The underestimated heir
Gabriel Carter has been the Morrison family's punching bag for three years. As their live-in son-in-law, he cooks their meals, scrubs their floors, and swallows their insults daily. His wife Seraphina won't even let him sleep in their bedroom. The only person who ever showed him kindness was Grandmother Abigail who loved him like a son.
Everything explodes at Seraphina's birthday party when billionaire Marcus Reeves slaps Gabriel across the face. Her father slaps him harder. Seraphina just watches. That night, a cryptic message summons Gabriel to Abigail's mansion, where he discovers the grandmother left him an $80 million fortune.
The Morrison family goes ballistic. Seraphina files for divorce immediately, convinced she's outsmarting Gabriel by taking the "valuable" real estate and leaving him with a "worthless" bank account.
Big mistake.
That account holds $50 million and it's multiplying daily through a secret AI trading system. But before Gabriel can celebrate, his sister Maya is kidnapped by ruthless enemies who want revenge. Now Gabriel must use his hidden billions and powerful new allies to save her.
The family that treated him like garbage is about to learn a brutal lesson: Never underestimate the man you pushed too far.
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Chapter: The beginning of the end"Where is my sister?" Gabriel demanded, his voice shaking with anger and fear."Safe," Theodore said calmly. "For now. She's being prepared for surgery. My daughter Emma needs a kidney, and your sister is a perfect match. This is very fortunate for Emma.""Fortunate?" Gabriel's voice rose. "You kidnapped her! You can't just steal people and cut them open!"Theodore sighed like Gabriel was a child having a tantrum. "Mr. Carter, let me explain something to you. My daughter is sixteen years old. She's been sick for two years. Without a transplant, she'll die within six months. As a father, what would you do in my position?""I wouldn't kidnap innocent people!" Gabriel shouted."No?" Theodore leaned forward slightly. "You've never had a child, Mr. Carter. You don't understand what a parent will do to save their child's life. I would burn this entire city to the ground if it meant Emma lived one more day."Reeves chuckled from the window. "Touching, isn't it? Family loyalty. Something you
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Chapter: Maya's disappearance Sarah smiled and extended her hand. Gabriel shook it, noticing her firm, confident grip."Mr. Carter," Sarah said, her voice warm but professional. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I've been reviewing your account, and I must say, Mrs. Morrison set you up beautifully."She sat down next to Mr. Mills and opened her own laptop. "I've taken the liberty of preparing some documents for you. First, we'll get you set up with your black card. Then I'd like to discuss some additional investment opportunities that might interest you."For the next hour, Gabriel sat with Sarah and Mr. Mills, signing papers and learning about his new financial situation. Sarah was incredibly smart and explained everything in ways that made sense. She never talked down to him or made him feel stupid for not understanding banking terms.Finally, Sarah handed him a sleek black credit card with his name embossed in silver letters. "Welcome to elite banking, Mr. Carter. This card will open a lot of doors for you."Gabrie
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Chapter: Elite bankingGabriel woke up at five in the morning, unable to sleep any longer. The excitement and nervousness in his chest felt like electricity running through his veins. He got up quietly, careful not to wake Maya, and took a quick shower in the tiny bathroom.Today was the day he'd go to the bank and confirm everything. Part of him still worried it might all be a dream or a mistake. Fifty billion dollars seemed too impossible to be real.He dressed in the only decent clothes he owned, a pair of dark jeans and a button-down shirt that was a bit worn but clean. Looking at himself in the mirror, he still looked like the same poor guy who'd been cleaning toilets for the Morrison family just a week ago. But inside, something had changed. He stood a little straighter. His eyes looked different. Harder. More determined.By six-thirty, Gabriel was out the door. First National Bank didn't open until nine, but he wanted to be there the moment the doors unlocked. He stopped at a small coffee shop and bo
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Chapter: Fifty billion reasons Gabriel sat on the worn-out couch in Maya's tiny apartment, staring at the peeling paint on the ceiling. The place was barely bigger than a closet. One small bedroom, a bathroom that leaked, and a living area that doubled as a kitMorrison. The furniture was old and broken down. The carpet had stains that would never come out. But it was all Maya could afford with her part-time job at the campus bookstore.Maya came out of the bedroom carrying a blanket and pillow. She was nineteen now, tall and thin with the same dark hair as Gabriel. Her eyes were red from crying."Here," she said softly, setting the bedding on the couch. "I'm sorry it's not much.""It's perfect," Gabriel lied, giving her what he hoped was a reassuring smile. The bruise on his face had faded to a yellowish green, making him look sickly in the dim light."I still can't believe Seraphina did that," Maya said, sitting down next to him. "After everything you did for her family. After three years of marriage.""It's okay,
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Chapter: In the court houseThat was what she wanted. The money. She didn't care about me or how I'd feel about the whole divorce, she only wanted the Plaza. The courthouse hallway was cold and sterile, with fluorescent lights that buzzed overhead. Gabriel sat on a wooden bench outside the courtroom, his hands clasped together, staring at the marble floor. His stomach churned with anxiety and dread.Seraphina sat on the opposite side of the hallway with her entire family. Margaret, Dominic, David, Patricia, Brandon, and Eric. They looked like they were attending a celebration rather than a divorce hearing. Margaret kept smiling and whispering to Seraphina. Dominic checked his expensive watch impatiently.The courtroom door opened and a clerk stepped out. "Morrison versus Carter. The judge is ready for you now."Everyone stood. Gabriel's legs felt weak, but he forced himself to walk into the courtroom. It was smaller than he'd expected, with wooden panels on the walls and rows of empty benches. The judge, a st
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Chapter: The divorce and the demand The taxi dropped Gabriel off in front of Grandmother Abigail's house at exactly nine o'clock. The property was much smaller than the Morrison family mansion, but it had a warmth the other place lacked. He climbed up the brick walls. Flower beds lined the walkway. A big oak tree stood in the front yard, its branches spreading wide like protective arms.Gabriel hadn't been here since Abigail's funeral six months ago. That day had been gray and rainy, matching the sadness in his heart. Abigail had been the only person in the Morrison family who'd treated him like a human being. Losing her had felt like losing his grandmother all over again.Now, standing in front of the house again, Gabriel felt a lump form in his throat. He missed her terribly.The front door opened before he could knock. A middle-aged man in a neat suit stood there, holding a briefcase. He had gray hair and kind eyes behind wire-rimmed glasses."Mr. Gabriel Carter?" the man asked."Yes," Gabriel replied, surprised the
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