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THE GREAT GENERAL Affair at the Restaurant?
In the evening, at a premium seafood restaurant in downtown Karnaan City."Come on, Esther. You haven't touched your food at all over there. Don't make me feed you forcibly.""I have no appetite, Claire. Just eat mine.""What? No way! You want me to gain weight again?""I told you this was a bad idea, Claire. I shouldn't have agreed to your request to go out so hastily. My mind is still a mess!""Ugh! You..."It was a conversation between two close friends, Esther and Claire. Claire deliberately took Esther to the seafood restaurant so Esther wouldn't continue to sink into her melancholy.For the past few days, Esther had been a mess. Her cheekbones were starting to show because she hardly ate anything. Her face looked dull.If Esther hadn't put on makeup before going to the Robertson Group headquarters, people there would surely notice that she was going through a serious problem.And what was that problem? Nothing other than her position as the threatened CEO of Robertson.At Tiffan
THE GREAT GENERAL So Unexpected
Hayley said it with a judgmental tone. Claire stood behind her, seemingly recording the scene with her phone camera.Josh and Hayley looked at them with surprise and confusion. Especially Josh, who even set down his fork and knife and stood up."Esther, what are you doing here?" Josh asked."It's me who should be asking you that. What are you doing here, Josh? Are you cheating with this woman to further your business?" Esther retorted.Josh's face turned crimson. He glanced briefly at Esther, worried that the CEO of PLS Group might be offended or hurt by Esther's words.Hayley, on the other hand, appeared uncomfortable. But so far, she seemed to be keeping her composure."Don't be ridiculous, Esther! Mrs. Hayley and I met purely to discuss business. There's nothing else going on," Josh replied."Do you think I believe that? Do you think I'm blind, Josh? I can clearly see what you two are up to. Just watch, I'll expose this to the whole family!" Esther threatened.Josh clenched his fis
THE GREAT GENERAL Being Humiliated (Again)
Esther never expected to see Tony in that restaurant.She wondered if the person picked up by Hayley, the CEO of PLS Group, was indeed Tony."I'm still waiting for your response, Aunt Esther," said Tony, folding his hands across his chest and smiling wryly at Esther.Esther found her hands trembling. Not out of fear, but because she knew she was in big trouble."Esther, are you okay?" whispered Claire, standing beside her and looking at her anxiously.Esther stared back at her friend with a tense expression, her lips slightly parted, making her look dazed."What's wrong? You're acting so strangely all of a sudden," Claire whispered again.Although Claire was her close friend, to whom she confided her problems, Esther hadn't told Claire anything about what exactly had happened between her and Tony.Claire knew nothing about Esther's secret agreement with Tony. Claire also knew nothing about Esther being saved by Tony from a sexual assault by the creepy witch doctor.For Esther, these t
THE GREAT GENERAL So, We Have A Deal?
"Who the fuck are you? Do I even know you? Have we met somewhere?" Esther's abrupt words cut through the air. Her voice slurred from the alcohol coursing through her veins.The man with the thin beard responded with a sneer, reaching into his leather jacket pocket to pull out a piece of paper, or a photo."Is this the guy who's got you so worked up you want him to be erased from this world?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.It turned out to be a photo indeed. And in that photo, a figure familiar to Esther and Claire was unmistakable: Tony."You... Who the fuck are you? What do you want?" Esther asked, eyeing the thinly-bearded man suspiciously.Claire leaned forward to get a better look at the figure in the photo.Wrinkles formed on her forehead as she, too, regarded the stranger with suspicion, mirroring Esther's distrust."Didn't I already tell you who I am? I'm someone skilled at disposing of and destroying people. Not just one person, actually. Several at once if need be. Depending
THE GREAT GENERAL Another Incident with Charlotte?
The next day, around eight o'clock.Tony had just parked his car in the basement parking area of the apartment complex.He stepped out of the car, closed the door, and walked towards the elevator.This apartment complex was where Tony's unit was located. But, he wasn't heading to his own unit.Inside the elevator, as the doors slowly closed, he pressed the button for the 12th floor.Charlotte's apartment unit was on that floor.Yes, indeed, Tony was about to meet Charlotte at her apartment unit.And just like the other day, this time his arrival was also for a business matter with her.But one thing was certain: Tony was no longer in a position where he had to follow Charlotte's wild game like before.The crucial deal had been made. He had Charlotte in his grip.His current purpose in meeting Charlotte was to ensure that she understood what she needed to say and do when facing Josh at the PLS Group office later.Ding!The elevator arrived at the 12th floor. The doors opened, and Tony
THE GREAT GENERAL Can't Wait To Do It
Charlotte stepped forward and pressed the 'open' button on the right side of the elevator door, but nothing happened.Not only did the door not open, but the buttons also seemed to be dysfunctional.And a moment later, the elevator lights went out.Charlotte quickly moved towards Tony, grabbing his arm tightly."What's going on? This has never happened before. Are we going to be okay?" Charlotte asked.Her voice trembled. It was clear she was panicked.And how about Tony?"Let me check," he said calmly.With Charlotte holding onto his right arm tightly, Tony walked towards where the buttons were.He relied on his instincts as a seasoned warrior who had been in life-and-death situations multiple times.After standing in front of the buttons, Tony took out his phone from his pocket, activated the flashlight mode, and used the light from his phone to help him see the numbers and letters on the buttons.Tony tried pressing the buttons, but the result remained the same.He tried pressing t
THE GREAT GENERAL Car Accident
Nightfall, around seven o'clock.Tony had just left the PLS Group office. His luxury car cruised calmly on the congested highway.Several times he had the opportunity to overtake the cars in front of him, but he chose not to.So far, everything was going smoothly according to his plan.This morning, unbeknownst to Josh, he had monitored a crucial meeting between his father-in-law and Charlotte, ensuring the historic business collaboration between Redsphire Co. and Leidenn Group was agreed upon.No issues. Charlotte kept her promise to Tony.Afterward, he and Charlotte had a brief meeting on the office rooftop during lunch.There, Tony discussed what had happened to them in the apartment earlier.Without expressing his suspicions about the elevator incident, he urged Charlotte to be cautious.Charlotte glanced at Tony with concern, but she seemed relieved when Tony said she could contact him if anything else happened to her in the apartment later.Tony said it more to reassure Charlott
THE GREAT GENERAL Tony Didn't Die
A sleek black sedan pulled over near the overpass where the accident had just occurred.The front door of the car swung open, and a figure dressed in all black stepped out.None other than Jack, the hired assassin brought to this city by the Sturkluson family.While down below was noisy and chaotic, Jack casually walked to the roadside, standing near the sturdy guardrail in front of him.He took off his black sunglasses. He flicked a cigarette and tucked it between his lips.With a disappointed expression, he shook his head. Then he lit the cigarette and took a drag, exhaling smoke through his nostrils."I thought you were tougher than this, Tony. Honestly, this is truly disappointing," he said, taking another drag and exhaling smoke.His eyes narrowed. Below, Tony's car was ablaze at the back. There were no signs that the driver was still alive.Police sirens sounded. Police patrol cars emerged from the front.Jack observed the police patrol cars for a moment, smirked mockingly, then
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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
