Novels by Pen thinker

The moment those words left Stella’s lips, the air in the conference room turned to ice.That was when Mr. Darlington’s composure shattered completely the once-imposing man broke down into loud, gasping sobs, tears streaming freely down his contorted face.“I’ll do anything! Anything you want!” he wailed, his voice cracking with raw desperation.He shuffled forward on his knees, the fine fabric of his suit trousers scraping pitifully against the cold marble floor. “I swear these dishonest practices will never happen again! I’ll make sure this… this self-degrading fraud ends forever!”It was then that Sophia stepped calmly from the small crowd of onlookers. Her heels clicked with deliberate coldness against the marble as she looked down at the broken man before her, her eyes showing no trace of mercy.“If Mr. Darlington is so eager to prove his sincerity,” she said, her voice as precise and sharp as a scalpel, “why doesn’t he begin with the most obvious step?”Her slender fingers tappe

At that moment, upon hearing the pathetic words that Mr. Darlington had just spoken with such desperate sincerity, Rebecca's expression shifted subtly.That was when Rebecca then allowed a slow, knowing smile to spread across her face a smile that carried no warmth, only cold calculation and irony.She shook her head slowly from side to side, as though dealing with a particularly foolish child who didn't understand the gravity of their situation.“So you want to make amends for what you did?” she asked, her voice dripping with skepticism and barely concealed mockery.Her tone became more pointed. “Is that not exactly what you are saying right now that you want to somehow fix all the damage you've caused?”Immediately, Mr. Darlington nodded his head frantically and desperately, like a drowning man grasping at any lifeline thrown his way.“Yes! Yes, that is exactly what I want!” he said with urgent, almost frantic emphasis.His voice rose with desperate conviction. “I genuinely want t

Immediately after the devastating blow connected with his face, the manager felt an explosion of pain and shock.Three of his teeth possibly four literally flew out of his mouth and scattered across the floor like discarded pebbles.Blood began streaming from his mouth in thick, crimson streams, staining his shirt and dripping onto the conference room floor.He couldn't believe what he had just experienced or process what Mr. Darlington had actually done to him without warning.The betrayal was almost as painful as the physical assault itself this was the man he had called for help, the man he had trusted to support him.He couldn't say anything coherent at that moment because the pain was overwhelming and his mouth was filling with blood.The shock of being brutally attacked by his own boss left him speechless and disoriented.That was when Mr. Darlington immediately turned his attention to the five security guards he had brought with him.He shouted at them with commanding authority

Immediately, Rebecca's voice cut through Mr. Darlington's nervous explanation with razor-sharp precision and barely concealed sarcasm.“So, really, is that truly why you literally came here today?” she asked, her tone dripping with disbelief and mockery.Her eyes narrowed as she continued her pointed questioning. “You heard that something was going on here, and you literally decided to rush over personally?”Rebecca's voice became more incredulous. “So now you've transformed into a fighter for justice, is that right?”The sarcasm in her tone was unmistakable. “You are now positioning yourself as a peacemaker and mediator?”Immediately, Stella also added her voice to the interrogation with equal measures of mockery and disbelief.“It certainly seems that is exactly what you literally came here to accomplish,” she said with theatrical amazement.Her tone was perfectly calibrated to sound impressed while delivering devastating sarcasm. “You came here to make peace and ensure that you d

Immediately after delivering the second devastating slap, Mr. Darlington's face contorted with absolute fury as he began unleashing his rage upon the cowering manager.His voice erupted in a thunderous roar that filled the entire conference room with raw, unbridled anger.“Where the hell were you when they literally destroyed all of this valuable property?” he bellowed, his voice echoing off the walls with terrifying intensity.Mr. Darlington's fury continued to build as he stepped closer to the trembling manager. “Where were you when all of this destruction was actively being carried out right under your nose?”His voice rose to an even more dangerous pitch. “You crazy, useless bastard! Did you really think you could just fold your hands and literally do nothing while my property was being demolished?”The accusations came like verbal blows, each one delivered with increasing venom. “I thought by the time I arrived here, they shouldn't even be standing upright on their feet!”Mr. Da

At that moment, upon hearing what Rebecca had just said with such fierce conviction and seeing the absolutely fearless look blazing in her eyes, the company manager could immediately tell that she wasn't bluffing or putting on an act.Her words carried the weight of genuine determination, and her expression showed no trace of fear or hesitation either.But deep down in his core, a profound shock was settling over him as he processed what had just happened.He genuinely hadn't heard anybody literally speak about Mr. Darlington in such a disrespectful and dismissive manner not ever in all his years of knowing the man's reputation.The manager had never witnessed anyone even attempt to insult or threaten Mr. Darlington in this bold and confrontational way.This was literally the first time he had ever seen a person not just any other person, but a woman speaking of the feared Mr. Darlington with such complete contempt and confidence.The sheer audacity of Rebecca's words left him momenta

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