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THE GREAT GENERAL Problem Resolved
The first security guard was stunned. He stared at the man in the tuxedo in disbelief, and his disbelief only grew as the man turned to enter the gate, with Tony following closely behind.The second security guard was equally baffled. They exchanged confused glances, furrowing their brows.“What’s going on here? Why did Mr. Bjorn let him in?” blurted the first guard.“I have no idea. Did we miss something? This doesn’t make any sense,” replied the second guard.Tony had initially planned to ignore them and move on, but now he stopped. Bjorn, the butler sent by Patrick, noticed this and turned to look at Tony with a questioning gaze.“What is it, sir?” asked Bjorn.“Hold on a second. I need to say something to those two,” Tony replied.Bjorn didn’t respond. Tony turned around and walked back through the gate, approaching the two security guards who were watching him warily.Unlike before, this time the guards didn’t dare say anything to Tony. Bjorn was watching, observing what would ha
THE GREAT GENERAL Michelle's Beautiful Day
The first security guard turned to Bjorn, who was still standing behind the closing gate, as if seeking an explanation. But Bjorn just looked back at him coldly.As the gate finally shut completely, the guard realized that whatever Tony was going to do to him and his partner was none of Bjorn's business.Cold sweat trickled down the back of his neck."I said, get over here! Now!" Tony barked.The two security guards were shocked, their eyes wide as if they'd seen a ghost.They then hurried toward Tony, stopping right in front of him.Tony stared at them one by one. The guards stood still as if being inspected by their superior.“How long have you two been working here?” Tony asked coldly.The guards exchanged glances, unsure who should answer. Finally, the first guard spoke up.“Q-quite a while, sir. About t-three years.”The first guard wondered why he was suddenly stuttering, but it was understandable. Tony was terrifying right now. They could even move a muscle.Tony continued to s
THE GREAT GENERAL Michelle's Victory Cancelled
Waiting outside wasn’t Patrick, but Tony. Michelle turned and glared at Angelina. She wanted to scold her but realized Angelina wasn’t at fault. She hadn’t mentioned the visitor's name.“Haven’t you heard from your father?” Tony asked.Tony’s arrogant tone irritated Michelle. She glared at him again. She felt an urge to spit at his feet.“What business do you have here? I’m the CEO of this bar now. I forbid you from being around the bar unless you have important business,” Michelle snapped.Tony gave a crooked smile. Now he was sure Patrick hadn’t informed his daughter about their agreement.“You’re mistaken,” Tony said.“About what?” Michelle asked, annoyed.“The CEO of this bar is still me, not you. I’m here to inform you that starting today, you no longer work here.”“Huh?”Michelle’s expression showed how baffled she was by Tony’s words. A moment later, she chuckled. She thought Tony couldn’t accept his defeat and was now delusional.“Oh my, Tony. I know it’s hard for a man like y
THE GREAT GENERAL You're Not A Kid Anymore!
"I can’t believe this! You’re taking his side, Dad?" Michelle protested, her voice rising.Patrick sighed. He knew Michelle would react this way.But he couldn’t back down. He had an agreement with Tony. This wasn’t about pleasing his only daughter anymore. It was about maintaining his integrity as an honorable man.An honorable man keeps his promises. And that’s what Patrick was doing."Stop acting like a child, Michelle. I made this decision deliberately, with careful consideration. I handed the management of this branch to Tony from the start," Patrick said.Michelle stood stunned. Had she heard right? Didn’t last night her father promise to punish Tony severely and hand over the branch's management to her? Why was he changing his mind now?"Dad, you should punish this bastard severely! Now you’re giving him the CEO position of the branch again! What is this? I can’t accept this!" Michelle protested.Patrick took a deep breath, closing his eyes. His patience was wearing thin."Mich
THE GREAT GENERAL Something Happened To Jade?
Michelle sped down the nearly empty highway, overtaking car after car. She was lucky no traffic cops were around to witness her dangerous driving.“That sleazy playboy! How dare you claim to be single when you're already married! You're disgusting, Tony!” Michelle fumed.Her mood had soured ever since that woman in black told her that Tony was already married. She figured Tony pretended to be single in front of Patrick, which explained why her father wanted to set her up with him.Now, she was genuinely furious. Her attempt to calm down at the beach had been pointless. All she could think about now was making that playboy Tony suffer.Honk! Honk!Michelle honked at the car in front of her for not moving aside despite its slow pace.Once the car moved over, Michelle floored the gas pedal, passing and leaving that car behind.Michelle's mind raced with thoughts of her plan to make Tony suffer. She bet on that mysterious woman in black. The woman had offered to provide her with sensitive
THE GREAT GENERAL The Cunning Claire
Claire was lounging at a coffee shop not far from Vermaen Hospital.On the second floor, at a small square table by the window, she sat alone. The chair opposite her was empty. She had her elbows propped up on the table.Steam rose from the cup of coffee in Claire's hand. She preferred hot coffee over iced. She inhaled its rich aroma deeply, closing her eyes.As Claire sipped her coffee, a special notification sound chimed from her phone.It signaled that the hidden camera she had secretly installed in Jade's hospital room had captured something. She quickly checked her phone, tapping the notification, and the surveillance footage appeared on her phone screen.Claire frowned. She set down her coffee cup. The screen showed someone entering Jade's room. It didn't take long for her to recognize that he was Tony.A sly smile spread across her face. She plugged her earphones into her phone and listened to the audio the camera had recorded.[Jade, are you okay?]She heard Tony's voice. He w
THE GREAT GENERAL Short on Clues
“Jade, tell me what Claire said to you. I’m sure it’s just a misunderstanding,” Tony said.Jade was still sobbing. Tony gently touched her shaking shoulder.Seeing Jade’s intense reaction, Tony grew more certain that Claire had said something terrible to her. He could guess that it was about him.Tony gritted his teeth. He was furious with Claire’s behavior. Next time they met, he’d make sure she faced the consequences.But that was for later. Right now, he needed to calm Jade down and clear up this misunderstanding.“Come on, Jade, don’t cry like this. Look at me. Look deep into my eyes and you’ll know that whatever Claire might have said about me is wrong,” Tony said.Jade continued to sob, but soon her shoulders stopped shaking. Her sobs began to quiet.“Calm down, Jade. No matter what happens, I’ll always be by your side. I’ll always protect you. That’s my promise to you,” Tony said.Slowly, Jade, now starting to calm down, turned to look at Tony. Her cheeks were wet, her eyes red
THE GREAT GENERAL Michelle's Hidden Plan
“Where are we going?” Tony asked again.Michelle didn’t answer immediately. She kept her eyes on the road, both hands gripping the steering wheel.The night was quiet. Michelle’s car glided smoothly down the highway.“What kind of food do you like? Do you have any food allergies?” Michelle asked instead.Tony turned to her with a frown. “No, I don’t. Why? Are you treating me to dinner?”Tony’s words were more of a sarcastic jab. He didn’t expect Michelle to actually mean it.“In that case, let’s go to a French restaurant. There’s a pretty famous one around here,” Michelle said.While still driving, Michelle opened the map app on her phone, which was mounted on a holder on the dashboard. She typed in the name of the French restaurant she had in mind, and soon the map filled the screen.“Yep. Less than two kilometers from here,” Michelle said, letting the app guide her.Tony kept watching Michelle with a frown. Was she really planning to treat him to dinner?“What’s going on? Are you in
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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
