Novels by PuffballPanda

Dew City was full of politics. The government, corporations, wealthy families, and even the common people all knew they had to constantly screw people over to continue living a good life.As a member of a second-tier family, Dimitri learned this at a very young age especially since his family consisted of males, with not a single woman in the family line, so the direct line was something everyone envied.Naturally, he was next in-line to become head of the company as his father was the first son. However, after a decade of the Scavo family cleaning up his mess, his father stupidly embezzled and failed to properly cover his tracks. When that happened, the next in line after his father swooped in to take over the mantle.That person was Don. With the Damapol project being so priceless, Don knew Haynes Conglomerate would take it away if news of the embezzlement made the news, so he ordered every member of the Scavo family to be tight-lipped about it. Furthermore, Don was not easily i

There was absolutely no reason for this brutal show of force. Not when Dimitri had gotten her the Damapol project.So Olivia didn’t protest and let herself be dragged away by him.Andrea spotted them leaving from a distance and immediately raised her glass to give a speech.“People, let’s give it up for Mr. Scavo, the reason my humble Hodge family was even considered for a project like this one.”Immediately, all eyes diverted toward them, prompting Dimitri to stop… in severe confusion.Andrea walked to the middle of the room, held the glass with both hands, and continued smiling.“Well, you see, my Olivia embarrassed him just the other day, yet he still talked her up favorably to his uncle. I couldn’t ask for a better son-in-law.”Dimitri was even more perplexed and lowered his eyes to Olivia.“You got the Damapol project?”Olivia nodded vigorously and reached forward to hold his hand. “I feel so ashamed thinking of how I embarrassed you. From now on, I will do exactly as you ask.”D

“Have you lost your mind? Why would you get the Damapol project?”The words were barely out of her mouth when Marcus stepped forward to snatch the phone from her grasp.He didn’t think there was any truth in what she said and felt she only said so to shame Olivia for failing to meet Dimitri.“What is this? Why would Scavo Corp reach out to you when it was Olivia who submitted the business proposal?” He immediately frowned when he saw the email was indeed from them.The smile on Olivia’s face vanished in an instant and she sat up hurriedly. “What?” Without thinking twice, she got up as well and snatched the phone from Marcus.She ran her eyes through the email.It began with, Dear Ms. Hodge, I hope this email finds you well…When she saw the keywords—congratulations on getting the project—she shrieked before she could stop herself and rushed to Andrea.“Grandmother, look, I got it! I got it!”Andrea shifted in her seat, taking a look at the email.Watching the expected smile bloom acr

“Wait for me while I freshen up,” Derek exhaled as they walked inside the hotel. Alicia nodded and took her seat. About three minutes later, the loud clacking of heels filled her ears.“Alicia? What are you doing here? Who’s that man you were just with? Did you see me coming and ask him to run?”That brash tone.She had only known it for three months, but Alicia could never mistake it.She tilted her head toward the voice, straightening when she saw Olivia walking toward her, her arm hooked around a man’s.“Cousin Olivia.”As she spoke, her eyes shifted to the man with her, her brows narrowing slightly.Olivia had mentioned she was going out with Dimitri Scavo for the Damapol project. This had to be him.As she connected the dots, Olivia noticed her gaze lingering on Dimitri and felt smug.Right.Her boyfriend was a good-looking man, and with the family he came from, Alicia had to be thinking of how much better her life would be if she had someone like him instead of Marcus.Clearing

“It is?” Giovanni nodded, her eyes gleaming happily. “But I only asked him to make me a necklace, did he throw in a ring because of how much time it took to get it to me?”Alicia thinned her lips and exhaled calmly. “If you only asked for a necklace, then clearly this isn’t for you.” “Shut up!” Andrea immediately barked, gritting her teeth. She had doubted the true authenticity of the necklace and didn’t get to touch it. She was this close to owning a piece from Mr. Red. Though annoyed at the sight of Giovanni living caressing and testing the ring, she knew she couldn’t lash out at a member of the Hayne family, so she turned to the one whom she can afford to berate. “That’s it! I’ve had enough of your lies. First thing tomorrow, you will sign the forfeiture agreement than you will take a cab to the bus terminal to head back to the countryside.” Alicia was astounded and looked up at Andrea in disbelief. “Grandmother, youre believing a total stranger over your own flesh and blood?

Alicia didn’t know how to react. She had only spent a few months in Dew City, but she knew enough that most people had no respect. Her husband, however, didn’t seem like one of those people, so she simply concluded he was in a bad mood after everything she had just told him about her family.‘‘Hey, what are you doing? This is the Nathaniel Red who I’ve been waiting for the entire day. Don’t screw this up.’’ She whispered through clenched teeth, nudging him repeatedly to keep him at bay.Derek thinned his lips and said nothing. He only married this woman because of his grandparents, and they had agreed not to be actively involved in each other’s lives unless it was absolutely necessary.But Nathaniel was the Hayne family’s jeweler, and he only rose to fame after making a piece for his grandmother.‘‘Don’t just keep quiet, apologize to Mr. Red.’’ she nudged him again when he stopped talking.“That is not necessary, ma’am!’’ Nathaniel Red almost jumped out of his skin when he heard her.