My Poor Son-in-law is Tycoon

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"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 followed her, curious, but Mikaela ignored him.  

Suddenly, her phone rang, halting her steps. She quickly answered it. "Mommy! Finally, you called me! Did Dad change his mind? Does he want me back?"  

"Come home right now. You’ve read my message, haven’t you?"  

Frowning, Mikaela checked her phone and gasped. "I’ll be there right away!"  

"What’s going on? Who called you just now?" Alexis asked.  

"My mom! She asked me to come home!" Mikaela answered, her face lighting up.  

"I’ll take you there."  

"No need," Mikaela declined quickly. "My dad will kill me if he catches me with you."  

"But we’re getting married."  

"Not now, Alexis. I’ll convince my dad to accept you, then you can come see me at the Cornell mansion." Mikaela rushed out, hailing a taxi and leaving Alexis standing there in disbelief.  

Still, Alexis wasn’t about to give up. Her behavior was far too suspicious, and he decided to follow her.  

At the Cornell mansion, he noticed a lineup of luxury cars parked in the driveway.  

"What’s going on? Is there an event?" Alexis slipped in through the servants’ entrance unnoticed.  

Inside, he found the Greyson family sitting with the Cornells in the living room.  

"Sweetheart, you’re finally here," Harold greeted his daughter warmly as Mikaela took a seat between her parents.  

"The Greyson family is here to propose to you."  

Alexis froze in shock.  

"That’s right." Wayne smiled gently at Mikaela. "I’d like to ask for your hand in marriage."  

All eyes were on Mikaela, waiting for her response.  

"You’ll accept it, right, sweetheart?" Zilda squeezed Mikaela’s hand and whispered, "You saw my message, didn’t you? If you say yes, you’ll be welcomed back into the family. It’s the only way to restore our reputation."  

Mikaela nodded, giving Wayne a sweet smile. "Yes. I accept your proposal."  

Alexis clenched his fists, trembling with rage. How dare she deceive him like this? She had only been using him all along.  

"How dare you lie to me!" Alexis stormed into the room, causing everyone to turn in shock. "You said you’d marry me! And now you’re accepting this scumbag’s proposal?"  

"Alexis?!"  

"You bastard! How did you get out of prison?!" Harold roared, his fury echoed by Wayne and Morgan.  

"He must’ve escaped!" Zelle chimed in, stirring the chaos further.  

Mikaela smirked coldly. "You’re such a fool, Alexis. I only used you. Do you think I’d ever marry a poor man like you?"  

Alexis’s body trembled as his anger boiled over.  

"I swear, you’ll regret this!"  

Wayne laughed mockingly. "Pathetic. Did you really think a beautiful woman like Mikaela would choose you? You need to be born into a family like mine to deserve someone like her."  

The room erupted into laughter, but Alexis remained unfazed.  

"You and your father are the real fools," Alexis sneered. "Your father just lost the Morris Corp deal, leaving Greyson on the verge of bankruptcy!"  

The Cornells’ laughter died instantly, replaced with shock. Alexis smirked, satisfied. After this, the Cornells would undoubtedly rethink their decision to marry Mikaela to Wayne.  

"Is this true, Mr. Morgan?" Harold turned to the older man, his gaze sharp.  

"T-that’s not true!" Morgan stammered, his composure faltering. "You’re lying, you scum! Haven’t you done enough by attacking my son?!"  

"I know your dirty plan!" Alexis shot back. "You’re only marrying your son to Mikaela to leech off the future benefits of a Cornell-Morris partnership."  

"Shut your mouth, bastard!" Morgan grabbed a flower vase from the table and hurled it at Alexis, but Alexis caught it effortlessly.  

"If it’s not true, why are you so angry to cover your panic?" Alexis taunted.  

"Guards!" Harold bellowed, summoning two security officers. "Get this intruder out of here! Don’t ever let him back in!"  

"Yes, sir!"  

"There’s no need." Alexis sneered, placing the vase back on the table. "I’ll leave on my own. But mark my words: the Cornell and Greyson families will never succeed in taking advantage of Morris Corp’s wealth!"  

Alexis stormed out, his fury blazing, and immediately called Raymond.  

"Raymond, arrange the official reading of the Morris Corp inheritance for tomorrow."  

"Why the sudden decision, Mr. Alexis?" Raymond asked, sensing his master’s seething anger.  

"Just follow my orders!" Alexis snapped before ending the call.  

As he returned to his mansion, Alexis swore he’d humiliate the Cornell and Greyson families tomorrow.