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THE GREAT GENERAL Farewell Gift
Tony arrived at *The Wild Deer*’s main bar after a fifteen-minute drive. He headed straight for Patrick’s office, ignoring the few startled security guards who greeted him along the way. Knock, knock. Tony rapped on the door. "Mr. Patrick, it’s me," Tony said. "Come in, Tony," came Patrick’s voice from inside. Tony pushed the door open and stepped forward. Patrick sat at his desk, a laptop open in front of him. "I’ve been waiting for you, Tony. Have a seat," Patrick said. Tony nodded and took the empty chair across from him. Their eyes met, and the chill in Tony’s gaze was no different from the last time they had spoken at Patrick’s estate. "Let’s get straight to the point," Tony said, cutting Patrick off just before he could speak. Patrick paused for a moment. It seemed he had an agenda, but Tony was throwing it off track. He nodded, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. "So, about the shares you hold in *The Wild Deer*, you really want to withdraw them all?" Patrick asked
THE GREAT GENERAL What The Hell Is This?
By eight in the evening, Tony entered Bavarian Bliss, a five-star restaurant in Karnaan City known for its classic Bavarian dishes made with premium ingredients.After giving his name and explaining the reason for his visit to a waiter, Tony was led straight to one of the VIP rooms. Inside, Patrick was already seated at a large round table, waiting.Patrick appeared to be alone at the table. Tony quickly scanned the room, confirming no one else was present. He then walked over to the table.“Take a seat, Tony. You arrived just before the food is served. Tonight, we’re going to eat well…”Tony raised his right hand, cutting Patrick off.“Mr. Patrick, I came here to sign the documents we discussed in your office a few hours ago, not for a dinner like this,” Tony said.Patrick smirked, leaning back in his chair. “Tony, this is going to be our last meeting. At least join me for dinner. The first and the last. Okay?”Tony gave Patrick a scrutinizing look. Patrick’s expression didn’t change
THE GREAT GENERAL Mysterious Phone Call
The next day at Vermaen Hospital...“Are you leaving now?” Tony asked Jade, who was checking her appearance in a small mirror on the nightstand.“Yeah. I can’t just sit here while I’m supposed to start working at a major company in a week. All thanks to you. Thanks, Tony,” Jade replied, her tone dripping with sarcasm.Tony smiled wide. He caught the sarcasm, but he couldn’t help finding it amusing. Jade was clearly nervous, even though he had already set everything up for her to start at PLS Group.“Where are you headed, Jade? Do you need a ride?” Tony offered.“No need,” Jade quickly responded. “I can go on my own. Besides, you already gave me that pink Ferrari. What’s the point of giving me such an expensive car if you’re still driving me around?”Tony nodded. Right now, his wife was dressed in a sharp office outfit—a knee-length, form-fitting skirt, a soft white blouse, and a blazer that matched the skirt.It wasn’t often that Tony saw Jade dressed like this, and honestly, he was m
THE GREAT GENERAL Nothing Suspicious?
Tony sped down the road, his car slicing through the wind as he headed for Ashdell Forest.Midway, his phone buzzed with an incoming call from Mark."Anything yet?" Tony asked, his voice clipped.[Nothing unusual at Ashdell Forest so far, General. But about fifteen minutes ago, three motorcyclists entered the woods. They haven't come out since.]"Just three?"[Yes, General.]Tony narrowed his eyes. His gut told him those three riders weren’t alone; they likely had backup, lying in wait."What about my wife?" he asked next.[My men are keeping a close watch on her. So far, everything's clear. That pink Ferrari of hers is parked outside an insurance company downtown.]Tony frowned. "Nothing suspicious?"[Not yet, General.]"The people tailing her?"[We haven’t spotted them yet, sir.]"Keep looking. I know they’re out there. Make sure she’s safe. If anything happens to her, heads will roll."[Understood, General.]Tony hung up and tossed his phone onto the dashboard. If it weren’t for
THE GREAT GENERAL I'm In Control Here
In a split second after realizing something was approaching him quickly, Tony shifted his body forward, avoiding the attack.Apparently, someone had run towards him and had just thrown a knife at him.Tony managed to dodge, but now he had to face two arrows aimed at him.Trang! Trang!Finally, he deflected the two arrows with his hands. They flew to the right and left; two explosions followed a second apart.Not over yet. Tony now had to face the person who was running quickly towards him; the man was holding a long sword in one hand.Swoosh!The man tried to slash at Tony. Tony dodged, but the man moved his sword quickly, leaving him no time to breathe, let alone strike back.On the other side, the archer was aiming at him again, ready to release two more arrows.Tony kept dodging and dodging. This time he couldn't use his hands to parry the attack because, from what he saw, the sword his attacker was using was very sharp.Whoosh! Whoosh!Two new arrows were fired. Tony realized it f
THE GREAT GENERAL Fatal Mistake
The stabber's eyes lit up instantly. He now looked at Tony boldly. A slight smile formed on his face."What's with that face? Did my attack just damage your brain?" Tony sneered.The stabber's smile widened. He activated loudspeaker mode on his phone and said to the caller, "Tell me what to say. The target is in front of me."Tony furrowed his brow, looking at the stabber with questioning eyes. He continued to step forward.[Hey, Tony. If you don't want to find your beautiful wife dead, you better stop retaliating against my buddies over there. This is our first and last warning.]Tony's steps stopped. He could clearly hear what the caller was saying. He could also sense the seriousness of his threat. But, it didn't mean he just believed it."Who's there? You think you can intimidate me that easily, huh?" Tony said loudly.The caller chuckled. The stabber, showing his phone to Tony, smiled slyly.[You need proof that your wife is actually with us? Fine! Listen carefully!]There was a
THE GREAT GENERAL Something Was Off
Leaving Ashdell Forest, Tony headed straight for Kuroacan. On the way, he called Mark.“What happened? Weren’t your men supposed to be watching and protecting my wife?” Tony snapped when Mark picked up.[My apologies, General. It seems my men were outwitted. They fell into the enemy’s trap.]“What do you mean? Explain yourself!”[Well, from the moment your wife entered the insurance company building, our enemies had her in their sights—indirectly at first. They didn’t make their move until she was leaving. It was negligence on my part and my men’s. We deeply apologize, General.]Tony listened with irritation. How had Jade slipped through the soldiers' protection? If they were in front of him right now, he’d probably run them all over.“What’s the situation now? Where did they take my wife?” Tony asked, clearly frustrated.[We’re still working on that, General. We’re tracking their trail. Once we have more information, we’ll update you immediately.]“Don’t bother!” Tony interrupted, hi
THE GREAT GENERAL Where's My Wife?
Tony finally arrived in Kuroacan District, at the location mentioned by the mysterious caller.As the man had requested, Tony brought the three people who had attacked him in the woods earlier. However, they were all dead.Tony turned off his car engine. While observing the surroundings, he got out of the car. As usual, he wasn't carrying any weapons."Come out! I'm here!" Tony said loudly.A moment later, the door of the building in front of him opened slowly. Tony focused his attention on the door. His eyes narrowed.Tony had thought that the ones who would appear behind the open door would be several people with guns in their hands, ready to rain down bullets on him.But he was wrong. The one who came out of the building was only one person. And he, at least for now, didn't seem to be holding any weapons.It was Jeffrey, the grand leader of The Black Devil.Tony increased his vigilance. From the gesture shown by the person who appeared, he knew he wasn't an ordinary person. He coul
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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
