Novels by Addiction

Ding!The familiar system voice rang in Ethan's head once Mirabel was out of sight. {Target; Mirabel}{Emotional Connection Detected}{Emotion points: +300}Ethan paused for a second. Then, his expression darkened. “What rubbish are you spouting?”[Host has established a strong emotional connection with the target.]“I did not!” [Host provided employment.]“So?” [Host provided protection.]“That was because she needed help!”[Host allowed the target to call him Brother Ethan.]Ethan's face twitched.“That doesn't mean anything!”The system suddenly went quiet. Ethan wondered if the system had given up. Although he loved that his points had increased these past few days, the system was mistaking the help he rendered to Mirabel as emotional connection. He was only helping a seventeen-year-old girl who needed help. The mechanic sound echoed once more, [Emotional reaction detected from Host.][Emotion Points +20.]His jaw clenched. “You're doing this on purpose!" He ignored the sys

Delta Logistics?Ethan was surprised that Mirabel would pick Delta Logistics. This was the Imperial Tower, famous and classy. Everyone wants to work here. Even when he was still broke and poor, he always had eyes for the Imperial Tower. And she had the opportunity to work in any of these companies, and she picked a company that is not half as famous as Imperial Tower. She was picking a thriving company, a company that won't pay her half of the salary Imperial Tower pays its staff. “Are you sure?" Ethan asked, “Delta Logistics was the company we went to yesterday. This is the Imperial Tower. Which did you say you would like to get employed in?" Again, Mirabel repeated her answer, “Delta Logistics." “Why?" Ethan was genuinely curious. She claimed she had a sick mother and a father who was in jail. She needed money to sort a lot of things out. He won't blame her or call her greedy if she chooses to work at Imperial Tower. Mirabel licked her dry lips before she began to explain, “My

Dressed in a sky blue long-sleeved shirt and well-ironed black trousers, Ethan hurriedly walked into the meeting room with Henry and Mirabel running behind him. He had an emotionless expression on his face as he walked up to his seat and sat down. Everyone was already here, even with their busy and tight schedule, yet he made them wait. All this happened because of that shithead Harrison. After hearing the news of his sister's successful surgery, Harrison refused to allow Ethan to go with just one beer. “This calls for celebration!" He exclaimed. And the two drank to stupor. He blamed Harrison for bringing so many beers when he knew very well that he had a low tolerance for alcohol. What made Harrison the happiest was when he got the news that he had left Wendy's company. Harrison exclaimed that it was the best night of his life because of all the good news he had heard. He made Ethan drink so much that waking up this morning had been so difficult. Thanks to Mirabel, who kept ca

The words that came out of Ethan's mouth made Harrison red in anger. He pointed his beer at Ethan as he shot up from his seat, “What nonsense are you spouting? My family knows that I like women. What do you mean they think I am gay?" The words rose from the depth of Harrison's heart. “How would they know you like women? You have always been with men; even your dog is a male. You have never brought a woman home, but you have brought two men at different times to your home." Smoke began to come out of Harrison's ear. He wanted to jump at Ethan and punch him. The only two guys he had brought home were Diego and Ethan, himself. He couldn't believe that Ethan would use that against him. He had only done that because he valued the friendship he had with the two guys. “If you do not want them thinking you are gay, do something that would make them surrender." Harrison paused. His face, which was as black as charcoal, began to rearrange. He sat back down on the couch and said,“Now you'

“Are you fucking laughing at me?" Harrison wanted to smack Ethan on the head, but he couldn't. He turned red in anger as he pointed at Ethan,“Just you wait. Wait until someone does the same thing to you!" Ethan didn't care. He laughed at Harrison until his heart was content. Harrison didn't find it funny. He was seriously explaining his predicament to Ethan; he expected the man to come up with a solution. He was always the one who had the right solution to give.In college, there were three brothers. Ethan was the smart one, Diego was the fighter, and he was the one bringing peace and unity amongst the brothers. Well, that's what he thinks he does. Now, Diego had long gone into the military and was out of reach. But they believed that their bond was still alive. As for Ethan and Harrison, they remained in touch and in the same area. Although Ethan was in the Northwest of City D and Harrison was in the West, it wasn't completely far from each other. Harrison didn't stop pouring out

The day ended in a twinkle of an eye. Ethan dropped Mirabel off at her home before heading home himself. He bought takeout for himself and Harrison on his way home. His day at Delta Logistics had been so busy that if Mirabel had not brought something for him to eat, he wouldn't have had lunch. He didn't expect his employees who had just gotten positions to really come with their well-detailed reports. And because he wanted to know how the company was doing, he had to read it all. Every report he picked gave him a headache. Human resources stated that they needed to hire at least 100 workers in two days. The operational department stated that they needed more hands in overseeing deliveries. Customer service’s report detailed the valid complaints of the customers. The marketing department stated the need for advertisement of their company for announcements and many other issues. The only department that didn't send in their report was the security department. Mr. Gabriel had only c

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