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THE GREAT GENERAL Victory Belonged to Tony
The private detective's back slammed against the cold asphalt of the road. Once again, he coughed up blood.Tony strode towards the private detective. He planted his right foot firmly on the man's stomach."Ugh!"The private detective coughed up blood for the third time."I'm sure this is the right moment for you to answer my questions. Who the hell are you? Who sent you?" Tony asked.The private detective opened his eyes. He saw Tony staring down at him with a contemptuous gaze. Tony's figure seemed larger than before."Answer, goddamnit!" Tony barked, pressing his right foot into the private detective's stomach.The private detective groaned in pain. His eyeballs felt like they were about to pop out of their sockets.'Why is it turning out like this? How could he have leaped over this high wall?' the private detective thought while enduring the pain.Then he thought, maybe he forgot to retract the rope from the tool he used earlier to jump over the wall, but a moment later, he found
THE GREAT GENERAL Bossy, Annoying Michelle
As the clock approached ten, a taxi pulled up in front of Josh's house.The taxi door swung open. Jade stepped out, but Tony didn't."You get enough rest, Jade. Don't force yourself to write yet. And don't forget to eat and drink enough," Tony said.From inside the taxi, Tony watched Jade with concern. He didn't get out because he had to head straight to The Wild Deer branch bar.Today was the soft opening of the bar. Tony should have been at the branch bar since eight o'clock."Take care. I hope everything goes smoothly for you today," Jade said, closing the taxi door and walking towards the gate.Tony continued to gaze at his wife until she entered the house. Only then did he instruct the driver to continue driving the taxi.Tony was already very late. The soft opening had started about an hour ago. When he arrived at the branch bar, Michelle would surely give him an earful.Around eight o'clock earlier, Michelle had called him asking about his whereabouts.At that time, Tony was st
THE GREAT GENERAL Just Fire Him, Dad!
Michelle said it with a strong emphasis, glaring at Tony without blinking once.But was Tony intimidated? Not at all. Not one bit.Instead, Tony smirked, folding his arms across his chest."Oh, you're going to ask your daddy to fire me? Just because I was late on the first day this bar opened?" Tony sneered, his smile mocking.Michelle snorted harshly. She clenched her right hand into a fist and slammed it down on the table."You’re such a dumbass! Your attitude towards me is unforgivable. That’s what makes you deserve to be kicked out of this bar. I can handle this bar without you!" Michelle snapped at him.Tony chuckled again. Still with his arms folded, he said,"I see. So that's your real intention, huh? You want to get rid of me so you can take over this bar? Don’t you think you’re a bit too ambitious?" Tony mocked her again."I am more qualified to manage this bar than you are. I have everything it takes to be the bar director, unlike you who has no experience whatsoever. Just a
THE GREAT GENERAL Well Expected Victory
For the umpteenth time, Patrick sighed deeply. Then he said,"Michelle, I know it’s hard for you to work in a very different environment. You’ve been living in the US for years. It must be quite uneasy for you to communicate with people here in this city. “I know that kind of feeling. I can imagine that. But I assure you, Dear, it would be better if you and Tony work together managing the bar branch. “Sooner or later, you two will get along, then you’ll find out that Tony is a remarkable person you can count on. “You will see that he has all the things to make him a very good leader and director. Be patient, please!"Unlike before, Patrick's tone just now felt firm. Michelle certainly wasn't happy, especially as it was evident from his words that Patrick was on Tony's side.With an incredulous look, Michelle stared at her phone screen. She gritted her teeth. She felt like slamming her phone down."Dad, you don’t listen to me! You’re not listening at all!" Michelle protested."Come
THE GREAT GENERAL The Ruler of Karnaan City
Tony didn't rush to answer Oscar's question. He descended the stairs with a leisurely pace.Oscar watched Tony's every move with a questioning and wary gaze.As Tony reached the last step, he signaled to the waitress to leave Oscar to him.The waitress, looking confused, nodded and left.Once Tony stood before Oscar, he finally responded to the question Oscar had posed earlier."I'm sure you know what I mean, Mayor. You came to my bar on the private detective's recommendation, didn't you?"Tony smirked and raised an eyebrow. It was a brazen gesture from a town resident to the mayor.But instead of being offended or angry, Oscar furrowed his brows and stared intently into Tony's eyes.His suspicion grew. He was certain Tony knew something about his dealings with the private detective."What do you know? How much do you know?" Oscar asked quietly, his gaze sharp."Are you sure you want to talk about this here? Wouldn't it be better if we moved to the VIP room?" Tony countered.Oscar gla
THE GREAT GENERAL Michelle vs. Police Officers
Tony smirked, lounging comfortably on the sofa. The arrival of the police, along with what Oscar had just told him, seemed to mean nothing to him.Unlike the relaxed Tony, the waitress looked tense. Tony guessed this was probably the first time she had seen so many police officers at her workplace.“Mr. Tony?” she asked, surprised that Tony showed no intention of getting up from the sofa.“You said Michelle is handling them at the front, right?” Tony asked back.“Yes, sir.”“Then you don’t need to worry about anything. Michelle is an incredible woman. She can handle them without me having to intervene.”Tony’s response left the waitress confused. Just moments ago, it was Michelle who had asked her to inform Tony about the police’s arrival.Tony noticed the waitress’s confusion. He could imagine Michelle at the front of the bar, fiercely arguing with the police.But he had no intention of leaving the sofa, let alone stepping out of the VIP room.Besides, he meant what he said. He was
THE GREAT GENERAL Unexpected Move
Two soldiers descended from the helicopter using long, long ropes.Jimmy and the other police officers stayed in place, watching the soldiers' descent.No one dared to intervene. The mere appearance of the military-patterned helicopter was enough to make everyone cautious with their words and actions.Michelle stood still with a tense look. Though she was confident the soldiers weren't siding with the police, she wasn't sure they were on her side either.As the two soldiers landed, Michelle reflexively took a step back.She was a brave woman, unafraid to confront the police, but facing soldiers was different.Michelle decided to remain silent for now, observing the unfolding events. She also considered calling Patrick and asking for her father's help.Meanwhile, one of the soldiers who had just landed glanced at her briefly before turning his attention to Jimmy and facing him directly.The other soldier held a rifle. His finger was ready on the trigger.“Officer, whatever you and your
THE GREAT GENERAL Oscar's Humiliated Face
"Gen—"The soldier began to address Tony as "General," but Tony raised his hand.The soldier nodded in understanding."The situation outside is under control. The police have left," said the soldier."What did you just say? The police left?" Oscar demanded, his voice rising.The soldier stared at him coldly. He undoubtedly knew that Oscar was the mayor of Karnaan City, but he seemed uninterested in showing him any respect whatsoever.The soldier did not answer Oscar's question. He turned his eyes back to Tony and walked towards him."As per General Mark's orders, we informed the police who they were up against. They took the hint and left," the soldier said."Well done," Tony said, nodding. "Send my regards and thanks to General Mark. I owe him one."The soldier found Tony's words odd but knew it was part of Tony's act and that he needed to play along.He bowed respectfully, then walked towards the door.He glanced at Oscar and gave a wry smile. He exited the VIP room without another
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The Truth
Jade looked into Tony's eyes and smiled. Her chest felt warm. This warmth undoubtedly came from the united support of her husband and his family. She had never felt this happy before."Okay. We'll live here," she said, still smiling.Tony's eyes sparkled, and his smile widened. Jade felt her chest grow even warmer."In that case, let's move in tonight. We'll bring our clothes and belongings from the house. What do you think? Or are you too tired after a full day at work? I can handle it tomorrow. Just give me a list of what needs to be brought," Tony said.Jade shook her head. "Tonight is fine. I'm not too tired. Just a little hungry," she replied."Ah, then let's eat first. I'll cook something for you. Do you two want to join us for dinner, Dad, Josephine?" Tony glanced at his father-in-law and sister-in-law."What are you planning to cook, Tony?" Josephine asked. "I'm a bit hungry too."Tony opened the fridge and checked its contents. He nodded and told Josephine what he could whip
Just The Two of Us
Tony led Jade to his apartment. Jade was confused, but when they entered the apartment complex, she was floored, having never been to this notoriously luxurious and upscale apartment complex before. Tony, however, seemed perfectly at ease in the environment.They stopped in front of the entrance to one of the units. Tony took out his access card and opened the door, further bewildering Jade. In her mind, she tried to guess what he was trying to show her.“Come in, Jade,” Tony said.Jade stepped into the apartment, but questioned, “What’s this, Tony?”Tony didn’t rush his answer. He first closed the door and locked it. Then he stretched both of his arms wide and said, “Starting today, we’ll live here. I think it’s the perfect time for us to physically distance ourselves from your family. Besides, Grandma doesn’t consider you her granddaughter anymore, right?”He finished his words with a smile. Jade didn’t smile back. She was still confused, struggling to process her current situat
Thank You, Dad
At the PLS Group headquarters, just after lunch break...Jade had just returned to her office. Before she could even sit down, her phone rang. She frowned when she saw who was calling."Hello, Dad?"[Jade, why didn’t you tell me about something this important?]Jade froze for a moment, unsure what Josh was referring to."About what, Dad?"[About this insane bet between you and your mom.]Jade’s eyes widened slightly. Now she knew where this conversation was headed."Did Grandma call you, Dad?"[She came to the office to discuss it with me. You have no idea how shocked I was when I heard she’s planning to remove your name from the family registry.]Jade went silent again. She tried to imagine the conversation between her father and grandmother. A question popped into her mind: how had her father responded to Grandma’s complaint?[You’re crazy, Jade. You’re crazy for risking something this big. Do you no longer want to be part of the Robertson family, huh?]Jade sighed. Honestly, she wa
Tell Me The Truth, Tony
Two nurses assisted the doctor as he examined Michelle. His face was a mask of bewilderment. He had treated Michelle when she was rushed to the emergency room, and he was certain - based on his medical knowledge - that she should still be in a coma for months, even years. Now, she was awake and seemingly fine. Her heart rate and blood pressure were normal. The only thing amiss was the faint paleness of her complexion.To be sure of Michelle’s condition, he performed the examination three times. The two nurses who were assisting him exchanged glances, just as baffled as the doctor. In fact, everyone in the room was confused, except Tony.Tony stood with his back against the wall, to the right of the doorway. His arms were folded across his chest, and his head was slightly bowed, but his eyes were fixed on the patient's bed.“This is a miracle. The patient has truly overcome the critical phase. I’m not sure exactly what happened while she was in a coma, but she’s basically recovered.
You're Very Demanding, Aren't You?
The next morning, Tony secretly followed Jade to the PLS Group headquarters. Making sure his wife didn’t realize she was being tailed, he pulled into the parking lot reserved for the directors and executives. As soon as he parked, he called Hayley.[Good morning, Mr. Tony. Is there anything I can do for you?]"Hayley, can we talk for a bit? I’m on my way to your office now.”[Of course sir. Is there anything you want me to prepare?]“No, I just want to discuss a few things with you concerning my wife’s first few days at the company. I'll explain the details when I arrive in your office.”[Of course, sir. Understood.]Tony ended the call. He was now standing in front of the automatic doors of the lobby.When the doors opened, the receptionist realized the man about to enter was the company’s owner. She immediately stood up and bowed her head in deference.“I’m going to the CEO’s office. Don’t tell anyone, especially my wife, " Tony said.The receptionist nodded. Tony didn’t n
My Decision Won't Change
Tony and Jade, who were close to the bedroom door, stopped walking and turned their bodies 45 degrees, turning to look at Tiffany with confused faces."What do you mean, Grandma?" Tony asked, raising one eyebrow."I said you can't leave until I tell you my decision," Tiffany replied."What other decision is there? Isn't it clear?"Tony turned his body until he was fully facing Tiffany. Jade did the same as her husband."Starting tomorrow, Jade will be working at PLS Group and holding a strategic position. She proved to you that she can handle your challenge. And she has told you that she rejects your offer and request to help manage your family business. Up to this point, everything should be clear, right?"Tony said it in a slightly raised and arrogant tone. His facial expression and gaze showed that he was quite annoyed.Tiffany glanced at Tony for a moment, then turned her eyes back to Jade and asked, "Are you sure about this decision, Jade? Are you sure you want to rebel like this
I Win The Bet
Tiffany was in her room, sitting in her wheelchair facing the window.The window curtains were pulled back halfway, making sunlight from outside enter her room, some of it hitting her face.It was clear that Tiffany was seriously thinking about something.Knock! Knock!"They are here, Madam," said Catherine, her loyal maid, from outside the room."Bring them in," said Tiffany.The bedroom door was opened and pushed inward, and Catherine entered followed by Jade and then Tony. Slowly, Tiffany turned her head and turned her wheelchair. Catherine quickly approached Tiffany and helped her so that she and her wheelchair were now fully facing Jade.Jade was currently wearing an office suit that made her look stunning in Tiffany's eyes. A knee-length cream-colored skirt, a tight white inner combined with a blazer that was also cream-colored. Jade's glasses, as well as her hair, which was mostly tied in a ponytail at the back, made her look intelligent."Grandma," Jade greeted, nodding.Tiffa
Jade's Mixed Feeling
Jade stepped out of Hayley's office with mixed feelings. On the one hand, she felt a satisfying joy at finding herself now working at a giant company like PLS Group, holding a strategic position. On the other hand, she was worried, this sudden good thing felt like the beginning of bad things that would come to her later.After all, wasn't this illogical? Was she really recruited by Hayley to be the head of a new division at PLS Group that handles web novels? Wasn't she just having a beautiful dream right now?Those feelings and thoughts were still circling her as she descended in the elevator. After the elevator arrived on the ground floor and the door opened, she paused for two seconds before finally stepping out. It felt like part of her consciousness was wandering off somewhere.In the lobby, near the reception desk, Jade saw Tony. Her husband seemed to be waiting for her. Immediately, she quickened her pace, approaching Tony."How was it? Everything good?" Tony asked casually, rai
Something Good
The next day, at Vermaen Hospital..."Are you ready?" Tony asked, having just entered Josephine's hospital room."Just a minute. I'll have a drink first," Jade replied, taking her tumbler from the bedside table and gulping it down."Where are you two going anyway?" Josephine asked; in the patient's bed, she was sitting with her back leaning against the headboard, playing a game on her phone."Watch out, don't drag my daughter into trouble again!" Sasha said sharply.Tony smirked slightly, saying, "You guys can relax. Today, I'm going to take Jade to a good place. Later this afternoon when she sees you again here, you'll hear good news from her directly."Jade had finished drinking and was now closing her tumbler. She glanced at Tony with the corner of her eye. Her face was full of questions."Well, whatever it is, be careful. You know what I mean, Tony?" Josephine said.Tony didn't answer, just raised one eyebrow."Alright, let's go. It's getting late. Don't let us be late," Jade said
