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The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend The interrogation room
A searing light penetrated the darkness behind Katherine’s closed eyelids, its intensity sharp enough to drag her out of unconsciousness. A dull throbbing settled in her head as she stirred, her lashes fluttering weakly. The brightness was blinding, forcing her to squint as she tried to make sense of her surroundings.For a moment, she remained still, her mind sluggish and disoriented. Slowly, her vision adjusted, and her senses began to catch up with reality. The first thing she noticed was the sterile scent in the air—a mixture of antiseptic and something faintly metallic. It was oddly familiar, yet entirely foreign in this moment. The room she was in was painted an almost unnerving shade of white, the color extending from the walls to the ceiling, blending seamlessly with the fluorescent lights that loomed overhead.She swallowed, her throat dry and parched, as though she hadn’t had water in days. A faint beeping sound reached her ears, rhythmic and steady. Only then did she glance
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Lauren is a queen!
Meanwhile, at E.M Entertainment, things were anything but quiet. The entertainment industry had been sent into a frenzy following the company’s recent announcement—Lauren had been confirmed as the female lead for Beneath the Smile.The moment the news broke, the internet exploded with reactions. Fans, critics, and industry insiders alike rushed to social media to share their opinions.Lauren’s most devoted fans were ecstatic. They flooded online forums, comment sections, and fan pages with messages of excitement and support. To them, this was long overdue. Lauren was a powerhouse, a true talent who had captivated audiences for years. They wasted no time uploading clips from her previous works, using them as evidence to back their claims."She’s a queen. No one deserves this role more than her!" one fan gushed."Lauren’s acting is unmatched. Just wait and see—she’s going to kill this role!" another declared confidently.But not everyone was pleased.Fans of other A-list actresses were
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend You can't hold a candle to my wife
Although Ethan’s office door was slightly ajar, Becca still knocked gently. She hesitated for a moment, pressing her lips together as if contemplating whether she should even be here. The weight of her decision bore down on her, but she forced herself to knock again.After knocking twice without receiving a response, she cautiously stepped inside.Ethan was sitting behind his desk, engrossed in his laptop. The soft glow of the screen illuminated his sharp features, casting shadows that only added to his intimidating presence. His red pants and white shirt contrasted against the dark leather chair he sat in. His suit jacket was neatly hung on a hanger beside the door, and the top button of his shirt was undone, revealing a glimpse of his toned chest. His dark hair was slightly disheveled, as if he had run his fingers through it repeatedly in frustration or deep thought. Yet, instead of diminishing his appearance, it only added to his effortless charm.The room was silent except for the
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend It was the three families who killed every single member of my family
Lauren nodded in silent agreement and followed closely behind. Her eyes darted around the office, scanning every detail. The once neatly arranged chairs were now out of place, pushed aside in a rush. Her gaze landed on Becca’s delicate jade necklace, lying abandoned on the floor. A shiver ran down her spine as unease settled in her chest. What exactly had happened here?Ethan, who had been observing her closely, noticed the way her eyes moved across the room, taking in every detail. He gently reached for her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze before pulling her toward the exit. Without a word, they stepped into the chairman’s private elevator, descending swiftly to the underground parking lot. The air was thick with tension, but neither of them spoke.As they stepped out, a black, heavily armored SUV awaited them. Ethan and Lauren slid into the back seat while a soldier, acting as their chauffeur for the day, took the driver’s position. The moment the doors closed, the vehicle pull
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend The Jade necklace
Ethan frowned slightly, his brows furrowing as if contemplating something deep within. But just as quickly, he masked it with a small, reassuring smile and met her gaze.Lauren didn’t miss the flicker of hesitation in his eyes before he responded. It was subtle, but she knew Ethan too well. There was something on his mind, something weighing heavily on him."Is anything the matter?" she asked softly, her voice laced with concern.Ethan exhaled slowly, his smile not quite reaching his eyes. "No, why do you ask?"Lauren bit her lower lip, debating whether to press him further. She could sense something was off. It wasn’t the first time she had noticed his quiet moments of contemplation, the way his expression darkened before he quickly masked it with a smile.After a moment of silence, she took a deep breath and decided to voice her thoughts."Ethan… you… you have something else going on, right?" she asked hesitantly, her fingers tightening slightly around the fabric of her dress.Ethan
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Soul Oath
She rushed to Kirk's office, her heartbeat hammering in her chest as she moved swiftly yet cautiously, making sure not to alert the security men patrolling the hallways. The dim lighting in the corridor did little to ease her nerves, but she had no choice—this was her only opportunity.Reaching the office door, she took a deep breath, her fingers trembling slightly as she keyed in the password. She had memorized it a long time ago when she was still chasing after Kirk, and he had never bothered to change it. A careless mistake on his part, but a fortunate advantage for her. The door beeped softly before unlocking, and she slipped inside without hesitation, closing it quietly behind her.Her eyes scanned the room quickly. Kirk’s office was as pristine and well-organized as she had expected. The scent of expensive cologne lingered in the air, mingling with the faint scent of freshly printed documents. She moved towards his desk, her heart pounding as she rifled through the neatly stacke
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Practicing the black magic
Penelope patted her neck, wincing as she coughed violently. Her throat burned from the pressure that had been there moments ago. She took deep, shaky breaths, willing herself to calm down. He was gone. She didn’t have to marry that strange man again. Relief flooded through her, but it was quickly overshadowed by unease.What did he mean by a pill?Her brows furrowed in thought. She had never heard of such a thing before. A pill that could prevent pain from being shared in a soul oath? It sounded too terrifying to be real. But if it was real, then she and Damien were in grave danger. Her father—or rather, the man she had called her father—would never let her go so easily. If that pill truly existed, he would find a way to get his hands on it. And if he did… Damien would suffer in ways she couldn’t even imagine.A chill ran down her spine.The dim candlelight flickered as the cold wind whistled through the small gaps in the window. She rubbed her arms absentmindedly, lost in her thought
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Her blood turned to ice
The man drove the car down a long, deserted road, the headlights cutting through the thick darkness that surrounded them. The atmosphere was eerily silent, save for the occasional rustling of leaves in the cold night breeze. The house he was headed for stood isolated in the middle of nowhere, its presence almost ghostly under the pale moonlight.Once he arrived, he stepped out of the car and made his way to the passenger side. Without hesitation, he opened the door and lifted the unconscious woman in his arms. Her delicate frame was light against his strength, but he carried her effortlessly into the house. As soon as he stepped inside, he walked toward a room, carefully placing her on the bed. Without sparing another glance, he locked the door behind him and left.Lauren remained unconscious for a long time. Eventually, her eyelids fluttered, and she slowly reopened her eyes. Blinking in confusion, she gazed up at the unfamiliar ceiling. A white chandelier hung above her, casting a s
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Happily ever after
The day Ethan Maverick and his family—Lauren and their daughter, Maya—arrived in the Awaya Kingdom was filled with a mixture of joy, curiosity, and tension. For years, the Awaya royal family had been searching for Ethan, their long-lost heir. When he vanished without a trace, it had seemed as though an invisible force prevented any efforts to find him. But everything changed when Ethan defeated the Demon Lord—a malevolent being whose powers had not only threatened the peace of Valeria but had also obscured Ethan’s existence from his family.The moment the Demon Lord was slain, it was as though a veil had lifted. Ethan’s parents became aware of his survival, his whereabouts, and everything he had accomplished since his return. They learned of his thriving business empire, his formidable strength, and the family he had built. Although years had passed, their desire to reunite with him burned stronger than ever. And now, with the barriers between them broken, the Awaya Kingdom eagerly aw
End of the Demon Lord
Ethan walked away from the circle with an air of authority, each step echoing through the eerie silence that filled the Demon Lord’s lair. His posture was regal—majestic in a way that demanded attention and fear. With his back half-turned, he glanced over his shoulder, his emerald eyes gleaming with both power and disdain."I never knew you were this dumb," he said coldly, his voice laced with mockery. "Don’t you realize how powerful the Awaya power is?" There was an edge of curiosity in his tone, as though he genuinely could not understand how the Demon Lord had underestimated him.The Demon Lord, towering and cloaked in an aura of shadow, narrowed his crimson eyes at Ethan. He took a cautious step backward, his heavy boots scraping against the stone floor. Fear crept into his expression—a rare sight for a being who had once commanded legions of monsters and brought entire kingdoms to ruin. He could sense the undeniable truth: Ethan was no longer the man he had once been. The explosi
What if Ethan dies right before her eyes?
Lauren still couldn’t believe what had just happened. The moment she opened the door, a chilling sight greeted her—Raymond stood there, but something about him was deeply wrong. His usual calm and composed expression was gone, replaced by an eerie coldness. His eyes, once warm brown, were now an unsettling shade of black that seemed to swirl with malice. The sinister gleam in his gaze made her blood run cold. At that moment, Lauren didn’t need anyone to tell her that she had made a terrible mistake—she had opened the door to death.Her heart pounded violently in her chest, and her first instinct was that he would strike immediately—perhaps to kill her and Maya without a second thought. Panic surged through her veins, but she forced herself to move. In a flash, she rushed to grab Maya, clutching her tightly in her arms as though her embrace alone could shield her daughter from whatever horror was about to unfold.She braced herself for an attack. Any second now, she expected Raymond to
Raymond is here to help....
When Raymond reached the lowest floor, he was met with yet another lock requiring a password. His brows furrowed deeply in frustration as he faced the obstacle before him."Why are there so many security measures?" he muttered under his breath, irritation creeping into his voice.Without wasting time, he began pressing various combinations of passwords, his fingers moving swiftly across the keypad. Yet, no matter how many times he tried, the lock remained stubbornly unyielding. His jaw clenched as the familiar beep of rejection echoed through the narrow hallway, further stoking his annoyance.Meanwhile, in the underground room, Lauren was busy plaiting Maya’s hair. The soft hum of the room’s ventilation filled the silence, and the gentle pull of Maya’s silky strands occupied her hands. The quiet atmosphere, however, was shattered by an unfamiliar sound—a faint yet distinct beeping coming from the door’s keypad. At first, she ignored it, assuming it was nothing out of the ordinary, but
The Fight
At the early hours of the third day, the soldiers stationed at the Spring Estate began to move out in disciplined formations, their armor clinking softly as they departed. The once-bustling estate, filled with vigilant warriors, now seemed quieter, more desolate, as their numbers thinned. The two opposing forces—Ethan's men and the army of the Demon Lord—had somehow communicated and reached an agreement to settle their conflict in an open space deep within Valeria’s forest. It was an isolated location, hidden so far within the wilderness that not even the most daring tourist would think to venture there. It was the perfect place for a battle—far from prying eyes and innocent bystanders.Despite the mass departure, Ethan did not leave the estate entirely unguarded. He had given strict orders for a handful of his most trusted soldiers to remain behind. Their sole mission was to protect his wife, Lauren, and their young daughter, Maya. Hidden away in a secret underground chamber beneath
The three prominent families are finally ruined!
“Should I go after him?” Don B asked the moment Raymond slipped away into the darkness, his voice tense with a mix of eagerness and frustration. Despite his earlier failure to subdue Ethan Maverick, the thought of allowing a potential spy to escape gnawed at him.The Demon Lord, still standing with an air of unshakable authority, didn’t respond immediately. His crimson eyes lingered on the jagged hole in the ceiling where Raymond had been lurking moments before. The room’s heavy, oppressive silence made the flickering torchlight feel colder, as though the very air shuddered under his presence.Without turning, he spoke—his voice smooth, deliberate, and void of any concern. “You don’t need to pursue him,” he said, as though the matter had already been decided. “I’ve already planted something in him… something that will make our mission easier in two days time.”Don B frowned slightly, though he was careful to keep his head bowed in submission. His master’s words were cryptic, but he kn
Annihilate the entire bloodline
Ethan didn’t go to where Lauren was. Instead, he only texted her to put her mind at ease. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to be by her side—he wanted nothing more than to see her and ensure she and their child were safe—but he couldn’t afford to take any risks. Not now. Not when there might still be spies lurking around the Spring Estate. The last thing he wanted was to give their enemies any opportunity to strike, especially when the stakes were so high.His mind was sharp, constantly calculating every possible outcome. What if there were still people watching them? What if his movements led those enemies straight to his wife and child? No, Ethan wouldn’t allow that to happen. He had to be cautious. One wrong move could cost him everything. For now, he would maintain his distance and rely on his trusted subordinates to keep things under control.Without wasting any time, he summoned Raymond, one of his most loyal and capable men. As soon as Ethan’s command was sent, Raymond arrived swi
Controller of the Awaya kingdom power
They even had the audacity to test him like this.Ethan’s sharp eyes locked onto the tiny red light flickering ominously in the distance. Judging by its position and brightness, he could tell that the enemy wasn’t far away. His instincts, honed through years of experience and survival, immediately kicked in. He knew exactly what this meant—they were being watched. The thought alone made his blood boil.How bold of them to come this close. Did they really think they could challenge him?The soft, rhythmic sound of running water echoed in the background, reminding him that Lauren was still in the bathroom. The steady splashing reassured him that, for now, she was oblivious to the looming danger. Ethan took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm despite the growing tension in his chest. There was no time to waste. He needed to act quickly before their enemies could make their next move.Without hesitation, he reached for Lauren’s phone, his fingers moving swiftly as he dialed a nu
Dead bodies in Spring Estate
As soon as Ethan stepped into the sitting room, the distant sounds of battle reached his ears. The sharp clang of weapons, the heavy thud of bodies hitting the ground, and the occasional pained groans echoed through the estate. His eyes darkened as he listened."So they couldn't even wait for me to attack," he muttered, his voice laced with irritation. Without another word, he strode toward the door and stepped outside.The moment he did, a sudden gust of air rushed toward him at an alarming speed. His instincts kicked in instantly, and he dodged with an almost impossible swiftness, his body moving as if he had anticipated the attack long before it came.Standing a few meters away, Bethel’s eyes widened in shock. No one—absolutely no one—had ever been able to evade his strikes before. Yet, this man, Ethan, had just done so without even breaking a sweat. It was inconceivable.Bethel clenched his fists tightly, suppressing the unease that crept into his chest. He had always prided himse
