Veangence of the Abandoned Son-in-Law

He was no more a little boy!!!

The whole room was silent for a moment. Everyone was stunned. Though grandmother had known that Carla did not want to marry Philip, she never Carla expected to speak of Phillip like that.

Darius who had been listening to how Felicia was telling his wife to divorce him and marry another guy had. Frown on his face.

Though he was a bit relieved that Carla was very determined to disobey Felicia’s wishes, it was still annoying that Felicia would say something like that in his presence. It just meant he was nothing in her eyes.

But after that call this morning, he knew that things were bound to change. He wouldn’t be subject to such disrespect if he was rich in the first place. Though it would be a headache, he had to convince them somehow.

“Madam Felicia, you don’t have to worry about my financial situation anymore. I received a call just on my way here and it’s good news. I can handle all the problems now.

Darius tried to sound convincing but they just didn’t believe him.

Carla’s mother, Hannah could not handle anymore of his nonsense and spoke up.

“Keep quiet you idiot. Do you think money falls from trees? Don’t you realise that we’re having a real life issue here?” She sounded like she wanted to beat him up. “Get your fantasies out of your head before you are kicked out of here!”

Darius gritted his teeth and his face showed subtle signs of frustration. He now understood that he had to explain what happened else he would be treated as a joke. It wasn’t like they could do anything about it... Right?

“I know that, Mrs Morris. However, just as I was headed here I received a call. It was from the butler of the McArthur family.”He paused and studied their reactions.

Felicia scoffed. “Bullshit, are you trying to say you received another job at their company?”

Darius continued. “Please, let me finish.”

Felicia frowned but he continued. “He called to tell me about my lineage and he explained that my mother is the daughter of the McArthur patriarch. Which means that I am his grandson. He told me that I’m the only son that has been born into the family and that I’m the only one who can continue the family legacy.”

He continued with a straight face. “He said other things but the butler also told me that he’s settled my mom’s bills and that he has to see me soon to talk.”

“That’s enough bullshit, Darius. You mock this family. Are you trying to make fools of us? How long did you plan this nonsense you’re saying?” Hannah, Carla’s mother said. Expressing her great disappointment.

“Nice one there using the name of the McArthur family. But you’re really dumb. If you wanted to play us at least be smarter. You could have used the name of the Bridgerton family or another family. Do you think we’re as dumb as you?”

Darius wanted to refute again when his wife spoke up, she was sounding disappointed at him.

“Just stop it Darius. Stop disgracing yourself. You’re making yourself look like a fool in front of my family. Get your head out of your delusions and handle the problem like a man. Lying won’t help you at this point” Carla exlaimed in frustration

Darius was surprised that even his wife was doubting him. He didn’t expect it.

“You also don’t believe me Carla? Do you also think I’m joking around? I’m saying that I now have the money to...”

“You’re embarrassing me Darius. All this while I’ve been sticking by you and now you are making me lose face in front of my family. Just stop it!” She yelled.

Darius was now very disappointed. This was the last thing he was expecting from his wife.

“Fine, since you don’t believe me I just have to do something right? Just give me a few days and I will show you what I’m talking about.” He said.

“I don’t care what you do or how you do it. I give you a week to settle things or say goodbye to your wife.” Felicia replied.

“However, I’m only giving you this Grace because of Carla. It’s not like I expect you to change anything. You’ll still be the same pauper bastard no matter how much time we give you. Now get the hell out of my presence!”

At this point, Darius was fuming in anger. This humiliation was just too much. Whatever had he done to deserve this? Anyway, things had changed now. He just had to show them that he was not who they thought he was.

He walked out of the room and went out to the road. After walking for a while, he took out his phone and checked the number that was sent to him to call. He dialed the number and then after a few seconds the man who had called him previously picked up the call.

“Good afternoon, Mr Darius. What do you need sir?” He asked Darius.

“I need to have a discussion with you about what you told me earlier. Where can we meet? Also I need a place to rest for the night.” Darius replied.

“Very well sir. I will forward an address to you now and you can go there and rest there for the night. We can see tomorrow and have the discussion. What do you think sir?” The man said

“Fine. I will head there immediately. You must absolutely not forget the appointment for tomorrow.” Darius said without bothering to be formal. He knew that if he truly was who the man claimed he was, there was no need to address anyone formally. He was already tired of being on the other end of the food chain.

He was still angry at his wife’s relatives who had looked down on him and he swore to himself that he would give them a taste of their own medicine soon enough. But for now he had to rest. It had been a stressful day for him.

Then he checked his phone and saw that a message had been sent to his phone. He opened the phone and saw an address that had been sent to him. He then saw the picture of the place he was going to. It was a luxury villa!

Darius was now shocked. This was just like the fantasies he had when he was a little boy! Some wishes could come true after all!

He was still in a daze but then considering the wealth of his new family, it was something they could do without batting an eye. He had never been to such a house before and now he had it all to himself just for the night.

At this point he became more certain about everything and he smiled brightly. His life was about to change. And no one would be able to look down on him ever again.

He felt his mood lift and then he momentarily forgot about all he had experienced today. He was going to experience his new life from now so he smiled lightly to himself and boarded a taxi headed for the villa.