The Son-in-Law They Regretted Losing
Riven Kaelen spent three years as the despised live-in son-in-law of the powerful Mercer family.
To help his wife, Sloane Mercer, build her business empire, he sacrificed everything—his inheritance, his dreams, and his dignity. While Sloane rose to become the celebrated CEO of Vespera Corp, Riven became nothing more than a joke in the eyes of her family.
Mocked by his in-laws, humiliated by strangers, and forced to work as a delivery rider just to pay his mother's medical bills, Riven endured it all in silence.
But when his mother falls critically ill and requires a million-dollar surgery, Riven turns to the one person he once trusted—his wife.
Instead of helping him, Sloane presents him with divorce papers and a cruel ultimatum. Sign away his remaining shares in her company or watch his mother die. To complete her betrayal, she transfers ownership of a bankrupt company called Veridian Global to him, believing she has finally rid herself of her worthless husband.
What she doesn't know is that Veridian Global is far from bankrupt.
Hidden beneath years of neglect lies a business empire worth billions.
Overnight, the son-in-law everyone looked down on becomes one of the wealthiest men in the country.
Now, the Mercer family wants forgiveness.
His ex-wife wants him back.
His enemies want mercy.
But after years of humiliation, Riven has only one answer:
They should have treated the son-in-law better when they had the chance.
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Chapter: Chapter 142: The Senate GatesThe front gate of the Grand Senate was blocked by four police wagons parked bumper to bumper.A crowd of about two hundred people—reporters with flash cameras, junior clerks, and curious shopkeepers—were pressed against the iron railings, shouting questions at a line of thirty guards holding wooden riot clubs. High on the stone balcony, loudspeakers were crackling with the voice of Prime Minister Vane, talking about a tragic loss in the northern valley and the need for emergency state rule.A black military truck didn't slow down as it turned off the avenue."Hold on to the bench," Riven said from the driver's seat.He didn't touch the horn. He dropped the truck into second gear, hit the gas pedal flat to the floor, and drove the heavy steel bumper straight into the gap between the two center police wagons.CRUNCH.The wagons flew apart like empty tin cans, tires skidding sideways across the wet pavement with an awful screech. The crowd screamed and scattered back toward the street tr
Last Updated: 2026-09-28
Chapter: Chapter 141: The Knife in the PocketMaster Albright didn't wait for anyone to untie him.He rubbed his raw wrists together until the hemp rope dropped off, then fell onto his knees right beside Martha, blowing his nose into a dirty rag."They were going to hang us from the water wheel, Miss Sloane," Albright croaked, tears cutting clean lines down his soot-covered face. "Lord Barlas had three carts of pitch ready to dump into the town well. If you hadn't come through that cellar...""Save your breath, Uncle Albright," Sloane said, helping Martha sit up against an overturned wooden bench. She checked the old woman's neck; the cut was shallow, barely bleeding now under the cloth. "Go out to the road and flag Linnea's drivers. Tell them to bring water and clean bandages for the men tied up back there."Albright scrambled to his feet, bowing twice toward Riven before running out through the broken front door.Riven stood near the bar, his fingers working quickly as he reloaded his shotgun from a box of shells he found in hi
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 140: Behind the FireplaceJulian grabbed Sloane’s elbow before her boots hit the bottom step."I hear them right above us," he whispered. "They're kicking the furniture around."Sloane pulled her arm free and checked the shells in her gun. "Stay behind the wooden crates, Julian. If anyone tries to come down these cellar stairs, you shoot. Don't think about it, just shoot."Riven was already across the dirt floor. He found the small wooden ladder behind four empty beer barrels and climbed up without making a sound. He pushed the square trapdoor up two inches with his head, looked into the room above, and then looked down at Sloane."Three men," he said, barely moving his lips. "Two near the front glass. Barlas is by the fire."Sloane climbed up right behind him.Riven didn't waste time planning. He shoved the trapdoor open with both shoulders and burst into the room.The first guard standing by the window turned with his rifle up, but Riven’s shotgun went off before the man could aim. The blast hit him hard, th
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 139: The Leap at the CutThe flatcar lurched sideways as the wheels hit the curved rails near the old quarry bridge.Riven didn't count to three. He didn't have time.He clamped his arm around Sloane's ribs, bent his knees, and threw them both off the left side of the rolling wagon into the empty air.They hit the steep dirt bank together. The drop knocked all the wind out of Sloane's chest, turning her vision black for a full second. She tumbled through briars, dry pine cones, and loose red gravel, her cheek scraping hard against an old root before Riven's heavy boots dug into the dirt, stopping their slide ten feet above the rocky creek.Behind them, the runaway train didn't slow down.The six timber flatcars hit the bridge gap at full speed. Sparks sprayed out five feet wide as the wheel rims ground straight off the steel tracks. The lead car jumped the tracks, tipped forward like a thrown rock, and plunged forty feet down into the middle of the river ford.BOOM.The blasting powder in the crates caught in
Last Updated: 2026-09-26
Chapter: Chapter 138: The Crash at the Water TowerThe leather dispatch tube rolled across the woven mat, stopping an inch from Elder Austin's trembling nose.Nobody touched it. The old man kept his forehead pressed to the floor, his thin ribs shaking under his gray silk robe. Justin didn't even lift his chin; he was staring at the red wax seals on the cylinder, sweating onto the wood.Riven leaned down, picked the tube up with two fingers, and snapped the end cap off with his thumb.A single strip of stiff gray paper slid out."Who let them cross?" Sloane asked. She didn't move her hands or fiddle with her dress. She stood right beside Riven on the raised platform, watching the courier breathe like a tired horse."Commander Orin sold the iron gate at midnight," the courier wheezed, wiping red grit from his upper lip. "Took six mule carts of gold and pulled the river chains down. The Sand Lords didn't stop to loot the farms. They're riding straight for the mountain pass to cut off the capital grain supply before the harvest locks."Ri
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Chapter: Chapter 137: The Metal TubeThe leather dispatch tube rolled across the woven mat, stopping an inch from Elder Austin's trembling nose.Nobody touched it. The old man kept his forehead pressed to the floor, his thin ribs shaking under his gray silk robe. Justin didn't even lift his chin; he was staring at the red wax seals on the cylinder, sweating onto the wood.Riven leaned down, picked the tube up with two fingers, and snapped the end cap off with his thumb.A single strip of stiff gray paper slid out."Who let them cross?" Sloane asked. She didn't move her hands or fiddle with her dress. She stood right beside Riven on the raised platform, watching the courier breathe like a tired horse."Commander Orin sold the iron gate at midnight," the courier wheezed, wiping red grit from his upper lip. "Took six mule carts of gold and pulled the river chains down. The Sand Lords didn't stop to loot the farms. They're riding straight for the mountain pass to cut off the capital grain supply before the harvest locks."Ri
Last Updated: 2026-09-24
Frozen Apocalypse: My System Gives Me Infinite Supplies
Calder died betrayed by the woman he once trusted. Now, he has fifteen days to rewrite his fate.
In his previous life, Calder gave Tamsin everything, only to lose his inheritance, his home, and ultimately his life. When a zombie siege struck, his wife and her lover abandoned him to face the undead alone.
But fate gives him another chance.
Reborn fifteen days before the apocalypse, Calder refuses to repeat his mistakes. He reclaims his money, protects the jade pendant his mother left behind, and cuts ties with the woman who once controlled his life.
Then a mysterious system awakens, granting him storage space in exchange for collecting supplies.
While the world remains unaware of the approaching catastrophe, Calder races against time to stockpile resources and reinforce his villa. Extreme cold will come first, followed by the undead and the collapse of civilization.
Meanwhile, Tamsin cannot shake the feeling that the jade pendant holds the key to the future she glimpsed in her dreams.
She wants the pendant. Calder wants nothing to do with her.
When the world freezes and the dead begin to rise, will Tamsin discover why the man she betrayed is always one step ahead or will Calder make her regret ever crossing him?
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Chapter: Chapter 35: The Truth About the Wedding HouseCalder didn't even turn around. He glanced over his shoulder at Sian, who was trembling and clinging to his suit jacket with her torn bridal veil hanging over one eye. A cold sneer appeared on his face."Why did I do this to you?" he asked. His voice carried across the banquet hall, cutting through the fading shouts and murmurs. "Sian Vanecek, have you really forgotten how you used to mock me whenever I visited Tamsin? Every time you saw me, you called me a poor, useless man. You whispered in Tamsin's ear, telling her to dump me because I wasn't worth her time!"Sian's breath caught. Still crouching behind Calder, she grabbed his sleeve with trembling, bloodstained fingers and hurried to defend herself."No! Calder, listen to me!" she cried. "That wasn't my idea! Tamsin was the one who cared about money and expensive things! She hated that you didn't have a luxury car or a penthouse. I was only her best friend. I just went along with what she said because I didn't want to upset her!"
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Chapter: Chapter 34: The Stage Brawl and the Exposed TruthGarrick Holt was standing beside the altar as the chief witness when he noticed the sudden silence in the banquet hall. Frowning, he looked around and followed the guests' shocked expressions toward the enormous LED screen.The moment he saw what was displayed, his blood seemed to boil.There, in clear high definition for hundreds of wealthy guests to see, was Sian sprawled across a luxury hotel bed. She looked completely at ease, her expression full of pleasure. This was the same woman he had given two hundred thousand dollars to just hours earlier. He had also spent half a million supporting her wedding, only to find her bedroom photos displayed for everyone to see."You filthy whore!"Garrick completely lost control. He charged across the stage, pulled back his right arm, and slapped Sian hard across the face.Smack!The sound echoed through the hall. The force of the slap turned Sian's head and sent her bridal veil flying from her hair. She stumbled sideways and struck the floral
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Chapter: Chapter 33: The Grand DisplayThe sound of camera shutters filled the otherwise silent banquet hall. With so many people holding up their phones, the clicking seemed especially loud.At table two, Director Vanecek was still standing. His face had turned purple with anger, and the veins in his neck stood out as he pressed his knuckles against the white tablecloth."Calder Reid!" he shouted, his voice shaking with rage. "Who gave a nobody like you the right to insult my daughter and my family? Security! Drag this bastard out!"The entire banquet hall seemed ready to descend into chaos.Tamsin felt her head spin. The disapproving looks from the hospital board members, the snickering relatives at the other tables, and Garrick's disgusted expression nearby all made her feel as though she had nowhere to hide.If this situation got any worse, everything she had worked for would be ruined.She hurried forward and grabbed Calder's arm with both hands, trying to force him back toward his chair."Calder Reid, have you comple
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Chapter: Chapter 32: The Front-Row ExposéThe loud objection immediately silenced the ballroom. The cheers stopped, and everyone turned toward the first table.Calder slowly pushed his chair back and stood up. He straightened his cuffs and looked toward the stage without saying a word.Beside him, Tamsin turned pale. She quickly reached for his sleeve, her voice low and anxious."Calder, what are you doing?" Tamsin whispered, her voice shaking as she tried to pull him back down. "Sit down! Sit down right now! Everyone is looking at you!"Calder glanced at her hand, gave her a small smile, and shook his head. He gently freed his sleeve from her grip and remained standing.On the stage, Sian's face changed. The smile she had worn moments earlier disappeared, and she stared at Calder in alarm.She wanted Calder's money and attention, but she had never planned to leave Burl at the wedding and run away with him. If Calder exposed their relationship in front of all these guests, her father would never forgive her. Her family's repu
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Chapter: Chapter 31: The Staged Vows and the Shattered ProposalThe lights in the ballroom dimmed, and soft purple lights came on, shining along the aisle."Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, the wedding ceremony is about to begin!" the host announced through the microphone. "Please welcome our bride and groom with a warm round of applause!"The double doors opened, and the wedding march began to play.Burl walked in wearing a fitted tuxedo, holding Sian's hand as they made their way down the aisle. He kept his head held high, trying to look like a proud groom. Sian, however, seemed barely interested in the ceremony. She walked beside him without much expression, her long silk dress trailing behind her.As they approached the first table, Sian looked toward the guests. Her eyes soon landed on Calder, and she gave him a flirtatious wink.She even swayed her hips slightly as she passed his seat, making it clear that the gesture was meant for him.Calder watched her in silence. He had never seen anyone behave so shamelessly at her own wedding.
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Chapter: Chapter 30: The VIP Seat and the Stage SetupBy eleven that morning, the grand ballroom of the Diamond Luxe Hotel was already filled with guests. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, and every table was decorated with white flowers and fresh calla lilies.Near the floral arch at the entrance, Sian stood in her white wedding gown. Her diamond veil sparkled under the lights, but she looked anything but happy. She barely smiled and kept checking her watch, as though she couldn't wait for the ceremony to be over.Beside her, Burl adjusted his bowtie and forced a smile whenever a relative passed by. But inside, he was furious.Just wait, you greedy woman. Once we're married, I'll make sure you pay for every cent you've taken from me!Just then, the glass doors opened, and Calder walked into the ballroom in a dark suit.Martha was standing near the guest registry when she spotted him. Her face immediately changed, and she walked toward him with an angry look."Calder Reid! What are you doing here?" she demanded. "Who invited you
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