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The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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,
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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 th
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War 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
The Useless Son-In-law is a God of War Chapter 103
The next morning, Zen woke up early and was already by the patient’s side. He noticed Diane was awake now, slowly into the room, her eyes heavy from sleep but filled with relief. Her father had improved overnight, and Zen’s work was done.She walked into the room with her hands clasped in front of her, looking as though she wanted to say something, but hesitated. “Tom,” she said quietly, her voice filled with gratitude, “I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done. I know we agreed on payment, but—” She paused, clearly hesitant. “I’ll pay you back in installments, just like we talked about. It’s the least I can do.”Zen didn’t look up from his packing. He continued organizing his things. “Diane, it’s not about the money,” he said in a neutral tone, his voice steady. “I’m just glad I could help. Your father needed it.”She took a few steps closer, her eyes softening. “I meant it when I said I’d pay you back,” she insisted, her tone more earnest now. “I—I don’t think we can eve
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The press conference was a masterclass in corporate theater. Zen stood on the podium at the future site of Skyline, the skeletal framework of the unfinished building rising behind him like the bones of a slumbering giant. Construction equipment gleamed in the afternoon sun, workers in Mega-branded safety gear positioned strategically in the background.Camera flashes punctuated his arrival as journalists frantically took notes. The city's most prominent business reporters had rushed to the site following Mega's cryptic announcement of "significant developments regarding the Skyline project."Zen adjusted the microphone, his expression betraying nothing of the calculated vengeance driving his actions. Sinclair stood to the side, scanning the crowd with practiced vigilance, while Keisha managed the press at the perimeter."Good afternoon," Zen began, his voice carrying across the assembled media with commanding precision. "Thank you for joining us on such short notice. Today marks a sig
Chapter 136
Night had fallen across the city as Zen sat alone in his office, the only illumination coming from his desk lamp and the soft glow of his computer screen. The Rossi loan documents were spread before him, each page meticulously annotated with his observations. The evidence was damning—predatory terms, hidden clauses, and what appeared to be deliberate manipulation of financial projections to ensure default.Mrs. Rossi had overplayed her hand, and now Zen had everything he needed to take control of the Skyline project.A soft ping from his security system alerted him to movement in the outer office. Zen glanced at his watch—11:47 PM. The cleaning staff had already finished hours ago, and his assistant had left shortly after six.He wasn't expecting anyone.With calmness, Zen closed the folder containing the loan documents and slid it into his desk drawer. He then pressed a concealed button beneath his desk, activating the silent recording system he'd installed for exactly this type of s
Chapter 135
The Skyline project dominated the horizon, its partially completed towers rising like monoliths against the afternoon sky. Construction cranes swung in choreographed precision, while teams of workers navigated the massive structure with efficiency. Despite being 15 percent complete, the development already commanded attention—a testament to Tom's architectural vision and business ambition.Zen stood at the edge of the site, ostensibly reviewing progress reports while actually conducting a far more strategic assessment. Following Wilson's revelations about the underground infrastructure connections, a personal inspection had become necessary."The north tower foundation is proceeding ahead of schedule," James Wilson explained as they walked the perimeter. "Structural integrity tests exceeded specifications by twelve percent.""And the sublevel excavation?" Zen asked, his attention focused on the massive pit that would eventually become the project's underground parking and service are
Chapter 134
Back in Zen’s Home country, after the whole heat has died down.Evelyn Rossi's office occupied the entire top floor of the Rossi Enterprises headquarters, a testament to both her inflated sense of importance and desperate need for the appearance of power. Floor-to-ceiling windows provided a 360-degree view of the city, including—Zen noted with satisfaction—a perfect sightline to the Skyline project rising in the distance. A project she'd foolishly leveraged her company to infiltrate."Mr. Diel," she greeted as he was ushered in by her assistant. Her voice carried the brittle warmth of someone trying to mask anxiety behind social pleasantries. "What an unexpected pleasure. I was beginning to think you were avoiding me."Zen moved into the spacious office with confident strides, each step calculated to remind her who truly held power in this room. He didn't wait for her invitation before settling comfortably in the chair opposite her desk."Avoiding you, Evelyn? Quite the contrary. I've
Chapter 133
The yacht cut through darkening waters, its engines humming at three-quarter power as it navigated away from Saint-Malo's harbor. Security personnel had settled into cruising positions—two on the aft deck, one on the forward observation point, and two inside the main cabin with Zharkov and Nia. The remaining guards were likely positioned on the bridge and in the engine room, maintaining operational security throughout the vessel.Zen and Henri remained concealed near the outer deck storage compartments, using the shadows cast by the yacht's exterior lighting to avoid detection. The increasing distance from shore worked in their favor—intervention from harbor authorities becoming less likely with each passing minute."Approaching optimal position," Henri noted quietly, checking the GPS coordinates on his tactical device. "Five minutes to designated extraction point."Zen nodded. They had identified a stretch of water approximately three nautical miles from shore—far enough to avoid imm
Chapter 132
Saint-Malo's ancient granite walls rose against the darkening sky, silhouetted by the setting sun as it dipped into the English Channel. The medieval fortifications had withstood centuries of sieges and storms, but now they served as mere backdrop to a far more immediate conflict. NiaZen studied the waterfront property through high-powered binoculars, his position on a neighboring rooftop offering optimal surveillance while maintaining adequate distance. The target—a modernist villa constructed with obvious disregard for the historic surroundings—sat directly on the water, complete with private dock where a sleek yacht waited, engines idling."Preparations for immediate departure," he noted, observing increased activity around the vessel. "Security detail?"Beside him, Henri adjusted his own observation equipment. "Eight visible. Professionally positioned. Two on the main approach, two patrolling the perimeter, four on the property itself.""Armed?""Concealed, but evident from their
Chapter 131
"Eighty-five seconds," the commander announced with professional detachment. "More than enough time for my departure, but rather challenging for yours."Zen maintained his aim, mind calculating options with cold efficiency. The commander held a decisive advantage with Catherine as hostage, but his announced departure suggested a tactical opportunity—he needed to move, which meant a moment of vulnerability."Your men upstairs?" Zen asked. "They're aware of Protocol Omega?"A flicker of something—annoyance, perhaps—crossed the commander's face. "My team understands operational necessities."Expendable assets, then. The commander had no intention of extracting his full team. Only himself, with Catherine as insurance, and the evidence they'd recovered.Catherine had remained silent, her posture tense but controlled. Now she caught Zen's gaze with deliberate intent, her eyes flicking briefly toward the ceiling—a message.Zen followed her glance, noting a specific pattern in the cellar's ov
Chapter 130
The chateau had transformed from elegant estate to tactical battleground in a matter of minutes. Emergency systems filled corridors with obscuring mist while strategic power failures created a disorienting environment of alternating darkness and strobing emergency lights. The cacophony of alarms, sprinklers, and intermittent gunfire completed the sensory disruption Sinclair had engineered."Status?" Zen asked as Sinclair emerged from the safe room, moving with obvious discomfort but determination."Mobile, armed, and extremely irritated," Sinclair replied, accepting the weapon Zen offered him. "Evacuation route?""Compromised," Zen stated, gesturing to the bound Marie. "She's been working with Marcus. Likely provided the layout and security details."Sinclair's eyes narrowed as he took in the situation. "Dr. Benoit?""Uncertain. Claims loyalty to Catherine."Benoit straightened, indignation overcoming caution. "I've served Catherine faithfully for years. Marie is the traitor, not me."
Chapter 129
Zen assessed their deteriorating tactical situation with cold precision. The intruders had effectively split their forces—one team maintaining pressure on him and Henri, another moving toward Sinclair's location, and likely a third searching for Catherine and the evidence drives."We need to reach Sinclair," he told Henri. "Before they do."Henri nodded grimly. "Secondary passage through the library. Concealed door behind the east bookcase."They moved in coordinated retreat, covering each other's movements while maintaining suppressive fire to slow the intruders' advance. The smoke provided useful cover, but it would dissipate soon, eliminating that advantage.As they reached the library, a sudden burst of gunfire from another section of the chateau confirmed Zen's assessment—the attack was proceeding on multiple fronts simultaneously."That came from near the kitchen," Henri noted, concern evident in his voice. "The safe room...""Sinclair's armed," Zen reminded him. "And Marie is w
