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THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 29
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
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 30
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
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 34
The house was quiet when Pamela returned. She stepped into the living room, her coat still draped over her arm. The faint sound of shuffling papers came from James’s study, and she hesitated for a moment before heading toward the light spilling from the slightly open door.Peeking inside, she saw James hunched over his desk, his sleeves rolled up, and his hair slightly disheveled. A deep furrow etched his brow as he scribbled notes on a document, the glow of his desk lamp casting a soft light over his determined face.Pamela’s heart clenched. This wasn’t the man her mother painted him to be—weak, manipulative, or directionless. He was a man who had risen from every challenge thrown his way. A man who refused to let his mistakes define him.She tapped lightly on the door, and James looked up, startled but quickly softening when he saw her.“Pamela,” he said, his voice laced with both surprise and relief. “You’re back.”She stepped inside, setting her coat on the back of a chair. “I did
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 35
Helen Shaw paced back and forth in the living room, her brows furrowed deeply, her heels clicking with every step. The Shaw residence had always been a place of calm and opulence, but now it felt more like a battlefield. Helen’s sharp gaze settled on Pamela, who sat quietly on the couch, her hands clasped tightly on her lap.“I’ve told you this before, Pamela,” Helen began, her tone cold, though laced with feigned concern. “That man has only been lucky so far. The Maple Group will crumble, and where will that leave you? I won’t sit back and watch you ruin your life.”Pamela swallowed hard, her heart twisting. She had heard this speech countless times over the past few weeks, and each time, it left her more torn. How could she explain to her mother what she truly felt? How could she admit that, despite Helen’s protests, she couldn’t bear the thought of leaving James?“Mother, please,” Pamela said softly. “You don’t understand—”“I don’t understand?” Helen snapped, her voice rising. “I
THE SON IN LAW WANTS HIS REVENGE Chapter 36
The invitation sat on the dining table, a polished white card bordered with gold trim—a detail that belied the hostility it carried. Helen Shaw had personally sent it, a rare gesture for someone who treated James with cold disdain. Pamela stared at it, torn between frustration and hesitation. “Why would she invite us now?” she murmured, fiddling with the edge of the card. James sat across from her, quietly sipping his coffee. His sharp eyes never left her face. “Because she wants an audience,” he replied smoothly, setting his mug down. “This isn’t about reconnecting. It’s about reminding everyone who she thinks you married.” Pamela’s shoulders sank. “James, I don’t think we should go. I can’t bear to see them talk down to you again. They” James reached for her hand, his touch warm and steady. “We’ll go.” His voice carried no anger—only calm certainty. “But things will be different this time.” Pamela frowned. “What do you mean?” “I’ve let them misunderstand me for far too long,” J
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James set his phone down, his fingers tightening around the device. Liam Donovan wasn’t just another businessman—he was a predator, the kind who thrived on exploiting weaknesses. Gregory had been desperate enough to call in a man like that, and now, even behind bars, his reach still lingered.Pamela’s brows furrowed as she stepped closer. “What did he say?”James exhaled slowly, his gaze fixed on the city skyline beyond his office window. “He made an offer.”Victor scoffed. “Let me guess. ‘Why fight when we can strike a deal’?”James smirked. “Almost word for word.”Pamela’s stomach tightened. “And what does he want?”James turned to her, his expression unreadable. “Control.”Victor’s jaw clenched. “Then we have a problem.”James’s eyes darkened. “No. He has a problem.”The Trap is SetBy morning, James had already begun countermeasures. Liam operated in the shadows, but that didn’t mean James couldn’t bring him into the light.Victor stood at James’s desk, handing over a file. “We fo
Chapter 103
The Last Loose EndDespite Gregory’s arrest, James couldn’t shake the feeling that something was unfinished. He sat in his office at Maple Group, fingers steepled as he studied the documents Victor had placed in front of him.“All of Gregory’s accounts have been frozen,” Victor reported. “The properties under his name are being seized. His investors have pulled out. On paper, he’s done.”James barely nodded. “And off paper?”Victor hesitated. “There’s one thing we haven’t accounted for—his offshore connections. Before his arrest, he made a large transfer to an unnamed entity. We don’t know where it went.”James’s jaw tightened. “Whoever received that money is still out there.”Victor sighed. “I’ve got people digging. But there’s something else you should see.”He pushed a file forward.James opened it. The first page was a printed email—one that had been sent from Gregory’s encrypted account just hours before his arrest.James’s eyes darkened as he read the message:“If you’re reading
Chapter 102
A Race Against TimeJames’s car sped through the city streets, Victor’s voice sharp in his earpiece.“We have a location. Gregory’s men were spotted near the east industrial district. They’re moving in on something—or someone.”James’s grip on the steering wheel tightened. “Pamela and Emily?”“They’re secure,” Victor assured him. “But this isn’t just a scare tactic, James. Gregory is making his final move.”James’s jaw clenched. “Then we make ours.”At the East Industrial DistrictThe air was thick with tension as Gregory’s men surrounded the abandoned warehouse. The target was inside—someone they had been paid to silence.Inside, a man sat in the shadows, his face pale with fear. He had once been one of Gregory’s closest business allies, but now, he was nothing more than a liability. He had agreed to testify against Gregory, and in return, Gregory had sent his men to eliminate him.A masked man stepped forward, gun in hand. “Mr. Shaw sends his regards.”The man squeezed his eyes shut
Chapter 101
James’s grip on his phone tightened as he reread the threat. A slow, dangerous smirk curled at the corner of his lips, but Pamela knew better—it wasn’t amusement. It was fury.Gregory Shaw had just crossed a line he could never come back from.Pamela’s pulse quickened. “James, what do we do?”James exhaled slowly, his gaze like ice. “We make him regret ever sending this message.”He immediately called Victor.“We have a problem,” James said, his voice controlled but lethal. “Gregory just sent a threat. He’s desperate. That makes him reckless.”Victor cursed. “He wouldn’t dare—”“He would,” James cut in. “And I need every possible angle covered. Track his movements, monitor his calls. If he so much as breathes near Pamela or Emily, I want to know before he even makes a move.”Pamela straightened at the mention of her daughter. “James, do you think he’ll target Emily?”James met her gaze, his expression unreadable. “Gregory’s losing everything. He’ll go after what he thinks will hurt me
Chapter 100
The tension in the room was thick as James turned the flash drive over in his hands. The weight of the evidence it contained was undeniable. This wasn’t just a business war anymore—this was a complete takedown.Pamela watched him carefully. “What’s the plan?”James glanced at Mr. Carter, his expression unreadable. “We verify everything first. If Gregory has ties to bribery and offshore fraud, we’re not just exposing a businessman—we’re dragging government officials into this.”Mr. Carter nodded. “I understand. But I promise you, everything on that drive is real.”James stood, his movements precise. “Then we’ll find out soon enough.” He turned to Pamela. “I need Victor on this. If there’s a single hole in this information, Gregory will exploit it.”Pamela nodded, already pulling out her phone. “I’ll have him start analyzing it immediately.”James looked back at Carter. “You know Gregory. The moment he suspects a threat, he eliminates it. Are you ready for what happens when this goes pu
Chapter 99
Pamela’s pulse quickened as Gregory Shaw continued his speech, his tone dripping with confidence.“In times of uncertainty, leadership must be willing to adapt,” Gregory said smoothly. “That’s why I am extending an offer of strategic partnership to Maple Group—one that will ensure long-term stability and prosperity.”Pamela scoffed. “He’s making it sound like you need him.”James didn’t react, his gaze locked on the screen.Gregory’s smirk deepened. “It’s no secret that Maple Group has faced significant challenges in recent months. Market volatility, increased competition… But with the right allies, these obstacles become opportunities.” He paused, letting his words sink in before delivering his final blow. “That is why I am confident that James Walker will make the right choice for his company, his employees, and his future.”The press erupted into a flurry of questions, but Gregory simply nodded, his message clear: The ball was now in James’s court.Pamela clenched her fists. “He’s
Chapter 98
The following morning, Pamela arrived at Maple Group’s headquarters earlier than expected. She had spent most of the night thinking about everything she had learned the day before, her mind spinning with strategies, risks, and possibilities.Now, as she stepped into the sleek lobby, she felt different—more determined, more confident.“Mrs. Walker,” the receptionist greeted her with a polite smile. “Mr. Walker mentioned you’d be coming in today.”Pamela nodded. “Is he in his office?”“Yes, but he’s in a meeting right now.”Pamela thanked her and headed to James’s office anyway, figuring she’d wait. But as she reached the door, she heard voices inside—one of them sharp, unfamiliar.“I don’t care what it takes, Walker. Our deal stands, or you’ll regret it.”Pamela froze. The tone was threatening, laced with arrogance.James’s response was calm, but firm. “You overestimate your leverage. If you think threats will change my stance, you’re mistaken.”A pause. Then the other man scoffed. “We
Chapter 97
Pamela sat in James’s office, flipping through the reports with intense focus. Numbers, market trends, financial statements—it was a lot to take in, but she wasn’t about to back down. She had asked for this, and she intended to prove she could handle it.The door opened, and Victor strolled in without knocking. “Still here? Thought you’d run off after one meeting.”Pamela smirked without looking up. “Disappointed?”Victor chuckled, taking a seat across from her. “Actually, I’m impressed. James doesn’t let just anyone touch these reports.” He glanced at James, who was reviewing his own documents. “Guess that means you’re really serious about learning the ropes.”“I am.” Pamela tapped her pen against the page. “And since you’re here, maybe you can help me with something.”Victor raised an eyebrow. “Oh? What’s got you stumped?”She pointed to a section on international expansion. “I get the overall strategy, but what’s the real risk here? The numbers look good, but something feels off.”
Chapter 96
The next morning, Pamela stood in front of the mirror, smoothing out the crisp blazer James had left for her. It wasn’t overly formal, but it was a step above her usual attire—something that fit the role she was stepping into today.Her reflection stared back at her, filled with both anticipation and nerves. Today, she would walk into Maple Group not as James’s wife, but as someone determined to understand his world.A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts. “Pamela?” James’s deep voice carried through the room.She turned, her lips curving into a small smile. “I’m ready.”James leaned against the doorframe, his gaze sweeping over her. “You look the part.”“Let’s see if I can act the part.”His smirk was both amused and approving. “You’ll do fine. Just pay attention and don’t let Victor intimidate you.”Pamela chuckled. “I think I can handle Victor.”James extended a hand, and she took it without hesitation. “Then let’s get to work.”—Stepping into Maple Group’s headquarters
