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The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 88
Outside, Malia stepped out of the sleek black limo, smoothing the soft fabric of her dress as she waited for her mother to join her. The evening air was crisp, carrying the faint hum of chatter from guests arriving at the gala. Her mother, always poised, followed with a graceful step, clutching a small diamond-studded clutch as though it were her lifeline. “This is it,” her mother said, glancing toward the towering, illuminated building ahead. “Our chance to finally get things moving. You know how important tonight is, Malia.” “I know,” Malia replied, matching her mother’s pace as they made their way toward the grand entrance. “If we can get one of the big four families to back us, tackling Mega Group might actually be possible.” Her mother’s lips curved into a tight smile. “The Wales patriarch is our best bet. He’s always looking for ways to outmaneuver the others. All we need is for him to see the opportunity in us.” “And if he doesn’t?” Malia asked softly, though she alread
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 89
Meanwhile, the Wales patriarch’s shock was beginning to turn into fury. He pointed a trembling finger at Zen. “You… this has to be some sort of trick. Who do you think you are?” Zen’s gaze turned to him, and for the first time, there was a hint of something dangerous behind his eyes. “I already told you who I am,” Zen said, his voice still soft but cutting through the noise. “You just didn’t listen.” The patriarch took a step back, his confidence cracking with every passing second. Around him, the crowd had already made their decision. Eyes that once dismissed Zen now held awe. Malia’s mother finally found her voice, though it was quieter than usual. “This… this changes everything.” Malia nodded, her heart pounding in her chest as she stared at Zen. “Yeah. It does.” The frenzy continued to spread like wildfire, voices overlapping in confusion and disbelief. The Wales patriarch, for all his bravado, could do nothing but stand there, his fists clenching at his sides. Yaya’s
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 90
Somewhere in the villa, The Wales patriarch was suffocating, the office was thick with the weight of unspoken agendas. The dark wood walls seemed to close in, while the faint glow of the chandelier did little to dispel the heavy air. At the head of the long mahogany table stood the Wales patriarch, hands pressed firmly against the polished surface. His jaw was tight, rage barely concealed beneath his controlled expression. The doors creaked open. The patriarch of the Albrecht family entered first, his towering frame filling the doorway. He strolled in with slow, deliberate steps, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. His gaze swept across the room, the look of someone who still found amusement in the chaos of others. Without a word, he sank into a chair, sprawling back lazily as though he owned the place. Behind him, Sinclair stepped in with a quiet precision. There was no swagger, no unnecessary movement—just a cold, calculating calm. He surveyed the room for a moment before choosin
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 91
Somewhere in the villa, Zen stood near the large window of the mansion’s private study, his posture relaxed but his presence heavy. The dim light of the setting sun filtered through the curtains, painting the room in streaks of orange and shadow. Behind him, his grandfather’s heavy footsteps echoed against the polished marble floor as he entered the room, the door shutting with a soft but deliberate click. The older man’s face was pale, a storm raging behind his eyes. He stopped a few paces away, glaring at Zen’s back, his hands trembling ever so slightly as he gripped the edge of his cane. “Zen.” His voice was firm, laced with an edge of disbelief. “Turn around.” Zen didn’t move immediately. For a moment, silence hung between them like a drawn-out breath. Then, slowly, he turned, his gaze calm, unbothered, as though nothing had just happened. “Grandfather.” The older man’s jaw tightened. He stepped closer, his cane striking the floor with an audible *thud*. “Don’t ‘Grandfathe
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 92
Malia caught up to Zen outside the ballroom, her heels clicking sharply against the polished marble floor. She barely noticed the murmur of guests fading behind her, their whispers still buzzing with the weight of his big reveal. All she could see was him—walking calmly, confidently—as if nothing in the world could touch him. That arrogance lit a fire in her chest. “Tom!” she called, her voice filled with anger and disbelief. He didn’t slow. “Tom!” she shouted again. This time, he stopped. He turned to face her with an expression so unreadable it made her feel like she was staring into a wall. “What do you want, Malia?” His tone was calm, cool, and utterly indifferent. Malia’s hands balled into fists at her sides as she approached him. “What do I want? Are you serious?” Her voice shook, not with weakness but with rage. “You—you—stood there, acting like some untouchable king in front of everyone. All while hiding this—this empire of yours? Mega? You’re the president of Mega?”
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 93
In a cabin somewhere in the city, Zen sat by the window, his gaze fixed on the sprawling forest beyond. The cabin, a place he'd visited many times as a child, was now a silent witness to his inner turmoil. The storm outside mirrored the chaos inside him—angry winds howling through the trees, heavy rain pounding against the roof.He couldn’t stop thinking about what had transpired earlier—his reveal, the faces of the Big Four, and the look in Malia’s eyes as she realized he was more than just her ex-husband’s shadow. A knock on the door startled him out of his thoughts.“Chief?” It was Keisha’s voice. “Mind if I come in?”Zen didn’t answer immediately. He wasn’t sure if he wanted anyone to see him like this. But after a long pause, he stood up and opened the door.Keisha stepped inside, her presence warm and grounded, the opposite of what Zen felt. She looked at him, her eyes soft with concern. “You okay?”Zen shook his head. “No.”Keisha studied him for a moment. “I figured as much.
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 94
In the Rossi Mansion, Malia stormed into her family estate, her heart pounding with guilt, anger, and desperation. The confrontation with Zen had stirred something deep inside her, something she’d tried to suppress for years. The weight of everything she had done—or failed to do—now felt unbearable. She entered the grand dining room, where her family sat, already deep in conversation. Their glances flicked toward her, but none of them spoke. They knew something was coming.“Do you all even care?!” Malia’s voice echoed through the room, startling them. “Do you have any idea what you’ve done?”Her father, always the imposing figure, raised an eyebrow. “What are you talking about, Malia?”Malia’s hands trembled with frustration. “You! All of you! The way you treated Tom—how you tore him apart, pushed him down, humiliated him. You don’t even see it, do you?”Her mother’s voice was sharp and dismissive. “Malia, calm down. You’re overreacting. What happened between Tom and this family—”“N
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 95
The news came on, cutting through the quiet hum of the room. Zen sat at the edge of his seat, the coffee cup in his hand warm but untouched. Suddenly, “How crazy is it! The president of Mega has finally been revealed,” a voice from the TV echoed through the café.Zen’s grip tightened on the cup. His face remained blank. The anchor’s voice filled the room, recounting events that had unraveled. He didn’t wait to hear the rest. The ceramic cup slipped from his fingers, shattering as it hit the floor. Zen stood abruptly, ignoring the mess as he made his way toward the door.Before he could reach it, the door swung open, and an older man stumbled inside, clutching his chest. He hit the ground with a thud, gasping for air.Zen stopped, his jaw tightening.A girl knelt beside the man, her hands trembling as she tried to steady him. Her wide, desperate eyes darted toward Zen.“Please,” she said, her voice shaking. “Please, help him.”Zen’s gaze flicked to her, then back to the man on the fl
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Chapter 102
Somewhere in the Docks, Zen approached a ship. “Hey! This place is off limits,” a tall imposing guard barked. Zen stopped in his tracks and looked up to the figure, “Do you want the boss to come to know that you stopped me from delivering the warehouse reports?”That line immediately led to the reaction of the guards. They moved aside, clearing a path for Zen.The tension thickening by the second. He felt every eye on him, but he kept his expression neutral, even as the men circled around him. He could sense their suspicion growing, their postures tightening as they waited for something from him.One of the men, a tall figure with a scar across his cheek, stepped forward, eyeing Zen with cold calculation. “You’ve been given the right instructions, haven’t you?” he asked, his voice low but firm, like a challenge. “You have the code?”“Code?” Zen smiled. “So that’s why he spilled faster than I expected.”His hands were still behind his back, but his mind was racing, thinking through e
Chapter 101
Zen looked at her, his chest tightening as she stepped closer. He didn’t want to admit it, but seeing her like this, so determined, was making everything harder. He could see how much she cared, but the last thing he wanted was to put her in danger.“Rosalia, you need to go. This... this is too dangerous,” he said, his voice low, trying to sound firm, but there was a crack in it.She shook her head, not budging. “You can’t just tell me to leave,” she replied, her voice steady but full of concern. “I’m not going anywhere. You think I’ll just stand by while you face this alone?”Zen’s gaze softened, but he wasn’t ready to give in. Not yet. “It’s not like what you’ve dealt with before. You don’t understand what you’re walking into.”“I understand more than you think,” she said quietly, her hand finding his. “I’m not scared of what’s going on here. I’m scared of losing you.”The words hit Zen like a punch to the gut. He had always kept people at arm’s length, always controlled the distanc
Chapter 100
Zen's breath came out in steady bursts as he looked at the workers sprawled across the floor, the fight now over. The room fell silent, save for the soft groans from the defeated. Zen stood still for a moment, his body still humming with adrenaline, savoring the rush of the confrontation. But the job wasn’t finished.He glanced over at Rosalia, who had been standing back, watching him. Her eyes were wide, but there was something else in them, something that Zen couldn’t quite decipher.“Are you alright?” Zen asked, his voice softer now, though there was still an edge to it.Rosalia met his gaze, nodding slowly. "Yeah... just a little shaken. That was... intense." She took a step forward, her eyes scanning the room as if making sure everything was truly over. “You don’t do things by halves, do you?”Zen gave a dry laugh. "I prefer efficiency," he said, wiping his hands off on his jacket, though the blood didn’t seem to faze him. “I don’t waste time.”Rosalia watched him closely, her l
Chapter 99
The air outside the warehouse was cold, carrying a metallic scent that hinted at rust and decay. Zen stepped out of his car, his sharp gaze scanning the deserted lot. The faint hum of machinery echoed from within the towering structure ahead of him, and despite its eerie stillness, he knew the place wasn’t empty.He pushed the car door shut, his boots crunching against the gravel as he approached the entrance. Diane’s words had been clear: “That place is haunted. Everyone who works there gets sick. It’s not right.” Haunted wasn’t the word Zen would use, but he couldn’t shake the suspicion that there was more to this than superstition.“Tom?”He stopped in his tracks at the sound of his alias, his body instantly alert. Turning, he saw her—Rosalia, stepping out from behind a rusted metal container. Her dark hair was loosely tied back, and her expression was one of both surprise and curiosity.“Rosalia,” he said, the tension easing from his shoulders. “What are you doing here?”“I could
Chapter 98
Zen closed the door to his study, the faint hum of activity from the mansion fading as he leaned back in his chair. He pulled his phone from his pocket and scrolled through his contacts until he found Sinclair’s name. With a sigh, he hit the call button. It rang twice before a familiar voice answered, sharp and teasing. “Well, well, if it isn’t the ghost himself. Thought you forgot how to use a phone, Chief.” Zen smirked faintly, settling into his chair. “I’ve been busy.” “Busy not calling me, apparently,” Sinclair said. “What’s going on?” “There’s a situation,” Zen began, his tone turning serious. “I’ve got a client. A girl named Diane and her father. He’s having some kind of health issue—collapsed earlier today. She claims it started after he took a job at a warehouse.” Sinclair chuckled. “And you think it’s the job? What, is she blaming ghosts now?” “She is,” Zen said flatly. Sinclair laughed louder this time. “Come on, Chief. You don’t actually believe that nonsense,
Chapter 97
Zen’s gaze flicked between Diane and her father. “Let’s clear one thing up,” he said, his tone sharp enough to cut through the tension. “There’s no such thing as ghosts.”Diane frowned, crossing her arms. “You don’t know that. You weren’t there.”“I don’t need to be,” Zen replied. “Whatever’s happening at that warehouse, it’s not supernatural. People like to blame what they don’t understand on ghosts or curses. It’s easier than finding the real cause.”The old man shifted uncomfortably in his seat. “Still, strange things happen there. Things I can’t explain.”Zen leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “Then I’ll look into it.”Diane raised an eyebrow. “You will?”“Yes. But I’ll need full cooperation from both of you. No hiding details, no dodging questions.”The old man nodded hesitantly. “Of course. Anything you need.”Zen reached into his coat pocket, pulling out a small piece of folded paper. He handed it to Diane without a word.“What’s this?” she asked, unfolding it.“I
Chapter 96
Zen leaned against the wall of the alley, his gaze fixed on Diane as she hovered near the café door, her father leaning heavily against her shoulder. She looked at Zen uncertainly, her brow furrowed.“What now?” she asked, shifting under her father’s weight.“Bring him here,” Zen said, gesturing toward the alley.Diane hesitated, then started guiding her father forward. “You’re not going to leave again, are you?”Zen shook his head. “Just bring him.”As they approached, Zen pulled his phone from his pocket, tapping the screen. A few moments later, the distant rumble of an engine echoed down the street.“What’s going on?” Diane asked, her voice edged with suspicion.Zen didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he slid the phone back into his pocket and nodded toward the street.A sleek black limousine pulled up to the curb, its glossy exterior reflecting the neon lights of the city. The driver stepped out, moving briskly to open the rear door.Diane blinked, her grip tightening on her fathe
Chapter 95
The news came on, cutting through the quiet hum of the room. Zen sat at the edge of his seat, the coffee cup in his hand warm but untouched. Suddenly, “How crazy is it! The president of Mega has finally been revealed,” a voice from the TV echoed through the café.Zen’s grip tightened on the cup. His face remained blank. The anchor’s voice filled the room, recounting events that had unraveled. He didn’t wait to hear the rest. The ceramic cup slipped from his fingers, shattering as it hit the floor. Zen stood abruptly, ignoring the mess as he made his way toward the door.Before he could reach it, the door swung open, and an older man stumbled inside, clutching his chest. He hit the ground with a thud, gasping for air.Zen stopped, his jaw tightening.A girl knelt beside the man, her hands trembling as she tried to steady him. Her wide, desperate eyes darted toward Zen.“Please,” she said, her voice shaking. “Please, help him.”Zen’s gaze flicked to her, then back to the man on the fl
Chapter 94
In the Rossi Mansion, Malia stormed into her family estate, her heart pounding with guilt, anger, and desperation. The confrontation with Zen had stirred something deep inside her, something she’d tried to suppress for years. The weight of everything she had done—or failed to do—now felt unbearable. She entered the grand dining room, where her family sat, already deep in conversation. Their glances flicked toward her, but none of them spoke. They knew something was coming.“Do you all even care?!” Malia’s voice echoed through the room, startling them. “Do you have any idea what you’ve done?”Her father, always the imposing figure, raised an eyebrow. “What are you talking about, Malia?”Malia’s hands trembled with frustration. “You! All of you! The way you treated Tom—how you tore him apart, pushed him down, humiliated him. You don’t even see it, do you?”Her mother’s voice was sharp and dismissive. “Malia, calm down. You’re overreacting. What happened between Tom and this family—”“N