The Rise of the Useless Son-in-Law

Chapter 8: I Have Money

With old Brown's words, the relatives all shut their mouths instantly. Even Anthony Brown didn't dare make a peep, and no one dared to retort.

Robert Brown was as frustrated and upset as if he'd swallowed a dead fly. No matter how unwilling he was, Grandpa had already spoken. How could he defy him?

The office had been thrown into disarray earlier, so Susan didn't want to bother with him anymore. She left with Jason first, using preparing materials as an excuse to head home.

The old Brown and uncles also left, all in pretty good moods. They were going to earn big this time, but it remained to be seen if it would be enough to redeem the other pendant.

The relatives crowded around again, clamoring indignantly, "Robert, we can't let Susan Brown gain power anymore, or we'll all have to look at her face everyday."

"That's right. Even a useless fool like Jason dares to step over our heads. It's truly infuriating..."

Robert Brown gritted his teeth as a sinister look flashed in his eyes. He scoffed coldly, "If they want to climb over my head, it won't be so simple."

At once, he called someone over and sneered, "Spread the word that Susan Brown obtained the contract through embezzlement, forgery, and sleeping around. Call her a slut and ruin her reputation. Make sure this reaches Macro Vision Group."

"As soon as Macro Vision Group knows, they'll definitely worry about their own reputation. But the contract is signed so they can't back out. By then, they'll definitely replace the person in charge and the project will fall back into my hands..."

The man understood and left to prepare. Robert Brown revealed an sinister smile, as if he could already see himself reaping the profits and taking over the branch.

So what if she signed the contract? In the end, it would still benefit him. It was only a matter of time.

Susan Brown, just wait to be disgraced and ruined!

If you dare oppose me, you're still too naive...

When the two returned home, Mary Martinez and James Brown hurriedly came to welcome them anxiously. They had heard Robert and the uncles all went to the branch, seemingly to fight for power.

"Susan, what happened? Did you apologize to Robert?" Mary Martinez asked impatiently.

Seeing them worried about going bankrupt, Susan smiled bitterly and assured, "Don't worry. I've signed the contract and taken over the project. It's settled."

"What...really?" James Brown was shocked.

Mary Martinez was also astonished, breathing rapidly as she couldn't help crying out, "You really did it, you succeeded?"

Susan looked at Jason. Others thought it was her achievement, but only she knew Jason had created the opportunity and deserved the greatest credit.

Susan smiled and consoled, "Don't worry. Grandpa has seen it. He handed the major project to me. Robert Brown is still sweeping floors in my office, obediently admitting defeat to me."

Hearing this, Mary Martinez and James Brown were instantly excited. Shoving Jason aside, Mary happily said to Susan, "I knew my daughter was capable. This will earn a lot again right? We're rich!"

"Susan, remember that necklace I saw the day before yesterday? It was really nice, just a bit too expensive..."

But before Susan could reply, James quickly cut in, "We just signed the contract, just started. What necklace? Even if we earn money, that's for the future."

"Yes, yes." Mary quickly calmed down. Sooner or later she'd get that necklace as long as they could afford it.

Susan was helpless, but still very happy inside, unable to conceal her elation.

Seeing her radiant smile, even Jason was stunned by her beauty.

So beautiful!

Just then, Mary Martinez noticed Jason standing there like a pillar and immediately got annoyed, scoffing, "What are you still standing around for, useless fool? Hurry up and make dinner, are you trying to starve me?"

"A grown man, still relying on my daughter to sign contracts and make money to support the family. If not for my talented daughter, your legs would've been broken and you kicked out of the Brown family long ago."

Seeing her mother get angry at Jason again, Susan quickly mediated, "Mom, don't say that about him. Jason contributed today too. He..."

Just as she was about to speak, she saw Jason hurriedly shaking his head at her and remembered to keep it secret.

Mary Martinez looked at Jason in disgust, "Contribute? What could he have contributed? You signed the contract yourself, what does that have to do with him? Riding that junk e-bike to take you to the company also counts as contributing? That's what he should be doing. Otherwise he'd just stay home and leech all day?"

"Alright mom, you don't know how ugly Uncle and the others looked just now..." Susan quickly changed topics, easily drawing Mary's attention.

James Brown also laughed heartily upon hearing, delighted to rarely see his older brother take such a big loss.

Amidst the warm scene, Jason was ignored to one side. He silently went to cook congee and do chores...

In the afternoon, Jason went out alone, riding that shabby e-bike to the famous Happy Jewelry Store in Emerald City.

He had already decided earlier to buy Susan a proper gift. Although he had deep ties with Sky Wing Jewelry, their Emerald City branch was still in preparations. Plus he didn't want to make too big a show.

As soon as he entered, the whole store was dazzling, with glistening jewelry shining brightly.

Jason had just looked around briefly when a female clerk came over, frowning, "Where's my delivery?"

"Delivery?" 

Jason was puzzled. Did he look like a delivery guy? Well, maybe he did a little.

He immediately explained, "You've got the wrong person. I'm here to buy jewelry. Do you have that sapphire necklace you're heavily promoting outside?"

The clerk was stunned by his words, looking disdainfully up and down at Jason Gray, then scoffing, "You? Want to buy a sapphire necklace? There must be something wrong with your brain, or you think I'm crazy?"

"Forget the sapphire necklace. Can you even afford the packaging box? You look just like a college student doing delivery part-time. Stop causing trouble here and leave..."

Seeing her contemptuous attitude and sarcasm, Jason was speechless. Although he had just casually dropped by, he didn't look that pathetic did he?

Jason said earnestly, "I really came to buy a sapphire necklace. I have money."