Hidden Mask of a betrayed son-in-law
After four years of marriage, Maureen Winston still viewed her husband, Derek Romano, as nothing more than a worthless substitute, a pathetic replacement for her first and only true love, Nicole Calloway.
Despite Derek’s unwavering love, endless devotion, and quiet sacrifices, he could never measure up in her eyes. All his efforts were meaningless the moment Nicole returned.
What Maureen didn’t know was that Derek was the invisible force protecting her entire family. No one dared touch her father’s crumbling company because of the fear and respect Derek commanded in the shadows.
A few days after Maureen filed for divorce, she discovered she was pregnant with Derek’s child.
Nicole’s return was anything but innocent. Armed with charm and calculated generosity, he framed Derek with vicious lies and scandals. Blinded by her lingering feelings for her ex, Maureen chose to believe Nicole over the man who had stood by her through every hardship.
But Derek was never ordinary.
He was the hidden son of a legendary Supreme Warrior. When deadly enemies rose against his father, Derek was forced into hiding and stripped of his identity. Now, with Nicole’s true sinister motives beginning to surface, Derek decides it’s time to stop hiding.
As his supreme power awakens and his real identity is revealed, shocking truths come to light, including the fact that Maureen’s own father was behind the death of Derek’s mother.
What happens when Maureen and her family finally discover that the man they looked down on, humiliated, and tried to cast away was actually a supreme existence far beyond their imagination?
Will Maureen regret her choices, or is it already too late?
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Chapter: Chapter 85. “Hell no! What is he doing here?” Steph whispered softly, her eyes widened as she turned to meet Maureen's dangerous gaze. “Gosh, he is so stubborn!” Maureen's jaw dropped, seeing how confident he walked in. “Something feels off! What is he up to this time?” She thought to herself, as her eyes followed Derek till he sat down. “I swear, I don't know anything about this!” She mouthed to Maureen innocently. All eyes turned to Derek, as he walked in peacefully, his shoulders high and bossy. “Fuck!” Damien mumbled slowly, his face lowly tilted down like he was avoiding his stare. Mr Alexander's lips were partly opened, as he glared at him. Derek walked in alone so they thought he was alone. Nicole wore a mixed expression, “Why are their faces like that? I guess no one was expecting him to show up! But at least, Someone could be held responsible for the fraud at the moment. Damien almost got me hooked!” All those thoughts ran through Nicole's mind as he glared anxiously at Derek. “Uh
Last Updated: 2026-09-09
Chapter: Chapter 84. “Who the fuck is disturbing my peace this night?” Derek mumbled through clenched teeth, as he watched his phone ring countless times, with an unknown number displaying on the screen. Derek and Mr Lincoln had been gathering enough information for the past few days. And on the night to the said day, Derek was resting his head, while his mind wallowed in thoughts. Just when his eyes were about to close for a brief sleep, his phone began to ring. At first, he ignored it, but after so many rings he looked at the screen, his eyes narrowed for a moment, as he sat up from the couch. “Why does this number seem familiar?” He mumbled and hissed, not picking up. The call stopped and then a message popped up. He opened the message, his eyebrows drew together in disbelief. “Steph?” He whispered slowly, his fist tightened on the phone as he read the message she sent to him. “Why would she take such a risk, what if her father finds out about this?” He murmured silently, as he continued reading
Last Updated: 2026-09-08
Chapter: Chapter 83. “Oh yes, you know exactly what I'm saying!” Steph mumbled back to her softly, and turned her seat to face her again. “Look what I found in dad's old closet!” She said again, and handed the paper over to Maureen. She looked at it carefully, tilting her head one side in confusion. “How dare you go to dad's closet? And what's this? Why is there another person’s full signature as the company's owner?” she asked surprisingly, tucking her head backwards like it was blocking her views. Steph didn't answer her, she just raised her hands in the air, shaking her head negatively. “I should be asking you those questions, at least you've been here all your life,” Steph said calmly, making Maureen look up to her with narrowed eyes. “Look, I don't have time for this!” Maureen said and threw the paper at her. “If you don't have anything else to say, please leave, before Dad calls!” She added immediately and turned to resume her work. Steph hissed and stood up, adjusted her clothes, she turned t
Last Updated: 2026-09-05
Chapter: Chapter 82. Derek scoffed silently, as he leaned closer to her, his eyes narrowing slowly. “Mrs Bells! I came here so you could help me out, why are you saying these words to me?” Derek drew back and sprang up immediately, his face furrowed in anguish. “Look, Derek, I am a mother. You're like a son to me and I don't want you to end up fighting your family enemies the remaining days of your life!” She said softly, exhaling heavily. Those words must have come from the deepest part of her heart. She slowly took his hands to calm him down. Derek stared at her for a while, before sitting down quietly. He wringed his fingers together, tilting his head down in deep thoughts. He raised his head from time to time to glance at Mrs Bells. After some minutes of silence, Derek raised his head slowly and exhaled with a breaking nod. He faced her directly and said, “Look, Mrs Bells, I totally understand what you're saying. To be honest with you, since my dad died, I've been hiding.” Derek ran his hands t
Last Updated: 2026-09-04
Chapter: Chapter 81. “We've checked out all the possible means, but we couldn't find anything suspicious. I know you do these things so well, so I asked Nicole to call you over,” Mr Alexander spoke to Jaden as he continued glaring at him secretly. “I need you to also get your friends hiding place. He's been away for too long and no one could reach to him!” He added strictly, staring deeply into Jaden's eyes. “I don't know where Derek is, and it's been long we talked because he's been avoiding me since the last time!” Jaden said politely, shrugging his shoulders. “I don't believe you, don't let me suspect you, or are you guys planning something against me because it will never work!” Mr Alexander said furiously to Jaden who scoffed silently. “Are you trying to control me because my father is gone?” He asked himself, his chest rising with fast breaths. “Are you guilty of something, why would anyone plan anything against you if you're innocent?” He asked Mr Alexander, his muscles twitching. “Shut up! s
Last Updated: 2026-08-27
Chapter: Chapter 80. “What? Please Sir, I'm not a thief. I'm just here to see the owner of this!” Derek screamed immediately, raising his face up as he handed over the paper to him. Mr Ethan took the paper from him, his eyes widened as he looked at it. He stretched out the paper, stared at Derek, and looked back at the paper. “Mr Lincoln sent you? Wait? Are you…..?” He asked with narrowed eyes, dragging his words and still not finishing his statement. “Follow me immediately!” He said sharply again even before Derek could express himself or even say a word. Derek sprang up immediately and followed him behind, he turned his back to glare at those men he had issues with, a slow smirk spread through his face and he turned front. “Please, excuse us!” He said to his men, and they paused outside without entering his office. “Welcome Mr Romano!” He said immediately Derek closed the door behind him. Derek's face looked a bit confused and relieved at the same time. “Finally,” Derek exhaled and sat down quiet
Last Updated: 2026-08-25
