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The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 1
“Simon, are you gonna remain seated and not make yourself useful today? At least, even if you can’t help the Katherine family financially, at least stop being a useless person,” Addy sneered, giving Simon a bad look over.She’s Addy Katherine, Simon’s wife, Ash’s elder sister, and the Katherine family’s eldest granddaughter.Today is the 75th birthday of the Katherine family matriarch. The walls were decorated in peach, and the top people in society were invited to the birthday celebration. It’s such an elegant and sophisticated event.Many of these guests were mostly at this event to mock Simon, as everyone in high society knew about Simon.Simon is a live-in son-in-law of the Katherine family. Aside from the fact that he has no money, Simon has no position or dignity in the Katherine family.“What Addy said is true,” Mrs. Katherine said, looking at Simon with a condescending gaze.“Simon, you have been in the Katherine family for a year now due to the benevolence of my late husband,
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 2
The small box was a pitch-black, old-looking cracked wooden box that looked cheap. Had Simon given that gift in front of all the guests at the birthday celebration, it would have been a huge embarrassment to the Katherine family. That’s why Mrs. Katherine refused the gift.Simon was silent when Mrs. Katherine rejected the gift he was about to present. Simon felt so embarrassed that he had to put his head down as he held his gift in his hands.“Keep the gift. What kind of gift can a poor man like yourself give me?” Mrs. Katherine looked at Simon with disgust.“I’ll only accept that gift of yours if it’s expensive, but obviously, it isn’t. If it isn’t as expensive as Kev’s gift, hold it and don’t embarrass me and the Katherine family, you poor idiot.” Mrs. Katherine’s perfectly doe-like eyes gleamed as she spat out her harsh words at him.“Hahaha!” Everyone present at the event burst into a serious fit of laughter after Mrs. Katherine spoke.Simon was annoyed and furious at all their wo
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 3
Ash’s voice rose in pitch, sharp with urgency. “You don’t need to worry about that, Simon. My grandmother will handle everything.”Simon’s brows furrowed. “How?”“ She will offer you a high-paying job in one of our family’s companies. She’ll even take care of your foster mother—improve her living conditions, cover her medical bills. Whatever you need. Just please, Simon. Do this for me—for us.”Her tone softened, pleading. But Simon knew Ash too well. The sudden shift in her demeanor—her rare vulnerability—felt calculated. Yet, as she spoke about her brother, he felt the familiar pull of wanting to believe her. Maybe this time it was different. Maybe this time she really meant it.And his foster mother—her well-being was very important to him. Hundred thousand dollars was an impossible dream, but if the Katherine family stepped in...He took a shaky breath. Ash leaned closer, her voice barely above a whisper, sweet yet insistent. “This won’t last forever, Simon. The lawyers will smoot
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 4
“So, what do you have to say in support of your client, the plaintiff, Mr. Henderson?” the judge inquired.Henderson came forward with steady footsteps and said, “My lord, my client was out that night, chilling with his friends. As you know, youthful exuberance can lead to unfortunate situations. His friends laced his non-alcoholic cocktail with alcohol because they wanted him to be drunk, just like they were.My client, unaware of this, continued to drive himself home. As he was on his way, he started to feel lightheaded and saw things in twos. He realized this and was about to park his car and order an Uber just before the unfortunate incident occurred, my lord. As my client is a law-abiding citizen, he decided to report himself to the police the next morning, once he was clear-headed.”The judge nodded solemnly and asked, “Mr. Simon, do you plead guilty or innocent?”Simon answered in a low, shaky voice, “I plead guilty, my lord.”After hearing from the defendant's lawyer and the c
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 5
As Simon heard the news, he broke into tears and wept like a baby. Finally, his prayers had been answered, and he would soon see his loved ones.Just as he was about to leave, the inspector said one more thing. “You can actually leave right now if you’re ready. Also, your jail time won’t be on your record anymore because you did an exemplary job in prison. Now you are free for life. Congratulations, Mr. Simon.” The inspector stretched out his hand to congratulate Simon.Simon accepted the handshake and tightened his grip and said, “Thank you, sir.”He hurriedly left the inspector’s office, changed into his clothes, and boarded the next available taxi. He quickly gave his house address to the driver.Upon arriving at his destination, he couldn’t imagine the expression on Ash’s face. Would she be shocked, surprised, or happy?He just couldn’t wait. As he turned the door knob, he breathed in the scent of his little abode. But before he could fully appreciate the scent, he saw clothes sca
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 6
In just 15 minutes, Simon arrived at a modest apartment building. He quickly scanned the directory for Apartment 45 and found it. By the time he reached the door, he was panting heavily.He knocked twice. A gentle voice called from inside, “Who’s there?”“It’s Simon,” he hurriedly answered.A svelte, light-skinned woman opened the door and asked, “Simon from where?”Simon scanned the nurse and said, “I’m Mrs. Helen’s son. Is my mother with you?”The nurse’s facial expression shifted instantly as she processed his words. “So, you’re the son who abandoned his terminally ill mother for six months,” she said, her voice dripping with disdain. “Do you even know what your mother went through? She couldn’t access a kidney transplant or surgery and had to survive on drugs that I managed to obtain with my meager salary. These drugs only alleviated her pain, not her illness.”She continued, her voice growing more bitter, “Do you have any idea of the sleepless nights she endured? The emotional pa
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 7
As soon as Simon had finalized everything, he went back inside and sat down with his mother to watch TV. But deep down, he wasn’t focusing on the show; his mind was preoccupied with how his life had changed suddenly overnight.It all felt like a dream. In just 24 hours, he had gone from having nothing to becoming a multimillionaire.He couldn’t wait for his mother’s surgery to be over so he could show Ash and her family the same way they had treated him badly.Noticing that his mother was yawning, Simon helped her to bed, bade goodnight to Ms. Cass, and then settled onto his makeshift bed in the sitting room.After tossing and turning for hours, Simon realized that his excitement and enthusiasm was preventing him from sleeping.The following morning arrived in a blur. Before he knew it, his mother was being wheeled into the operating room.After what felt like an eternity later, the doctors emerged with good news. “Congratulations, Mr. Simon. Your mother is safe and sound, but she’s s
The Betrayed Son in Law Rise to Influence Chapter 8
"Please come soon so you can apprehend this criminal," Ash urged into the phone.The police officer on the other end of the line responded with "Thank you for the tip, ma'am. We'll be there shortly." In less than two minutes, the police arrived. The lead officer scanned the room, his voice clear and firm as he asked, "Who's the one who filed a report against a thief here?"All eyes gravitated toward Ash. She stepped forward, a satisfied smirk playing on her lips. "I'm the one, Inspector," she declared. She shot a withering glance at Simon."This man," Ash continued, pointing accusingly at Simon, "came into this mall and splurged $500,000 on some flimsy dresses in this boutique." The shopkeeper stepped forward, "Ma'am, with all due respect, we don't sell flimsy dresses here.""Whatever," she snapped. "The point is, Inspector, he spent all that money using the black card in his hand. I know this guy—he's broke. And as you can see, he doesn’t exactly look like someone who could afford
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Chapter 44
The Grandiose Hotel glimmered like a monument to wealth and status. Its glass façade reflected the skyline like a mirror—clean, cold, and unbothered. Luxury cars lined the front entrance, and bellhops in white gloves flitted between guests like well-trained dancers. Inside, the lobby was all marble and murmurs—fountains whispering, jazz playing low, the perfume of old money lingering in the air.Simon stepped out of his matte black SUV with the quiet confidence of a man who’d earned every inch of his success. No entourage. No need for theatrics. Just a tailored charcoal blazer, black trousers, leather duffel in hand. He walked with purpose, but not urgency—each step echoing across the polished stone like it belonged there.He had a reservation. Penthouse suite. Paid in full. Arranged weeks in advance.But Manager Thornton didn’t see any of that.Thornton stood behind the check-in counter like a gatekeeper to some sacred temple—immaculately dressed, thin-rimmed glasses perched on a nar
Chapter 43
The moment the tabloid published their final blow against Simon, they thought they had won.Their headline, plastered across every social media feed, screamed scandal."INSIDER REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT SIMON—THE DARK SECRETS HE’S HIDING!"The article detailed fabricated accusations, complete with a fake whistleblower who claimed to have worked closely with Simon. It was their smoking gun—the final piece to destroy his reputation.For a few hours, they celebrated.For a few hours, the internet lost its mind.For a few hours, Simon let them believe they had won.Then, at precisely 9:00 PM the following day, Simon set the trap off.His post was simple, yet devastating."Well, that was easy. Let me show you something interesting."Attached was a video.The internet froze as they clicked.The first clip was security footage—the so-called whistleblower, caught on camera in a private meeting with the tabloid’s editor, receiving a hefty cash envelope. The audio was crisp, undeniable.Editor: "
Chapter 42
Later that day, Simon sat at the head of the long glass conference table, the city skyline stretching behind him like a kingdom under his control. But tonight, it wasn’t control he was interested in. It was revenge.The room was dim, the only source of light coming from the glow of multiple laptop screens and the sleek, high-tech dashboard displayed on the massive wall monitor. His team—handpicked, ruthless, and the best in their fields—were locked in, fingers flying across keyboards, scanning through data, tracking digital footprints.The source of the attack had to be found. And it had to be done fast.Rachel stood at his right, arms crossed. “We’ve confirmed the tabloid was paid to run the story.”Simon raised an eyebrow. “Paid?”She nodded, pulling up a financial record on her tablet. “A large anonymous deposit hit their accounts three weeks ago. Offshore. Routed through multiple shell companies.”Simon’s lips curved into a small smirk. “Someone’s playing dirty.”Rachel sighed. “T
Chapter 41
Simon Heathrow had built his mornings around discipline. No distractions before 7 AM. No unnecessary noise. Just a strong espresso, a workout, and time to strategize for the day ahead. But that morning, something was off. The silence of his penthouse felt too heavy, like a storm waiting to break. Then his phone buzzed. Once. Twice. Then non-stop. At first, he ignored it, brushing off the urgency as just another business deal needing his approval. But when the vibrations continued, stacking one notification over another, he reached for the device with a slight frown. Simon barely had time to unlock his screen before the first headline burned into his vision: “EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire Simon Heathrow’s Shocking Double Life—Fraud, Scandals, and Secret Affairs” His brows lifted, the words almost amusing in their audacity. Fraud? Scandals? Affairs? The hell was this? Another notification appeared. Then another. “Simon, what is going on?” — A well-respected invest
Chapter 40
Ash leaned back in her leather chair, the glow of her laptop screen illuminating the smirk playing on her lips. Outside, the cityscape of their new home stretched endlessly, a world away from the place where Simon had humiliated her. But distance wasn’t enough—she wanted more. She wanted revenge.The tabloid's editor sat across from her, sweating under the weight of the offer she had just presented. He was a wiry man with sunken eyes, his desperation barely concealed beneath a thin layer of professionalism. The publication he ran was on its last legs—circulation had plummeted, lawsuits were stacking up, and advertisers were fleeing.But now? Now, he had a lifeline. A golden opportunity.“You’re telling me,” he said, voice low, calculating, “you want us to run an exposé on Simon Heathrow?”Ash swirled the wine in her glass, enjoying his hesitation. “Not just any exposé, Jonathan. I want something that will bury him. A full-blown scandal. Something so devastating, so irrefutable, that t
Chapter 39
Kingston exhaled sharply and rolled his shoulders back, forcing his expression into something resembling indifference.“Alright, so the guy lifts,” he muttered, forcing out a dry chuckle. “Doesn’t mean anything.”Derek scoffed, shaking his head. “Doesn’t mean anything? Dude, did you see that? That wasn’t just lifting. That was Navarro-level lifting.”Kingston’s stomach twisted at the name.Navarro.The world-class athlete. The legend.Simon wasn’t just training with a pro—he was training with the pro.And that wasn’t something money alone could buy.Derek crossed his arms. “When the hell did Simon even start training? Last I checked, the guy wasn’t exactly living in luxury.”Jordan nodded. “Yeah, man. Something’s up.”Kingston swallowed back his frustration, but it was boiling over.He needed to know.How had Simon changed so much?And, more importantly—how had he kept it hidden from them for so long?Just then, a low murmur rippled through the gym.Kingston turned, his frown deepenin
Chapter 38
Kingston refused to believe it.Simon might have gotten lucky—a sponsorship, an inheritance, a favor from someone powerful.That was the only explanation.And Kingston was going to prove it.He forced a smirk and called out, “You’ve really stepped it up, huh, Simon?”Simon finished his last rep, then turned to face them.His face was calm. Measured. Like he already knew what Kingston was trying to do.“I have.”His voice was even. Unshaken.Kingston crossed his arms, raising a brow. “What, finally got some extra cash? Who’s funding this little glow-up?”Derek and Jordan exchanged glances, sensing the tension.Simon, however, just tilted his head slightly. “And why does that matter to you?”Kingston felt his smirk falter for a split second.Simon’s response wasn’t defensive. It wasn’t angry.It was genuinely indifferent.Like he couldn’t care less what Kingston thought.That—that was new.Jordan cleared his throat, trying to lighten the mood. “Man, we’re just surprised. Last time we sa
Chapter 37
Kingston and his gang made their way into the private training area.The private training area was sleek and cutting-edge—a space reserved for the wealthiest members who had their own personal trainers. It was quieter than the main gym, designed for those who actually took fitness seriously instead of just posing for social media.And there, standing in front of a mirror-lined weight rack, was Simon.He wasn’t posing.He wasn’t scrolling through his phone.He was training.Kingston barely recognized him.This wasn’t the skinny, exhausted guy that was Ash’s husband, begging for a weekly allowance and jobless fellow.This Simon was built.His form was precise, his muscles flexing as he moved from one exercise to the next with calculated efficiency. No wasted movements. No unnecessary breaks.Like a man who had done this a thousand times before.And then, as if sensing them, Simon turned.For the first time that day, their eyes met.There was no surprise on Simon’s face. No awkward hesit
Chapter 36
The Aurum Elite Sports Club wasn’t just a gym—it was a sanctuary for the ultra-wealthy. It was where CEOs, celebrities, and heirs to billion-dollar fortunes came to sculpt their bodies while subtly reminding everyone else that they belonged to a different world.Even the air smelled expensive—a blend of fresh eucalyptus, imported leather, and the faintest trace of arrogance.In the private lounge, a group of young men lounged in plush chairs, dressed in custom club robes embroidered with their initials. They weren’t here to train. They were here to be seen.At the center of the group was Kingston, one of Ash’s friends when she was still rich, a trust-fund golden boy with a jawline sharp enough to cut glass and an ego even sharper. He leaned back, swirling a protein shake like it was a glass of aged whiskey."Man," Jordan sighed, stretching lazily. "I love this place. You don’t even have to lift a weight, and people still respect you."Kingston smirked. "That’s because they know we be
