Rise of the Belittled Son-in-Law

Chapter 248: The Chariot Family

Miles sighed, sinking back into his chair. "It's... complicated, Ethan. But I'll explain. You're aware of the November 10th ball, right?"

Ethan nodded slowly. "The city's founding celebration? Of course. It's all anyone's been talking about lately."

"Exactly," Miles said. "And do you know who hosts this ball?"

"The four biggest families in the city," Ethan recited. "The Autumns, The Lyons, The Bravos, and The Chariots."

Miles leaned back, a grim smile on his face. "Precisely. And I believe the Chariots are behind this incident at our supermarket."

Ethan's jaw dropped. "But... why? How can you be so sure?"

Miles stood up again, his voice low and intense. "Because, Ethan, I think they know my secret. And they're gathering information on me before the ball."

"Your secret?" Ethan echoed, confusion evident in his voice. "Miles, what are you talking about?"

Miles waved his hand dismissively. "That's not important right now. What matters is that the Chariots are making moves against us, and