Alexis slowly opened his eyes. A sharp, unbearable pain seized his head.
"Where am I? What happened? Why does my head hurt so much?" Alexis wondered, finding himself lying in an unfamiliar room.
He was shocked to find a woman lying next to him, completely naked.
“Mikaela?!” Alexis sat up suddenly.
“How could she be lying next to me? Did we—” He quickly shook his head. ‘No! There’s no way I slept with her!’
Mikaela shifted slightly before waking up to the sound of Alexis's loud exclamation. "You're so noisy, idiot—" she suddenly sat up when she recognized his voice.
"What the hell are you doing in my room? What did you do to me?!" Mikaela covered her naked body with the blanket.
"Don't misunderstand! I didn’t rape you! I don’t even remember how we ended up in this room—"
SLAP!
“Liar!” Mikaela yelled, tears streaming down her face. “Is this how you get your revenge on me?!”
“I’m not some bastard!” Alexis defended himself. “I hate you and your family, but I would never use such dirty methods for revenge!”
Crash!
Alexis and Mikaela both turned toward the door as several people walked in, shocked expressions on their faces.
"Mom? Dad?" Mikaela gasped, her body trembling.
"My God!" Zelda's tears flowed. "I can't believe the news is true! You slept with that bastard!"
"You slut!" Harold cursed. "Was there no other man, so you had to sleep with this bastard?!"
“You’re misunderstanding, Dad, Mom!” Mikaela interjected, panicking. "We didn’t do anything! Please, believe me!"
"Then why are you and Alexis naked?" Zelle sneered, grinning slyly. Now, Mikaela couldn’t deny it.
“I-I…” Mikaela stammered, struggling to explain.
Alexis dressed himself and looked at the family coldly. "Mikaela was almost raped by Wayne Greyson, but I tried to save her."
“I thought I’d believe your bullshit?!” Harold yelled. His chest heaved in anger. “The Greyson family is a respected family!”
“How dare you slander my son!” Morgan Greyson entered, escorted by several bodyguards.
"Mr. Greyson." Harold and the Cornell family were stunned. Had he also received the photos of Alexis and Mikaela alone in the room?
It left the Cornell family utterly embarrassed.
"Sorry for causing a mess in your hotel, Mr. Morgan Greyson." Harold smiled politely, hiding his shame.
"Are you Alexis?" Morgan stared at him sharply.
"Yes."
"I heard you punched my son until he passed out?" Morgan Greyson interrogated him.
"Yes." Alexis answered indifferently.
“What?!” The Cornell family was stunned. How could Alexis remain so calm after beating up the beloved son of the world’s second richest man?
Greyson Corp was feared by many companies, including Cornell Corp, because of its partnership with Morris Corp.
"Bastard." Morgan growled furiously. "I swear I’ll make you rot in prison after you punched and slandered my only son, accusing him of trying to rape Mikaela," he said firmly.
Mikaela remained silent, sobbing, too afraid to defend Alexis or explain Wayne Greyson’s despicable actions, even though Alexis had helped her. She feared facing the Greyson family’s wrath, as they were terrifying people who wouldn’t hesitate to kill anyone who harmed their family.
Morgan Greyson glanced at his bodyguard, gave a signal, and then dragged Alexis to the car.
Alexis did not resist. His expression remained cold, showing no fear or guilt. He sat quietly in the seat, enjoying the view outside the window.
"This time, you’re finished, loser! You’ll rot in prison, because the Greyson family will never let you live peacefully after you’ve humiliated their family." Leonardo mocked.
"You're wrong. Morgan Greyson will regret his actions." Alexis smirked.
Leonardo was annoyed because Alexis didn’t seem afraid of his threats.
"Why do you look so confident, huh? You’re nothing compared to Mr. Morgan. He’s incredibly rich and influential. It would take no effort at all for him to eliminate you!"
Alexis chose to stay silent, too lazy to engage with a talkative man like Leonardo.
Soon, Harold’s luxury car arrived at the police station. Morgan, Howard, and Harold handed Alexis over to the police on charges of rape. Two officers immediately handcuffed him and threw him into a cell without allowing him to provide his side of the story.
"Sorry, Morgan Greyson." Howard and Harold apologized.
"You don’t need to apologize." Morgan Greyson smiled warmly. "You’re not at fault. After all, the Cornell family will soon become part of the Morris family. Simson Morris and his family are my masters. It’s a pleasure to meet you all. Especially you, Howard."
Howard immediately lifted his chin with confidence. "I’m flattered. It’s true, my daughter and Vincenzo will soon marry. He promised to invest heavily in Cornell Corp."
"It seems I’ll be replaced by you, Mr. Howard."
Morgan Greyson and Howard chuckled.Angrily, Harold immediately went home. Not only were his plans ruined, but his family’s reputation was tarnished. This scandal would cause everyone to mock him.
When he entered, he found Zilda scolding their daughter fiercely, while Zelle, Lenora, Adam, and Helen were simply watching, smirking.
SLAP!
Mikaela couldn’t hold back her tears as Harold slapped her.
"You’re an embarrassing, useless child! How could you sleep with that bastard?!"
“You’re wrong, Dad! Wayne Greyson tried to rape me, but Alexis came to my rescue. I’m sure he’s framing us for revenge!” Mikaela sobbed.
"How dare you defend that bastard in front of me after he humiliated us in front of the Greyson family!" Harold shouted. "You’d be better off being raped by Wayne Greyson than being slept with by a liar!"
“How could you say that to me, Daddy?!”
“Now get out of here! I don’t want to consider you my daughter anymore!”
Mikaela shocked. "You’re kicking me out?!" She was his only daughter, always pampered and loved.
"Are you deaf?!"
"Mom?" Mikaela pleaded.
Zilda remained silent, powerless against her husband’s decision.
Zelle secretly smirked in her heart. Finally, Mikaela would feel the suffering she endured when she was still Alexis’s wife. Every day, her parents would scold her, and she had to endure the shame in front of friends and colleagues.
Fortunately, her mother had accidentally overheard the devious plan from Harold’s family to take her place as Vincenzo’s fiancée and the CEO. It just so happened that Howard was at the Sundown club.
Zelle wouldn’t let anyone thwart her plans to marry Vincenzo because she had sacrificed so much to get close to him. She wouldn’t hesitate to get her revenge in the most painful way.
“Get Alexis out,” Raymond ordered.“Are you sure? He’s the suspect the Greyson family reported, Mr. Raymond,” the warden explained politely.“Just follow my orders, or you’ll regret it.” Raymond glared at him.“Y-yes, sir.” With trembling hands, the warden unlocked the cell and released Alexis.“I’m sorry I arrived late, young master.”“No problem.”'Young master?'The two exited the building and got into a car.“What exactly happened, Mr. Alexis? How did you end up in prison?” Raymond asked, still in shock after receiving a call from Alexis’s bodyguard, who had secretly been following him.“It’s all because of Wayne Greyson and his father.” Alexis growled, his voice full of rage. “Wayne framed me and created a scenario that made it look like I assaulted Mikaela. That gave the Cornell family a reason to throw me in jail.”“He’s gone too far.”“Exactly. I want you to cancel the partnership with the Greyson Corp.”“I’ll take care of it right away, young master.”***“How about it, Dad?
"Are you sure you’re going to marry Mikaela, young master?" Raymond's voice came through Alexis’s phone. "Yes." Alexis glanced at Mikaela, who was sound asleep on his bed. They were currently staying at Carlos's orphanage—Alexis’s childhood home—since bringing her to his mansion was out of the question. "But she and her family insulted you." Alexis chuckled slyly. "I'm not marrying her without a reason, Raymond. This is all part of my revenge plan." "What’s your plan, Mr. Alexis? Allow me to assist you." "You’ll know soon enou—" "Tsk! You’re so noisy, Alexis," Mikaela grumbled, her voice groggy as she rubbed her eyes. "Who are you talking to, huh?" "I’m applying for a job." "This late at night? Seriously?" "It’s already morning, Miss." Alexis chuckled at her confusion. "Really?" Mikaela’s eyes widened as she pulled back the curtains. "Oh my God! I’m late!" She jumped out of bed and hurried to the door, grabbing her scarf along the way. "Late for what?" Alexis fol
“Congratulations, Vincenzo. Soon, you’ll officially become the richest man in the USA,” said a 55-year-old man as he shook Vincenzo’s hand.“Thank you very much,” Vincenzo replied confidently, flashing a smile as he shook hands with each distinguished guest approaching him.Meanwhile, Zelle stood elegantly by his side in a figure-hugging red dress that highlighted her flawless curves. Her poised demeanor and stunning appearance exuded sophistication, solidifying her image as the partner of the future heir to Morris Corp.“She’s incredibly lucky,” one woman whispered to her companion. “Her life will change completely once Vincenzo is officially named the heir.”The elegant atmosphere abruptly shifted as a man entered the room. His commanding presence drew every gaze, and the weight of his steps made a statement.“Who is he?” the guests murmured. Although they were all part of the elite, none seemed to recognize the mysterious man.Vincenzo’s expression darkened instantly. Anger simmere
"FUCK! Failure again!" The sound of shattering glass echoed as Vincenzo brutally knocked over the table in front of him. His face was flushed with rage. The room, once full of guests, was now silent, leaving only scattered glass shards and the awkward Cornell family.Zelle and her family exchanged glances. Disappointment was veiled behind their fake expressions of concern. They hadn’t been able to exploit Vincenzo’s wealth this time, but pretending to be a caring family was a duty they had to fulfill."Calm down, Vincenzo," Helen stepped forward, trying to salvage the situation. Her thin smile attempted to soothe him. "I'm sure Raymond must have a reason for not showing up."Vincenzo turned sharply, his eyes piercing through Helen. "A reason? Another piece of nonsense like that, I swear, I will destroy anyone who dares to stand in my way!"Everyone’s eyes were on Vincenzo as his fury boiled over. No one dared to oppose him. After taking a heavy breath, he grabbed his coat and left w
A man with a cold, fierce face entered a VIP room at one of the finest restaurants. The atmosphere in the room was already thick with an invisible tension."Finally, you’ve arrived. You made me wait too long," Vincenzo said, his voice low and sharp, as though there was no room for tolerance. He took a deep drag from his cigarette, exhaling the smoke calmly, as if savoring the tension that hung in the air.The room was deliberately dimmed. Only the soft glow of the lights reflected off the glossy black table surface, casting dark shadows around them."I had to secure the situation before coming here," Ernest replied briefly, his tone calculated, as he sat across from Vincenzo with a watchful demeanor."Did you bring what I asked for?" Ernest asked, his voice more of a command than a request."Sure," Vincenzo said, pushing a red folder across the table toward Ernest, as if delivering something of great value. "Here’s the official inheritance letter Raymond created, along with a sample o
"Where's my tuxedo, damn it?!" a man with an arrogant face shouted furiously in his room. His voice boomed loudly, echoing beyond the room. Alexis stumbled forward, clutching a cane to guide his steps as he was blind. Approaching the man, who was around 55 years old, Alexis handed over the tuxedo. "Here's your tuxedo, Mr. Howard Cornell," Alexis said, his blonde hair catching the faint light, holding the neatly hung tuxedo out. "You're so slow!" Howard snatched it roughly, glanced at it, then threw it back at Alexis' face. "You idiot! This isn't the navy tuxedo I told you to clean, damn it! I told you to clean the black one!" Alexis trembled. "I-I'm sorry, Dad I'll prepare it—" "You're useless!" Howard shouted, kicking Alexis' cane away, sending it skidding far across the room. He stormed off, leaving Alexis behind in a storm of rage. Alexis took a deep breath, trying to hold back his frustration. He had endured humiliation nearly every moment in this house. He knelt down
Lenora stared at Alexis sharply, hoping he still remembered her threat earlier that morning that she wouldn’t hesitate to throw him out if he revealed his status to Vincenzo. "Why are you asking me that, Mom? I’m Zelle’s husband," Alexis said, trying to stay polite, even though anger boiled inside him. He didn’t mind being treated like a servant by his in-laws, but he couldn’t accept them giving Zelle to another man. Earlier, Lenora had ordered Alexis to hide his marital status from the Morris family, claiming it would help Zelle secure a business contract with Vincenzo. Without much thought, Alexis agreed because he loved Zelle and wanted to support her dreams. However, he never imagined the way they intended to secure the contract was by making Zelle Vincenzo’s lover. The realization broke Alexis’ heart. He had spent so much effort helping Zelle and the Cornell family, only to welcome her affair. "Mom?" Vincenzo repeated, his eyebrows furrowed. "Did I hear that right? Did
“You’ve got to be kidding! There’s no way this bastard inherited all of my father’s wealth!” Howard protested angrily.“But that’s exactly what’s written in the will, Mr. Howard,” Marcus explained politely.“Give it to me!” Howard snatched the will from Marcus roughly and read it thoroughly, his eyes narrowing with disbelief. “FUCK!" Howard threw the paper onto the floor and lunged at his father, grabbing his neck. “How dare you leave everything to this bastard! Have you completely forgotten about your own family?!”“Stop it, Mr. Howard! You’re going to hurt him!” Marcus and a few doctors rushed to pull Howard away from Mr. Carlos. “I don’t care! He deserves to die!” Howard shouted, completely losing control. No one in the Cornell family stepped forward to stop him, their silence felt like approval. Suddenly, the piercing sound of a heart monitor alarm filled the room. Carlos’s body convulsed, and panic erupted.“What’s happening?” Marcus asked, his voice filled with worry, while