Afterwards, the atmosphere was engulfed by the sound of loud laughter reigning inside the room. They found Chris word's tone utterly ridiculous as it was unbelievable that the live-in son in law of the Carter family would be able to afford twenty-five million dollars. Naturally, Amanda also had the same thought about Chris and she was even more disgusted by him. However, Eva was a little bit skeptical as she saw the firm expression on Chris' face but it was difficult for her to accept that he was capable of paying the bill. *You are being delusional. Do you expect us to believe that you can afford to pay forty seven million dollars?” “Of course, that's completely impossible. You won't be living as the Son-In-Law of the Carter family.” “That's right! You are just bluffing and nobody here is a fool that will prove it.” “I heard that you are just a lowly orphan that was pulled out from the street. You don't even deserve to be seated in the same room with elites like us.” “Haha, Chri
87 Eva glanced at Chris in bewilderment as she wondered how he came to possess a blank card. “It's impossible! There's no way this loser would own such a rare item.” “I agree that it must be a fake black card. He is trying to fool everyone.” “That's right! There is nobody in Brooklyn wealthy enough to own a black card.” Everyone began smearing Chris with their disdainful comments. The manager glanced at Chris as he contemplated in his mind if Chris was a fraudster or secretly a rich man since one had to own a billion dollars in a saved account to have a black card. “Please sir, I would like you to come along with us to carry out the transaction.” The manager eventually proposed. His plan was to immediately have Chris arrested if it turns out that he was a fraudster. On the other hand, if the card was legit it also proves that Chris was actually a wealthy individual who was hiding his identity. It was an absurd assumption but that possibility couldn't be ruled out. “Is that re
88 Chris nodded with a smile on his face and dialed up Elliot’s number. As soon as the call was connected he gave a brief explanation of his current situation. “What insolence?! They dare to challenge the Chairman of Pegasus Enterprise. I shall teach those impudent bastards a lesson right away.” Elliot roared with conviction. “Please tell me the name of the hotel," he demanded. “I think it's called Silvercrest hotel.” Chris responded, staring at the manager. “What?! Did I hear you just say Silvercrest hotel, sir?” “Yes, I did. Is there a problem?” “Umm…Our Pegasus Enterprise is also affiliated with that hotel sir. It was one of the few businesses I invested in after my take over as the CEO. I will give the manager a call right away.” “Oh! That makes this even much easier. I'll hang up the phone call now and let you deal with this.” Chris said. “Is that it? It seems like you have wasted the one chance to prove your innocence but you wasted it if you think I will be fooled by
89 Amanda rolled her eyes in irritation. “Really?! Are you actually worried about that loser right now?” “But, we can't just leave him behind. He is trying to get us out of this situation.” “As if he wasn't the one who got us into it in the first place.” Amanda sharply retorted. “Look, as much as I can stand being in the presence of these hypocrites I must admit that some of the nonsense they are spouting from their mouth right now are true words. Consider his actions a sacrifice that would enable us to escape.” she added in order to convince Eva. “But….” “Gosh! I really hate you at times like this. We have to leave, so do it and don't think about anything else.” Amanda snapped in a low voice. Unfortunately, the door was suddenly pushed open when she was about to make a move. A group of vicious looking men with scars on their faces and tattoos on their body walked into the room while being escorted by both Patricia and Jason. Everyone was intrigued by this scenario. In their mi
90 Eva raised her eyebrows, staring at Jason with a suspicious gaze. “What is it that you want?” She inquired. A pleased smile appeared on Jason's face. “I have to admit that your beauty has been underrated with words. I don't understand why you are going as far as this for someone worthless like him but it works perfectly in my favor. I will help you get him out of this trouble if you're willing to spend the night with me.” he proposed straightforwardly without hesitation. “What are you saying?! I would never do such a degrading thing like that?” Eva’s facial expression distorted in a disgusting look as she instantly rejected Jason's proposal. “Mr. Landon, aren't you ashamed of making such a ridiculous request? How could you take a fancy to another woman despite the fact that Patricia is here.” “Why are you making a big deal out of it? It is not like I'm saying I want to get married to her. Moreover, I think it is a reasonable request in exchange for my assistance considering how
91 “You damn bastard!” Another thug quickly yelled and charged towards Chris after seeing what happened to his colleague. Without saying a word, Chris swung his feet and struck his opponent in the chest. The force of the attack was so heavy that it caused the thug’s body to fly deeper into the room. Everyone was stunned when they saw what was happening. They couldn’t believe their eyes. Ignoring the stares, Chris walked closer to Eva and gently flicked the hair covering her face. “Are you hurt anywhere?” He asked, his voice was calm and enveloped in concerns. Eva was in a flustered state and she could only shake her head in response. “Good! That's a relief.” Chris said. “Stand behind me.” He instructed her before directing his attention back to Jason. Initially, he was trying to refrain from going to such lengths tonight but it couldn't be anymore since Jason had crossed the line by laying his hand on Eva. In fact, he was still suppressing himself from using his full strength
However, Jason was still confident because he still had some trump cards. “Rhino, make sure you finish him off. I don't care if you kill him. I'll take care of the aftermath.” He said to the last remaining thugs standing behind him.Rhino was built with heavily packed muscle and was three times larger than the other thugs that Jason had brought along with him.He rarely fought because people were usually intimidated by his size and this made him Jason’s closest subordinate. Rhino didn’t waste any time after Jason’s order. He had a broad grin in his face as he immediately stepped forward to face Chris.Seeing the size of Chris' next opponent made Eva slightly worried about Chris. Although Chris had been doing well so far so good but she didn't know if he was capable of dealing with someone like Rhino, who even had a killing intent.“I must admit that you're really a good fighter. How come I have never heard about someone like you until now?” Rhino casually asked Chris with a smug smi
Jason was starting to feel afraid.After all, even his most capable right-hand man couldn’t defeat Chris as he had hoped. He was now standing alone as all of his lackeys were not a match for Chris.They were called here to beat up Chris but they were the ones who ended up getting beaten up instead one-sidedly which was utterly embarrassing. The scene was quite messy and gruesome even though Chris tried to hold his strength back in order to avoid killing someone during the fight. It wasn't because he feared the consequences but it was going to be a hassle to deal with the aftermath laterSeeing that there was no one else to challenge him, Chris locked his gaze on Jason, glaring at him with a menacing expression on his face.Jason shuddered in fear and because Patricia was also standing very close to him, she also felt intimidated by the look on Chris' face.“You….You…. What are you thinking of doing?” Jason consciously moved back in as he stuttered. He was so scared that he started
As Chris drove toward the Carter family’s new residence, the tension in the car was palpable. Chris’s jaw was set, his thoughts churning. He knew where they lived—it wasn’t hard to find—but confronting them so directly was a calculated risk.When he arrived, the mansion loomed in quiet grandeur, its façade belying the chaos within. Benjamin Carter himself opened the door, his expression shifting from surprise to unease as he recognized Chris.“You…,” Benjamin began cautiously, surprised to see Chris alone at their house. The last time Chris paid a visit to the Carter ended up becoming a tragic incident for the Carters. “What brings you here?”Chris didn’t respond, brushing past him into the house. Benjamin, caught off guard, quickly closed the door and followed him into the living room.Elliot lingered near the entrance, his posture relaxed but vigilant. Benjamin was surprised to see Elliot as well. “Mr…Mr Brown….” He stuttered, casting him a wary glance, noticing the subtle differen
Chris knew that his peaceful life with Eva would surely be disrupted. He could put Eva and her loved ones in a lot of danger. Moreover, leaving now, with Eva dealing with the Carter situation, felt equally impossible as he didn't want to leave her unprotected.“Sir?” Ethan’s voice broke through his thoughts. “What are your orders?”Chris hesitated, his voice betraying the conflict he felt. “Stay on this and keep me updated. I need to think.”“Understood, sir,” Ethan said, his tone respectful. “And for what it’s worth, I know how much sir, James means to you. We’ll do everything we can to bring him back.”Chris ended the call and sat in silence for a long moment. The thought of James—strong, unyielding James—being captured felt like a punch to the gut. But the thought of leaving Eva behind, especially now, felt just as wrong. He was at a crossroads, and no matter which path he chose, the stakes were unbearably high.---Eva, meanwhile, sat at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks in
Chris kept his focus on the road, but his thoughts repeatedly drifted to Eva seated beside him. Her gaze was distant, her fingers nervously fiddling with the strap of her handbag. He could tell the morning's encounter with the Carters was weighing heavily on her.After a few moments of silence, Chris spoke, his voice calm and steady. “Eva, I know it’s a lot to process, but you don’t have to keep it all bottled up. Talk to me.”Eva sighed and shifted in her seat. “It’s just… they showed up out of nowhere. Again. It’s exhausting, Chris. I keep wondering why now, why after all these years?”Chris glanced at her briefly before returning his eyes to the road. “People like the Carters often realize the value of what they’ve lost only when it’s too late. But you don’t owe them anything, Eva. Not an explanation, not a second chance—nothing.”Eva shook her head, frustration creeping into her tone. “It’s not that simple. They’re still my family, even if they’ve hurt me. And now with them grovel
Benjamin quickly intervened, his tone desperate. “Please, Eva, don’t let his foolish words ruin this. I’m truly sorry for everything. I know I failed you, and I failed Bruce. We should have stood by you instead of casting you out. Please, give us a chance to make things right.”“I don't think everyone agrees with the motive of apologizing for your wrongdoings so I can't believe that your apologies are sincere.” Bruce remarked.Benjamin turned to Eric, his expression hardening. “Eric,” he said, his voice stern. “You owe them an apology.”Eric's usually confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a nervous energy that made him look small and uncertain. Benjamin turned to him, his expression hardening.Eric’s eyes darted between Eva, Kate, and Bruce. “I—”“Now,” Benjamin commanded.Eric swallowed hard, his gaze finally landing on Eva. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Eva’s eyes narrowed. “Sorry? For what, exactly?”“For everything,” Eric said, his voice shaking. “For
Benjamin hesitated, taking in the luxurious yet understated decor that surrounded them. This was Chris’s doing—he could see it in every detail. The man had built a fortress, a sanctuary for Eva and her family.They were foolish to not have recognized his talent and worth all these years that had him living amongst them.“I came to apologize,” Benjamin said, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions inside him. “To you, to your family. And... to make things right.”Kate let out a bitter laugh. “Make things right? That’s rich, coming from you. Do you think showing up here with an apology is enough to undo everything you’ve done?”“I don’t,” Benjamin admitted, his gaze dropping to the floor. “But I had to try. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I need you to hear me out.”Eva folded her arms, studying him with a cold, calculating gaze. “Then speak.”Benjamin could see that it was impossible to get through Eva judging by the cold stare in her eyes. He stepped forward. “Bruc
As the night deepened, Eric and the two representatives sat in their car, the weight of their desperation growing heavier with each passing moment. They had hoped that Eva would still come out of the building as they didn't want to admit that she could be living in such an expensive mansion.However, it finally dawned upon them that Eva wasn't coming out after waiting for several hours. Eric felt bitter as it pained him to see that Eva was living the life of luxury….. the kind he always dreamed about.The Carter's drove back home in subtle silence and even though nothing was said the other representative could feel Eric burning rage but the main problem was thinking about how Benjamin would react when he heard the news of their discovery.****The Morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the luxurious mansion, casting a golden glow over the spacious interiors. Eva had just finished her breakfast and was preparing to leave for work when she noticed something unusual. From the l
Eva returned home that evening, her mind clouded with thoughts of the Carters' audacious behavior earlier that day. The memory of Eric's arrogant tone and his entitlement grated on her nerves, but she was determined not to let it ruin her evening. She stepped into the warm, inviting ambiance of the mansion, finding Chris seated in the living room, a glass of wine in hand and an air of calm about him.“Welcome back,” Chris greeted, his voice soft as he looked up at her. His sharp eyes immediately noted the tension in her posture. “Rough day?”Eva exhaled and sat down beside him, kicking off her heels. “You could say that,” she replied, leaning back against the plush cushions. “The Carters were at Cross Corporation again today.”Chris’s hand tightened slightly around his glass, though he kept his expression neutral. “What did they want this time?”“They were begging for a meeting,” Eva said, shaking her head. “I refused to see them, but they didn’t leave. They waited in the reception ar
As the Carters waited in the reception area of Cross Corporation, the tension in the air was palpable. Time seemed to crawl as they sat in near silence, the occasional murmur of distant phone calls and the soft hum of the building’s air conditioning system providing little comfort. Eric, his hands clenched into tight fists, could hardly sit still. The humiliation of being here—forced to beg for forgiveness from Eva, a woman who had once been part of their family, yet now was their greatest obstacle—was eating away at him. Every minute that ticked by felt like an eternity. The receptionist, efficient and unfazed by their presence, had told them that Eva was unavailable. That alone was enough to set Eric’s nerves on edge. Alan, the other representative accompanying him, tried to keep the peace, suggesting they wait patiently. “This is our only shot, Eric,” he said quietly. “We can't afford to make things worse.” But Eric was past the point of patience. The weight of their family's ru
The incident at the Carter residence had left a trail of rumors and whispers that had quickly spread through the high society of Brooklyn. Every elite family, once rivals or allies of the Carters, now speculated about the cause of the downfall. But no one dared to point fingers at the one responsible, especially not at Chris, the lowly son-in-law. After all, who would ever suspect a man living under another family’s roof? Yet, beneath the surface, Chris was the mastermind behind the fall of two once-proud families—the Ambroses and the Carters.Days had passed since the fall of the Carter family, and their reputation, once untouchable, was now a shadow of its former self. Their vast wealth had been seized by the banks, leaving them with nothing more than a dilapidated Victorian house to call home. Benjamin, the patriarch of the Carter family, sat in the small living room of their new residence, surrounded by his relatives. The room was filled with heavy silence, as each person seemed l