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The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend What happened six years ago
Katherine’s heart sank the moment she heard Ethan’s voice. His calm, steady tone held a sharpness that pierced through her defenses. She had spent sleepless nights rehearsing an explanation for him, imagining how she would confront the man whose trust she had shattered. Yet, nothing prepared her for the reality of this meeting. The unexpectedness of it all threw her off balance.She glanced at him cautiously, taking in his composed yet intimidating demeanor. Ethan’s sharp features seemed carved from stone, his cold, piercing eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. The weight of his gaze felt like a boulder pressing against her chest. Katherine’s palms were clammy, and she struggled to keep her breathing steady."I... I..." she stammered, unable to find the words to begin. She had always thought that when the time came, her emotions would take over. She’d envisioned herself telling him everything through tears, her sincerity evident in the rawness of her pain. But now, faced with
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Why should I care about your feelings now?
Ethan’s focus was consumed by Katherine’s claim about Lauren hating him. It gnawed at him, but not because he believed it—no, he doubted Lauren ever hated him, even when he left her. Though he didn’t want to rely on Katherine’s words, the glimmer of raw truth in her eyes convinced him that, for once, she wasn’t entirely lying. And yet, he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something deeper she wasn’t saying. He had observed Lauren closely in the few days since his return and hadn’t seen even a flicker of hatred in her. All he saw was hurt—the kind of pain only betrayal could cause. That’s why he wasn’t going to let Katherine’s words stand unchallenged. If Lauren truly hated him, he needed to find out for himself.“Katherine,” he said finally, his voice low and hoarse, but laced with a cold sharpness that made her shiver. “You’re lying.”Katherine’s eyes widened in shock. She had been prepared for a lot of reactions—anger, disbelief, even acceptance—but not this. “Wha…what do yo
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Katherine's Revenge plan
Ethan didn’t look at Katherine, but he could sense the intense hatred radiating from her. He didn’t say anything about it, knowing full well that no matter how much resentment she harbored, she was powerless to harm Lauren or their daughter. She could hate them all she wanted—it didn’t change the reality of the situation.“You can leave,” Ethan said, his tone flat and dismissive.Katherine’s entire body stiffened at his words, but she didn’t argue. Instead, she abruptly stood up, her chair scraping against the floor as she pushed it back with more force than necessary. Without sparing Ethan another glance, she turned and marched toward the door. Every step she took felt like a bitter reminder of how low she had fallen in his eyes.The humiliation burned deep, clawing at her pride and leaving an unbearable sting in her chest. She could feel her pulse hammering in her ears, drowning out any rational thought. If she had known Ethan would become this wealthy and powerful, she never would
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Ethan's doubt
Alex Walker stared at his daughter, his mind racing with the shocking revelation. Ethan Maverick—the man whose family had been utterly destroyed, the man they had written off as nothing more than a relic of a fallen dynasty—was now the owner of E.M Corporation.His fingers tightened around the armrest of the chair as he tried to process the information. His heartbeat pounded in his chest, a deep sense of dread settling in. He had assumed that after the Maverick family's downfall, Ethan had disappeared into obscurity, ruined beyond repair. But now, he was not just back—he was more powerful than ever.“Katherine, do you realize what this means?” His voice came out slow, measured, laced with worry.Katherine, who was still nursing the stinging sensation on her cheek, nodded quickly. “Dad, that’s why I rushed home. He’s dangerous, and he made it clear that he is coming for us.”Alex exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples as he tried to think of a way out of this. The Walkers had wealth, but
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend The Press conference
Monday mornings were often a dreaded start to the week for many, but for Ethan Maverick, this particular Monday marked a significant turning point. It was the day he had chosen to hold a press conference—a moment he had been preparing for, a day when long-buried truths would finally come to light.Originally, the press conference was meant to exonerate his wife, Katherine. He had planned to carefully navigate the media, protecting her name while shedding light on the events of the past. That was before he discovered the truth—the undeniable evidence pointing toward her guilt. Now that he knew Katherine was far from innocent, now that he understood she wasn’t a victim but likely the mastermind behind it all, there was no reason to tread lightly. No reason to shield her.This was no longer about subtlety.This was about exposing the truth, no matter how damning it might be.Before hundreds of reporters gathered in one of E.M Corporation’s grand conference halls, Becca stood poised, read
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend Ethan Maverick arrival
Asper Stanley was silent for a while, his expression unreadable. Then, with a slow, deliberate sigh, he finally spoke."Okay then. She is an arrogant person anyway. Let’s see how much arrogance she will still have after this happens to her."A small click followed his words, signaling the end of the recording. And then, silence.For a fleeting second, the vast hall remained frozen in time, as though the very air had thickened, trapping everyone in a moment of disbelief. Then, like an explosion, the silence shattered.The room burst into chaos.Gasps, murmurs, and frantic whispers filled the air. Reporters exchanged glances, their professional instincts kicking in as they scrambled to process what they had just heard. Some looked genuinely shocked, their faces contorted with disbelief. Others, seasoned journalists who had covered their fair share of scandals, merely raised their brows, their expressions hinting at the thought: This is just another tale of deception in the high society.
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend The press conference II
“I would like to correct the miss beside me for what she said earlier. Lauren Damien indeed has a special relationship with me,” he stated firmly, his deep voice reverberating through the hall.For a moment, silence reigned, as if time had frozen. Then, like a spark igniting dry wood, the hall erupted into chaos. Murmurs, gasps, and hushed conversations spread like wildfire among the gathered reporters and guests. Lauren Damien had a special relationship with Ethan Maverick?What kind of relationship? Was she a mistress? A secret lover kept hidden from the public eye? The very idea sent waves of curiosity and speculation through the crowd. Reporters exchanged glances, their minds racing with possible headlines. Some wondered if she was merely a passing fling, while others suspected a deeper, more scandalous connection.These and many more questions swirled in the minds of the eager journalists, but none dared to voice them aloud. Even the boldest among them hesitated, their hands hove
The Worthless Son-in-law: Hidden Legend The Fall of Katherine Walker
Katherine Walker sat stiffly in her room, her fingers clenched so tightly around the hem of her silk robe that her knuckles turned white. The air around her felt suffocating, thick with anxiety and an overwhelming sense of dread. She had barely slept in days, haunted by Ethan Maverick’s chilling warning. His words echoed in her head repeatedly, refusing to fade no matter how hard she tried to ignore them.She had never seen him that furious before—his presence alone had been enough to send shivers down her spine. And now, after everything, she was completely trapped, unable to move forward or backward.Since her disastrous visit to E.M Corporation, she hadn't stepped foot outside. The walls of her luxurious bedroom, once a sanctuary, now felt like a prison closing in on her. Even the expensive chandeliers that used to make her feel powerful and rich seemed dimmer, their glow unable to chase away the growing shadows in her mind.She was desperate. She had done everything within her pow
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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
