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THE GREAT GENERAL Tiffany's Sudden Decision
Realizing that his raised tone had startled Hayley and her secretary, Josh immediately apologized to them. He then took the phone from his assistant’s hand."My mother is on her way up?" Josh asked the receptionist."Yes, sir," the receptionist replied. "We tried to stop her, but she insisted. There was nothing we could do because she is your mother."Josh understood the receptionist’s predicament. After all, his mother was the head of the Robertson family, which made her a respected figure at Redsphire Co."Who is with my mother?" Josh asked. His mother never visited the office alone."There’s a woman pushing her wheelchair, a man with his arm in a cast, and a beautiful woman," the receptionist answered.Josh immediately recognized the woman pushing the wheelchair as Christine, his mother’s personal attendant. The man with the cast was likely David. As for the beautiful woman, he wasn’t quite sure."Is the beautiful woman a blonde or a brunette?" Josh inquired."Blonde, sir," replied
THE GREAT GENERAL Josh Began To Water
"Mom, please don’t do this to me. It’s not fair, Mom," Josh pleaded.David chuckled. He took two steps forward, ignoring his German wife who tried to hold him back."It’s not fair, you say? And what about what your trashy son-in-law did to me that night, huh? Do you think it was fair for me? He broke my arm and you think that was fair, huh?!" David snapped him.Josh's suspicions were correct. David couldn’t accept his defeat that night, even though it was clear that he was the one at fault.Tony had exposed David's malicious intent and had proven, beyond any doubt, that David was lying.As for Tony breaking David’s arm, it was because David had attacked him first.In Josh’s eyes, Tony had done nothing wrong."Shut up, David! I know you incited Mom to come here tonight. This is clearly not a coincidence. You knew I had an important guest tonight at the office and you intended to ruin me!" Josh glared at David.After everything that had happened, Josh no longer felt the need to hold bac
THE GREAT GENERAL Tiffany's Tears
“Tony, what are you doing here?” asked Josh.Two things confused him.First, why was Tony in his office at this hour?Second, why did Tony seem to know exactly what was happening in his workspace?“I’m here to save you, Dad,” Tony said firmly. “I’m here to thwart Uncle David’s attempt to nullify our bet.”Josh stared at Tony, his forehead creased with lines of confusion. He wanted to ask how Tony knew about this, but the question remained unspoken.One thing was certain: Josh felt the situation beginning to shift.Even though they were still outnumbered despite Tony's arrival, he no longer felt cornered or destined to lose.Tony’s presence had a bold, significant impact.“What the hell are you doing here, you rubbish?!” Tiffany snapped.Tony, who had stopped in his tracks, looked at Tiffany and saw the intense hatred in her eyes.But it meant nothing to him. Tony merely gave a slight, crooked smile.Then he looked at David. Immediately, his gaze turned sharp and fiery.Before Tony cou
THE GREAT GENERAL Inevitable Defeat
David was stunned. He hadn't expected his mother to look at him with such anger.His mother, who had always favored him, who always defended him no matter what, had just snapped at him and looked at him with fury."Mom, you—""What do you want now, David? What now?" Tiffany cut him off, turning her wheelchair to face David.Understanding Tiffany's intention, Christine pushed the wheelchair forward."I came here late at night because you asked me to. And I’ve made my decision. What else do you want from me, David?"There was a distinct note of sarcasm in Tiffany's question. Naturally, David didn’t appreciate it. He wasn't used to being cornered by his own mother."Mom, you saw what this asshole Tony did to me, didn’t you?" David said, pointing to his arm, which was in a cast and sling."This isn’t right, Mom. How can you let someone who did this to your son get away with it? You should be punishing him severely, Mom!" he continued.David was already too far gone. He knew he shouldn't r
THE GREAT GENERAL Mysterious Guy
Josh and Tony left the Redsphire Co. office just before nine in the evening.Tony offered to drive. He wanted to maintain the positive momentum in his relationship with his father-in-law which had been steadily improving over the past few days.“Don’t worry, Dad. We’re gonna win this. By the beginning of next month, you’ll be appointed as the new CEO of Robertson Group. We just need to secure tomorrow’s meeting with Mrs. Charlotte,” Tony said confidently, a small smile playing on his lips. Josh glanced at him and smiled back.“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but thank you for all your help and support, Tony,” Josh said. “I don’t know what’s gotten into you lately, but I’m glad you’re on my side. I appreciate that.”Tony smiled again, just a thin smile. Being openly praised by his father-in-law made him feel awkward. It was a stark contrast to the negative and destructive comments he usually received from Josh. This newfound positivity was a welcome change.Tony was grateful for Jos
THE GREAT GENERAL Top-Class Spy
At a table by the window, in a small coffee shop near the branch bar of The Wild Deer.Baron, a tall, burly man with a slightly hunched back, had been sitting there for the past half-hour.He was enjoying his coffee while observing the situation outside the branch bar of The Wild Deer.Moments ago, he had jotted down something in the small notebook he carried with him.What he noted were things he found related to the bar he was observing, as well as its director—Tony.What he was doing was part of a special mission given to him last night.And it wasn’t just any mission; it was a mission assigned to him by Oscar, the mayor of Karnaan City.Baron was a foreign spy who had long been friends and collaborators with Oscar. He also played a role in Oscar’s victory in the mayoral election a few years ago.As a top-class spy with experience in various countries, Baron was a man of rich insight and strategy.And he was smart. And he mastered several martial arts too.As if that weren’t enough
THE GREAT GENERAL Tony's Strange Reaction
The customers who had stepped out of the coffee shop came rushing back inside.They were in a state of panic. The explosion they heard outside must have been incredibly loud.But Tony remained perfectly calm. He had briefly glanced at the rising smoke, but his expression didn’t change at all.This puzzled Baron."You don't have to pretend to be calm, friend. You know exactly where that explosion happened. Don’t tell me you’re not worried at all," Baron said.Tony turned to look at him, raising his head slightly.The sight was odd, even for the customers and employees of the coffee shop. Tony was clearly being held at gunpoint by the towering Baron, yet he showed no sign of fear."You said I walked into your trap? Explain what kind of trap you mean," Tony asked.Baron chuckled. "You think I'll tell you that? I don't know what keeps you so calm, but whatever it is, you're already caught in my trap. There's nothing you can do.""Is that so? Hmm, I have a feeling you might have miscalcula
THE GREAT GENERAL Baron's First Ever Failure
"What's wrong?" Baron answered the call."Boss, we have a situation here. It's strange. I think there's something we missed.""What do you mean? What's so strange?""We can't get into the bar. It's closed. Metal doors are protecting it. It's not normal."The furrows in Baron's brow deepened. He stared at Tony, trying to digest what his man had just said."There's another thing, Boss.""What is it?""Helicopters. Helicopters are coming."Baron's pupils dilated. Tony smiled faintly. Baron's irritation grew just seeing how calm and relaxed Tony was in his chair."What do you mean by helicopters? What helicopters? Where are they heading?""Dark-green. Army camouflage pattern. They're coming here, Boss. To the bar.""What?!""What should we do, Boss? Should we cancel the mission and retreat?"Baron paused, his mind racing to find a way out of this sudden, critical situation."Fine! Cancel and retreat!" said Baron."Got it, Boss!" replied his man.The conversation ended there. Baron lowered
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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
