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Later that evening, Pamela received an unexpected video call from her parents, Helen and George Shaw. It was rare for both of them to call her together, especially now that Helen was in prison. Pamela hesitated, her finger hovering over the accept button, before finally swiping to answer.Her mother’s sharp features filled the screen, her eyes as piercing as ever, even from behind the sterile background of the prison. George sat beside her, his expression stern and unyielding.“Pamela,” Helen began, her tone clipped. “We need to talk about James.”Pamela’s chest tightened. She had a sinking feeling about where this conversation was headed. “What about him?”George leaned forward, his voice grave. “We’ve been hearing things, Pamela. Things that concern us. James is poking his nose into matters that don’t concern him, and it’s putting our family’s reputation at risk.”“What are you talking about?” Pamela asked, though her voice faltered slightly.Helen’s lips thinned. “Don’t play naive,
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 27
The news broke early in the morning: Helen Shaw was being released from prison. Pamela read the notification twice, her heart pounding in her chest.“Early release?” she muttered to herself, confusion and unease threading through her voice. Her mother had shown no signs of remorse during their calls, so why now?James entered the kitchen, freshly showered and already dressed for the day. He caught sight of Pamela’s tense expression and paused. “What’s wrong?”She turned the phone screen toward him. “It’s my mother. She’s being released today.”James’s brow furrowed, though he didn’t seem surprised. “I heard rumors that this might happen. Brandon must have pulled some strings.”Pamela’s throat tightened. “Why would he do that? What does he gain by helping her?”James took a seat across from her, his gaze steady. “Brandon isn’t the kind of man who does anything for free. If he’s involved, it’s because he sees Helen as a tool a way to destabilize us.”Pamela frowned. “You think she’ll tu
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 28
The Maple Group headquarters was shrouded in an unusual quiet, as though the building itself understood the gravity of the battle being waged within its walls. James stood in his private office, staring out at the city skyline. In his hands, he held a file that could either topple Brandon Holt’s empire or plunge Maple Group deeper into chaos.The stakes had never been higher, but James’s resolve was unshakable. He turned to Mr. Carter, his lead investigator, who was waiting beside the desk.“This is everything?” James asked, his tone calm but firm.“Yes, sir,” Carter replied. “We’ve traced the shell companies, linked the accounts, and corroborated the testimonies. Brandon Holt’s entire operation is a house of cards.”James nodded, flipping through the pages one last time. Fraudulent contracts, offshore accounts, bribery trails—it was all here, meticulously documented.“It’s time to move,” James said.The Strategy SessionThe boardroom was filled with Maple Group’s top legal and public
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The first rays of dawn illuminated the Maple Group headquarters as James arrived earlier than usual. In his hands was the report that would tie every loose thread in Brandon Holt’s corruption. Today was the day the world would know the truth.James sat in his office, reviewing the sequence of actions planned for the day. His phone buzzed—Mr. Carter was on the line.“James, the regulators have officially opened an inquiry into Holt Enterprises,” Carter reported. “Our evidence submission was deemed credible and comprehensive. Brandon’s company is now under direct scrutiny.”James smiled faintly, his mind racing through the implications. “Good work. What’s next on the agenda?”“We have a press briefing scheduled for noon. It’ll be your chance to address the allegations and reaffirm Maple Group’s stance,” Carter replied.James’s expression hardened. “No mistakes, Carter. Today, we set the record straight.”In the following hours, Maple Group’s legal team moved swiftly. A lawsuit was filed
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The sun was just beginning to climb the sky when James Carter walked into his office at Maple Group. He barely had time to sit when Andrew, his operations head, entered with a look of unease.“We’ve got a problem, sir,” Andrew began, handing over a tablet. “Three suppliers have pulled out, citing… unusual circumstances.”James scrolled through the emails, his frown deepening. Each supplier had provided a different excuse: equipment failure, unexpected audits, logistical nightmares. But they all shared one detail—each backed out within hours of each other.“This isn’t a coincidence,” James muttered.Andrew nodded. “It gets worse. Two of our shipments are delayed indefinitely, and one of our warehouses reported a sudden shortage of key materials. It’s like someone flipped a switch.”James’s mind raced. “Find out everything. I want names, contracts, any unusual activity.”As Andrew rushed out, James leaned back, staring at the ceiling. Maple Group’s supply chain was its lifeline. If this
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 31
The meeting room at Maple Group’s headquarters buzzed with tension as James walked in. His usual calm demeanor was present, but his sharp eyes carried a warning: things were about to get serious. The board members, department heads, and his closest aides all knew this wasn’t just another crisis.“Reports indicate that our suppliers in the North and East regions have ceased operations,” James began, his voice steady but firm. “This isn’t a coincidence. It’s a calculated attack.”Pamela sat quietly at the far end of the table, observing her husband. Over the last few weeks, she’d seen a side of James that was more than just the quiet, unassuming man she married. Here, he was commanding and decisive a leader holding together an empire under siege.“Garth Thompson,” James continued, tapping the screen on the conference table to display a dossier. “Former COO of Meridian Ventures. He was ousted a year ago after embezzlement charges, but they were never proven. Now, he’s working with Brando
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 32
Pamela sat in the living room, absently stirring a cup of tea. The faint aroma of chamomile filled the air, but it did little to soothe her nerves. Across from her, Helen’s sharp gaze bore into her, unrelenting.“Pamela,” Helen began, her voice firm, almost commanding, “you can’t keep pretending everything is fine. James is a sinking ship, and you’re clinging to him as if he’s your lifeline. He’s not.”Pamela’s hand paused mid-stir. She glanced up at her mother, a flicker of defiance in her eyes. “James isn’t what you think he is, Mom. He’s… he’s trying.”“Trying?” Helen scoffed, crossing her arms. “Trying to what? Convince the world he’s something he’s not? You think that Maple Group is untouchable? Mark my words, Pamela, it’ll crumble. And when it does, do you want to be left picking up the pieces?”Pamela frowned, her heart tugging in two directions. It wasn’t long ago she might have agreed with her mother. James had once been a man who blended into the shadows, his ambitions hidde
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 33
Pamela found herself standing by the window of her bedroom, staring out at the twilight sky. The golden hues of the setting sun bled into shades of purple, but the beauty of it was lost on her. Her mother’s words lingered like an unwanted shadow. “Divorce him while you still can.” She gripped the windowsill tightly, the rough wood grounding her as her mind waged war against itself. James had changed—there was no denying that. But was his transformation enough? Enough to silence the doubts Helen had sown in her heart? Enough to justify staying in a marriage that had always felt fragile? A light knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. She turned to see James standing there, his tie gone, his shirt sleeves rolled up. His expression was soft, cautious. “Dinner’s ready,” he said. Pamela nodded, but she didn’t move. James hesitated before stepping closer. “You’ve been quiet all evening.” “I’m just thinking,” she replied, her voice distant. “About what?” She hesitated, h
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A meeting of fates
James sat in his office, the weight of recent battles etched into his posture. The Maple Group was thriving again, but James knew his journey was far from over. The past still held secrets, and his father’s legacy was an enigma he couldn’t ignore.Victor entered the room with a sharp knock. “James, there’s someone you need to meet. He claims to have known your father well. His name is Marcus Sterling.”The name didn’t ring a bell, but James nodded. “Send him in.”A few moments later, an older man, impeccably dressed, entered. His silver hair and sharp eyes spoke of wisdom and experience.“Mr. Sterling,” James began, standing to shake his hand. “Victor mentioned you knew my father.”“Indeed, I did. Your father and I were business partners—silent partners, you might say,” Marcus replied with a slight smirk. “He was a man of vision, much like yourself.”James gestured for him to sit. “Why are you here now?”“Because it’s time you learned the truth about the empire your father built—and t
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Chapter 47
Chapter 47Helen Shaw’s heels clicked sharply against the marble floor of her living room, her expression tense as she scanned the documents spread across the coffee table. George Shaw sat across from her, his hands clutching a thick envelope containing copies of internal reports from Maple Group—reports that no one outside of James’s inner circle should have access to.“This is it,” Helen said, her voice low but brimming with confidence. “With these, we can deal him a blow he’ll never recover from.”George glanced uneasily at the papers. “Are you sure about this, Helen? If James finds out—”“He won’t find out,” she interrupted, narrowing her eyes. “Do you want Pamela to be stuck with a man like him forever? If we bring Maple Group to its knees, Pamela will finally see reason. She’ll leave him.”George hesitated, but Helen’s determination silenced his doubts. He knew better than to challenge her once she had her mind set on something.Helen continued, her voice growing colder. “We’ll
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The confrontation
The air in the Shaw household was heavy with unease. Helen and George sat in the living room, their earlier celebration overshadowed by a growing sense of dread. The fixer, Charles Tully, had gone silent, and no updates had come through.Helen tapped her fingernails against the armrest, her irritation barely concealed. “Where is he? He promised results by now.”George shifted uncomfortably. “Maybe we should lay low for a while, Helen. If James catches wind of this—”“He won’t,” Helen snapped, cutting him off. “Stop worrying. Charles knows what he’s doing. We’re close to finally getting rid of that man.”Just then, the front door opened. Helen and George turned, expecting Pamela, but their faces froze when James stepped inside instead.James closed the door behind him, his movements calm, deliberate. Dressed sharply in a tailored black suit, he exuded an aura of quiet authority that made the tension in the room palpable.“James,” Helen began, her tone tight. “What are you doing here?”
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Chapter 45
Helen and George Shaw sat at the dining table, tension heavy between them. George’s face was pale as he clutched his phone, the recent call from Garth still fresh in his mind.“He’s furious,” George muttered, his voice shaky. “That bad information cost him millions. If he drops us, we’re finished.”Helen rolled her eyes, pouring herself a glass of wine. “Don’t be so dramatic, George. We just need to dig deeper. James can’t be this invincible.”“And what if we get caught?” George shot back. “Do you think James doesn’t know what we’re up to? He’s not stupid, Helen.”Helen leaned forward, her eyes cold. “Then we don’t get caught. You need to grow a backbone. This isn’t just about us—it’s about protecting Pamela from that man. If we don’t act now, she’ll end up losing everything when James eventually falls.”Unbeknownst to them, Victor was watching from a car parked across the street, his camera trained on the house. Through the windows, he captured the argument, Helen’s animated gestures
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Chapter 44
Helen Shaw paced the living room, her hands clasped tightly, the tension radiating from her every movement. “We’ve been patient for too long, George. That man has walked all over us, made us dependent on him, and humiliated us at every turn. If Pamela won’t see reason, then we’ll have to act for her sake.”George Shaw, slouched in his favorite armchair with a drink in hand, looked weary. “And what exactly do you propose we do, Helen? He’s not just some small-town businessman. James has resources—more than we can imagine. We can’t take him down easily.”Helen shot him a sharp glare. “Are you really that spineless? Garth has been hounding us to find a weakness in James’s empire, and now we have an opportunity. We just need to give him the right ammunition. Maple Group has vulnerabilities—we just need to find them.”George sighed but nodded reluctantly. “Fine. I’ll reach out to a few of my old contacts, see if there’s any chatter about Maple Group’s internal dealings. But you… You’re clo
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Chapter 43
The cold winter sunlight filtered through the office windows as Pamela sat quietly in a corner of James’s office. She had come under the pretense of delivering lunch, but she couldn’t help staying to observe him at work.James stood by his desk, phone pressed to his ear, his voice firm yet calm as he spoke to a supplier in Europe. Despite the mounting pressure of recent challenges, he remained composed, solving problems with a confidence that Pamela couldn’t ignore.She remembered the man she married—timid, unsure, and often dismissed by her parents. That James seemed like a distant memory. The man before her now was decisive, commanding, and, to her surprise, magnetic in a way she had never noticed before.As he ended the call, James turned to her. “Sorry to keep you waiting. Did you want to talk about something?”Pamela hesitated, feeling awkward under his steady gaze. “No, I just thought you might need a break. You’ve been working nonstop.”A small smile tugged at his lips. “There’
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Chapter 42
A gentle rain fell over the city, its rhythm soothing against the windows of James Whitmore’s penthouse. For the first time in weeks, the tension at Maple Group seemed to have eased. The newly forged international alliances were beginning to yield results, stabilizing the company’s supply chains and boosting investor confidence. James had spent the day tying up loose ends, ensuring that every department was aligned with the company’s vision. As he stood by the window, a glass of bourbon in hand, James allowed himself a rare moment of reflection. The battles with Brandon, Helen Shaw’s lingering resentment, and Garth’s growing aggression—all of it seemed distant, as if paused by the tranquility of the evening. Victor entered the room, his usually brisk demeanor softened by the quiet atmosphere. “The reports are in,” he said, holding up a tablet. “Our market share has increased by 7% since the Dubai partnership went public. Investors are calling it a turning point.” James turned to
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Chapter 41
The sprawling Maple Group headquarters buzzed with activity, reflecting the company’s recent momentum. James Whitmore stepped out of the elevator on the top floor, greeted by a team of department heads awaiting his arrival in the main conference room. After weeks of traveling, securing key international partnerships, it was time to address the home front.As James entered, his commanding presence silenced the room. He took his seat at the head of the table, the city skyline glimmering through the floor-to-ceiling windows behind him.“Ladies and gentlemen,” James began, his tone firm yet energizing, “our international expansion is well underway. But growth abroad means nothing if we can’t fortify our foundation here. This is where the real work begins.”Victor, seated to his right, pulled up a presentation on the large screen. The first slide displayed key performance indicators for Maple Group’s domestic operations. “We’ve analyzed every division,” Victor said, his voice clear and pre
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Chapter 40
James and Victor spent the following weeks jet-setting between continents, meeting with key players in the business world.In Dubai, they secured a partnership with a major logistics company, ensuring Maple Group’s products could be delivered faster and more efficiently. In Singapore, they negotiated with a tech firm to incorporate cutting-edge AI into their operations. And in Germany, they forged an alliance with a prominent automobile manufacturer, opening doors to new ventures.Each deal was a piece of the puzzle, carefully selected to strengthen Maple Group’s foundation.During a meeting in Tokyo, Victor leaned over to James. “You’re playing a masterful game here. Garth and Brandon won’t know what hit them.”James smirked. “Let them plot. Every move they make now will only push us further ahead.The Gulfstream jet landed smoothly on the tarmac of Dubai International Airport. As James stepped off the plane with Victor by his side, he felt the heat of the desert sun and the weight o
