Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law

CHAPTER THREE: HIDDEN REALITY.

“Young Master Creek, what is going on?” The old man’s voice was laced with curiosity. “After you left home those years ago, you never contacted the family. You’ve even managed to avoid our search for you. Now, you’re suddenly calling and asking not to let your father find out about this call. Sir, have you forgotten that your father is my master, the family’s patriarch?” 

Miles sighed. “I understand that I’m putting you into a tough spot by asking for your discretion, but I insist.”

The old man contemplated for a moment. “Very well, Young Master. Your wish is my command. Now, how can I help you?”

 “I need $300,000 as soon as possible. In fact, I want it by today. Could you make that possible?” Miles wasted no time.

“That’s it?” The old man’s voice now held incredulity. “Young Master Creek, you belong to a family who owns and controls a global amalgamation of conglomerates worth trillions of dollars. Getting you the $300,000 is nothing, but there is a condition to this.”

“What is it, Dorian?” Miles had a feeling that he wouldn’t like what he heard next.

The old man chuckled at the impatience in his young master’s voice. “The condition isn’t hard, I promise. All you have to do is visit Eckre Empire Headquarters. We will talk for a few minutes, and then, I’ll hand over the $300,000.”

Before Miles could let out his disapproval of this condition, Butler Donald quickly ended the call.

Eckre Empire Headquarters was one of the largest buildings in the city. This was the headquarters where all the conglomerates under them made their reports. As Miles' family owned and controlled these conglomerates, the headquarters is the summit where all affairs are reported.

Miles was pissed at Dorian’s request. He had spent years avoiding his entire family, especially his father. He knew the old butler was trying to lure him back into the family’s business.

Miles quickly checked on his wife and daughter from the entrance of the patient’s room. He could see that Lola had a lost gaze in her eyes while she held their daughter’s frail hands. He can’t even seem to remember the last time he saw Kelsey open her eyes.

With a steeled heart, Miles left the hospital and took a cab straight to Eckre Empire Headquarters. The distance covered took about two hours before he finally arrived at the humungous tower that is his family’s business headquarters.

To avoid being seen by people who might recognize him and his true identity, Miles drew his cap lower over his head. He was still in his security uniform, so the cap could cover his face. He then walked into the large foyer of the building.

He went straight to one of the twenty receptionists situated behind a very lengthy wooden desk. This headquarters building had about one thousand people visiting them per day, so the building employed this many receptionists to accommodate the large influx of daily visitors.

Miles stood before a male receptionist. “Hello, I’m here on a classified visit with the CEO.”

"Good day, Sir. Do you have an appointment with him?" The male receptionist had spoken before looking up to find this man in a security uniform. His face suddenly turned disdainful as he was sure this security officer was quite poor. "Sorry, the CEO of the Eckre Empire Headquarters doesn't meet with just anyone."

Miles scoffed before pulling out a small card with an exquisite design. “Will this change your mind?”

As soon as the male receptionist saw this card, his eyes widened and he immediately became respectful. “Right away, Sir. Let me just inform him first.” He quickly called the upper floor.

That card is a unique card given only to prominent members of the Creek family.

While waiting, Miles heard a ruckus and he turned his gaze to the source. He was shocked to find his mother-in-law and sister-in-law here, trying to plead with the receptionist. Soon, these two familiar people also noticed him.

“Miles, what the hell are you doing here, you useless fool?!”