The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge
Having a mother and brother who were always extorting his money, making him a cash cow, was something no one wanted. However, it was much worse when his wife's wealthy family did not accept him. He was being made the family driver, being insulted with words that should not be received by a son-in-law, seeing firsthand the affair committed by his wife, and being reported to the police for violence just for injuring the man who was his wife's affair. When all that happened, not once did Ethan blame them. He could only curse and fantasize about his fate of not having an influential family. However, who would have thought that when he was at the lowest point in his life, an older man suddenly came and introduced himself as his Grandfather. From then on, he became determined to avenge all the humiliation and pain he had felt on them, one by one. He would not let anyone escape his clutches. The Ethan of today is no longer Ethan, the driver in his wife's family, but Ethan Kinsey Aldebaron, the only grandson of the Kinsey family, the biggest business owner and most feared gangster.
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Chapter: This Is Our Time"Yes, sir."Hazel and Elio's awkward exchanges instantly became serious."Mr. Ethan wants to talk," Elio said after connecting with his partner in the back car."We're ready to carry out orders!" They unitedly said firmly."Look behind you! Make sure if that car is following us or not!" Ethan ordered directly.The atmosphere became silent as they looked back. Hazel even narrowed her eyes as she looked at the rearview mirror, trying to focus. But instantly, her eyes widened in surprise."Sir, isn't that Miss Celeste's car?""Connect with the car in front!" Instead of answering, Ethan gave Elio another instruction, which he immediately carried out."Speed up the pace!" he ordered directly.The two people in the front car looked at each other, confused. While doing so, the man next to him checked something on his tablet and then whispered, "Someone is following us behind."Suddenly, the man driving turned his head in surprise for a moment before focusing on driving. "Is it necessary to t
Last Updated: 2024-11-03
Chapter: InvitationThe news of Pulse Apparel unilaterally terminating the partnership and even blocking Celeste's branch company instantly became a trending topic on social media.Since then, other companies have withdrawn one by one, making the downturn in Celeste's company very sharp.Reporters were busy looking for more information. Some of them who managed to get a brief interview even made it clear that they did not want to interfere in such matters. And because of that, they also switched to Zenith Corp, making the share price rise sharply.Netizens have noticed this discrepancy, and the situation is heating up.They clearly know how fierce the competition is right now. If they couldn't break free, then the entire Celeste family would fall to the ground.The online conversation continued, discussing how the Celeste Family had been behaving, especially Ethan and Ariana's marriage. Of course, the affair and some of the plans hatched by the father-daughter duo were the main topics.Some regretted the
Last Updated: 2024-11-03
Chapter: Had to persuade him"We can't just sit around waiting for the trial! Father, we must do everything possible to get my husband out! Our family is very powerful and has many great people. There's no way there's no way to turn this case around!" Mrs. Bernita, who was only wearing her nightgown with her hair tousled and her face without make-up, shouted excitedly in front of everyone who was discussing in the living room. "If you can't defend yourself, just say you were framed! Or maybe we'll just find a scapegoat! I believe that my husband couldn't have done that. Even if he did, that bastard Ethan provoked him!"Great Mistress Celeste closed her eyes to hold back her emotions at the sight of her current appearance."Ethan's evidence is so strong that it's hard to deny. Even the lawyer said it might be difficult to reverse the situation," Great Master Celeste said."Then just tell me about the previous matter!" Mrs. Bernita replied quickly. "He beat Lucas and didn't give Ariana a living. He's also planning
Last Updated: 2024-11-01
Chapter: I think I know it"I don't understand what you're talking about." Ariana turned her face away, reluctant to look at Ethan who looked intimidating."When you treated me badly and made me the family driver, I accepted it without protest. Every time you spoke, you insulted me and cornered me. I kept quiet and always obeyed whatever orders you gave me. No matter how hard it was for me to carry them out."Ethan pulled Ariana's face back to look at him. "I might have been able to ignore all those things, but, after all I did, why did you betray me?"Ariana snorted sarcastically and her gaze was filled with contempt. "You're just a substitute groom and we don't love each other, so why are you acting like you love me so much?""Love and betrayal are two different things. Wouldn't you betray me if I loved you?" Ethan asked back."Don't dream!" snapped Ariana who then chuckled softly. "You don't deserve to be my best man, even if you become the CEO of Zenith Corp. To me, you're still a poor loser!""So, that's w
Last Updated: 2024-10-31
Chapter: RampageHazel looked at Ethan who was also staring at her expressionlessly. She put her phone away and said, "Miss Celeste would like to see you.""Let it go," Ethan replied briefly.Hazel nodded in understanding and went back to talking on her cell phone. "Mr. Ethan is in his office."After that, the call was unilaterally disconnected by Ariana. Hazel's expression looked annoyed, but a second later it returned to normal.Without changing his reclined seating position, Ethan said firmly. "Postpone all my schedules for the time being and you help me to guard this room. Don't let anyone interrupt, no matter how important the business is!""Yes." With that Hazel stepped out and stood in front of the room.Not long after that Ariana arrived along with Jade. The woman wearing her work clothes seemed to be in such a hurry that she didn't care about Hazel's presence and immediately entered Ethan's room.Jade was about to come in, but Hazel immediately held her back and pulled her away. Of course, sh
Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Chapter: Don't Want to MeetFacing back-to-back questions with demanding expressions like this clearly terrified Ariana.She had never faced anything like this before, especially when other reporters joined in with more pressing questions."Sorry, I don't understand what you're asking. Please don't discuss things that shouldn't be. I'm here to ask for your support for the slander that attacked my father," said Ariana, trying to calm down.But the people only intensified and were now even standing with their eyes wide with curiosity."Miss Ariana, how can you call it something it's not? This is your problem, and you can't run away from it.""Do you perhaps want to deny it?""Please give an explanation regarding the circulating video. Ms. Ariana, is that true? You had an affair but filed for divorce first?""Miss Ariana, do you really not know anything about Mr. Ethan's identity, who turned out to be the CEO of Zenith Corp? Is that also why you had an affair and divorced him because you thought he was poor?""Now
Last Updated: 2024-10-29
Chapter: To Maintain The CompanyI, the undersigned:Name: Raffa Moretti.Position: Supplier Cooperation Coordinator.Company: Pratama Group.Hereby declare that I serve as an intermediary in communications between the company and suppliers in Milan. On the 12th, I communicated directly with the supplier regarding the terms of our cooperation. During that communication, I conveyed information regarding the company’s internal conditions, which I described as unstable. The disclosure of this information was not based on approval or official instructions from the CEO or authorized executive officers in accordance with company regulations. Before this communication, I received verbal guidance from a board member who expressed concerns regarding the company’s internal conditions and potential risks to the partnership. I did not have written instructions regarding this guidance; however, the direct communication served as the basis for my decision to take action. My action in conveying this information contributed to the s
Last Updated: 2026-04-25
Chapter: An OpportunityAlfred ran to Mr. Graham’s house, his clothes in disarray. His jacket was nowhere to be found, and the shirt he was wearing looked terribly wrinkled. Even his hair was a mess, with two dry leaves stuck in it.“Mr. Alfred—”“Hurry up and take me to see Mr. Graham!” Before the guard could ask how he was, Alfred had already cut him off in a rush.The guard, realizing the situation, moved quickly. When they arrived at Mr. Graham’s office, the guard stood guard at the door, letting Alfred enter the room alone.“Alfred, not only are you talking nonsense, but you even dared to come to my house? Have you lost your mind? What if someone saw you?” As soon as he saw Alfred, Mr. Graham immediately scolded him with a stern expression.“That’s exactly why I came looking like this,” Alfred replied, gesturing to his utterly unkempt appearance.Mr. Graham immediately scanned him from head to toe, then spun Alfred around while asking, “What’s wrong with you?”“I did this on purpose so that no one would
Last Updated: 2026-04-24
Chapter: I am worried about you“Sir, Mr. Felix is here to visit.” The maid knocked softly on Mr. Graham’s door.A cough was heard from inside, and the maid opened the door slowly. Before it was fully open, she said again, “Sir, I’ve brought Mr. Felix. He wants to check on you.”“Ah, yes, come in.” Mr. Graham replied in a hoarse, heavy voice accompanied by a persistent cough.Once Felix was inside, the maid left, closing the door behind her. Felix looked at the bed with a sympathetic gaze and hurried over. However, Mr. Graham, who was lying down, raised one hand to stop him.“Stop right there. You might catch it,” said Mr. Graham, coughing again, forcing Felix to halt in his tracks.“I’m sick like this. Why did you even come? There are a lot of viruses here,” Mr. Graham continued.Felix frowned disapprovingly. “How could I not visit you when you’re in a condition like this?”“Jorell, bring the package over here!” Felix held out his hand. Secretary Jorell handed over the gift he was carrying for Felix to give to Mr.
Last Updated: 2026-04-21
Chapter: Antique PaintingAt a luxurious villa—more specifically, at Mr. Graham’s home—the atmosphere was very peaceful. The homeowner, Mr. Graham, was feeding his pet birds while whistling cheerfully.He still looked as fit as ever, with a face full of cheer. He didn’t look sick at all.After finishing the bird food in his hand, he walked over to a chair not far from where he had been standing and sipped the green tea that the maid had just served him. But not long after, he—who had been in such a good mood—was suddenly startled by a remark from one of his bodyguards.“Sir, Mr. Felix’s car is at the gate,” he said.Instantly, he spit out the tea he hadn’t yet sipped and turned with wide, startled eyes. “What? You said Felix’s car is at the gate?”The bodyguard bowed his head and replied, “Yes, sir.”Mr. Graham was still in shock and muttered, “Why did he suddenly come here? Did he find something?”“No, this isn’t the time for guesswork. You go out front and let him in—I need to get to my room immediately.” Th
Last Updated: 2026-04-21
Chapter: Relationship BreakdownAs soon as the meeting ended, Alfred walked out with two other council members: the one who had met with him the night before and the one who had been acting strangely during the meeting.“What do you think?” Alfred asked, looking at them anxiously. He quickened his pace and stopped in front of them; it was clear he needed an explanation that would ease his mind.“Just a routine clarification,” replied Milton, the council member who had acted strangely in the meeting room. “Nothing to worry about.”“What’s there not to worry about? He wouldn’t have asked that if he didn’t have proof,” Alfred retorted, unconsciously raising his voice.Ozzie, the council member who served as their leader, immediately scolded him. “Lower your voice! Don’t let anyone hear!”Alfred immediately clamped his mouth shut. He looked around, then continued in a whisper, his face still showing panic. “Sir, what should we do? We need to come up with another backup plan. We can’t let… I don’t want to go to jail.”“T
Last Updated: 2026-04-19
Chapter: No NewsAlfred, one of the board members, closed the door to his office and hurried over to his desk, grabbing his phone to check something. However, as soon as he saw that there were no incoming message notifications, his eyes widened in panic. “Why haven’t they sent a message yet? It’s been this long…”Then he dialed Moretti’s number, about to call him, but hesitated. He paused for a moment and switched to Simon’s number, but the same thing happened again.“This isn’t like them. They should have contacted me after yesterday’s instructions,” he muttered, shaking his head slowly, deep in thought, finding it strange that there were no incoming messages from either of them.Usually, they were always quick to report in. Even their current locations were always reported on time.But now, several days had passed, and not a single message had come in, even though the last instruction was crucial—one that concerned their very lives—especially Simon, who had clearly already received a threat.“I have
Last Updated: 2026-04-19
Chapter: Not To Be Stupid“Him! He hit me and even almost assaulted that innocent girl!” The middle-aged man in the black leather jacket pointed at Elric angrily. His voice rose. Veins bulged on his neck and temples, showing just how emotional he was at that moment. “Officer, please give us justice! Punish this man to the fullest extent of the law! He shouldn’t be hiding behind his uniform! His presence could endanger many people.”“No! It’s not him, it’s you—” The woman who had been slapped earlier retorted just as loudly. But the man glared sharply at her, his hand making a subtle, threatening gesture.Naturally, this made the woman flinch and step back. Her courage to speak the truth instantly faded. She no longer even thought about her original goal of punishing that pervert for his heinous act.“Evil people like this shouldn’t be in the midst of society. He must be exiled, receive a fitting punishment, and be blocked from all industries,” the middle-aged man said, further heating the atmosphere.“Sir, tak
Last Updated: 2026-04-21
Chapter: Consumer DisturbanceSince that incident, Elric has continued to interact with the manager. No… more accurately, the manager has been keeping a close eye on Elric’s movements. You could say the man has begun to gain broader access, which, unwittingly, has sparked a flicker of envy among the other employees.Like this afternoon, when Elric was arranging items on the shelves, the manager came over with a can of coffee in his hand.He took a leisurely sip while leaning against the nearest shelf and said, “You’re on night shift again, right?”Elric instinctively turned his head and looked back. “Just me?”“No, with Mark. I have to go to another branch,” the Manager replied, straightening up.Elric fell silent for a moment before nodding obediently.The manager approached Elric, patted him on the shoulder, and said, “If there are any issues, you can handle them first. Just let me know when I get back.”That day was extremely busy, leaving Elric overwhelmed and with no time to rest.When evening came, Mark, who
Last Updated: 2026-04-20
Chapter: A Belief"I don't think I can," Elric replied.Elric thought for a moment before continuing with confidence. "I can handle it. This is just a misunderstanding. I did nothing wrong, and this has nothing to do with me, so you guys can relax."Ting![Synchronization +5%][You did not run away from other people's anger][You did not defend yourself with violence][You chose to stay and stand your ground][Master, congratulations. The foundation of your life is growing stronger.[From today onward, your life will not collapse back to zero]The series of messages from the system left Elric speechless for a few seconds.Shortly after, his face relaxed.“But. Elric, Amaris is gone. I don’t want you to get into more trouble,” Theo said worriedly.His words snapped Elric out of his reverie, but at that moment, his gaze was fixed on a customer entering the store.He said as he hurried away. "You guys go home. I'm fine."**The minimarket was so crowded that there was a long line to pay. Everyone was busy
Last Updated: 2026-01-10
Chapter: Help From a FriendElric was silent for quite a while.He processed what he had heard.His expression showed clear confusion.But Amaris clarified loudly. "I like you. Don't you know? I did that so you wouldn't have a job. Elric, I can support you financially. You can depend on me."Elric's brow immediately furrowed deeply.His gaze toward Amaris turned strange. He stared at her intently, then cursed and walked away. "You're crazy.""Elric!" Amaris shouted, but didn't chase after him.However, Elric was already feeling terrified, so he quickened his pace.For several days after that, Elric's life felt peaceful because he didn't meet anyone who caused conflict. He just worked at the minimarket and the market, then went home to sleep. Every day was like that.Unfortunately, that peace seemed to come to an end today.While he was manning the cash register, a customer who was about to pay suddenly grabbed Elric's hand with wide eyes.This startled him, and he spontaneously pulled his hand away. "What are yo
Last Updated: 2026-01-10
Chapter: Parasite!"Are you sure?" the shop owner asked.He looked at Elric doubtfully, seeing that he didn't look like a manual laborer even though he appeared worn out. "The person who usually works here is sick. If you're willing, you can do it for a few days until he recovers.""I'll do it. I'm willing," Elric replied quickly.But then he fell silent, hesitant. He wanted to say something, but was worried that the shop owner wouldn't like it and end up canceling his job.As if sensing his uneasiness, the shop owner said, "You'll be paid daily. The more you do, the more you'll earn."Elric immediately smiled brightly."But there's no food or drink," continued the shop owner."I know," Elric nodded in understanding. "Where do I start?"He rolled up his shirt sleeves as he looked at several sacks in front of the store."Take the ones on the right. Deliver those two sacks to the store next to the intersection. The yellow store."Elric quickly picked up one of the sacks. But it turned out to be heavier th
Last Updated: 2026-01-10
Chapter: Must TryA few hours later, as people began to busy themselves with their activities, he stood confused in front of the minimarket he had visited a few days ago."Is this really the place?" he asked the system.[Yes, sir.]Even so, Elric still felt uncertain. However, his feet continued to move forward until he reached the cashier's desk. "Excuse me."A woman wearing a uniform looked up and smiled sweetly. "Can I help you?"Elric spontaneously avoided her gaze as he replied, "I'm a new employee here."It took the girl a few seconds to respond. Her smile widened, her eyes sparkling with joy."Oh, so you're Alaric? Sorry, I didn't recognize you. I've been waiting for you. I thought you weren't coming today." Then the girl ran around the cashier's desk and held out her hand in front of Elric. "Nice to meet you, my name is Selene Avaris. You can call me Selene."Elric awkwardly shook her hand. "Sorry, but my name is Elric."Selene was taken aback. But she quickly chuckled. "Sorry for making a mist
Last Updated: 2026-01-10
