Revenge Of The Rejected Son-in-law

198. The Game Is Just Beginning

Chapter One Hundred And Ninety Eight

Henry, his face contorted by anger and embarrassment, stood in the dimly lit room, his heart pounding like a drum in his chest.

He clenched his fists, and the fragile porcelain vase on the table bore the brunt of his fury, shattering into a thousand pieces on the polished floor. His plan to sneak into Elijah's house as a bodyguard had unravelled, leaving him jobless and humiliated.

"Damn it," he muttered through gritted teeth, his voice thick with frustration. He had thought this would be his chance to prove himself to his stepbrother Elijah, to finally gain some respect in his eyes. But instead, he found himself standing in the wreckage of his dreams, shattered just like that vase.

Henry had spent days meticulously planning his covert mission, envisioning himself as the valiant protector, earning Elijah's admiration and trust. Now, all that remained was the harsh reality of his failure.

Elijah's voice echoed in his mind, the words that had cut de