"No, this is impossible." Adison shook her head. She could not accept the reality of what was before her eyes. It was so obvious that she tried to close her eyes. "You couldn't have lied to me. Something must be wrong."Adison still didn't want to believe what she saw. She firmly believed that Carson was just a useless young man. There was no way Carson could be a high-ranking officer in the military, let alone a general. Carson had only been in the military for a few years, so it was impossible for him to be one of the higher-ups, let alone become a general. That was even more absurd.Whatever Adison saw, even with her own eyes. Adison would not accept anything. If it was related to Carson. Especially if it was related to Carson's achievements. If it was bad news about Carson, she swallowed the information whole.Adison was very excited when asked to destroy Carson's mother's gravestone. She had disliked Carson since childhood. When she destroyed Carson's mother's gravestone, she and
Robert and Marlo burst out laughing. They were so happy that they had ruined Brenda or Carson's mom. This made them a little satisfied, but this was still not the culmination of the revenge they were going to take. They are still waiting for the news that Carson was killed by the four prominent families for making them salute. "Poor Carson's life. His mother's grave was destroyed, and he will follow his mother after this." Marlo said so but in her heart. She was pleased, and that was reflected in his smiling expression. "It's his own fault for being insolent to us. He pretended to be a general. He used that to deceive many people and oppress us. If we take revenge, it's not wrong at all." Robert took a sip of the tea in the glass in his hand. The two of them were relaxing in the garden, drinking tea. Marlo and Robert often do this when they have free time or when they are celebrating something. Now, they were celebrating the destruction of Carson's life. Something they had been hop
Vivian was already in the building where the bidding was to take place. She looked up. She could see a huge building—one of the most significant buildings in the city of Springvale. She was very excited. Vivian double-checked what she had to bring in there. When she felt she had enough, she began to step inside. "Be encouraged." George provides support. Vivian nodded and began to step inside. She was going up to the twelfth floor, where the meeting was held. She took the elevator because taking the stairs was too inconvenient. As she entered, two other people joined her. Vivian pressed the button to stop at the twelfth floor. She waited a few minutes before the elevator doors finally opened. The two people who came with her got out. Vivian also got out of the elevator. She walked and found where the auction was being held. "This is the moment I've been waiting for," Vivian said. She stepped up with vigor. She was so excited that Vivian couldn't stop smiling. The place was very lu
The wind was blowing coolly around the villa Sergio had gifted Alison. The cool breeze created a soothing atmosphere. This place was great for a new home. Although it had not been lived in for a long time, and some dirty parts were at the front, the villa was still being maintained. Even in front of the villa, there were some guards. George paused momentarily, taking a deep breath, trying to calm down amidst the uncertainty that filled his mind.George was ordered by Nora to check the villa. He was surprised that it was so big. He was so excited he couldn't help but want to move here immediately."Come on, let's see." George was about to open the door but felt someone standing behind him."No one comes in," whispered a low voice behind him. George turned around, his heart pounding as he saw two large men standing behind him. "Get out of here," he said, his voice trembling. "This is not a public area that strangers can visit."George was transfixed, his eyes not leaving the huge bodie
At Alison's grandmother's house, the atmosphere was filled with happiness because all they knew was that they had gotten everything they wanted. The villa was luxurious, and they were qualified to participate in the construction of the general's new company. They had even prepared a party to celebrate all this. Today's atmosphere was also very sunny. Nora felt the gentle warmth of the sunlight, which was half covered by clouds. She sat on the spacious front porch, surrounded by colourful flowerpots filled with spring flowers in bloom. The cool, fresh air caressed her wrinkled face, adding happiness to the afternoon atmosphere. The large trees provided pleasant shade.However, the tranquillity was suddenly interrupted by the ringing of the phone, which pierced into her aged eardrums. Nora frowned. She felt this was too soon. Vivian should be at the auction right now, but now she was calling."Hello?" Grandma Alison's voice sounded calm, although it was a bit hesitant. Her heart beat 0
Vivian and George arrived there. Vivian arrives after a minute of George getting there. They knocked on Alison's door. When Alison opened her door, Vivian immediately came forward and pointed right at Alison's chest. Vivian's gaze was so sharp, it was terrifying. Vivian pushed Alison with both hands. "You guys really don't know yourselves. You've deceived us and mistreated us. This is unforgivable."Vivian's anger was very deep. She was so embarrassed that she was confident of getting in. Instead, she was kicked out of the place again. The most humiliating moment was when she was laughed at by the people she insulted before she was stopped by the guards.After that, she was held at gunpoint by the guards. It was terrifying. Vivian could see the deadly gaze of the two guards. Even now, Vivian's hands were still shaking. Her heart beat faster. Vivian advanced again. "I will kill you." She wanted to push Alison again. Only for Carson to grab Vivian's hand with one hand and push Vivian
Alison, Carson, and Paula were already in the house. Paula was in the kitchen. She was doing something there. Meanwhile, Alison and Carson were in the living room. They are sitting down. Alison looked uneasy. Soon, Nora would be there. This made her tremble. She was so scared. Carson saw that, and he held Alison's hand with his right hand. He also smiled at Alison. "We'll be fine," Carson said."But Grandma is very grumpy. She won't forgive what we've done. If she says she's going to kill us, then she will." Alison stopped. She gulped. Alison's face turned pale. "I'm scared."Seeing this, Carson was silent. He saw the same look as when Alison was scared before. The incident with Joel made Carson remember the mistakes he had made. Carson became a little hesitant, but she pushed that feeling away. He was not a weak Carson. She was confident that she could protect her family this time."I will protect you guys. I promise," Carson said. These were not just words. He would keep the promi
Alison and Paula were surprised to see Nora agree with everything Carson proposed. This felt like a daydream. It was reality, but from any angle, it felt like an illusion. Nora had never been like this—so much so that Paula and Alison couldn't even imagine it. Never."After you return from the bidding. I guarantee that you will get the transfer of shares. I won't break my promise." Nora assured Carson. Alison's father's share in the company was 25%, which was a huge amount. A quarter of the company belonged to Alison's father. With such a large share, he would get the right to make decisions during shareholder meetings. Paula smiled. She was relieved after getting 25% of their shares back. This would make their lives better. Paula was very happy. She was fed up with all this poverty. Being poor was a misfortune that Paula really didn't want to feel. "Then we have a deal." Carson held out his hand. Nora looked hesitant, but she shook hands with Carson. Both of them had made a dea
Just as Carson was about to start gathering with his family, he received a call from Darwis. He walked out again. I also got the news that everything was fine. All locations had been checked once again and were completely safe. That made him relieved."Thank you. You'v worked very hard," Carson said to Darwis on his cell phone."You too. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to get all this done. As always, you're amazing, we really depend on you," Darwis said. Carson nodded. "That's how teamwork works. We have to complement each other," he said."Right." A few seconds of silence. Darwis took a breath and exhaled. "Happy New Year, General," he said. Carson smiled. "Happy new year."Carson spent New Year's Eve at home with his little family. He felt warm because it was full of joy. In the living room, twinkling lights adorned the Christmas tree that still stood majestically in the corner, even though the new year was almost here. By the way, now, the curtains were open, reveal
Carson was silent for a moment after hearing the news from Darwis. Shock and anxiety were clearly visible on his face. "The elite neighborhood? Where is my family?" his voice was full of confusion, and anxiety immediately spread to him. He looked at his subordinates with questioning eyes. Carson even swallowed. "We have to leave immediately. We have no more time. Let's go," he ordered firmly, without hesitation.His troops looked at each other. Still confused by what had happened, their brains were not working properly because today, too many things had happened. They worked so hard that their bodies and minds were exhausted.Carson, who saw that, patted their shoulders one by one. "Come on, let's go. We have to stop the bomb or there will be more casualties," he said.His troops nodded with a slightly blank stare. But they kept walking and, after a few seconds, finally understood what was happening.His troops quickly launched a focused search operation, dividing into groups to explo
Inside the room that was once dominated by the criminals, the atmosphere was now different. Carson stood upright in front of a large desk, where maps and important information were scattered. Around him, his subordinates, including his loyal men, stood with thoughtful expressions. They had just conquered the enemy base, and although the atmosphere was a little calmer, a feeling of anxiety and vigilance still coursed through them."Tonight is New Year's Eve, finally," said one of the soldiers with a relieved smile. "After everything that happened, it feels like we've accomplished everything. We can rest now.""Right," added another. "They've been defeated, we've won. It's over. Everything is calmer."Carson looked at them all with a serious gaze, but no smile appeared on his face. When he finally opened his mouth, his voice sounded calm yet full of a deep burden. All gazes were fixed on Carson."It's not over yet," Carson said, furrowing his brow.Everyone fell silent at those words. T
Behind the dark screen, the criminals sat with evil smiles etched on their faces. They felt no anxiety or fear of the consequences of what they were doing. Instead, they celebrated the chaos they had created as if this was a game they were enjoying. In a cramped room filled with computer screens and communication devices, one of them stood confidently, looking at his colleagues, who were laughing uproariously.They were a bunch of crazy people who loved chaos. They were doing all this for fun, especially since Carson had captured their leader. No one could restrain them, which made them even crazier and freer."You see," the man said in a low voice, full of confidence, "no matter how hard they try, they'll never be fast enough to stop us. No matter how many they send, we're already ahead of the game. They will only play in the game we make."Across the table, his partner nodded with a wide smile, his eyes twinkling. "This is very fun indeed. If they die, we'll bring more dead with us.
The atmosphere in the town of Springvale was tense, but as time passed, most citizens still went about their routines with little knowledge of what was really going on behind the scenes. They were deliberately not allowed to know what was happening.A few residents gathered in a café not far from the city center, enjoying a cup of morning coffee. Some glanced outside, noting the number of military vehicles and troops that seemed to be getting ready. A large truck full of equipment was also seen stopped in front of the government building. Although most of them didn't know exactly what was going on, the rumbling sound was quite obvious and made them wonder."Look at that. It looks like something big is happening," said one resident, a man in his 40s sitting by the window. He observed the soldiers passing by in full uniform, his hand holding a coffee cup. Do you think this has something to do with New Year's Eve preparations?"A young woman sitting at the table next to him looked out wi
Arriving at the car, he threw his luggage into the side seat roughly, then started the engine with a shudder. When he stepped on the gas pedal, the roaring sound of the engine seemed to represent the anger that was welling up inside him. On the way to his house, his head continued to be filled with images of the fallen victims, the faces he could not save.On the way, Carson grabbed his cell phone and dialed Darwis' contact number. A long ringing sound was heard before Darwis finally picked it up."Darwis," Carson's voice sounded hoarse, trying to hold back his emotions. "This isn't the end for us. I promise I'll handle this better."Darwis was silent for a few seconds. He sensed Carson's disappointment. "I understand, General. We won't let our guard down again either. Forgive us for being negligent." He felt disappointed in himself. "If only we had moved quickly, maybe the bomb wouldn't have exploded, and there wouldn't have been any casualties. All of this is my fault.""You can't b
Cason sat in his chair, his eyes not leaving the large screen in front of him. Although the atmosphere in the headquarters was getting tense, he felt that something was making him more anxious than ever. Slowly, he pulled out his cell phone from his pants pocket, staring at the name on the screen, Alison. He was worried about his wife's state.He took a deep breath before pressing the call button as if gathering the strength to hear the voice he had missed for so long because he was busy with this stressful situation. The phone rang for a few seconds, and finally, Alison's soft voice was heard on the other end."Hello, darling," Alison's soothing voice seemed to sweep away some of his worries.Carson sat up and leaned his back against the chair, trying to calm himself down. "Hello, sweetheart. Are you all right?" Carson said, his voice soft despite the anxiety in his heart."I'm fine." Alison was a little shocked that Carson would ask such a question just now. "Are you okay? If there'
After securing the enemy leader, Cason and his subordinates took him to a dark and isolated room nearby, where the interrogation would take place. The room was lit only by a small chandelier hanging in the center, giving it a tense feel. In one corner, there was a cold metal table, and the chair facing it was empty as if awaiting their role in this interrogation. The leader of the enemy, his face was pale. He was beginning to fear what Carson would do to him.The man, now bound and looking more tired than ever, sat with his body slightly bent. His eyes were red, and he was breathing heavily. In front of him, Cason stood with a sharp gaze. Darwis, along with several other team members, stood by the door, guarding against any interruptions during the interrogation process.Cason walked slowly around the table, his steps heavy and full of a chilling, murderous aura. He didn't say a word, just looked at the enemy leader, who seemed to be getting more and more panicked at Carson's aura."W
Cason faced the two men with his abilities. It turned out that his two opponents were stronger, and again, the two were very compact and very difficult to defeat. Without hesitation, he moved quickly, utilizing his speed and agility to dodge their attacks. His steps were measured while his two opponents worked together, trying to surround him from two directions.The big man moved first, trying to pin Cason down with big, fast steps. However, Cason was ready. He stepped back one step, nimbly dodging the man's outstretched hand. In an instant, he seized the opening, darting forward and blocking the movement of the small man who was trying to get close. Cason's movements were so fast that the little man could only be stunned for a moment, giving Cason room to go further.However, the big man did not give up. He turned around and attacked with a sharp movement, trying to hit with full force. Cason dodged quickly, just a step away from the attack. Cason's every move was meticulous, making