Novels by Addiction

"Harlan Voss's men are right around the corner and they were discussing something about negotiation," Jack said, as he walked urgently into the office."That was very fast," Ethan said."Yes, brother! Because of how serious things have gotten, I made sure the men started patrols immediately. That's why we were able to intercept this development as soon as possible," Jack said."Did they get wind of the conversation, or is it just that they know we're expecting one of their company representatives very soon?" Ethan asked."It's a bit of both, brother," Jack said."Okay then, let me hear what they managed to get for both of it," Ethan said, turning his full attention to the situation at hand."It looks like they are planning an expansion," Jack said, frowning "It even seems like they are making a list of possible things they want to remove so that they can allow that to happen and I don't like the sound of that because it feels our logistics are on it! We should go up and beat them up

The next day came quickly and Ethan was already getting ready for work.He remembered how he had spoken to his workers the previous day and hoped it had carried over. He wanted to walk through the front doors and see focus on every face, with none of the gloom and saddened expressions from before.He put on his usual jeans and a plain top, went downstairs, and hailed a cab to Delta Logistics.On getting there, the two men at the front gate greeted. "Good morning, boss!" Ethan nodded and walked into the building. A small smile came to his face when he saw everybody already at work."Good morning, boss!" They all greeted him.Ethan waved a hand. "Well done. Continue with your work."Williams was already walking toward him with a folder in his hand, but Ethan spoke first. "Get me Jack. I need to discuss something with him.""Yes, sir. I'll tell him to be in your office in five minutes.""That's good," Ethan said, and he went into his office and started on the files stacked on his desk

“Uhm, well it's…” Williams was having a hard time getting his words out and Ethan was beginning to get impatient.Did he have the time to be worrying about people he didn't even know anything about? But it was clear that Williams did know something about them, even then, he didn't want unnecessary worry. “You still haven't enjoyed the name that is causing everyone to worry?" Ethan said, adjusting in the way he stood. "Or is it that they have sent a threat letter or something?""No sir. The name of the person isHarlan Voss, sir," Williams said, lowering his voice as if the air will carry the conversation directly to the other people. "He owns Voss Holdings. He's a tycoon with property, Warehouses, plots, and whole blocks in the industrial district. He's basically on a different level than the fourth logistics that we have just finished dealing with.” Ethan shrugged without care. The name meant nothing to him. From his experience all these people with big names were always the same

"Okay, that's good," Ethan said. He was a little surprised. He hadn't expected the person Vanessa was talking with to be a relative, let alone her grandfather. The man looked too old to be a client, but nothing about it had pointed Ethan in that direction."It is," Victor said, clearing his throat. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I only came to give you this, Vanessa," Ethan said. He walked over to her desk and handed her the documents.Vanessa stood up to collect them, and the moment she looked down at the pages, her eyes widened."Mr. Ethan, is this from Mr. Hughes?" she asked, surprised and confused at the same time. She was holding something she had never expected to see."Yes, it is. The payment has been made in full, and it's already been applied to your account. It clears another chunk of what you owe Imperial Tower as rent credit for your floor," Ethan said."How did you manage this?" Vanessa asked. Her eyes hadn't left the page, which showed the sum of four million do

"Make sure Hughes signs all the papers I've given to you, and in ten minutes, let him in to see me," Ethan said, handing over the papers he had used his skill to curate. Henry stood there for a moment. He still didn't understand what Ethan was planning. But since Ethan had told him exactly what to do, he decided it was best to do as he was told, hoping it would all work out to their benefit. He drew a slow breath, then walked back to where Mr. Hughes was sitting impatiently."What was that about? Why did you give that lowlife an audience before me?" Hughes asked.Henry could have taken the time to explain. Instead, he decided not to beat around the bush and did exactly what Ethan had instructed."The owner of Imperial Tower has come into his office and is now ready to see you," Henry said. "But he said that before you enter, these papers must be finalized and signed, and the deposit made. Once that's done, there will be no discussion left to have, and the presentation will be ready.

"Ha! That was so surprising!" Harrison said joyfully."Hey, go easy on that beer. You don't want to get too drunk, because I'm not going to carry you," Ethan said.“I don't care, if anything I'd want to sleep here!” Harrison said.“Then you'd be Diego's responsibility," Ethan said."I'll just dump him in the back of the car,” Diego said, lighting up a new cigarette.After the family meeting, the three of them had gone out to a local joint.It wasn't a full blown restaurant but it served food and drinks and let you talk as loud as you liked. They had taken a table in the corner, and Harrison was already two bottles in."Ha ha!" Harrison chugged another gulp of beer and slammed the bottle down. "This is a celebration, so celebrating as much as I want is not a bad idea!""I wouldn't be as nonchalant as you are," Ethan said. "We stopped the marriage today, but that needs to be watched.""Yeah, yeah, whatever," Harrison said, waving him off.Silence settled over the table for a few seconds

Adrian Snow was gone.Not imprisoned, completely gone. The news didn't take long to spread across all countries. Adrian Snow was finally eliminated. Justice was served.Jessica was imprisoned. She couldn't escape like she thought she would. She was too heartbroken to even move.“I warned him. I warned him." She kept telling herself. Jasper asked that Jessica be sent back to Silverlake to serve her punishment in prison. And with his fall, everything else followed. The warehouse Jasper had shown Adrian that he destroyed was completely fake. Nothing was destroyed, except that the robots were switched off so they couldn't destroy anything in the city. Adrian's plan was to use the robots to distract Jasper. While the robots destroy the city, Jasper and his men would be forced to leave him and save the country. But Jasper had seen that coming. With the help of some of his lab doctors that were tired of working without much pay, the robots were turned off. And in that lab, Jasper and

Tiger and the others rushed out when they saw some people in the shadows with guns pointed at Sophia.Dirty game.Within seconds, Tiger dove Sophia pushing her to the ground. The gunshot was so loud, Jasper froze and turned.He saw Sophia on the ground, he wasn't about to comprehend what just happened before Adrian punched him from behind. Chaos erupted.Jessica stepped back, watching with narrowed eyes. If Adrian wins, which she prays for, she'll be so happy. But if Jasper wins, she'll run away quickly“Stay down." Tiger ordered Sophia as he stood to his feet. Jackson and Bai Zhe along with few other team members fought along with Jasper. Sophia rolled to the other end of the room and remained on the ground, not daring to stand up. Her eyes never left Adrian and Jasper.Adrian wasn’t just dangerous, he was a deliberate destruction. Adrian blocked Jasper’s strike and leaned in slightly, “You’re holding back.”Jasper’s eyes turned colder, “I’m ending you.”Adrian laughed, “You’ve

The day of the meeting came quicker than anyone expected. Everyone feared for what was going to happen, everyone except Jasper. He was more eager to meet with Adrian. “Only one host survives? Let's see who survives” he whispered to himself.The industrial zone was empty and quiet. Wind moved through broken structures. Metal creaked faintly like it knew something was going to happen here. Jasper stood at the center waiting. He was alone. Bai Zhe and the other team members positioned in their hideout. Weapons were ready, eyes watching. Just as Jasper was about to move even closer, he heard a call that caused him to freeze. His entire body run cold. “Jasper!" It was Sophia. His eyes widened in shock as he turned to meet her gaze.“What the hell are you doing here?!" He roared. “I had to come. I cannot let you use yourself as bait while I sit home and watch" Jasper's jaws clenched. He tried to push her away but he was too late. Adrian came out of the shadows “Awwwn, lovebird

The news caused the entire house to be silent No one spoke. Everyone mourned the death of Mark. Jasper sworn in his heart to end Adrian even if it meant dying with him. Tiger was silent and still. The pain piercing into his heart. Bai Zhe came moments later, he saw Jasper and his heart broke to pieces. He walked over to the man and held his shoulder, “This is all my fault." " That's not true.” Bai Zhe immediately frowned. " I was too late.” Jasper swallowed, " I should have been there. I should have been the one. It was my fight after all.”" And we are all willing to die for you, Boss.” Tiger interrupted. Jasper’s eyes watered. " Adrian messed with the wrong team.” Jackson whispered. " This time… there is no turning back." Jasper looked back at Jackson, “Can you trace him?" “Even if it takes me all night, I will." “I'll stay up with him." Bai Zhe added. “And I'll watch and patrol the compound." Tiger also spoke. Jasper couldn't be more grateful for the kind of friends h

Jasper called instantly for an emergency meeting. It was 2 a.m. but everyone was vigilant. The look on Jasper's face was gloomy. The first thing he said when everyone took their positions in their seats was,“No fear." Gazes at him, he turned to look everyone in the eyes, “No fear. He feeds from our fear." They didn't understand everything but they understood one thing. When dealing with Adrian Snow, show no fear. In the operation room covered in screens, data streamed endlessly. Location, surveillance feeds, movement logs… Adrian wasn't the only one who could monitor their movement without them knowing. He could too. The system’s words echoed in his mind again, “Only one host remains." This was it. It was either him or Adrian. He had a brief yet important meeting with them before he finally dismissed them. Everyone left with a new fire, all except Jackson. He remained with Jasper as he watched the feeds. " Boss” Jackson called as he looked at the screen before him. Jasper

It was late. Sophia was home. So was Jasper but he refused to step out of his room. She was stubborn. He allowed her to be. He had assigned a hundred and twenty guards to follow her in the shadows. He doesn't have anymore potions to save her. He cannot be reckless. But she was. Jasper stood alone in his study, thinking. His coat had been discarded somewhere behind him, his cuffs loosened, his tie slightly undone.But none of it softened him. He wasn't comfortable. His heart is heavy and he wondered what is causing such unease. His mind went back to the prison, the words that Elise had said that kept hunting him. “What you have… Adrian has it too.”Adrian’s voice over the phone.“I already know how this ends.”Even though he had not seen Adrian face to face as of recent, he believed the words from Elise. Adrian have a system now. He was too precise in his doing. Now steps ahead of him and even think of things before he does. The way Adrian dismantled his operations like he ha