The Ruthless Son-in-law

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After concluding her conversation with Jonah, Allison swiftly terminated the call. Although her lingering frustration was apparent, she found solace in the knowledge that the project had been returned to her. It was a relief to regain control, considering the alternative of not getting anything at all.

Meanwhile, Jonah huffed coldly at the phone in his hand, feeling slighted by Allison’s abrupt disconnection. “She has become so arrogant that she dares to hang up on me. One day, I’ll make sure she's driven out of the company.”

On the other side of town, Sean arrived at the address his father had provided him. It led him to a club called The Rave, which, being early in the day, was not yet bustling with activity.

As he entered, Sean's phone began to ring, and he reluctantly checked the caller ID to find it was Hermione. Letting out a groan, he answered the call with little choice. "Why the hell are you disturbing me? I'm busy!" he exclaimed in a hushed tone.

Hermione's voice carried fru