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THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} Chapter one
The Quiet StruggleDaniel was seated at his desk within the cramped office, gazing at the pile of papers before him. A soft, dim glow filled the room as the overhead fluorescent lights hummed quietly above. He was an uncomplicated individual, striving to work pass each day without causing any problems. He had been employed by the company for a duration of five years, and although he wasn't the top performer, he fulfilled his duties efficiently. However, he consistently felt overlooked by the most important people in his life. He quickly looked at the clock. By 5:30 p.m., Most of his colleagues had gone home for the evening. Andrew's boss stayed inside his office. The man was always busy, always pushing to get more done. Daniel admired him for it, but also felt like he could never live up to it. He also worked diligently, yet regardless of the number of hours he invested, it never appeared sufficient to earn Andrew's admiration.Daniel attempted to clear his mind of the thoughts. He
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter two
The Unseen AffectionDaniel couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling he had ever since he saw the message from Andrew on Sarah’s phone. He tried to ignore it, telling himself he was overthinking and being excessively cautious. Sarah had always been focused on her job, with late nights at the office.But as the days passed, subtle changes in her behavior became harder to overlook. Daniel at time wondered what was going on and why she was paying him little attention or no attention at all.One evening, as they sat on the couch watching TV, Daniel turned to her. “You’ve been coming home late a lot lately. Everything okay at work?”Sarah didn’t look up from her phone. “Yeah, just the usual. A lot of deadlines.”“Deadlines that keep you out until midnight?” Daniel pressed, his voice tinged with concern.She finally looked at him, her eyes tired but guarded. “It’s not like I’m out partying, Daniel. It’s work. You know how demanding Andrew can be.”Daniel hesitated, not wanting to push too hard. “I
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter three
The BetrayalDaniel's anxieties reached their peak on a rainy evening when his worst nightmares became reality. It was a typical work day, exhausting as always, and he had worked late to complete some reports. After leaving work, he chose to visit Sarah's job as a way to unexpectedly see her. They had not shared a meal in weeks, and he believed that a small act like this could bridge the growing gap between them.Upon approaching the building, he observed that the lights were still on in Andrew's office. Sarah often worked late, but there was a strange feeling this time. He tried to shift the thoughts sliding into his mind but then he needed to make sure it wasn't what he thought it was. Daniel hesitated at the entrance, debating whether he should just call her. However, he then considered all the evenings she had arrived home late with unclear explanations, and an insistent curiosity pushed him ahead.Quietly, he walked the stairs, feeling his heart thumping in his chest. Upon arri
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter four
DownfallDaniel was seated in the poorly lit apartment, gazing at the divorce papers that had been completed a couple of days earlier. The stifling quietness was interrupted solely by the continous drip of the leaking hole in the kitchen. He was still trying to comprehend it all - the disloyalty, the anguish, the emptyness that now filled his existence. It seemed like the world had moved on, while he was stuck in the remains of his previous life.The days merged into one another. His work performance started to drop. Tasks that were once easy to handle now appeared to be too difficult to accomplish. His boss, Andrew, was unforgiving, pointing out every error he made. Daniel’s colleagues, who used to welcome him with friendly smiles, now steered clear of him, talking in hushed tones when he passed by.It was glaring that Andrew had taken his place in multiple ways. Andrew proudly showed off his relationship with Sarah whenever he could, taking her to company gatherings and bragging ab
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter five
First StepsDaniel stood in front of the office building he once called his workplace. Watching individuals rush in various directions ignited a mix of anger and determination inside of him. He clenched his fists and clenched his jaw while reviewing the latest task from the system.“System message; Confront your past. Face Sarah and Andrew. Reward: Unlock New Ability.”It had been a week since the system appeared in Daniel’s life, pulling him out of the darkest place he had ever been. Every task it gave him had pushed him to do things he would never have considered. Being here at this moment, getting ready to return to the dangerous situation, seemed like the toughest test so far.Inhaling deeply, he entered through the glass doors. The receptionist looked up briefly, her eyes widening a little in shock. She obviously knew him, but her look changed to show she didn't care."May I assist you?" she inquired, her demeanor professional yet distant."I've come to see Andrew," Daniel resp
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter six
RebuildingDaniel entered the office feeling the cool breezes of the morning air. He felt a sense of belonging for the first time in many years. The system’s tasks had gradually transformed him into a confident, focused individual. His new Strategic Insight and Networking Bonus made him stand out in ways he never thought possible.Upon arriving at his desk, his colleagues gave him curious and surprised looks. Daniel, the previously ignored and reserved worker, started accepting tasks that others didn't want. More impressively, he excelled at them.“Daniel, can you review the Johnson report? It’s a mess,” one of his colleagues asked hesitantly.“Sure,” Daniel replied, his tone steady. He wasn’t afraid of challenges anymore.The system had given Daniel the tools to succeed, and he wasn’t wasting them. By midday, he had not only fixed the Johnson report but had also streamlined the process for future reports, earning praise from the department head.From his office window, Andrew's boss
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter seven
Striking BackThe air in the office felt heavy with tension as Daniel walked into the conference room. It wasn’t just the usual gathering.—something doesn't seem right. Andrew, his boss and the man who had once humiliated him, was seated at the head of the table, looking at him with a disdainful look on his face.Daniel’s gaze didn’t show fear. He took a seat across from Andrew, spreading his documents neatly in front of him. The system’s voice echoed loudly in his mind: “This is your moment. Show no fear.” The meeting started, and Andrew quickly took control, throwing out criticisms disguised as questions. Daniel smiled each time as he looked at Andrew and back to the man seated before him. He knows what was going on. “Daniel, your pitch last week was… unconventional,” Andrew began, leaning back in his chair. “Do you really think this approach will work?”Daniel met his gaze and smiled. “I do. The client has already approved it, and the initial feedback has been overwhelmingly pos
THE DESPISED SON-IN-LAW { RISE TO POWER} chapter eight
The Tension BuildsSarah stood shocked at Daniel’s door, the sharp bang of it shutting behind her made her shriek. She has never expected Daniel to react harshly toward her like that. Daniel's gaze met hers, his facial expression impossible to read. She had believed she caught a glimpse of the man she used to know - gentle, understanding, and ready to help her in any way. However, the air around them now was more suffocating and tense. “You’ve said what you came to say,” Daniel said, his tone calm but cold. “You can leave now.”Sarah hesitated. “Daniel, wait. I just... I want to fix things.”Daniel let out a soft laughter. “Fix things? Now you want to fix things? After you left me for Andrew?”Her face turned red. “I made a mistake. I see that now. You’ve changed, Daniel. You’re not the same man anymore. I—”“You’re right,” Daniel stopped her from speaking any further. “I’m not the same man. The man you left behind is gone, Sarah. And I’m not interested in going back to being tha
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Chapter thirty
Shadows UnveiledThe air was thick with the scent of damp concrete and sweat as Daniel’s heart raced. He had just barely escaped the ambush above, but now, as he stood frozen at the foot of the staircase, his mind spun with disbelief. The figure before him was all too familiar, though he never imagined seeing them here, of all places."James?" Daniel’s voice was low, a mixture of confusion and anger.The man who stood before them, his features partially hidden in the shadows, stepped into the dim light. His cold blue eyes met Daniel’s, and the faintest of smirks tugged at the corner of his lips."It’s been a long time, Daniel," James said, his tone casual, as though they were meeting in some ordinary, mundane place. "Too long, actually."Daniel’s stomach churned. This wasn’t the reunion he had imagined. James had once been his closest ally, the man who had fought beside him through thick and thin. But now, after everything that had happened—after Dominion’s betrayal and the mole withi
chapter twenty nine
The ReckoningDaniel’s heart hammered in his chest as the door slammed open, the sudden noise jarring him from his thoughts. He barely had time to react as several armed agents flooded into the room, their guns aimed straight at him. Lisa was frozen beside him, her breath shallow, but Daniel didn’t have the luxury of panic.The tall, menacing figure at the front of the group sneered, his eyes locking with Daniel’s. "We’ve been expecting you," he said, his voice smooth, almost mocking.The words hit Daniel like a punch to the gut. He had been so careful, so meticulous in his planning, but now it felt like the walls were closing in, the game shifting into a new and more dangerous phase."Put your weapons down," the man ordered, his voice calm but full of authority. "You’re not leaving this place alive."Daniel's eyes darted around the room, searching for an escape route. There had to be a way out. The system’s warning buzzed in his ear again—urgent, insistent."Get out. Now."But there
chapter twenty eight
A Game of ShadowsDaniel's pulse quickened as he stared at the message. His mind raced—he’d underestimated the depth of the mole’s reach. The trap he’d set to expose Carl had backfired, and now, not only did he have a traitor to catch, but he was also being hunted. The anonymous warning confirmed it: the mole was prepared for retaliation, and they had the upper hand.He didn’t have time to dwell on his mistakes. With Lisa’s suspicions weighing on him and the threat growing larger by the minute, he had to act quickly. The system had already begun to work its magic, analyzing the data he’d gathered so far and identifying potential locations where Carl might be hiding.A hidden Dominion safe house—his next lead.The city seemed alive with danger as Daniel followed the trail. The system provided him with a detailed map of the area, pointing out several locations where the mole could have gone. It was a complex game of cat and mouse, and Daniel was determined not to lose.Lisa, her face a
Chapter twenty seven
Uncovering the MoleDaniel sat at his desk, staring at the glowing screen. The weight of the information in his inbox had settled heavily on his chest. The cryptic email from the whistleblower was a game changer, but it also led him to an unsettling realization: there was a mole in his own team. Someone was feeding information directly to Dominion.The thought gnawed at him, eating away at his confidence. How could someone he trusted betray him? The betrayal stung more than any attack from Dominion, because it came from within. But there was no time to wallow in disbelief. Daniel had to find the traitor—quickly.That night, Daniel could hardly sleep. The system buzzed in his mind, offering its usual guidance, but his thoughts kept returning to the growing list of potential suspects. Who among his team could it be? The trusted allies who had stood by him? Or someone else who had been playing both sides?The answer came soon enough. Daniel knew that he had to act fast before the mole ca
chapter twenty six
The Cyber BattleThe dim glow of his computer screen lit up Daniel's face as his heart raced. The system had warned him—this was bigger than just Dominion’s typical tactics. They had not only infiltrated his corporate network but were now zeroing in on his personal accounts, threatening everything he had worked for. The alarm on his computer blinked red, an ominous reminder that the battle was only beginning.“Lisa, get to the firewall,” Daniel barked, his voice steady despite the pressure mounting inside him. His fingers flew over the keyboard, tracing the lines of code and watching the attack unfold in real-time. “They’ve already bypassed the initial defenses.”Lisa was at his side in a second, her eyes scanning the digital battlefield. “I’m on it. But we need to act fast—they’re targeting the core servers. If they breach those, they’ll have access to everything: the company, the product, even the client data.”Daniel’s mind raced. He could feel the weight of every decision, every s
Chapter twenty five
The TrapThe air in the warehouse was thick with tension as Daniel stood still, his senses on high alert. The stranger toyed with the device in his hand, a sly grin spreading across his face.“You’ve caused quite the stir, Daniel,” the man said, his voice echoing through the dimly lit space. “Dominion doesn’t take kindly to meddling.”Daniel’s mind raced as the system’s voice whispered in his ear:Threat analysis in progress. Escape routes identified. Proceed with caution.“What’s your angle?” Daniel asked, keeping his voice steady. “If you’re with Dominion, why lure me here instead of handling this quietly?”The man chuckled, stepping closer. “Let’s just say my employer enjoys theatrics. But you… you’ve made things personal.”The room grew silent as Daniel calculated his next move. He glanced at the exits the system had marked, but the stranger noticed his wandering eyes.“Don’t even think about it,” the man warned, raising the device. A small red light blinked, indicating it was arm
chapter twenty four
Dominion’s Counterattack The cold night air felt heavy as Daniel froze in place, staring down the barrel of the gun. The man’s hand trembled slightly, but his intent was clear. Lisa clutched Daniel’s arm, her breath shallow. “You’ve made a mistake coming here,” the man growled, his voice low and menacing. Daniel’s mind raced. The system’s voice echoed in his ear: Threat analysis initiated. Armed opponent with limited training. Recommended action: distraction and disarmament. Probability of success: 76%. Daniel held up his hands slowly, signaling surrender. “We’re not here to fight. We just want to talk to the whistleblower,” he said, his tone calm but firm. The man’s eyes darted between them. “You don’t understand. They’ll kill us all if this gets out.” Lisa stepped forward slightly, her voice trembling but resolute. “If you don’t let us help, Dominion will win. Do you really want them to keep destroying lives?” The man hesitated, his grip on the gun faltering. Daniel seized t
Chapter twenty three
A Risky Move The tension from Victor Lang’s warning still lingered in Daniel’s mind as he met Lisa in the hotel lobby. She was pacing, her expression grim. “What’s going on?” Daniel asked, his tone sharp. Lisa held up her phone, showing him a string of anonymous messages. “I’ve been contacted by someone claiming to work for Dominion. They say they have proof of Dominion’s corruption and want to help us.” Daniel frowned. “And you believe them?” “I don’t know,” Lisa admitted. “But if they’re legit, this could be the break we need.” Daniel considered it. The system had already flagged Dominion’s bribery attempts, but having an insider’s testimony could make their case undeniable. Yet, it felt too convenient. The system chimed in his ear: Potential ally identified. Probability of genuine intent: 72%. Proceed with caution. “Set up a meeting,” Daniel said finally. “But make sure it’s on neutral ground. We can’t take unnecessary risks.” The next evening, Daniel and Lisa sat in a sma
Chapter twenty two
The Finalist Announcement The room fell silent as the head judge prepared to announce the finalists. Daniel’s heart raced, his palms slightly damp as he gripped the edge of the table. The team stood behind him, their anticipation palpable. Lisa glanced at him, her expression a mix of hope and fear. The judge cleared her throat. “After careful consideration, the following teams have been selected as finalists for the Global Innovation Summit.” She paused, letting the tension build. “The first finalist… Dominion Technologies.” Applause erupted as Alexander Grant and his team exchanged smug smiles. Daniel clenched his jaw but kept his focus. “The second finalist… King Enterprises.” A wave of relief and exhilaration swept over Daniel’s team. Lisa let out a small cheer, and the others joined in, their faces lighting up with triumph. Daniel allowed himself a brief smile, but the victory was bittersweet. He knew this was just the beginning. As the ceremony ended and the crowd began to
