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Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 163: PRECIOUS STONE GAMBLING.
Everyone still couldn’t believe what they had witnessed. They were all aware at this point that Miles was an ordinary man who was simply fortunate enough to be the son-in-law of a man like Jonathan. Still, Jonathan’s status in the city wasn’t that significant, and worse, Miles was known to be a stay-at-home dad who lived off of his hardworking wife’s earnings. Yet, this seemingly ordinary man had stood up to someone as powerful and influential as Collins Webber. Even a lot of men whose status was far superior to Miles’s, they wouldn’t dare face the son of the Webber family, knowing how their method of revenge can be extremely cruel and borderline evil.Miles went into a room full of capable bodyguards and he single-handedly dealt with all of them seriously, to the point where they were struggling to walk upright. Then he stood up to Collins and publicly humiliated him with brutal slaps, two in addition to the one he had given the man in private.Miles was looking like an untouchable d
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 164: BAITED BY A JEWELRY TYCOON.
This was how the process was recycling for every gemstone showcased on the stage, one at a time. The war of bidding was fierce and people kept trying to one-up each other for whichever gemstone caught their eyes.Unfortunately for Miles, he wasn’t interested in this session at all. He had only remained here because Lesley begged him to be here. He was starting to get seriously bored as time went on. He glanced at his father-in-law to find him also in a similar state of boredom. He then shifted his gaze to find Lesley in a much more thrilled emotional state. She was genuinely enjoying this session.Miles sighed, thinking he may have to come up with an excuse to get the heck out of this place, and that was when a particularly skinny and average-height man caught his eyes. Miles stared a little longer until he recalled who this person was.“What is Krone Dodge doing here?” Miles f owned as he recognized this man.“Krone Dodge? Who’s that?” Jonathan, who was seated right beside Miles, sco
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 165: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
Caleb Autumn was not happy about this situation at all. It was so sudden and there was very little option out of this conundrum he was suddenly put into. He glanced through the crowd and saw their eyes on him. At this point, he knew that he had no choiceThe main reason for his hesitance was the inclusion of the import channel rights owned by Dominion City. Years of control over this and he might lose it in the hands of that man because of a gamble. Sadly, he couldn’t turn away from the challenge, or else, his reputation as the jewelry industry leader was at great stake.Caleb cleared his throat before facing Krone Dodge. “Challenge accepted.”The crowd suddenly cheated and Miles and his in-laws, along with the rest of the crowd realized something. About 30% of this crowd were from Edgewood-Ave City, and they were here to support none other than Krone Dodge. This was a setup, which meant that they came fully prepared to win this gamble. If this ends up in their favor, not only does th
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 166: DOMINION VS EDGEWOOD-AVE.
The older man with a goatee thought about it for a moment before quickly nodding his head. “I accept this prestigious choice, Mr. Caleb.” He got up from his seat.“Woah! Alright, I think Mr. Caleb made a good choice picking Justin Fallon.” Lesley praised in an excited but lowered voice.Miles became curious at his little sister-in-law’s excitement. “Is this Justin Fallon really that good as an appraisal expert?”Lesley looked at Miles with incredulity that he even asked that question. “You’ve never heard of Justin Fallon?! This guy is so good that he actually ranked seventh in the global gemstone gambling and antique appraisal.”Miles’s brows rose when he heard this. “I see.” He looked back on stage with a head nod.Krone Dodge chuckled on the stage when he saw who Caleb Autumn had picked. He then glanced to a section of the audience where Edgewood-Ave City’s merchants were seated. “I’m choosing Lincoln Park, as my representative.”“I accept as the chosen, Mr. Dodge!” A young man spok
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 167: JUDGEMENTS BEFORE CHANCE.
The game was over. Justin Fallon had lost to Lincoln Park, and by extension, Caleb Autumn had lost this challenge to Krone Dodge. It was a painful sight to watch for those merchants and the overall audience from Dominion City felt a wave of immense shame wash over them. They looked to the side to find those merchants from Edgewood-Ave City roaring out praises at their victory and at Lincoln Park as the reason for this victory.“Fuck yeah! I knew he was going to beat that lowlife scum, Justin Fallon! Lincoln is far too brilliant for the likes of those from the degenerating city!”“Was there even a doubt about this victory? That Justin Fallon is a great representation of Dominion, old and weak. Watching this challenge, it's quite clear that Dominion City definitely doesn’t deserve to remain standing as the greatest in comparison to us! It’s time that we chop off their fucking roots and take our rightfully deserved power!”The rest of the merchants from Edgewood-Ave City roared in suppor
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 168: DIGGING FOR AGREEMENT (1).
“Dad, did I just hear right?” Lesley shook slightly in her seat as she stared at the wide stage with dazed eyes. “Did I just hear Miles issue a challenge of gemstone appraising against Lincoln Park, of all people?!”“Calm down, my dear.” Jonathan placed a soothing palm on his daughter’s back as he could see the young lady being slightly frantic in her seat.“How can I possibly be calm about this, Dad?” Lesley's voice dropped below to a whisper, as she looked around with caution, hoping that no one would hear her. “Dad, if Miles fails to beat Lincoln Park, which is far more than likely to happen should Mr. Krone Dodge accept his challenge, Miles would not be the only one who ends up humiliated for the rest of his life. The angry netizens will also come for his family, which would definitely include us, his in-laws.”Jonathan sighed as he was a bit disappointed that Lesley was rather worried about herself and not even a tiny bit about Miles. He gazed back up on the stage and he squinted
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 169: DIGGING FOR AGREEMENT (2).
Everyone then watched as Caleb made a call. In less than a minute, three women in formal wear walked up on the stage with the woman in the center holding a briefcase.“In here are the documents with the rights over the import channels of regional raw materials,” Caleb spoke with a defeated tone. “How about we finalize the transfer at this stage and just get it over with?”Every single Dominion City merchant has their head down in shame at the defeat. Meanwhile, the Edgewood-Ave City merchants wouldn’t stop throwing more insults at their rival merchants, as well as Miles, Justin Fallon, and even Caleb Autumn. Meanwhile, Caleb simply continued as if nothing was happening, as he began gathering the files after opening the briefcase.Miles frowned slightly at the scenery around him. He felt somewhat disappointed that Caleb couldn’t even bother to show a fighting spirit. He should have at least given Miles a chance, even if it was simply for his bravery and his will to show up in an attemp
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 170: NEW STAKES.
Miles had been lying when he claimed that he suspected Lincoln Park of cheating. This was truly a blatant lie, told to pull out the reaction and result he wanted. He had been baiting the champion this whole time with his words. In truth, Miles knew fully well that Lincoln Park, indeed, didn’t cheat during the challenge, nor had he ever done something like this. Miles was also aware that despite the man’s arrogance, Lincoln was an upstanding challenger who deeply despised people using underhanded means during a task. This has been the exact reason that Miles had attacked him with such accusations in the first place. He was well aware that this young man hated cheating, and thus, he would immediately be susceptible to doing anything to prove that he wasn’t a cheater.If Miles hadn’t tried out this tactic, it would have been nearly impossible to get Lincoln Park to agree with him. More so since Krone Dodge had been looking at Miles with caution in his eyes. Miles was indeed very glad a
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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
