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James ended up spending time with his daughter for more than 4 hours. After eating ice cream, he took her to the park, where she played with a few kids her age, and then he brought her back to school.“Daddy, don't forget the promise you made!” Lilly beamed as she waved him goodbye. “I won't,” James said before turning to leave. He slid into the driver's seat of his car, pressed a button to close the door, and was about to start the engine when suddenly, his phone buzzed. Seeing Robert on the screen, James frowned. His father rarely called after his retirement unless it was important—or troubling.Reluctantly, he answered. "Hello, Robert?"Even to this day, James couldn't bring himself to call Robert "dad." He had tried again and again, but it just sounded foreign, so he finally gave up. However, he respected Robert.There was a long pause before his father’s voice broke through, filled with grief. Robert’s voice trembled as he tried to make out some words, “James… your mother… Evely
Counterattack Of The Useless Son-in-law Chapter Seventeen
James took his daughter out for a father-daughter bonding moment as he promised and returned quickly afterward.It was finally time... The news spread like wildfire.Robert William’s declaration that he would reveal his successor shook the world to its core. Every major news outlet, website, and social media platform was filled with curiosity. People speculated about who the mysterious heir to the William empire could be.The announcement itself had been brief. Robert stood before a sea of reporters at an exclusive press conference and made the declaration with his signature commanding presence:"The time has come. Tomorrow, the world will know the face of my successor—the one who will carry forward the legacy of XY Corps."He left the stage without answering questions and within minutes, the world was on fire with speculation. Every news channel and host spent time examining Robert's words in detail as they continued to debate endlessly.“I have to say, this is the biggest business
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Mrs. Celestia turned towards her daughter with a thoughtful expression on her face, "Lilian, I’ve been thinking… Your grandfather. He must’ve known about James’s real identity."Lilian looked up sharply, confusion etched on her face, "What? How would he know? We had no idea James was connected to the Williams empire. He was nothing but a poor nobody when we met."Mrs. Celestia leaned forward, "Exactly. But think about it — your grandfather was always a shrewd man, always thinking five steps ahead. Do you really believe he would’ve allowed you to marry a broke nobody like James without a reason? He must’ve known something we didn’t."Lilian’s mind raced, trying to piece it all together. "He probably knew who James really was — Robert Williams’s son. That’s why he pushed for the marriage. It was never about love or alliances. It was about securing our family’s future through James." Mrs. Celestia paused after saying that, allowing her words to sink into Lilian's mind.Lilian shook her
Counterattack Of The Useless Son-in-law Chapter one
"James, let's get a divorce," James' wife, Lilian, spoke with a hard and cold tone. James froze immediately after he heard those words; his fingers trembled a little as he continued cutting the cabbage that he had placed on a cutting board, trying to act as calmly as possible.A divorce?Why? What could've possibly gone wrong?"You can't be serious, right?" James asked with a chuckle, wishing deep inside of him that what she just said was a joke."I am serious, James. I want a divorce as soon as possible" Lilian repeated, getting seriously pissed off.James paused, dropping the knife before turning towards his wife. "But....why?. Is there anything that you're upset about? You can tell me, and I will try to make changes. I will--""James, I've had enough of this bullshit life we are living! Just take a look around! Does this place look big and beautiful to you? We've been living like this for four years!" Lilian yelled and James flinched. The house that the family of three was living
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It seemed like James' punch and the sound of Bill falling to the ground were too loud cause they got the attention of Bill's bodyguards, who were standing outside the house. They all rushed in and attacked James who didn't hold back.But their numbers were just too much. After a few minutes, he was restrained and beaten up before being dragged to the police station, where he was locked up for assault. Bill didn't leave the police station without telling James, "I can give you a chance to get out of prison even though you hit me. All you have to do is bow your face to the ground in front of me and I will show mercy"Bill was just 30 years old but was already amongst the top 20 richest men in the country. He's handsome, popular, and has millions to his name along with powerful connections. James was the very first person to ever have the guts to hit him and it was like a huge slap to his pride. James slipped his hands into his pocket and walked into the prison cell, not bothering to g
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Robert handed James a sleek black VIP card. "This is for you, Son. You can withdraw any amount, purchase anything you desire, and take care of your needs. The pin is 6438"James looked at the sleek black VIP card in his hand and then at Robert, "Tell me, what's the limit on how much I can buy with this card?" James asked.Robert smiled. "There is no limit, Son. This card grants you unrestricted access to my wealth."James raised an eyebrow. "No limits? That's impossible."Robert chuckled. "For you, Son, nothing is impossible. This card is linked to my personal account, and I've authorized unlimited transactions."James stared at the card, finding everything that had been going on for the past few days hard to take in. Robert assured him, "And you don't need to worry, the card has state-of-the-art encryption and security measures. You're safe.""This is...incredible."Robert continued, "And there's more. I want you to inherit XY Corps one day. You'll be the perfect successor."James s
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"That was quick, not that I am complaining. This is great news!" Mr Robert was a little bit surprised but happy, nonetheless."I am free throughout today, so meet me at the address that I would send to you in a few seconds," He added, and the call ended. Soon after, a message containing the address popped up on James's screen.The address that was sent was the location of a very expensive 5-star restaurant, Celestial Bites. It was a restaurant James had taken Lilian to one day to cheer her up after losing a fashion design exhibition.To put it well, James wasn't the one who brought up the idea to go to Celestia Bites; heck, he didn't even know Celestial Bites existed until Lilian brought it up and coaxed him into going there.He had his suspicions when he arrived at the restaurant to see how large and way up high the building was. And when he entered the building, he didn't need an advisor to tell him that whatever he ordered, even though it was as little as an orange juice would dig
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James picked up the document, scanning the words carefully. Each line detailed the terms of his takeover of XY Corps, including his rights and responsibilities and a few clauses that pointed at the immense power that came with the position. His fingers brushed against the crisp pages as he read the final clause."You’ll have full control starting tomorrow," Robert said, leaning back in his chair. "But I have to warn you. The board, media, and even my rivals will watch your every move. Do you think you can handle that?"Before retiring and passing the reins to James, Robert eliminated Rowan Amber, his most influential rival from the Rowan family. Rowan was the one who caused Robert so much grief, and it took Robert 30 years to eliminate them from the business world. Now they were nothing more than lowly rats without influence, a stark contrast to the influence and wealth they had years ago. Even though Robert had gotten rid of them, he knew James would face further opposition in the up
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Mrs. Celestia turned towards her daughter with a thoughtful expression on her face, "Lilian, I’ve been thinking… Your grandfather. He must’ve known about James’s real identity."Lilian looked up sharply, confusion etched on her face, "What? How would he know? We had no idea James was connected to the Williams empire. He was nothing but a poor nobody when we met."Mrs. Celestia leaned forward, "Exactly. But think about it — your grandfather was always a shrewd man, always thinking five steps ahead. Do you really believe he would’ve allowed you to marry a broke nobody like James without a reason? He must’ve known something we didn’t."Lilian’s mind raced, trying to piece it all together. "He probably knew who James really was — Robert Williams’s son. That’s why he pushed for the marriage. It was never about love or alliances. It was about securing our family’s future through James." Mrs. Celestia paused after saying that, allowing her words to sink into Lilian's mind.Lilian shook her
Chapter Seventeen
James took his daughter out for a father-daughter bonding moment as he promised and returned quickly afterward.It was finally time... The news spread like wildfire.Robert William’s declaration that he would reveal his successor shook the world to its core. Every major news outlet, website, and social media platform was filled with curiosity. People speculated about who the mysterious heir to the William empire could be.The announcement itself had been brief. Robert stood before a sea of reporters at an exclusive press conference and made the declaration with his signature commanding presence:"The time has come. Tomorrow, the world will know the face of my successor—the one who will carry forward the legacy of XY Corps."He left the stage without answering questions and within minutes, the world was on fire with speculation. Every news channel and host spent time examining Robert's words in detail as they continued to debate endlessly.“I have to say, this is the biggest business
Chapter sixteen
James ended up spending time with his daughter for more than 4 hours. After eating ice cream, he took her to the park, where she played with a few kids her age, and then he brought her back to school.“Daddy, don't forget the promise you made!” Lilly beamed as she waved him goodbye. “I won't,” James said before turning to leave. He slid into the driver's seat of his car, pressed a button to close the door, and was about to start the engine when suddenly, his phone buzzed. Seeing Robert on the screen, James frowned. His father rarely called after his retirement unless it was important—or troubling.Reluctantly, he answered. "Hello, Robert?"Even to this day, James couldn't bring himself to call Robert "dad." He had tried again and again, but it just sounded foreign, so he finally gave up. However, he respected Robert.There was a long pause before his father’s voice broke through, filled with grief. Robert’s voice trembled as he tried to make out some words, “James… your mother… Evely
Chapter Fifteen
James sat at his desk, looking over some documents. He was very focused as he signed papers and approved transfers. Ethan had just updated him on what happened after Sterling Holdings collapsed, and James was already planning his next steps.He suddenly thought about Lily. He had attended Lilian's wedding to see Lily and to ensure she was doing well but she wasn't even present that day. He signed another paper. On his large desk, papers still awaiting his signature were piled up like a small tower close to seven different places. James stood and stretched his stiff muscles, before glancing at the time. It was past noon. He grabbed his coat, knowing exactly where he needed to be. Lily’s school.Leaving Bella in charge, he stepped into his sleek black car. The driver knew the destination without being told.As they neared the nursery, James felt his heart quicken. He hadn’t seen Lily in a few months. It wasn’t his choice to stay away — Lilian’s family had made things difficult after t
Chapter Fourteen
James didn't just let the Sullivan family off too. Remembering the torture and physical attacks, he was subjected to during his stay in prison was like fuel igniting the burning anger within him. He picked up his phone to deliver the final blow. He sent a message to Ethan, one of his most trusted men; his message was simple—Bring down sterling holdings. Ethan replied with “Yes Boss” and acted as soon as he got the message. It didn’t take up to 12 hours before the breaking news flashed across every major news channel: “STERLING HOLDINGS DECLARES BANKRUPTCY!” The news anchor’s voice was calm and professional, but the excitement in her tone was undeniable. “Sterling Holdings, one of the leading corporations in the country, has unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy. Sources reveal that the company’s stock prices plummeted in just a few hours due to an anonymous financial attack, leaving its investors in shock and chaos.” James sat in his leather chair, pouring himself a glass of r
Chapter Thirteen
Lilian adjusted her coat nervously as she and Mrs. Celestia approached the grand gates of the Sullivan estate. If they could establish a solid connection with the Sullivan household, it would resolve only 8% of the company's problems; however, it's still better than nothing. After focusing on the Sullivan household, Mrs. Celestia planned to get connections elsewhere.The Rosewood family was indeed very ruthless. They treated them so harshly that it would take years for them to recover, even if they managed to secure favorable deals with more powerful families and businesses.Lilian felt regret. If she had known the extent of Bella's family's power, she would have thought twice before seeking trouble. Now it was too late. The security guard at the gate gave a curt nod, recognizing Lilian immediately. “Is Mr Sullivan home?” Lilian asked. "Miss Lilian, Mrs. Celestia," he said, pressing a button to let them in. "Mr. Sullivan isn’t home, but Mrs. Sullivan is expecting you." Mrs. M
Chapter Twelve
James was seated at his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface as he reviewed some reports. Bella entered the room with a folder in hand and set it down on the desk. "Your schedule for the day," she said, handing him the papers. "Meeting with the board at 3, and the international partners at 5." James barely glanced up, his mind elsewhere. "Thanks, Bella," he murmured, but his focus was clearly on something else. As she turned to leave, Bella caught sight of the headline flashing on his computer: "Drake Enterprises Faces Total Collapse; Evangeline Family Declares Bankruptcy." She stopped in her tracks and raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile creeping onto her face. "Well, it looks like it’s finally over for them," She remarked casually, her tone filled with contentment. James didn’t look at her, but there was a certain satisfaction in his posture. He leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his head. "They got what was coming to them," he said, his voice
Chapter Eleven
Unfortunately for Lilian, Bill's mother, Mrs. Marta, ordered the wedding to be postponed until the following week. Mrs. Marta had arrived with Mrs. Celestia just in time to witness the chaos caused by Lilian. Although Mrs. Celestia had quickly taken control of the situation and resolved the problem, Mrs. Marta was still furious.After the guests had dispersed, Mrs. Marta stormed toward Lilian and delivered a resounding slap to her cheek.Smack!Lilian's hand flew to her stinging cheek. Her mouth opened and closed as she struggled to form words, to defend herself, but nothing came out. This was the second time she realized she had made a grave mistake."You're such a disgrace! Only God knows what my son sees in you!" Mrs. Marta spat before turning on her heel and dragging Bill away.Panic surged through Lilian as she watched them leave. She tried to rush after Mrs. Marta, but her mother stopped her."Don't go after her," her mother said firmly. "It'll only make her angrier and worsen t
Chapter Ten
Seeing that things weren't going as planned, she stomped her foot on the ground lightly before walking past them. The guests present mocked Lilian while whispering to each other from time to time. Lilian had never felt so embarrassed her whole life. She clenched her fist, her teeth gritted in anger as she heard the words of a woman who'd always tried to curry favor with her. “Don't mind the words of a spineless woman who lacks self-respect. She's always been so full of herself; always looking down on people and acting overly pompous” Others chimed in, mocking Lilian in the most gruesome way. The same people who were all over her the other day, trying to get business deals and establish a connection with the Evangeline family through her. The same people suddenly switched allegiance and began fawning over Bella. "I agree. She is self-centered and full of herself. I wouldn't be surprised if she has been unfaithful to Bill, her fiancé, just as she may have been with her Ex-husban
