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Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 132: THE CLASS REUNION.
Lucas was quiet for a while. “Mr. Miles, I’m going to need time to think about this. Most importantly, I need to inform my family. I’ll get back to you with the reply. Is that okay?”Miles shook his shoulders. “It’s your choice to make, so the decision is absolutely up to you. But once the establishment shuts down, the $10 million offer will be immediately off the table.”Lucas nodded and left the office. Miles and Eden stared at each other with a smile as they silently conversed with one another.A few days later, the class reunion is finally here.The venue was well designed as the hosts included people like August Leonard. People in suits and luxurious dresses were catching up at the venue.“Oh my goodness, it’s been so long since I saw you. How has it been in Thailand?”“It’s been going well. What about you? I heard you’re now a huge make-up artist in the film industry. I always knew you were going to shock that industry with your gift.”These were adults who knew each other while
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 133: MEETING ETHAN JAMES.
Miles and Lola had quickly become the center of attention at the class reunion. People who didn’t even normally speak to them back in college were now trying to act like they’d been best friends since forever. Of course, Miles and Lola tried to keep away from these pretentious people but they just kept flooding back towards them.“What is this, Abigail?!” Mark gritted his teeth as he watched the people around Miles and his wife. “I thought you said that Miles would definitely be humiliated if he should show up at this class reunion of yours. You said everyone despised him because he was poor and classless, so what am I looking at here?”“Hey, don’t be mad at me!” Abigail was getting pissed at her boyfriend. “How the hell was I supposed to know that Miles would suddenly show up looking like he was born extremely rich family?!” A devious idea suddenly popped into her head, causing a wicked smirk to break out on her face. “Since we know that Miles is nothing but a poverty-stricken man w
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 134: ETHAN’S UNFORTUNATE SITUATION.
Once Ethan found out that the woman of his dream had been poached by another man, he approached this Collins Webber with a gentlemanly demeanor, willing to talk through it and even offering to let the woman they both desired to be with choose for herself. Unfortunately for Ethan, Collins felt angered that the son of a lower-class man actually felt he could compete with him. Thus, he had his men beat the hell out of Ethan that night until Ethan was hospitalized where he spent two months in a coma. After Ethan refined his consciousness, he told his father everything. Infuriated beyond words, Ethan’s father reported the situation to the police, simply demanding that Collins Webber apologize to his son, or else he would take the matter to court. The James family did not expect to suddenly find the police turning their backs against them, and they later understood that it was because the Webber family had paid them off. Following this, Ethan’s father took to the media to expose the tyran
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 135: ETHAN’S CHANGED SITUATION.
The slapped woman could only keep her shut as she saw that everyone was now looking at her with disdain. They scooted away from her whole whispering terrible words at her. Frustrated, the woman turned around and headed for the bathroom.“Bunch of fools and idiots!” She mumbled to herself while walking away.The crowd was starting to disperse a bit as they saw that the show was over. They returned to the smaller groups, chatting about what they had just witnessed.Meanwhile, Miles could see that Ethan was left heavily devastated and humiliated. His life had just been emptied out for people to judge so he didn’t feel welcomed here anymore. “Hey, come with me.” Miles pulled Ethan away from the crowd, towards a bathroom. Before he was gone, he winked at Lola.Lola sighed as she nodded back to her husband before he disappeared into the corridor. He understood that Miles was going to comfort Ethan. In the meantime, she got back to chatting with her friends from the sorority group. Some of
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 136: TAKING THE HONORARY SEAT.
Abigail sneered. “I knew that Mr. Leonard won’t allow that stupid Miles and her bitch wife to outdo him at the class reunion. Look at him?!”Mark nodded his head. “The estimated sum of his outfit might be as high as $40 million.”These two are not the only ones awed by August Leonard’s appearance, all the other former students had gathered around him, asking questions and overall, trying to strike up a conversation that would draw the man’s attention to them.“Alright, everyone, let’s give our highly esteemed guest of honor a breathing room!” A voice boomed through the speakers and everyone found the organizer speaking over a wide podium. “Mr. Leonard, as one of the most esteemed guests at this class reunion, I would like for you to join us on the grand seat. Please, do not refuse us.”Everyone around August Leonard began to urge him to not refuse the organizer’s invitation. Only the most successful people currently are allowed on that podium where the seats are superiorly designed an
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 137: UNWILLING TO TOAST.
The other women around Lola’s table had mixed reactions to seeing Miles sit at that table. Worst, he had gone up there with Ethan James, of all people. This is the same man who had been utterly ridiculed by another former coursemate.“Lola, what your husband is doing is crazy and sorta disrespectful.”“Right. How much does he really make per year? We all know Miles Creek back at college. He’s one of the poorest men you’d ever meet. I doubt much has changed for him over the years, so I can’t understand what would give him the absolute audacity to go up there and sit down with the likes of August Leonard.”Lola frowned slightly when she heard the things that her friends were saying about Miles. She wasn’t dumb, and thus, she could sense the passive aggressiveness of these other women. She looked up on that podium and a little moment of witnessing the way Miles carried himself, she was happy.To be honest, Lola has long been suspicious of her husband’s true identity. As the months pass b
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 138: AUGUST’S SUPERIOR.
“Miles, are you sure that August won’t come back to cause you any trouble?” Ethan couldn’t help but ask as the group of three exited the venue.Miles stared at Ethan with slight disbelief. “Buddy, what? You don’t trust me?”Before Ethan could clarify himself though, Lola spoke up first. “Actually, Miles, I’m also worried as well. I remember August Leonard very well. He may seem like a gentleman a lot of the time, but that man has always been petty as hell. There’s a high chance that he might take revenge against you shortly. Maybe, it’s best if you’re careful around him.”“Exactly!” Ethan exclaimed with a sigh of relief. The last thing he wanted was to make Miles, his savior at this low point in his life, mad at him due to a misunderstanding. That was why he was really glad that Miles’s wife understood what he was trying to say.Miles thought about it before he suddenly sneered as his gaze fell into the distance of nothingness. “if he decides to take some sort of sick revenge on me fo
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 139: OFFENDED THE WRONG PERSON (1).
“My goodness! Mr. Miles, I had no idea it was you.” The older man had an apologetic expression on his face immediately. “I am truly sorry.”Miles smiled professionally at the older man. “Nah! Stop it, Mr. Bell, it’s fine.” He walked forward and shook hands with the man.Lola frowned slightly as she stared at the man whom she had been seen around her husband before. “Who is that man?” She mumbled to herself. Checking out the man’s outfit, she deduced that this Mr. Bell was an influential man. His total outfit was quite close to a million dollars in worth after all.Ethan, who had been standing close to Lola, heard the woman’s mumbled question. “Lola, you don’t know that man?!”Lola picked up on the surprise tone in Ethan’s voice, and she shook her head in response. “No, I’ve never seen him before. And you? Do you have any idea who he is?”Ethan nodded immediately. “That’s Mr. Jackson Bell, a very powerful man in the government. Specifically, he's a senior officer in the government.” He
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Chapter 270: The Sweetheart Story
Miles knelt down to her level, smiling softly. "We did, sweetheart. But winning was just the first step. Now we have to make sure it stays won."Sarah's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"Miles quickly looked at his family, then shifted his focus back to Sarah. "We still have a large amount of work in front of us." Nevertheless, I think we are prepared for the challenge. Do you want to assist us in improving the city? Sarah nodded with great enthusiasm. "May I work as your aide?" The room was filled with laughter, relieving the tension that was growing. Miles stood and playfully tousled Sarah's hair. "You have the ability to become anything you desire, young one. "That is the main objective." Maxwell cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention. "Miles, there's something else we need to discuss. About your role in the family."Miles tensed, memories of their past conflicts flooding back. "Dad, I-"Maxwell held up a hand. "Let me finish. I was wrong, son. I tried t
Chapter 269: Aftermath
Miles paused at the door, turning back to face his defeated enemy. "You're right about one thing, Ethan. It's not over. It's just beginning. But this time, we're building something better. Something just."With that, they left, racing towards the Lyon compound. While driving through the city streets, they observed evidence of the night's happenings all around - police barriers, lights flashing, and groups of spectators. "What do you think Joseph Lyon has?" Lola asked, her brow furrowed with concern.Miles shook his head. "I don't know, but we can't let him walk. Whatever it is, we'll face it together."They arrived at the Lyon compound to find it in chaos. Creek family members and newly arrived police officers were everywhere, securing the premises and rounding up Lyon family members and associates.Elena met them at the entrance, her face grim. "Joseph's in the basement. He's threatening to upload some kind of dossier to the internet if we don't let him go.""What's in the dossier?"
Chapter 268: The Tone Deaf Declaration
Elena's voice came through, tense but steady. "She's inside. Ethan took the bait. He's got her in his office."Miles tightened his fists, suppressing the anxiety eating away at his stomach. "Okay then. I am entering. Always remain committed to the plan, regardless of any obstacles that may arise. With that, he walked confidently towards the front door, feeling his heart racing but remaining determined. The guards by the entrance became tense when he neared. Miles declared that he is here to visit Ethan with a commanding tone that left no room for disagreement. The guards nervously looked at each other before one of them communicated on his radio. After a brief pause, they moved out of the way, letting Miles go through. While strolling through the grand corridors, Miles couldn't shake the thought of the countless lives ruined to uphold this image of authority and extravagance. He prepared himself, aware that tonight marked the end of everything. He reached Ethan's office door, pau
Chapter 267: The Showdown
Miles took a deep breath, his mind racing with possibilities. "We need to create a distraction. Something big enough to draw Ethan's attention away from his office."Lola stepped forward, her face set with determination. "I have an idea. But you're not going to like it."Miles turned to her, concern etched on his face. "Lola, what are you thinking?""Me," she said simply. "I'll turn myself in to Ethan. Tell him I'm abandoning you, that I want to make a deal.""Absolutely not," Miles said firmly. "It's too dangerous."Lola stood her ground. "It's the perfect distraction. Ethan won't be able to resist the opportunity to use me against you.""She's right," Rachel interjected. "Ethan's obsessed with destroying you, Miles. Having Lola in his grasp would be irresistible."Miles shook his head, his voice rising. "No, I won't risk you like that. There has to be another way.""There isn't," Lola insisted. "We're running out of time and options. This is our best shot."Maxwell placed a hand on
Chapter 266: Revelations and Regret
"Dad!" he called out. "This way!"In some way, amidst the chaos and lack of light, they succeeded in coming together again and leaving the cabin. In the woods, they ran without direction, with the sound of their pursuers not far behind. "There's a river approaching," Maxwell gasped while they ran. "If we manage to get across, we could risk losing them." They continued moving forward, with branches lashing their faces and the ground unpredictable beneath their feet. At last, the sound of water rushing reached their ears. "We arrived," Elena wheezed. But as they reached the riverbank, a shot rang out. Miles felt a searing pain in his arm and stumbled."Miles!" Lola cried out."I'm fine," he forced through clenched teeth. "We must continue to keep going forward." Stepping into the icy water, they could hear their pursuers approaching nearer. Miles glanced behind him and observed flashlights moving among the trees. With a sinking heart, he came to the realization that we will not be
Chapter 265: The Twisted Path
While driving in uncomfortable silence, the city lights disappeared in the distance. After what felt like an endless amount of time, Dorian veered onto a dirt path that twisted through thick forests. "He declared that we are nearly there." Out of nowhere, headlights were visible in the rearview mirror. Dorian muttered curses quietly. "They've found us."Miles twisted in his seat, his heart pounding. "How? We were so careful!""Questions later," Dorian growled, pressing down on the accelerator. "Hold on, everyone!"The vehicle surged ahead, jolting harshly over the bumpy road. Sarah began to weep, and Lola tried her hardest to console her while hanging on tightly. "That way!" Elena yelled while indicating the direction in front. A tiny cabin appeared, tucked in between the trees. Maxwell came to a halt in front of the cabin. "Everybody, leave!" "Hurry up!" They scrambled out of the car, Miles helping Lola with Sarah while Elena and Maxwell grabbed what few bags they had managed t
Chapter 264: The Chase Intensifies
It's a gamble," she remarked, "but there's a chance it could succeed." Count me in. One after another, the rest of the Autumns concurred. When they joined hands to confirm their sudden collaboration, Miles felt a spark of hope for the first time in weeks. Miles did not realize that another person was secretly listening to their conversation. In a room on the upper floor, Maximilian Autumn, the eldest child of Nigel and heir of the Autumn family, was having a conversation on the telephone. "Did you get all that, Ethan?" Maximilian whispered.On the other end of the line, Ethan Chariot's voice crackled. "Every word. Good work, Maximilian. Your family's betrayal won't be forgotten when this is all over."Maximilian's grip tightened on the phone. "Just remember our deal. When the dust settles, I want control of both the Autumn and Chariot families."Ethan chuckled darkly. "Of course. As long as you hold up your end, you'll get everything we agreed upon. Now, let's discuss how we're goi
Chapter 263: Unexpected Allies
While embracing each other, both fully conscious of the peril nearby, a faint voice was heard from the staircase. "Mom?" Father? "What's happening?" Miles and Lola looked in the direction Sarah was standing, her worried expression evident on her small face. They shared a glance, aware that their future decisions would impact not only their destiny, but also that of their daughter and the whole city. Miles kneeled and extended his arms towards Sarah. "Sweetheart, please come over here." Mom and Dad have something significant they need to inform you about. While Sarah embraced them, Miles and Lola promised quietly to defend their family and seek retribution against anyone who posed a threat. The larger view was starting to become clear, bringing with it the understanding that their lives were about to change forever. The sudden ringing of the doorbell surprised Miles and Lola, interrupting their quiet chat. Miles cautiously approached the door, looking through the peephole. Surpris
Chapter 262: The Shocking Revelation
He was startled by the ringing of the doorbell. He opened the door and saw Rachael Autumn standing there, her face showing signs of worry. "Rachael? What are you doing here?" Miles asked, ushering her inside.Rachael wrung her hands nervously. "Miles, we need to talk. It's about your family... and mine."Miles' eyes narrowed. "You mean how your family has been lying to me all this time? Using me?"Rachael flinched. "It's not like that, Miles. We didn't have a choice.""There's always a choice, Rachael," Miles spat. "You could have told me the truth.""And you?" Rachael shot back. "You lied too. You said you were single, that you were just Miles Autumn. Was that all a ploy to get close to us, to get information?"Miles stepped back, stunned. "What? No, I... I never said I was single. I just... I didn't mention my family because I was trying to protect them."Rachael's eyes softened. "I believe you, Miles. But you have to understand, we're all caught up in something bigger than ourselv
