Novels by Pen thinker

At that moment, recognizing that the only way to save herself and the brain from this impossible situation was to abandon the deception entirely and confess the truth about their fabricated relationship before they were legally bound to maintain it for fifteen years, Serenity made the decision that honesty, however painful and embarrassing, was preferable to the catastrophic consequences they were facing.She knew with certainty that there was absolutely no way the brain would be willing to tie himself down to her in a legally binding marriage for fifteen years to come, especially when their relationship was not the genuine, deep romantic commitment they had been claiming it was.That level of sacrifice and commitment was simply not going to be possible or reasonable to expect from someone who had only agreed to help her escape her arranged marriage, not to completely restructure his entire life and future around maintaining a deception that could destroy both of their careers.And sh

His voice carried the weight of inevitable consequences. “And the military will treat that kind of deception very seriously, because it demonstrates exactly the kind of dishonesty and lack of integrity that makes someone unfit for continued service, especially in positions involving access to sensitive information and strategic decision-making.”Serenity's grandfather's expression became grimly satisfied as he outlined the comprehensive nature of the penalties. “So this is exactly what I want to happen if either of you decides to divorce during the fifteen-year period - you are going to have all of your military titles, ranks, clearances, benefits, and anything else that has to do with your military background permanently stripped away as consequences for demonstrating that you're not trustworthy enough to serve.”His tone became more immediate and demanding as he shifted from explaining consequences to requiring immediate decisions. “This is the choice I'm presenting to both of yo

At that moment, upon hearing Serenity's grandfather deliver what amounted to an ultimatum about marriage within exactly one week, both Serenity and the brain found themselves literally looking at each other with expressions of complete shock and disbelief, their eyes wide with the kind of surprise that comes from having a situation spiral far beyond anything they could have anticipated or prepared for.They were utterly surprised by this sudden and dramatic development that had emerged from what they had thought would be a simple conversation about explaining away the arranged marriage with Damien. Neither of them had expected that successfully convincing her grandfather about their relationship would immediately lead to such concrete and immediate demands about formalizing that relationship through marriage.The brain's expression showed he was rapidly trying to process the implications of what had just been demanded of them, while Serenity looked as though she was struggling to unde

Serenity's tone became more passionate as she began advocating for the brain's worthiness and suitability as a partner and potential family member. “But I need you to understand that the brain is genuinely a very respectable person with extraordinary influence and authority within the highest levels of military command.”Her voice carried pride and conviction as she outlined his qualifications. “He's highly influential in ways that extend far beyond normal military ranking - his position and access to the Supreme King himself means that his authority and respect within strategic circles is absolutely exceptional.”She met her grandfather's eyes with confidence about her choice. “And you should know better than anyone that I don't settle for less than excellence in any area of my life, whether professional or personal, and I will never settle for someone who doesn't meet the highest standards of capability and character.”Serenity's expression showed complete conviction about her as

At that moment, recognizing that the situation had reached a critical point where diplomatic approaches and careful explanations were no longer sufficient to address his grandfather's suspicions, and that only direct confrontation would resolve the question of truth versus deception, Serenity's grandfather turned his full attention specifically toward his granddaughter.His expression carried both the authority of a family patriarch and the seriousness of someone who was about to make a decision that would affect their relationship permanently based on what he heard next.“I'm going to ask you just this one time, Serenity, and you had better tell me the absolute truth because the consequences of lying to me at this moment will be severe and permanent,” he said with a tone that left no doubt about his seriousness and determination to get to the bottom of this situation.His voice rose slightly with emphasis as he outlined exactly what was at stake. “If I literally discover later that

At that moment, upon hearing the brain's earnest explanation about his high-level position and the significance of his personal visit, and seeing the completely determined and unwavering look on the brain's face that suggested he was speaking with absolute sincerity rather than performing some elaborate deception, Serenity's grandfather found himself reconsidering his initial assessment of the situation, though his skepticism remained firmly in place.The old man studied the brain's expression carefully, looking for any telltale signs of dishonesty or performance that would confirm his suspicions about manipulation, but finding instead a consistency of demeanor and conviction that was harder to dismiss than he had expected when he first decided this was all an elaborate charade designed to fool him.After several moments of intense scrutiny, Serenity's grandfather slowly nodded his head with the expression of someone who had just made an important connection between the person sitting

At that moment, upon hearing what his son had just said, Jefferson’s grandfather froze. His eyes narrowed sharply as if the words had slapped him across the face. The heat of the Flame Fire Mountain suddenly felt colder than his own blood.“What… did you just say?” he barked, voice rising with disbelief.Then, without hesitation, he snapped into the phone, “What the hell do you think you’re doing right now?! Do you think this is some kind of joke?!”His tone was thunderous every word sharp like a blade. “I’ve been standing here for almost forty-eight damn hours! Waiting! Watching! Hoping to either see that bastard come out alive or hear that he’s burnt to ashes inside this cursed mountain. And now you’re calling me to say what? That you saw him? Walking out of a restaurant? With a woman?”He was pacing now, furious and confused. He ran a hand through his hair, gripping tightly as if he might rip it out.“You want to mock me, is that it? You think this is funny? You want to turn this

Still outside Flame Fire Mountain, Jefferson’s grandfather stood beside the dark-colored military jeep, arms crossed, face stiff with anxiety. His eyes had not left the mouth of the mountain for nearly two days. The old man’s usual calm demeanor had been replaced by a heavy, impatient tension. His brows were deeply furrowed, and the corners of his mouth kept twitching like he was holding back curses he didn’t want to say out loud.He glanced at the sky it had already turned golden, then deep red, and now it was almost dark again. Forty-eight hours. Two full days had passed, and still no one had come out of that cursed mountain. No cries for help. No movement. No sign. No body. And certainly, no Raymond.Every second that ticked by made his heart beat faster. He wasn't afraid to admit it anymore—something was wrong. Very wrong.“How can a human stay that long inside Flame Fire Mountain and still be alive?” he muttered under his breath, pacing back and forth now, like a caged animal. “I

Immediately Dahlia’s mother froze as she processed the words that had just left her younger daughter’s mouth. Her expression shifted from confusion to a sharp glare as she turned slowly, her voice trembling with authority.“What did you just say?” she asked, her tone firm but controlled. “What exactly are you trying to insinuate with that question? Speak clearly.”However Dahlia younger sister didn’t flinch. Instead, she stepped a little closer to her mother, lowering her voice but not her intent. “Mum, I know how much you want this alliance… how much you think this could elevate our family, how you believe this could finally erase everything that has ever made us feel small.”Her gaze drifted briefly to the hallway Madam Veronica had walked through moments ago, her fingers loosely clasped in front of her as if trying to balance her thoughts. “But please, just stop for a second and look at it with me—just like a mother, not a woman hungry for power. Yes, Madam Veronica is powerful. I

Upon hearing what Madam Veronica just said, Dahlia's mother adjusted herself properly in her seat. For a moment, she looked stunned she couldn’t believe her ears. All this while, she had been overthinking, her mind spinning in a thousand directions ever since she got the invitation. She imagined that the request would be something impossible—something out of her league, perhaps even humiliating. But now, sitting here, face-to-face with one of the most powerful women in the country, she realized how simple and straightforward the demand was. Loyalty. Absolute loyalty.A tiny smile slowly spread across her face, and she leaned forward a little, her voice calm yet firm. “Madam Veronica,” she said, “with all due respect, you have absolutely nothing to worry about.”She paused for a second, her hands gently resting on the table, then continued, “To be honest with you, I thought you were going to ask me for something very heavy. Something that might take me weeks or months to get done. But

Upon hearing what Madam Veronica just said, Dahlia’s mother slowly adjusted herself in her seat. She sat up straighter, her back stiffening, and her fingers folded tightly over her lap. She couldn’t believe her ears.It felt almost surreal, was this really happening?This—this was what she had wanted all along. Yes, truly. A future where Dahlia would have nothing to do with that Raymond, useless man ever again. A future where their name—her family’s name would be seen among the elite, where people would bow and not whisper in mockery behind their backs. She knew the only way to get there was to climb higher. Much higher. And now, here it was presented in the form of a partnership. An opportunity too great to ignore.Madam Veronica’s proposal wasn’t just any ordinary proposition. It carried power, weight, and a future that could change the very course of Dahlia’s life, and everyone. And although Dahlia’s mother didn’t know the full extent of what was being asked, it didn’t matter. Her

At that moment, hearing what Dahlia’s mother just said, Madam Veronica slowly leaned back into her chair with the air of a woman who had seen empires rise and fall. Her fingers, adorned with delicate rings that glimmered in the restaurant’s dim light, interlocked smoothly over her lap as she crossed her legs. With an icy composure and a voice that carried both authority and elegance, she spoke.“Well,” she began, “I didn’t arrive too long ago either. But you know me I don’t like crowds. I don’t appreciate noise, nor chaos. That’s why I had the entire restaurant cleared out. I don’t permit anyone to intrude on my space, not even for a second.” Her words were calm but sharp, as if each one had been carefully polished before being spoken. “When I call for a meeting, I don’t want distractions. I want clarity.”Then, without lifting her chin, she gestured gracefully toward the two velvet seats across the table. “Sit.”Dahlia’s mother and her younger daughter did not hesitate. With lowered

CHAPTER 544THE VERDICT 'You're under arrest, Mr Richard. Let me see your hands,' the chief of police demanded, his voice loud and stern.The senator knew at that point that there was no way to escape. He had been exposed, and the only thing left to do was to accept his fate.He raised his hands and was handcuffed while the other police officers pushed him further along.'You can't do this, please! There must be another way,' Jessica managed to say, though she wasn't sure what she was saying.The evidence was everywhere and she knew she wouldn't be able to avoid this one.Her husband was in trouble, and if she wasn't careful, she was going to get caught up in it too.By the time they came out of the house, everyone in the estate had gathered to witness the commotion. They stood with shocked expressions on their faces.The senator, who had just expressed his desire to become governor, was now handcuffed and being taken away by the police.It was a completely new experience for everyon

CHAPTER 543SHAMEJudge West was ashamed when he looked at his son.He had never been so angry about anything in his life. He was so furious that he felt like murdering someone to quell his anger.He was sitting in his house, about to finalise a deal, when the authorities burst in and began arresting everyone.This had never happened before, and it didn't take long to realise that it was his foolish son who had done it, exposing him to forces too big to tear down.'Father, what's going on, and why are you handcuffed like a criminal?' Andrew asked, his eyes filled with confusion.He had thought that, once he got to the police station, he would just call his father and everything would be settled. But what he was witnessing was a big shock that he couldn't explain.What was he going to do without his father, who had always been a pillar of support and shed light on his path?The road ahead seemed slippery and dark, and for the first time, he was scared of what the future might hold."Fa

CHAPTER 542DEFEATED "Suit yourself, but you're done for, and there's nothing you can do about it. You can try everything you know, but it won't work," Jeremy said confidently to Andrew. He made sure that he left no stone unturned.Everything that had happened had made Jeremy exasperated and he was ready to get justice.He had worked too hard to allow Andrew to be released so easily. He wasn't going to allow it. He was going to make the man suffer for everything he had put him through."You don't know what you're doing. If you did, you would stop now. I come from one of the most powerful families in New York, and you will not walk free from what you have done." Andrew muttered angrily to Jeremy.He couldn't believe that his control over those powerful men had been reduced to nothing. He was handcuffed like a common criminal; his father would be so disappointed to see him like this. This was a big disgrace to a man of his standing.He needed to think of an escape plan. He could not al

CHAPTER 541APPREHENDED Jeremy came outside and looked at the boss. They maintained eye contact for a while before Jeremy spoke with realisation "I actually knew that you were part of the circle, but I wanted to be sure before making any moves. Now it has come to light," Jeremy muttered with a smirk.He had his doubts, but after some research and conversations, he discovered that he was on the right track.Andrew,his father's butler had been the circus master all along while he was acting as though he had his back and wanted the best for him."After I spoke to you, you said something in that direction, but you quickly diverted it. I knew that something was wrong. I paid more attention whenever we spoke, but I didn't want to take drastic steps without solid evidence, because i knew that men like you could easily escape the law and i didn't want to take any chances. Now that we have proof, you will go down," Jeremy added. He was disgusted by Andrew.He was even surprised himself to se

CHAPTER 540FOLLOW THE TRAILS The circus boss started laughing to himself; he couldn't believe he had missed it. The answer he had been craving had been right in front of him the whole time, but he just hadn't noticed.For him, this was the connection he had been searching for, and there was no way he wasn't going to get what he wanted.The owner of the school, Mr Philip, must have known something, or rather, received the support he needed, which was why he thought he could challenge him.Although he was angry with the senator for his mistake, there was no reason why Mr Philip couldn't be involved.The situation was complex, but all he wanted to do was unravel the connection and iron out the kinks.He took out his phone and dialled a number; his patience was wearing thin and he just wanted to do something quickly.'Hello boss, at your service,' a man at the other end quickly answered, his voice filled with humility and loyalty.'Do you know Mr Philip's house? He's the owner of the bi

CHAPTER 539NEW DISCOVERY "What have I done? The Senator asked in awe, his mouth open in anger.It wasn't what he had expected Mr Raymond to say and the word alone had left him distraught."Don't you dare point the finger at me Raymond, I wasn't the one who was greedy and wanted twenty percent of someone else's profits. It was your selfishness and greed that brought us to where we are now". The Senator condemned, his tone firm with accusation.He wasn't going to accept Raymond's words and how he wanted to paint him as the bad guy. He had seen the signs and he wouldn't accept it."Greed, you say? You don't have the right to call me greedy. You wanted the governorship and you didn't care who you hurt as long as you got it. You're practically the reason we're in this mess," Mr Raymond fired back at the Senator.He was furious that the Senator was trying to use his involvement with Mr Philip to pin the blame on him.The indulgence of Mr Philip couldn't be the reason why things were going