Novels by Pen thinker

At that moment, seeing the brain's obvious discomfort and unconvincing attempts to deny what they both knew was true, Damien decided to press the issue with the gentle but persistent tone of someone who wasn't going to let his friend hide behind false denials.“Do you honestly think I won't find out about something this important?” Damien asked with amusement and the confidence of someone who had extensive intelligence networks. “Well, I already know everything that happened, so why are you trying to pretend otherwise and avoid talking about it?”His tone carried both understanding and mild exasperation at the brain's unnecessary defensiveness about what should be good news worth celebrating rather than hiding.Immediately upon being confronted so directly, the brain started defending himself even more vigorously, his voice taking on the strained quality of someone who felt cornered and was trying to maintain a professional facade despite being caught in a personal situation.“I genu

Hearing what Damien had just said about his strategic plan to refuse the black summon and use the reactions to identify the true conspirators behind the manipulation, the brain literally nodded his head with complete understanding and confidence in his leader's tactical brilliance.“No problem at all then - I think I have absolutely nothing to worry about because you definitely have gotten all of these complex political situations completely figured out,” The brain said with genuine admiration and relief in his voice. “So no problem like I said earlier - I'm going to literally decline the summon on your behalf using the proper diplomatic channels.”His tone carried both professional competence and personal loyalty as he outlined his next steps. “And what I'm also going to do is put my intelligence networks into high gear and make absolutely sure that yes, I literally gather and deliver to you all the premium information and detailed intelligence that you're going to need to expose th

Hearing what Brian had just said about the dangerous political maneuvering and the coordinated effort to paint him as a villain through manufactured allegations, Damien literally smiled with the cold confidence of someone who had anticipated exactly this kind of treacherous move from his enemies.“Well, you know that kind of strategy is absolutely not going to be possible for them to execute successfully,” Damien said with calm certainty and the tone of someone who understood the political landscape better than his opponents realized. “Because everybody in this kingdom knows that yes, the king has genuinely wanted to see my face and know my true identity for quite some time now, but the king himself is absolutely not somebody who would literally initiate this kind of aggressive confrontation on his own.”His voice carried both analytical insight and growing anger as he outlined his assessment. “I know with complete confidence that the king isn't behind this black summon - it definit

At that moment, having read the urgent message about the black summon from the king, Damien's mind immediately began processing the serious implications and potential dangers of such an unprecedented command being issued specifically for him.He knew fully well what the black summon literally commanded and represented - it was the most serious royal decree that could be issued in their kingdom, one that carried the weight of absolute authority and demanded immediate compliance from anyone who received it, regardless of their status or position.And he understood completely that this was something that under normal royal protocol he wouldn't be able to literally say no to or refuse without facing severe consequences, since defying a black summon was traditionally considered an act of open rebellion against the crown itself.But then again, he also knew with absolute certainty based on his experience and political awareness that he actually could literally refuse to comply with the summ

At that moment, upon hearing what Sophia's grandfather had just said about his sincere apology and his regret for the way he had previously treated him with disrespect and betrayal, Damien nodded his head with the gracious gesture of someone who understood that holding grudges served no productive purpose in complex situations.“No problem at all,” Damien said with calm magnanimity and genuine forgiveness in his voice. “I honestly don't harbor any grudges or resentment against you for what happened before, because I understand that people sometimes make decisions based on incomplete information or family pressures.”His tone carried both maturity and strategic wisdom as he continued. “I'm not angry about anything that occurred in the past, and I believe that we can move forward from here with mutual respect and understanding, so all is well between us as far as I'm concerned.”Damien's expression showed both diplomatic grace and the confidence of someone who could afford to be gener

When Damien and Sophia finally arrived at the impressive gates of Sophia's grandfather's estate after their journey from the city, the car rolled to a gentle stop in the circular driveway, and Sophia immediately turned toward Damien with genuine concern written across her face.“Damien, you need to be extremely careful while you're staying here at my grandfather's house,” she said with worry evident in her voice and expression. “I honestly don't know if I should be arranging to check up on you regularly from time to time throughout your stay, just so that I can be rest assured that you're okay and nothing dangerous has happened.”Her tone carried both protectiveness and anxiety about leaving him in what might be an unpredictable or potentially hostile environment. “Because even though this is my family's property, there are complicated politics and old grudges that I'm not entirely sure about, and I would feel terrible if something happened to you while you were here under what's su

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

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