Novels by Ardy-sensei

The nurse stared at Scott, disbelieving. This guy casually said that the patient would wake up soon, even though the electrocardiogram showed otherwise? And he was the patient's husband? Hard to believe!"What are you saying?! The patient is clearly not okay. She might be like this because of what you did to her earlier!" the nurse said loudly, approaching Scott and blocking his path."Get out of my way!"Scott pushed the nurse aside with his left hand. If Eva hadn't been quick to catch the nurse, she would have fallen.Scott approached the patient's bed. The electrocardiogram was still beeping, as if Luisa's life was in danger. But he remained calm. He checked Luisa's pulse with one hand, while his other hand touched his wife's forehead."Hey, what are you doing? You don't see how what you did earlier affected your wife. You want her to die, huh?!" the nurse yelled, losing control, no longer able to act professionally.Harith clicked his tongue. Without looking at the nurse, he s

Taking off from the police station, the helicopter carrying Scott headed to the I Battalion military headquarters. He actually wanted to go straight to the hospital to check if Luisa had woken up. But the distance to the hospital was too far . He figured it was okay if he stopped by the I Battalion headquarters first to check on how Zach and his men had handled the two bodies he had left with them.Using Eva's phone, Scott called Zach.[Anything I can do for you, General?]“I’m on my way there. Have you examined the two bodies?”[Yes, General. We’ve also secured the two cellphones from them both. Right now, the team I appointed is still trying to hack access to those phones.]Scott furrowed his brow. Why did he miss this about the phones? It was very likely that Richard had recorded his unforgivable actions towards Luisa on his phone. The recording file had to be on his phone.“Focus on Richard's phone. Let me know at this number if you find any video files show

The Commander choked. Suddenly, a cold blast of air touched his neck, making his arms and legs tremble.He knew Scott was serious about what he’d just said. So, what should he do now?“I’m not a patient man, Commander. You better give me your answer now, before my patience runs out,” Scott said coldly.The Commander swallowed. It felt like he was facing his own death.“Okay. Okay, okay. I’ll take you to them,” the Commander finally said.Scott didn't respond, still staring at him coldly. Slightly nervous, the Commander turned and told the officers accompanying him to guide Scott to the special cells where they were holding Richard's men.Their arrival at the cells was short.The Commander gave Scott space to move forward. With his eyes fixed on the cells, Scott said with a cold voice, “Commander, I advise you to take your men to another room. You don’t want to witness what I'm going to do to them.”Once again, the Commander could sense Scott’s seriousness. Having learn

The two nurses looked at each other, their faces tense. The doctor sighed, glaring at Scott in annoyance. As one of the senior doctors in the hospital, he had to show his authority in front of clueless, inconsiderate visitors like Scott.“Sir, I suggest you leave the room immediately. We prioritize our patient’s comfort here,” said the doctor.What was Scott's reaction? He stared coldly at the doctor. Not paying attention to what the doctor said, Scott moved closer to the patient bed, and when the doctor tried to block his path, Scott just shoved him aside, causing the bespectacled man to stumble and fall.“Doctor!”One of the nurses approached the doctor, helping him to his feet. The other one stood rigidly, motionless. Her legs were shaking.Eva shook head. Scott’s mood appeared to be very bad. She felt sorry for the doctor and the two nurses, who were simply performing their duties.So, while Scott began taking out the bottles of potion he had brought with him, Ev

What Scott saw on the viral video was exactly this:In an open room, Luisa sat tied to a chair. A tall man stood beside her, and he placed his right hand on Luisa’s head.Yes, that man was Richard. And what happened next? Luisa suddenly looked up and screamed. Her body was shaking uncontrollably. Her eyes bulged as if she were seeing something very terrifying.Luisa’s body was shaking so violently that she fell from the chair, breaking one of the back legs.Richard bent down and grabbed Luisa’s hair, pulling her back to her original position. But of course, because one of the chair legs was broken, Luisa would fall again if Richard released his grip. And before Richard released his grip, he brought his lips closer to Luisa’s ear and whispered something.What Richard whispered was too low, and was not picked up by the recording camera. What was certain was that after that, Luisa began screaming again, very loudly, and the shaking in her body became more violent. Her eyes s

Scott stood silent for a moment. Then, without a word, he shoved the doctor aside and entered the ER room.“Sir, you can’t do that!”He completely ignored the doctor’s words. Inside the ER room, the medical staff who had been involved in providing emergency treatment to Luisa stared at him in shock.Scott didn’t care about them. His eyes immediately focused and locked on Luisa, still lying on the operating table. A gurney had been prepared to the right of the operating table. It seemed that the nurses and other medical staff in the room were getting ready to move her.Scott rushed to Luisa’s side. Two male medical staff tried to stop him, but he easily shoved them aside.The nurses were terrified and backed up, away from the gurney, and the operating table. Scott took advantage of the space this created to check Luisa’s condition.As the doctor had said, Luisa was no longer in critical condition. Even her heartbeat and pulse were normal. Only her breathing was still being aid

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Not knowing what to say, Magnus drank the wine in his glass until it was empty.Krystal Lim took the wine bottle and poured it into her glass again, sipped it once, then drank more than half of it.Krystal Lim's cheeks, which were originally white, became even redder. At this point, Magnus was sure, the mafia queen was starting to get drunk."You haven't answered my question, Magnus," Krystal Lim said.Magnus cleared his throat. He wanted to fill his wine glass again, but decided against it.He wasn't someone who usually drank, especially since the wine he was drinking was an expensive one that could have a quite strong dose.So far he didn't feel drunk, but he didn't want to take the risk. It would be complicated if they were both drunk."Hmm, I don't think I can. I have to go home tonight. My brother is alone at the apartment," Magnus said."Your brother... is he still a child that you have to be with him?""Well, no. But this is his first night in the apartment. I'm just worried he

Not only were Wanda and her friends surprised, but so was Magnus. However, unlike those three annoying women, Magnus quickly hid his surprise."Now I ask the three of you to leave your table. Your dinner is over," Daisy said.Unaccepting of this dismissal, Wanda put her hands on her hips and scoffed."You can't just kick us out like this. We won't pay if we're treated like this," Wanda threatened."Please leave now. We don't need money from people who don't have any etiquette like you," Daisy replied.Even though Daisy's words were still polite, people could feel her irritation from her expression and tone of voice. The restaurant's waiters, who knew how terrifying Daisy could be when she exploded, looked at each other anxiously. Two of them took the initiative to approach the table where Wanda and her two friends were sitting and started clearing it."Hey, what the hell are you doing?""We're not done eating. There are still a lot of leftovers there."That's how Wanda's two friends p

Magnus shook his head slightly, smiling genlty. "You sit down. I'll handle this."Seeing the faint smile on Magnus's face, Krystal Lim relented. She sat down in her chair, but her eyes were still fixed on Wanda."Hmm, I didn't know that your taste was a woman who is a dozen years older than you," Wanda said, smiling mockingly. "Is she the one who has been supporting you financially all this time? You can look like this because of her? Is that it? Wow, you must be giving her a very good service in bed for her to be willing to spend her money on you."Magnus stopped right in front of Wanda. Wanda looked up slightly, still with her arrogant and mocking gestures."Wanda, I'm telling you this for your own good. Stop meddling in other people's lives. You don't know how dangerous this game you're playing is," Magnus said.Wanda chuckled again. "Oh, my god, Magnus. Are you threatening me? Is that what you're trying to do?""No, I'm not," Magnus denied. "I'm just giving you a warning, because

"Who is this pretty lady, Magnus? Why is she sat at our table?"Krystal Lim asked those two questions with a sarcastic tone. Wanda turned to her, giving her a look of hostility."Oh, this is your table?" Wanda asked, slightly raising her chin."Yes. Now, if you don't mind, please go back to your table," Krystal Lim replied."Hmm, but I'm not finished talking to him yet. Just wait a moment."Magnus was surprised by Wanda's response. Not only were her words disrespectful, but her gestures and facial expressions were as well. And of course, Krystal Lim was not pleased. She placed her right hand on Wanda's left shoulder."I said this is my table. Go back to your table," she said, her voice cold.Wanda rolled her eyes, then clicked her tongue. She glared at Krystal Lim, saying in a bratty tone, "Did you hear what I just said to you? I'm not finished talking to him yet. Don't you know that it's very rude to interrupt other people's conversations?""Huh? Do you even know what you're talking

The suggestion that Clara made was a bit offensive to Magnus. But, he had to admit, what she said was true.He had been looked down on—even insulted—many times because of his appearance. Maybe it was time for him to improve his appearance."Don't tell me you don't have more civilized clothes," Clara said.Magnus shrugged. "The truth is, I don't. But don't worry. I'll buy some first.""I'll buy them for you.""Huh?""Let's just buy them from an online store. You'll receive the tuxedo today if we use instant delivery service."Clara took out her phone, opening a marketplace app. Magnus wanted to ask her not to do it, but Clara's fingers moved so fast and her eyes radiated enthusiasm.Magnus shrugged. He stood up and walked to the sink, pouring more tap water into his glass....In the evening, at La Table Royale...Magnus got out of the taxi. With a tuxedo and shiny black loafers, he looked completely different. His hair was slicked back. A musky-scented perfume wafted from his body.He

The sport motorcycle that Magnus was riding almost fell if Magnus hadn't reflexively extended his right leg, using it as a support. But Clara fell."You okay?" Magnus turned to Clara."Yeah, I'm good," Clara replied.Magnus watched Clara as she rubbed and held her right leg. It seemed she had sprained it.The box truck behind them braked suddenly, followed by loud honking from the cars behind it. One of the men sitting in the front seat of the box truck got out, ran toward Clara, and helped her stand.Magnus scoffed. He straightened the sport motorcycle he was riding, his face and eyes focused forward.He saw the front window of the black sedan roll down. A man with sunglasses, who was driving the sedan, looked at him with an arrogant expression."Hey, you! Can't you be careful when you're crossing? Don't you see there's a vehicle coming?" Magnus protested.The man took off his sunglasses. The arrogance on his face became even clearer."You're just incompetent," he said. "Blame your i

Leon had barely gotten a kilometer away from home when his phone started ringing nonstop. It was Dimitri.Annoyed, Leon pulled over and answered.His pupils dilated at Dimitri’s urgent news—members of The Devil Crow mafia were forcing their way into his house.“How about your men on guard there? They’re doing their job, right?”[Yes, sir. However, being outnumbered, they seem to be starting to get overwhelmed. Meanwhile, The Devil Crow mafias seems to be calling in reinforcements. This attack of theirs is going to be quite large.]“You sending reinforcements?”[Yes, sir. Hopefully they can arrive before the situation worsens.]Leon exhaled slowly. “I’m heading back home. You take over the strike on The Devil Crow’s base. You got me?”[Copy that!]The call ended. Leon shoved his phone back into his pocket, spun his motorcycle around, and tore back toward his house at full throttle....Meanwhile, at Leon’s home...The sharp staccato of gunfire outside pulled Rose out of the bathroom, w

Frustrated and humiliated, Max and Jefferson exited the Silvergate Residences marketing building.Max couldn’t stop grumbling, cursing at Melanie, Vincent, and of course, Leon. Jefferson didn’t say a word, but from the fiery look in his eyes and his flushed face, it was clear he was furious too.Yet beneath that anger, Jefferson kept asking himself: who exactly is Leon?The fact that Leon had truly bought one of the most expensive houses in Silvergate Residences proved he wasn’t just anybody. And that black card with its suspicious design—Jefferson was now convinced it was indeed a special card, one reserved for the most influential people in the military.Which led him to another question: was Leon one of them?Up until now, Jefferson had only heard about the black card in rumors. He—and he was sure most the people in the military—had never seen anyone actually use one in real life.But he had just seen it. With his own eyes.His curiosity about Leon’s background surged. He was certa

Max and Jefferson had completed the house purchase ten minutes ago. Yet, they still hadn’t left. Both of them were waiting for Leon to return. “What’s taking that bastard so long? What the hell is he doing in there?” Max grumbled. Jefferson didn’t say a word. He just leafed through the house documents Melanie had handed him. The house he bought had a pretty fantastic price, though it wasn’t the most expensive one in Silvergate Residences. He was curious—did Leon really buy the most expensive house in that ultra-exclusive neighborhood like he claimed earlier? And when Leon finally appeared, Jefferson noticed first and stood up. Max stood up too. Their eyes locked on Leon—though with very different expressions. Leon walked calmly and confidently, hand in hand with Evelyn. Walking alongside them was Melanie. This made Jefferson suspicious. Something didn’t smell right. “Let me guess. You couldn’t complete the payment like you bragged earlier, and now this saleswoman is escorting you

It wasn’t just Max, Melanie—the saleswoman—also couldn’t understand why Anthony—her superior—was suddenly treating Leon with such respect.Did Anthony see something in that strange card—something only people at his level could recognize?“Is there a problem, sir?” Anthony asked Max, voice laced with sarcasm.“Yeah, of course there’s a problem!” Max snapped. “Explain to me why your attitude toward this thug just flipped 180 degrees!”Anthony narrowed his eyes slightly at the way Max rudely pointed at Leon.“This gentleman deserves to be treated with full respect, sir. He is a prospective buyer of the most expensive house at Silvergate Residences.”Max couldn’t believe his ears. He scoffed.“Oh, come on. Judging by your appearance, you seem to hold a decent position here. And yet you actually bought this thug’s nonsense? I told you—that's just a gym membership card, dressed up to look fancy. What do you think it is? A black card with an unlimited credit line?”Anthony wanted nothing mor

“Let her go, Leon. Just let her go and let’s get out of here,” Evelyn whispered, panic creeping into her voice.Leon did release the saleswoman’s hand—but he didn’t move. He stood his ground, his eyes locked on the blonde man.There was something familiar about the guy’s face.“You okay? Did this guy hurt you?” the blonde asked the saleswoman.“No, sir. I’m alright,” she replied.Leon found the blonde man’s fake chivalry suspicious. And two seconds later, he realized that this guy was Max—the guy he’d beaten to a pulp the other night at Lust & Ashes.“So you really are a savage, huh? No matter where you are, you’re always causing a scene. What are you? Some kind of thug?” Max sneered.Max looked smug despite his broken arm, probably because he wasn’t alone. His uncle Jefferson, a military man, was with him.Leon glanced at Jefferson. Judging by the insignia on his uniform, this man held a decent rank. But Dimitri still outranked him by far.“Hey, I’m talking to you. You're pretending

At La Bianca Pietra…Leon had just ended his phone call with Rose. While waiting for Evelyn to return from the restroom, he dialed Dimitri.[Sir.]“I need to confirm my mother’s situation. Is she safe at home?”[Yes, sir. She’s safe. I’ve assigned four soldiers to guard her house. So far, they haven’t detected any threat or danger.]“You sure those four guys are reliable?”[Absolutely, sir. I handpicked my best men to protect your family. Your sister is also safe now. Two of my soldiers are currently escorting her back home.]Leon narrowed his eyes. Dimitri had never lied to him, which meant what Rose told him about their mother being kidnapped and held in Ravencross District was likely a ploy—something the Devil Crow mafia had cooked up to mess with his head.A distraction. That’s what Leon suspected.“Good. Make sure both of them stay safe. And while you’re at it, begin preparations to raid The Devil Crow’s secret hideout. I’ll personally lead the strike—late tonight.”[Copy that. I