The Trash Son-in-Law Is a General

Divorce Kim

Ryan froze. His mind struggled to catch up with what he’d just heard. Kim—his wife—stood right beside him, yet this guy had the nerve to declare he wanted to marry her.

Without missing a beat, Ryan took Kim’s hand and forced a smile. "I’m sorry, man, just in case you don’t know, Kim is already married to me”.

Barnes shot him a cold, dismissive glance, then scoffed. "So, you’re the joke I heard about. How does a woman like Kim end up with someone like you? You appear more disheartening in person than my friends described over the phone.”

Ryan’s jaw tightened, but he said nothing, his hand still gripping Kim’s. The guy knew she was married, yet, he acted as if her husband didn’t even exist. Unbelievable!

Barnes sneered and turned back to Hannah. "Grandma, I’ve heard how hard your company has been trying to secure an Investment deal with Pinnacle Investment Company. My dad’s friends with the owner," he said casually.

"If Kim agrees to marry me, one phone call and the deal could be done by tomorrow morning."

Hannah gasped. For over five years, the Kardashians’ KK Enterprise had been chasing an investment deal with Pinnacle Investment. But compared to Pinnacle, KK was a small player, hardly worth their time.

Now, Barnes was offering her a shot at the deal she’d long coveted.

Hannah shot a serious glance at Kim. “What are you waiting for, you foolish girl?” she demanded. “Just say yes to him! Declare before everyone here that you love him! If you have to, kiss him right now!”

“Huh!” Kim gasped, disbelief flooding her. How could Grandma say that, knowing she was married and that her husband was right there, holding her hand?

“But Grandma, I’m married to Ryan!” she protested, her voice trembling.

“Yes, Grandma,” Ryan added quickly, a mixture of shock and anger in his tone. “Kim and I are a couple. How could you say something so absurd? She’s my wife! Have you forgotten?”

Hannah’s face turned pale with fury as she raised to her feet. “How dare you challenge me, you worthless wretch?” she growled, her voice trembling with anger.

“My husband was perfect until he brought a pervert like you into this family. But don’t worry; as his wife, I know how to correct his mistake.”

With that, she gestured to the family lawyer among the guests. “I hope you brought the documents I requested.”

The lawyer nodded and stepped forward, handing her a stack of papers.

Hannah snatched them and flung them at Ryan. “Sign these divorce papers and leave my granddaughter alone!”

Ryan’s jaw dropped as he stared at the papers “What? No, Grandma! I can’t divorce Kim. It’s not happening!”

Catherine was angered as Ryan refused to sign the papers. If he divorced her daughter, Kim could marry Barnes, and all the shame and embarrassment of having a trashy son-in-law would finally end.

She then whispered something into her husband’s ear. Albert frowned, walked to where Ryan stood, and slapped his face twice.

“You good for nothing son-in-law! How dare you talk back to mother?” Albert barked, provoked. “What are you waiting for? Go ahead, sign the divorce papers, and leave this family.”

Ryan was such a strong guy that the slaps felt like pats on his chin. But asking him to divorce Kim was what actually hurt him.

“No Dad, I won’t divorce Kim unless she wants to divorce me, willingly,” he retorted firmly.

Albert was exasperated, he gripped Ryan’s collar, yanked him closer, and slapped his face two more times. This time even harder.

“Stop it, dad, you—“

“Shut up, Kim!” Albert cut her off before she could even speak further. He was so furious that Kim had to retreat or she might also get a taste of his anger.

He shifted back his enraged glare to Ryan and continued. “Who do you think you are, huh? You are just a slump rat leaching off my family! You don’t deserve to be with my daughter. Sign the papers and let her move on with someone deserving, you parasite!”

But Ryan was adamant, he wouldn’t sign the divorce papers no matter how many times Albert slapped him.

“It’s okay uncle,” Barnes chuckled stepping closer “I know what less privileged people like him are after”.

He smirked as he reached into his jacket and retrieved a checkbook. He signed, tore a sheet, and pointed it toward Ryan. 

“Here you go, slump rat. I’m offering you a check of $ 1 million; take this and sign the divorce papers”.

Everyone was stunned when Barnes presented the check. Ryan barely made $20,000 a year working as a security guard at a small restaurant. A million dollars was a huge amount to him. Why would he refuse?

Just as everyone expected, Ryan took the check.

Barnes smirked. “I knew you couldn’t resist—guys like you can’t say no to money. Now hurry up, sign the papers, and get out of here.”

But as soon as he finished speaking, Ryan tore the check in half, crumpled the pieces, and tossed them right back in Barnes’s face.

What did you think? That I’d take your money and hand over my wife?” Ryan scoffed. “Get this straight—Kim’s not some property you can buy off me.”

Barnes’s eyes reddened with rage, insulted by Ryan’s defiance.

“Damn you bastard!” he cursed and swung a punch at him.

Ryan didn’t flinch. With a swift, calculated move, he caught Barnes’s fist mid-air, twisted it effortlessly, and sent him stumbling backward.

At that moment, Kingsley who had been quietly watching the drama stepped forward.

“Come on Barnes, there is no need for all this drama. I mean, it’s not like Kim is the only pretty lady in the Kardashian family,” he said cunningly.

He then threw his arm around Barnes's neck and said, “Look, here are my three beautiful daughters. You can choose any of them you like. I don’t even mind if you marry all three of them if that’s what you want— just give me the gifts”.

Barnes stared at the three ladies and they blushed coolly. They were truly captivating, but Kim was well out of their leagues. If beauty is a crime, then Kim would be facing a life sentence!

“I’m sorry but no, uncle” Barnes retorted raising Kingsley’s hand off his shoulders. “It is Kim I want, and I’ll only marry Kim, not anyone else,” his voice echoing determination.

Kingsley and his daughters frowned, they glared at Kim menacingly, their eyes a mixture of jealousy and envy.

Barnes then shifted his gaze toward Kim, his expression softening as he spoke. “Kim, darling,” he began, his voice calm yet brimming with confidence. “Why don’t you leave this man behind and marry me instead? I can offer you a life of true luxury and wealth—the kind you deserve. This man,” he gestured dismissively toward Ryan, “could never provide for you like I can. All you have to do is say yes.”

Kim met his gaze, and her brows furrowed. “No, Barnes. I can’t.” She shook her head firmly. Grandfather made me promise on his deathbed that Ryan and I would stay together, no matter what.”

Barnes was angered, he scowled at Ryan as he leaned back and retreated to where Hannah was seated.

“Grandma Hannah,” Barnes said, his tone hardening. “Since Kim won’t marry me, I’m taking back the other gifts. Until she agrees, I want nothing to do with this family.”

He spat the words, turning to leave with his men, but paused after a few steps. “One more thing, Grandma,” he said, glancing back. “If Kim doesn’t come to me in the next 36 hours, you should forget about the Pinnacle deal. I’ll personally make sure it never happens.” With a cold sneer, Barnes walked out.

Hannah’s face flushed, her body barely containing her rage. “Kim, you... you foolish girl!” she growled, her voice trembling with fury. “Do you realize what your stubbornness has caused? All you had to do was say yes—just one simple word: y-e-s!” She spelled it out, her anger building with each letter. “But no, you couldn’t do it. And now, our company won’t be getting the deal. We’re finished!”

Kim's heart raced. She had never seen her grandmother this furious. “G-grandma, I-I—” she stammered.

“Be quiet!” Hannah snapped. “You reckless, stubborn girl!” Her eyes blazed with fury, and for a moment, it seemed they might burst from their sockets.

“Mother, why are you angry with Kim?” Kingsley stepped forward, his tone calm and measured, catching everyone off guard, even Kim. Was her uncle actually coming to her defense?

Of course not.

“A father bears responsibility for his daughter’s actions,” he said slyly, his gaze sliding over to Albert. “This is Albert’s failure. He should have convinced Kim to marry Barnes, but he couldn’t. Your anger at Kim should really be directed at him.” Kingsley pointed an accusing finger at his brother.

Kingsley quickly took advantage of the moment to turn their mother’s anger toward Albert.

 “You’re right, Kingsley,” Hannah snapped, her eyes narrowing on Albert. “If only you’d taught your daughter better—she wouldn’t have defied me.”

Her voice grew icy. “As of now, you’re no longer my son. Until Kim marries Barnes and secures that investment, you and your family are cut off from the Kardashians.”