Grudge of the Vengeful CEO

Chapter 3 : The Considerate son in law

"No, this can't happen."

"This cannot happen."

Nagid heard his mother-in-law, Cecilia, shouting from the hall. He got up and took a shower, then went to his wardrobe and looked at the limited number of clothes he owned. He couldn't help but smile and wonder why he had never realized that he didn't even possess more than ten outfits. It was clear that this was not the life of a wealthy son-in-law. He chose the best clothes he had and went out to join the family.

In the hall, the whole family was present, with a woman crying uncontrollably. It was Cecilia, Emma's mother. Tony, Emma's father, and her twin brother, Kendrick, had worry written all over their faces.

"This cannot happen. We have to do something," Cecilia cried uncontrollably.

"Don't worry, I will think of something," said Tony, trying to console his crying wife.

"This is all your fault. How could you be so careless?" Tony roared at Kendrick. He couldn't comprehend his son's behavior; he only seemed to cause trouble.

"So you don't even consider your mother's health. You will have to figure out something yourself," Tony said sternly.

"Father, you can't do this to me. Please help me," Kendrick begged.

"You want my son to suffer? This was that woman's fault. If she hadn't died, I would have killed her myself," Cecilia expressed her anger.

"I will think of something, and don't worry about that girl. She is dead now," Tony assured them.

"Father, think of something. I can't bear to see Mother like this," said Emma sadly.

"I will," replied Tony.

"Emma, where is Nagid?" Cecilia asked urgently.

"Yes, yes, get Nagid. He will think of something," Cecilia said, as if she had found her savior.

"I will go and get him," said Emma.

As Emma rose to go and find Nagid, she saw him coming down to the hall.

"Honey, you're here," she said with a beautiful and radiant face, admiring his features—his well-curved nose and mouth, and his youthful appearance.

Nagid couldn't help but think that behind that innocent and beautiful face was a wicked and heartless person with no compassion for mankind.

"Nagid!" Cecilia shouted as if she had found her lifeline. "You have to help your brother-in-law. You always come up with something. I don't want him to go to jail. Do something!" Cecilia wailed uncontrollably.

"Mother, what happened? Tell me," Nagid said, playing the role of the considerate son-in-law he was.

"I will help. You know I will. Just tell me what happened, okay?" Nagid spoke, pretending as if he was hearing the news for the first time.

"Nagid, take your time. That's why we need your help in this," Tony said.

"Honey, keep calm," said Emma, with feigned affection.

Nagid knew he would make this family of wolves pay, but for now, he had to continue acting like the loving son-in-law. He needed answers to his questions.

"Kendrick killed someone," said Tony.

"What?!" Nagid exclaimed, pretending to be surprised, even though he already knew this was the reason behind the turmoil.

"Where... Who... How..." Nagid asked, pretending to seek further details.

"Nagid, take your time. That's why we need your help in this," Tony repeated.

"Honey, keep calm," Emma reassured him, playing her part.

 Nagid trembled inwardly as he wondered how long she would have to continue pretending to achieve her goal. People like her were the most dangerous, never revealing their true intentions but constantly plotting one's downfall. And they executed their plans in the cruelest ways.

"Ken, I think you'll have to explain it to him yourself," said Tony with a serious expression.

Kendrick sighed and began his explanation.

"I went to the club with my friends to have some fun. While we were there, I noticed a beautiful girl with her friends who were also enjoying themselves. I approached her and we started talking. After convincing her, she agreed to be my girlfriend for the night. I took her to a hotel next to the club to have some fun. However, once we got inside, she started rejecting my advances. She wanted to take things slow, but I wanted things my way that night. Due to the alcohol I consumed, it clouded my judgment, and I ended up slapping her. I never expected that she would hit her head on the bedside table and collapse, with blood all over the floor. I tried to wake her up, but she didn't respond... and she died."

"I never meant to do that. It was an accident," Kendrick sobbed, his head buried in his hands.

"Oh dear, honey, you need to do something," Emma said with concern, tears welling up in her eyes.

In the past, Nagid would have been moved to help right away, but things had changed now. He knew just how wicked these people were. However, there was one thing he had always wanted to know: if this incident was part of their setup.

"Nagid, I trust you on this. Do something, anything," pleaded Tony.

Nagid looked at him, anger burning in his eyes, but he quickly masked it with a concerned look. Now was not the time to attack. He had to keep his enemies close.

"This is a complicated issue," he said, as if considering a very difficult decision.

"Were there any witnesses around that night?" Nagid asked.

"No, all my friends were still at the bar. It was just the two of us," Kendrick replied.

"Then... then, Nagid, you know Kendrick is still in school, and he can't be labeled a murderer. It would ruin him. So, I was thinking, why don't you take the blame? We'll think of something to help you get out of jail," suggested Tony.

"Mother!" shouted Emma.

"Cecilia, how can you even think of such a thing? He's part of our family," said Tony, as if he had heard something terrible.

"Mother, Nagid is my husband. Do you want him to be falsely accused of murder? What would happen to me? This can't happen," Emma cried, her voice filled with grief.

If someone were to judge her current attitude, they would undoubtedly fall for their act and take the blame for this crime. It was the same thing that had happened to Nagid, leading to his imprisonment for almost 20 years for a crime he knew nothing about.

"Emma, don't cry. I'll think of something, okay?" Nagid said, wiping the tears from her face.

Since they knew how to play their game, he would play along with them. They weren't the only ones capable of pretending.

"Since you know how to play, I'll play with all of you. Let's see who will win," he said inwardly.

"Father, I promise I'll think of a way," Nagid assured them.

Emma was surprised. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. Nagid was supposed to agree to their way of resolving the

He always fulfilled her wishes whenever she cried. What happened to her charm?

"Father, I have to ensure no one was around when they entered the hotel, and no one saw them when they took the elevator and entered their room," Nagid explained.

"All these details need to be checked before we take further measures," he added.

"You're right," Tony agreed after contemplating the situation. "There might be something we're missing."

"What if he takes the blame, and then someone comes forward later claiming to have evidence showing that Ken was the one responsible?" Tony pondered.

"Nagid, I knew I could count on you," he said gratefully. "Your warning was helpful."

"Honey, I knew I could count on you for anything," Emma said lovingly.

This sent goosebumps down Nagid's spine. He couldn't help but wonder how far this woman would go to achieve her goals.

"What about my son?" Cecilia cried out, unable to comprehend these people. They had initially agreed to make Nagid take the blame and go to jail, but now they seemed to be changing their plans. What would happen to Kendrick then? "Is he going to jail?"

"No, Mother," Nagid reassured her, holding her hands. "We will have to thoroughly investigate this matter. But for now, Kendrick has to be sent away to prevent anyone from making a move against us, especially my rival," Tony stated firmly. "He would try to use this to bring me down, and that won't happen. Kendrick, you are leaving for abroad this evening."

"But, Dad," Kendrick began anxiously.

"No 'buts.' This is my decision, and it's final," Tony said, sounding disappointed. He had always wanted a son as sharp as Nagid, but unfortunately, Kendrick was merely a chess piece for their benefit. Otherwise, he would have been proud to have someone like Nagid instead of this troublemaker.

"Well done, my son. You did well once again," Tony commended Nagid, tapping him on the shoulder.

"Anything for the family," Nagid replied, playing the considerate son-in-law role.

"Mother, you don't have to worry. With Dad and Nagid handling this matter, everything will go according to plan," Emma assured the tearful woman.

"Nagid, help your brother make plans to leave tonight, as early as possible," Tony instructed.

"Yes, Dad," Nagid replied and left to fulfill his given task.

"This is just the beginning of your unending troubles. I will make you pay for everything and take back what belongs to me. And I'm going to start with your troublesome and useless son. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg. The real troubles have just begun. They should be prepared for the bigger ones. This family will regret and pay for everything they did to me," Nagid thought to himself as he entered his room to begin the assigned task.

"Emma, take your mother back to her room," Tony directed.

"Okay, Father," Emma complied.

"And before we find the other witness, you should be on your best behavior around him, okay?" Tony advised.

"Yes, Father. He's just a family-raised dog, and his hard work will pay off. My son won't go to jail, he shouldn't," Emma declared.

"Send that orphan," Cecilia said with intense hatred.

"Don't worry, Mother. Everything will go according to plan," Emma stated firmly.

Little did they know that someone had overheard everything firsthand.