father a dark look. “So disappointed in you,” he finished, this time directing his words to Amanda.Amanda sat in the corner. In the face of humiliation and disappointment, she didn’t utter a single word, but tears silently rolled down her cheeks. Never had she imagined that she would be confronted by such a humiliating moment. She stared at Arthur, feeling a mixture of disgust and disbelief. She didn’t mind that Arthur had been imprisoned, nor did she care about the stigma that came with it. What bothered her most was his attitude. Initially, she had thought that he would start fresh and live a practical life after being released, but

Authurs bravado nearly drove Amanda and her parents round the bend."Having you caged up for years must have done something to your brain..." Amanda squinted at him. "Fine, If you say so then prove it!" She shoved her mobile phone into Authurs hands directly. "I'd like to see how you make Armstrong family now their heads with just one word!"."I..."Authur was stunned.Naturally, he was very capable of exterminating the Armstrong family with his words, but he had given them one month, it would be uneventful to go back on his word. "Just as I thought... You can't do shit, can you?" Amanda snatched the phone back from his grasp and smashed it to the ground marking her wrath."Take your leave now, you're not welcome here" Amanda's father chimed in."No. Dad let him in!" Amanda protested."What... What do you mean Amanda?"."I won't remarry. My husband is back." ***A few minutes had passed after Amanda took Authur to her bedroom while her parents waited in the living confused with the