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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
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 171: UNKNOWN ORIGIN.
“Is Miles serious right now?” Lesley was in awe as he stared at his brother-in-law. The man stood there with the most confident stance that she had ever seen. She was much more impressed than she was concerned. “Where the heck is he supposed to get $60 billion though? Has he lost his mind?”“I doubt it; far from it, I could even bet.” Jonathan was calm as he kept his gaze on the stage. He trusted in his son-in-law, so he didn’t allow any words around him to shake his heart in the slightest. Instead, he was simply enjoying the show as it was unfolding. He knew for sure that something was cooking.Krone Dodge felt his heart shaking as well. Miles had just declared that he was willing to place $60 billion as the stake for his challenge against Lincoln. This man didn’t look dumb in the slightest, and thus, the jewelry tycoon from Edgewood-Ave City knew that there was a high chance that Miles wasn’t bluffing.Even Lincoln Park’s anger had been doused with Miles’s words. He knew that even K
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 172: UPGRADED CHALLENGE.
Caleb was left stunned when he received the same call from his associates. He ended the call involuntarily while the person on the other end of the call was still talking. He couldn’t even be bothered to feel guilty about this as he was filled with awe while staring at Miles, who still stood on the spot with sturdiness.“Who are you, Miles Creek?” These words were uttered in whispers as Caleb frowned at the sight of Miles, which had become quite dazzling. It was becoming increasingly clear that not only was Miles smart and courageous, but but he might as well possess the mountainous background to back it up.Krone Dodge was fuming inside, but he knew there was nothing he could do about this. It was better to accept this challenge than deal with the hassle of having the import channels shut down. However, the rest of the audience was not aware that Miles’s call had taken effect as only those who had some sort of affiliations with the import channels were informed, and they had all kept
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 173: ASTONISHING TALENT (1).
“The $60 billion from Mr. Miles Creek has officially been confirmed!”The whole crowd went silent for a couple of months moments before there was a chorused yell. People began expressing their shock or different emotional reactions to this.“Wait! That man really has $60 billion in his account?! I was legit convinced that he was just bluffing this whole time!”“Holy shit! I really shouldn’t have looked down on this man! $60 billion?! That’s a fucking whole lot of money for one man! This is absolutely insane!”“If this guy is that rich, how have we not heard of him among the names of the higher echelon of Dominion City?!”At the certain side of the audience section,“No way!” August gasped out in utter shock. He seemed to be legit in a daze as he stared up at the stage. He clearly couldn’t believe what he had just heard, neither could he digest what he was looking at. “This is impossible!” His voice was professionally calm as he spoke to his partner beside him. “What is going on here?!
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 174: ASTONISHING TALENT (2).
Krone Dodge was not calm at all. He was already thrown into the unknown by Miles's surprising displays, but he still chose to believe that Lincoln Park’s ability was superior.Miles smiled at Lincoln Park as he moved to the side. “Please, go first.”Lincoln Park didn’t know why exactly, but there was something about Miles’s smile and stare that made him worry about the chances of him winning. Still, he put on a brave face and walked forward boldly.The first stone was presented before everyone’s eyes and Lincoln began to inspect every corner of the material with seriousness. The crowd had gone silent as they were also awaiting his answer.After a couple of minutes had passed, Lincoln gave his answers to the physical qualities and attributes of this particular gemstone hidden within the ore. After this, the answers known by the examiners here were compared to the ones provided by Lincoln.Once the results were out, Caleb spoke to the audience. “Alright, it’s time to cut through the ore
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 175: ASTONISHING TALENT (3).
Krone couldn’t believe what had just happened. He was quite sure that his champion, Lincoln Park, was going to come out of this second challenge victorious once more. The whole time he was feigning calmness, he was anticipating the prize he would win. After all, Miles had ended up adding a second import channel to the stakes, along with $60 billion. Unfortunately, he ended up losing the first import channels and the $5 billion he had won in the first round.“Damn it!” Krone stomped his foot on the floor as he glared heatedly at Miles. He hated this man. He berated himself for not trusting his own guts in the first. Miles, truly, was a cunning man. At first, the Edgewood-Ave jewelry tycoon had suspected that Miles was a crouching tiger waiting to reveal himself, but when Miles had offered that second import channel and $60 billion as stakes for a chance to challenge Lincoln Park, he was pulled in by the greedy, and thus, he ended up agreeing. Plus, Miles had passively threatened him an
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 176: ASKING WITH RESPECT.
“You must be fucking joking, right?” Caleb stared straight into Krone’s chilling glare with no fear and a sneer spread across his face. “You actually have the audacity to demand respect from me? After the multitude is sick and twisted plots you executed today? Your brain must be deeply deprived of oxygen.” He shook his head slightly while making sure that the disdain was evident on his face. “You shamelessly brought your goons into my city to humiliate us. Now that you’ve lost so miserably, you can only blame yourself.” He turned around and was about to head back to his side of the stage when he recalled that there was still something more he wanted to inform the older man. This, he turned around to glare at the man with a cocky smirk. “Oh, by the way, I will be reporting you to the Gemstone Appraisal Association for what you did today, or at the very least, what you tried to do today. They will be the ones to decide what kind of punishment to give you for what you did today.”Krone w
Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law CH. 177: ASKING WITH RESPECT.
Miles chuckled as he watched this younger man acting his age. “Thank you for the compliment, Lincoln. I appreciate it. As for the weighing capabilities you witnessed, it’s actually a talent that I found in myself. As I grew up though, I utilized it in my family life without realizing that it would come in handy in such a grand way. As you can see, I’m a newbie in the artifact appraisal world, so all that happened today, I guess I can just say that it was all destiny.” He shrugged his showed to convey that it was all a mystery to himself as well.Lincoln Park sighed in slight disappointment, but he nodded his head in understanding. “Alright, thank you for your time, Mr. Miles. Today’s challenge was an eye-opener for me. I definitely need to work harder on my skills, and do so with humility.” He turned around and spoke a few words to Krone before leaving the stage and disappearing out of the hall.Miles smiled as he watched this man leave. What no one here knew was that there was someon
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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
