All Chapters of Wiles of the useless son in law: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40
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The venue of the Bright group party exudes opulence and sophistication. Veronica steps out of Cecelia's car along with her husband, Alex. Her heart thumps as she stares at the grand castle of Mr Christopher Winter and his son. It looks like it has at least a hundred house keepers, the architectural designs are upscale. The lights are extravagant, it’s sparkling and there are luxurious cars at the gate.Veronica’s heart is in space right now. It seems everything is up against her and she has to gain control of her fate. Tonight, she is bent on meeting the heir of Bright group especially after falling to her knees to Cecelia for a dress.As Veronica walks in, she smiles at the high-quality catering. It is obvious that the guest list consists of influential or affluent individuals. Everyone is in fashionable attire, women are wearing heavy and gleaming jewelries. As she walks in, Velruca can see the intense gaze of men. She is wearing a very revealing dress, a low-neckline that has a t
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Inside his room, Daxon looks into the mirror and adjusts his tuxedo. Sydney has informed him that his father is making a speech. Hence, it is time for him to join the event and stand by his father’s side. The wrist watch on Daxon’s hand is a Rolex which costs eight thousand grands. His hair has begun to grow longer and this time, the hair stylist made his hair into a few cornrows.Daxon Winter looks like a different man in this scene, he has earrings on his ear and his countenance is different. Those who have met him in the times where he was suffering would not recognize him immediately. His aura is dangerous and direct—he has learnt more about life and for the first time, Daxon is a better version of his past. “Sir, your date is here to see you.” Michael says and Azura enters the room. She is wearing a glittering black dress, the back of the dress is open and it is tightly fitted against her skin. Her hair is curly, long and black as the evening, it is shining and there is a little
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Veronica is on her way to return to her table when she notices that everyone is standing on their feet because according to the whispers, the heir of Bright group is present in the hall. However, due to his bodyguards, Veronica cannot take a quick peep at him. There are loud cheers from all corners.She ends up taking a different route and from a spot, Veronica watches as Azura takes her seat. Anger fumes in her and she cannot stop herself from walking closer. Blinded by her anger, she did not take note of the incoming server and just like that, a tray of hot soup pours on her and she instantly screams.The noise catches everyone at once and the sound of platters on the floor gains attention from everyone instantly. “Oh my god! It is so hot! Are you blind!?” Veronica screams on top of her lungs and rushes to another person’s table to pour a bucket of ice on herself. The guests who are at that table get up in shock due to her craziness.This causes the attention of the person who is s
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At the end of the introduction ceremony, the guests of Bright group are left to have conversations with one another. The event is going smoothly even when it was advently interrupted by Veronica and Matthew, her ex-boyfriend but now, a server. The planners of the event made sure to clean up the mess and at the same time, they asked Matthew to take a time out and stay away from the hall.It was a shock to Daxon too. He did not expect to reveal himself to Veronica yet. However, what has happened has happened. Daxon received a call about the Dubai prince which Castle hotel was supposed to host for three days. So, he cannot stay for too long at his father’s mansion. His bodyguards are standing in front of him, as they clear the space for him and Azura is by his side.“I didn’t know Veronica was going to be here. I’m so sorry.” Azura says and Daxon stops walking.“It’s not your fault.” Daxon assures her and Michael looks back at them.“Sir, there is a problem.” Michael says and they face
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Azura returns home the next morning. Just like she expected, Veronica and her mother are in the sitting room along with Uncle Samuel. The look on Veronica’s face is disturbing, it looks like any moment from now, she would burst.Veronica has revealed everything that she witnessed to her mother. They are in disbelief and Uncle Samuel adds to the information about how a group of men in black suits were rumored to take Daxon away. It was on the day when she sent him out of the house. Veronica feels like taking poison and killing herself.As she thinks about the whole ceremony, she realizes that bad luck must be her fate. How come Daxon didn’t find out his true identity while they were married? How is it possible that he found his identity on the same day she brutally divorced him?“I could have been the daughter in law of a rich conglomerate family. I could have been the young mistress if Bright gourd?” Veronica whispers, showing signs of delusional madness.“Mother, the same Daxon? The
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At Bright group, Daxon is busy at the office. However, his mind drifts to what happened during the shareholders event of Bright group. He cannot concentrate because he wasn’t prepared to meet Veronica. His ex-wife who almost single handedly ruined his self esteem. Although, he is proud of himself and how he handled her character, unprepared. Considering the look on Veronica’s face yesterday, she couldn’t believe her own eyes and it’s perfect because that is the same way Daxon felt after he caught her in bed with Matthew Creed. He couldn’t believe his own eyes but in time, he accepted it.However, would she be able to accept it? Would she be able to accept Daxon's real identity? Daxon crosses his legs as he twirls his rotating chair, he relaxes his neck and looks at the ceiling. Daxon chuckles. It was the best way Matthew Creed and Veronica could meet each other. Michael knocks at the door and after hearing Daxon’s voice, he steps in. “Sir, Matthew Creed from the cleaning department
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After his shift at the cleaning department of Bright group, Matthew Creed enters into the coffee shop that Veronica works in. After inciting her with hopeful words about how she could become the first daughter in-law of the Winter family, Veronica didn’t waste time in sending her work address. As Matthew walks a long distance. He remembers that he used to drive expensive cars in the neighborhood but after a twist of fate, Matthew doesn’t even have the transport fare to take a cab. When he enters the coffee shop, he spots Veronica and she signals for them to meet at the back of the shop to avoid others listening to their conversation.“Well, if isn’t the man who ruined my life.”“$10,000,000, I cannot believe that I entrusted you with such an amount. I lost all of my properties because I decided to trust a complete fraud!” Veronica says.“Veronica, wait...” Matthew tries to say. “Don’t tell me what to do! Didn’t you tell me that if your start-up company falls to pieces, you would tak
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Daxon’s interest in Azura has grown stronger. It has gotten to a point where he cannot pretend that he doesn’t have growing feelings for her. It would be wise if he stayed away from attaching himself to anyone from Veronica’s family but it is what it is. What can he do? Azura’s presence has a way of encircling him and he cannot think straight.Regardless, there are things they have to discuss involving Veronica and how things came about in the Bright group event. Azura has been avoiding Daxon because she is ashamed of the woman she refers to as sister. After the whole enchilada, he sent her a couple of messages but she didn’t reply to either of them.Two things, she has been busy moving into a new apartment and second, she didn’t know what to say if she picked his call. Even at work, she pretended to not see him when he was talking to Michael and Sydney. So, Daxon came up with a proposition. He told Michael to inform her that she was to meet a client at a reputable restaurant in orde
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“Keep your filthy hands to yourself!” Daxon’s voice is like a thunderous strike. Shocked by the audacity in his voice, Veronica gazes at him in complete awe. She keeps her hands to herself and watches in haze as he protects her sister in a protective manner where she wished it was her.“How bold of you to approach a man that you cheated on, belittled, hated and scorned! Is it the reek of my newly acquired wealth that drew you to this place? I assure you, there is no place for you in it.” Daxon says and Veronica blinks repeatedly.As far as Veronica thought, she arrived here, ready to base Daxon on the past version of him. It did not occur to her that he would have grown into an Alpha male—one that was ready to speak back to her and break every delusion that she arrived with.“Daxom, it’s me, Veronica. I know that I cheated on you and divorced you. It was a mistake and I regret it. Please, forgive me.” Veronica pleads, while false and dramatic tears roll from her cheeks.Daxon scoffs. H
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Due to his busy schedule, Daxon does not have time to converse with Azura about what Veronica just pulled in front of them. After the confrontation with Veronica, Daxon’s face is etched with lines of contemplation, brows furrowed in deep concentration, and dark pools of eyes searching for an answer in the depths of his thoughts.He remembers to inform his personal driver to stop Azura at Bright group before he leaves for his appointment. He notices her quietness, she hasn’t bothered to ask him any question. On their way to Bright group, Azura’s countenance reflects a bittersweet melancholy. Her eyes that were once filled with hope and longing at the restaurant, now carry a hint of sadness.Although, she did not buy Veronica’s tears…she cannot say the same for Daxon. There's a distant look in her eyes, as if she's lost in thoughts of someone who cannot return her affection. “Azura?” Daxon calls her name again, trying to make her aware that they are at Bright group. “Yes?” She says, f
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