The Rise of the Useless Son-in-Law

Chapter 4: Stripped of Heirship

"Wesley?"

"There's no famous Wesley family in Emerald City, where does it come from?"

"Could it be... the Wesley of Metropolis Central? That massive commercial empire standing at the apex of the world!"

"Do the Browns have any connection with the Wesley family? It's too inconceivable!"

The guests couldn't help but speculate, startled by their own theories.

However, old Brown clearly knew that there’s no connection but only a huge gap between Brown and Wesley. 

A senior gentleman, about sixty and clad in a suit, walked into the banquet hall, followed a group of subordinates, with various betrothal gifts in their hands.

Boxes of gold coins, countless jewels, a dozen or so antiques of obvious value...

Seeing the treasure continuously brought in, the members of the Brown family were dumbfounded.

They had never seen so many treasures in their lives. They couldn't help carefully examining each piece, careful as if afraid to touch, fearing those treasures couldn't afford any damages.

When the last jewel was brought into the banquet hall and presented in front of the whole guests, everyone was stunned, the venue silent as a graveyard...

It was a ruby pendant, seeming identical to the one being displayed on the stage...

In the silence so profound one could even hear a pin drop.

Robert Brown's heart was in turmoil, and he seemed to be able to hear his nervous heartbeat.

How... How could this be? How could such a coincidence occur?

The only person who knew the full story, Jason Gray, couldn't help but snicker.

The Wesley family had come to the Brown family for the first time since he married to Susan three years ago.

It seemed the Gray family indeed encountered some trouble, otherwise they wouldn't be so eager to have him return to the Gray family.

Despite his reluctance to be the heir of the Wesley family, he could accept their goodwill because of his beloved wife.

Jason turned his gaze towards the pale-faced Robert and the frowning old Brown, his eyes were full of mockery.

"There are two identical ruby pendants here, I wonder which one is the real heirloom of the Browns? Mr. Brown, what do you think?"

Old Brown certainly caught Jason's mockery, but for the sake of saving face, he couldn't answer and had to divert the topic.

"Our guests from the Wesley family, may I ask why you are here today? Why are you presenting so many treasures?"

The man in the suit scanned the crowd, his eyes rested momentarily on Jason before finally settling on old Brown. He declared loudly, "These are the betrothal gifts from the Wesley family for Miss Brown!"

At that, the young women of the Brown family all became excited, even girls under eighteen began to fantasize about the wonderful life after marrying into the Wesley family.

Margaret Brown, who had just returned to the banquet hall, was constantly recalling the men she had recently met in her mind. Was the young master of the Brown family the one who had flirted with her at the bar yesterday? Or was the handsome man she met at the masquerade ball the day before the heir to the Brown family?

"The Brown family is about to forge a connection with the Wesley family!"

"Congratulations, congratulations to old Mr. Brown. In the future, the Brown family will surely become the top family in Emerald City."

"Old Mr. Brown, after you get to know the big shots in the Wesley family, don't forget about us old friends!"

The guests all congratulated old Brown, completely forgetting the unpleasant incident just now.

Amidst the congratulations, Keith Brown couldn't help but laugh, "Everyone, I certainly won't forget my old friends."

The venue was filled with a joyous atmosphere. Seeing that no one was mentioning the issue of the ruby pendant anymore, Robert finally relaxed.

Gazing at the dignitaries of the Wesley family, he murmured under his breath, "Worthless Jason Gray, planning to embarrass me? Once the Brown family aligns with the Wesley family, I'll deal with you at my leisure."

Upon hearing this, Jason responded with an air of nonchalance, "How do you know that the Wesley family isn't here for me?"

"Hahaha..." Robert Brown roared with laughter at Jason's retort. The idea that the dignitaries of the Wesley family would come bearing gifts for this three-year useless son-in-law was preposterous!

"By what right do you, a useless son-in-law no better than a dog, claim acquaintance with the dignitaries of the Wesley family?"

Ignoring the mocking Robert, Jason stepped in front of old Brown. He calmly looked at the beaming old Brown, his voice clear and resonating throughout the hall.

 "Grandpa, there won't be two identical ruby pendants in this world. I believe the ruby pendant that Robert presented to the family is a counterfeit!"

Jason had already decided thateven if he didn't like the Brown family, as long as Susan did, he would certainly gift the Brown family to her. This was the promise of the only "King" in the world!

The originally jubilant scene once again fell into silence. Old Brown's face turned ashen. He didn't want to deal with Jason.

He hadn't expected that with the Wesley family's big shot present, Jason would dare to speak so audaciously. Robert Brown became worried, his expression tense.

The guests all wanted to see how this farce would end, their gazes all converging on old Brown.

Seeing old Brown silent, Jason continued, "Or is it the ruby pendant gifted by the Wesley family that's counterfeit?"

At these words, the room erupted into murmurs. Who dared to say the items gifted by the Wesley family were fake? Was this a death wish? This was the Wesley family, the massive wealth group standing at the pinnacle of the world.

Under the unwelcoming gaze of the Wesley family's elder, old Brown was scared. He dared not offend the Wesley family. It would be a catastrophe the whole Brown family couldn't bear!

Biting his teeth, old Brown declared, "The ruby pendant Robert presented is counterfeit. Strip him of his heirship to the Brown family."

Hearing old Brown's words, Robert wanted to retort, but he didn't dare to question the Wesley family, nor old Brown. He could only direct his resentful gaze at Jason Gray. It was all this good-for-nothing's fault!

Watching this dramatic scene, the crowd couldn't help but want to laugh. However, out of respect for old Brown's dignity, no one revealed a trace of their amusement.

But whether they would broadcast the farce after leaving the banquet was another matter. After all, it was hilarious that the heir of a family had been confirmed and then stripped of his title within an hour.

From the moment Jason Gray stood up to defend himself again, Susan had been looking at him. Today's Jason... was really different, wasn't he? The confidence radiating from him was something she had never seen before. After all, she had never dared to defy her grandfather's authority.

The elder from the Wesley family understood Jason's intention when their eyes met. Jason clearly didn't want to expose his status as the heir to the Wesley family. But accepting the gift he brought meant that Jason accepted his previous proposal — to take over the Macro Vision Group.

He was already satisfied with this outcome. Thus, after bidding farewell to old Mr. Brown, he left the banquet with his subordinates, leaving behind a group of guests who wanted to curry favor but didn't dare to, and the Brown family's young ladies who till now didn't know who "Miss Brown" was, and remained silent.

Watching the Wesley family leave, Robert, who had been suppressing his resentment, once again stood up, his face hostile as he looked at Susan Brown.

" Grandpa, I heard that Macro Vision Group is looking for partners. Susan is so excellent, why don't we both go and negotiate with Macro Vision about this cooperation? Whoever succeeds in the negotiation will take over the Southside Branch."

Old Brown naturally knew that the Macro Vision Group was intending to launch a new project in Emerald City recently. However, he never thought that the Brown Group would have a chance, as in Macro Vision's eyes, the Brown Group simply didn't qualify for cooperation.But now that Robert proposed this, didn't it mean he was confident?

Upon hearing Robert's words, Susan was taken aback. She had no allies in the Macro Vision Group and the Brown Group lacked competitive strength. How could they possibly secure this contract?

However, as she was about to stand up and voice her refusal, she felt a tug at the hem of her dress from Jason.

"Agreed! But since we have to relinquish the branch if we lose, what about you if you lose?" Jason stood up, locking eyes with Robert.

"Ha! You, a good-for-nothing who can only cook and clean, you dare to impose conditions on me?" Robert said, his face full of contempt.

"Yes, indeed. A worthless person who has only been cooking and cleaning, doing household chores for the past three years, you aren't in a position to demand anything!"

Jason ignored the derisive comments from the relatives and kept his gaze fixed on Robert, responding in a calm, measured tone.

"Since you say I'm only fit to cook and clean, then if we secure the contract, you'll come to my house and take over those chores for me!"

Before the crowd could resume their quarrel, old Brown's decisive voice rang out.

"Agreed!"

Robert didn't object, brimming with confidence that he was destined to win.

Susan looked at Jason beside her. Should she trust him once more?

Just one last time!