Novels by Pen thinker

Immediately, hearing what the brain had just asked about her sudden interest and what had changed in her thinking, Serenity realized there was no point dancing around the truth when direct explanation would serve better.“Well, it's honestly a long story with a lot of complicated history, but let me just go straight to the point rather than wasting time with unnecessary details,” she said, her tone shifting to something more serious as she prepared to explain the situation that had shaped her interactions with Damien.“The truth is, my grandfather literally arranged a marriage between me and Damien without consulting me first about whether I wanted such an arrangement,” she stated directly, watching the brain's reaction to this revelation.“I still don't quite understand how my grandfather even knew about Damien in the first place or what connections existed between them, but when I asked him about it, my grandfather told me that this arrangement was something that he and Damien's ma

At that moment, upon hearing what the brain had just said about Damien wanting to marry Sophia, Serenity felt herself being taken aback in a way she wasn't expecting at all.Yes, she knew deep down that she doesn't have any romantic feelings for Damien before, but of recent it's growing. But then again, her grandfather had been pushing for a connection between them with the kind of determination that made it clear he really wanted this to happen.And now, after witnessing how the highest military authorities responded to Damien with such obvious respect, she had to acknowledge that Damien was truly positioned above her in all rankings. Not just that, but he was a very good fighter, wholesome, very very good in every way that mattered.So honestly, it wouldn't be bad if she literally just showed some affection toward him, tried to get everything back to where it was before and maybe develop something more. Her grandfather's wishes combined with Damien's obvious qualities made it seem l

At that moment, having made her position clear about boundaries and future interactions with Penelope, Sophia turned her attention toward Damien with the expression of someone who had reached a decision about how to resolve the entire crisis in a way that would allow everyone to move forward without further escalation or destruction.She literally faced him directly, her eyes meeting his with the quiet determination of someone who had thought through the implications of mercy versus justice and had chosen the path that aligned with her own values and sense of compassion despite the wrongs that had been done to her.“Damien, I want you to know that I have literally made the decision to forgive Penelope for what she did,” she said with calm certainty about her choice. “Now that the complete truth is finally out in the open, now that everyone has witnessed and heard the confession that somebody literally orchestrated this incident by controlling and manipulating my hands to cause the de

At that moment, upon hearing what Penelope had just confessed with such devastating honesty about her deliberate manipulation and orchestration of the entire incident, her husband felt his fury reach levels that transcended even his earlier rage toward Damien and Sophia. The realization that his wife had not only lied to him but had actively created the very crisis that now threatened to destroy his military career filled him with a combination of betrayal, humiliation, and pure rage that he struggled to contain.He immediately erupted in a shout that carried decades of military command authority amplified by personal betrayal and the terror of facing court-martial for defending conduct that was not only wrong but deliberately fabricated by the very person he had been trying to protect.“How dare you!” he roared with voice that seemed to shake the very foundations of the establishment, his face flushing deep red with fury that had found its true target at last. “How dare you do somet

Immediately recognizing that his career, his future, and everything he had worked to build throughout his decades of military service now depended entirely upon earning Sophia's forgiveness for his threatening and intimidating behavior, General Morrison turned to face her with the desperate humility of someone whose pride had been completely shattered by the recognition of his catastrophic error in judgment.His voice trembled with genuine remorse and fear as he addressed the young woman he had been threatening with destruction just minutes earlier. “Ma'am, I am very, very sorry for everything that I actually said to you and your companion today. I am profoundly ashamed of the threats I made, the language I used, and the way I allowed my anger and protective instincts regarding my wife to drive me to conduct that was completely inappropriate and unbecoming of my position.”He swallowed hard, his military bearing completely abandoned as he continued his plea for mercy. “I fully recogn

At that moment, hearing what General Morrison had just said in his desperate attempt to apologize and explain his conduct as a misunderstanding rather than deliberate misconduct, the brain's expression remained stern and unmoved by what he clearly viewed as insufficient acknowledgment of the severity of the situation that had just unfolded.The Brain shook his head with the kind of disappointed finality that suggested he had heard such explanations before from officers who had overstepped their bounds and violated the principles of military conduct, and found them wanting in terms of accepting full responsibility for their actions.“Well, considering your rank, your years of service, and the level of responsibility that has been entrusted to you throughout your military career, what I witnessed here today demonstrates that you have literally just crossed fundamental boundaries of proper conduct that simply cannot be overlooked or dismissed as mere misunderstandings,” he stated His to

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