"Did I really win this offer?" Alison asked herself, her voice filled with confusion and astonishment.She still found it hard to believe that she managed to win the tender bid organized by the general. This success was so big and overwhelming to her. Not only did Alison feel this way, but even her mother, Paula, was surprised to hear the news.When Alison told Paula the news, her mother was silent for two minutes without saying a word. When she finally spoke, her hand patted Alison's shoulder lightly with hope but also doubt."Are you sure you didn't hear wrong? You're not kidding your mom here?" Paula urged, trying to confirm that the news was real. "You're not fooling mom, are you?" she repeated, incredulous but hopeful.Alison nodded shakily, trying to calm herself down from the confusion."Yes, mom. I actually won the bid. Miss Kayla told me herself," Alison replied, her voice still trembling from the awe and confusion clouding her mind.In this moment, Alison's great success was
"From today, you have been expelled from the Ramos family. As of today, you have no connection with us. Don't think that you will ever receive help from this family again," Nora said loudly.When Alison and Paula heard the announcement, they were shocked and in disbelief. They both never imagined that this would happen. They could only shake their heads slowly, trying to digest everything they had just heard.Paula felt angry and desperate. "Mom, you're so greedy. You kicked us out right after you got what you wanted. This is so unethical. Not only is it greedy, but it's also inhumane," she said with emotion.Alison held her mother's arm, trying to calm herself despite her broken heart. "We have to go, mom. There's no point in arguing further," she said softly, but her voice was filled with deep disappointment. Alison's tears were almost falling.Her heart was broken by the decision Nora had made. Alison had fought hard for the Ramos family, even going to the auction with a bad feelin
Vivian burst out laughing. The euphoria on her face could not be hidden. She felt deeply satisfied seeing Alison and Paula's expressions, a retribution she deemed appropriate after what Alison had done to her. She had been expelled from the auction held by the general, and this was an outlet for her anger after the deep shame of being expelled from the event."This is all karma for her arrogance, as if the world revolves around her," Vivian taunted triumphantly. "When she's just a stupid woman who was too careless in choosing a husband."George, listening hatefully, nodded in agreement. "I thought so, too," he said sarcastically. "She's so stupid that I'm sickened and disgusted. If I were a woman as beautiful as she is, I would choose a richer man. There's no way I'd marry that poor Carson." George looked so angry and condescending as if Alison was the epitome of everything he thought was wrong in their world."Right, Gran?" asked Vivian.Nora raised her hand, asking for a moment of s
Nora, Vivian, and George felt relaxed after recalling their project with the general. They underestimated Sergio's investment, which was a very small amount compared to their project with the general. Nora felt that paying five times Sergio's investment was very small. Instead of five times, they could even pay ten or twenty times. She was confident because it was a project for a multinational company—a very big company. Nora sarcastically said, "Sergio thinks too highly of himself."Nora then leaned back casually and turned on the television. However, as she glanced at Vivian, she saw her suddenly pale face and her expression turned to shock. Nora frowned, disturbed by the sudden change. "What's wrong with you? Don't let you ruin my happy mood," Nora reprimanded sharply.Vivian swallowed, her voice trembling as she revealed, "Earlier, I got word that the agreement letter we submitted was invalid. They consider it a mistake because only Alison was authorised to sign it, so we didn't
"Grandma called," Alison answered.She pointed her cell phone screen at Paula, and both of them looked unhappy. After being kicked out, Alison and Paula were very angry with Nora. They had done what was asked of them, only to be kicked out and even expelled from the family. It was not only embarrassing, but it hurt them both intensely. Paula also hung up the call. "Just turn it off if she calls again."Alison looked a little worried. "Is this okay?" She asked.Paula shook her hand. Leaving, she went to the fridge and grabbed the salad. She had just been kicked out of her family home, which made her upset and a little hungry. Paula sat on the sofa and ate the salad she had taken."Just turn it off. He already kicked us out. It's not our fault if we're angry," Paula replied. She went back to eating.As she ate, her cell phone suddenly rang. Without bothering, Paula immediately hung up the call. A moment later, she threw her cell phone away. She went back to eating and ignored all the c
Carson was run over by Jacob while walking, a wealthy young man who showed no guilt in doing so. Instead of apologising, Jacob scolded and demeaned Carson and his family in a tone full of contempt. Jacob is an athletic and well-proportioned man who reflects an active lifestyle and attention to fitness. His face is well-groomed, and his undercut haircut is stylish and organised. This time, he is wearing a tailored suit of premium silk and dark grey. The suit has a sharp cut, precision stitching, and a structured collar, bringing out a sense of elegance and class. He paired his suit with perfectly cut designer jeans and black Christian Louboutin Cloocloo Oxford shoes, which added a fashionable edge. With a condescending attitude, Jacob sarcastically commented, "How can poor people like you get into such an expensive restaurant?" Jacob's audacity to insult others came from his status as the young master of the Taylor family, one of the four wealthiest families in Springvale. The Taylo
It was noisy in there. They were talking about the battered Jacob. The commotion attracted the guard's attention, but when he looked at Carson, who looked terrible, he left immediately and chose to report to the restaurant manager instead. With the help of the restaurant manager, the guard could be added. If he was alone, he would not dare to face Carson. It wasn't long before the restaurant manager arrived. He didn't come alone. He went with a dozen guards. The restaurant manager's face immediately turned pale when he saw Jacob lying down. He knew Jacob was the young master of one of the prominent families. "Who did this?" the restaurant manager shouted. All fingers pointed in Carson's direction. Alison hugged her son, terrified. Trouble was brewing again, but they just wanted to eat. Nothing more than that. Alison looked at Carson, seeing that he was relaxed. This relieved her. The restaurant manager immediately pointed at Carson. "Arrest that person. No need to hold back. If
There was silence as the restaurant manager made a call. Alison and Paula didn't hear clearly who the restaurant manager was calling. Both of them were worried that the person on the phone was very influential. Blue Sky Restaurant was an expensive restaurant; of course, the owner was also a rich person. Unlike Alison and Paula, who were scared, he wasn't afraid. He didn't even stop what the restaurant manager was doing. It was even Carson who asked him to make that call. Now, even Carson was waiting for the results. He knew Roger very well."You'll regret it," the restaurant manager said. He waited for the call he made to connect. After a few seconds, the call finally connected. The restaurant manager smiled. He looked very arrogant."Sir, there's someone here making a scene."At that moment, Roger was furious. Hearing that someone was making a scene in his restaurant made him angry. This could not be allowed. Moreover, Roger was not in a good mood. He was in a bad mood because he h
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