All Chapters of The tormented son-in-law's payback time: Chapter 171
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CHAPTER 169
One Man Against Them AllThe mountain road erupted into chaos the instant gunfire exploded through the night. Muzzle flashes lit up the darkness continuously while the deafening roar of automatic weapons echoed against the surrounding hills. Samantha screamed instinctively as Ross immediately pulled her and the others behind the reinforced vehicles near the estate entrance.“Get down!”Several guards returned fire from the estate walls while others rushed to defensive positions around the gate. Bullets tore across the pavement violently, shattering pieces of concrete and sending sparks flying into the air.But amidst all the chaosBrian kept walking forward.Completely calm.Completely fearless.Victor’s smile slowly faded as he watched Brian advance directly into a storm of bullets without hesitation.“Interesting…”One of the gunmen fired repeatedly toward Brian’s chest, but Brian suddenly twisted sideways with explosive speed, narrowly avoiding the shots before grabbing the attack
CHAPTER 170
The Man the Shadows FearThe mountain road remained covered in silence long after Victor Kane’s convoy disappeared into the darkness. The smell of gunpowder still lingered heavily in the cold night air while flashing security lights reflected against the damaged vehicles scattered across the battlefield. Bodies lay motionless across the road, some groaning faintly while others would never move again. Estate guards immediately began securing the area, checking the wounded, and collecting weapons left behind by the mercenaries.But no one approached Brian immediately.Not even Ross.Because the atmosphere around him had changed completely.He stood there beneath the estate lights, his black shirt stained with blood that wasn’t his, his expression calm despite the destruction surrounding him. There was no satisfaction in his eyes. No excitement. Only cold stillness.Samantha slowly walked forward before anyone could stop her.“Miss Samantha”Ross tried to speak, but she ignored him.Her
CHAPTER 171
The Messenger from the Maxwell FamilyThe atmosphere inside the mansion became strangely heavy after the guard delivered his message. The living room, which had already been tense after the attack outside, now felt even quieter as everyone slowly processed what they had just heard. Even the estate staff standing nearby unconsciously lowered their heads and moved more carefully, as if the mere mention of the Maxwell family carried pressure on its own. Samantha immediately noticed the slight change in Brian’s expression. It was subtle, almost impossible to catch unless someone was paying very close attention, but she saw it clearly. His face remained calm, yet his eyes had turned colder.Ross stepped forward first, his voice cautious.“Who is it?”The guard straightened slightly.“He refused to give his name, sir.”Brian remained silent for a brief moment before asking another question.“Did he come alone?”“Yes, Mr. Maxwell.”Ross frowned immediately.“That’s reckless.”Brian finally
CHAPTER 172
The Letter That Changed EverythingThe violent explosion outside the estate shook the entire mansion so hard that several glasses on the table shattered instantly. Samantha instinctively grabbed the couch beside her to steady herself while Brenda screamed in panic. The security alarms around the mansion immediately activated again, filling the estate with flashing red emergency lights as hurried footsteps echoed outside the building.Ross’s expression darkened instantly.“What the hell was that?”Before anyone could respond, another guard rushed into the living room, breathing heavily.“Mr. Maxwell! The eastern perimeter was hit!”Ross immediately moved toward him.“How many attackers?”“We don’t know yet! The cameras near the east wall were destroyed!Brian remained unusually calm despite the chaos erupting around the mansion again. His eyes shifted briefly toward the sealed envelope resting on the table before returning toward Ross.“Lock down the estate.”“Yes, sir.”Ross immediate
CHAPTER 173
The Monster Has Been ReleasedA suffocating silence filled the living room after Ross delivered the news. Even the air itself seemed to grow heavier as everyone slowly processed the meaning behind those words. Samantha’s expression immediately tightened while Laura’s face darkened visibly. Thomas looked confused at first, but the reactions around him quickly made him realize how serious the situation truly was.Brian’s eyes narrowed dangerously.“How many guards?”Ross looked down briefly before answering.“Six.”Samantha inhaled sharply.“All dead?”Ross nodded slowly.“They were executed professionally.”The atmosphere instantly became colder.Because everyone understood what that meant.This wasn’t a random escape.It was planned.Carefully planned.Brian’s expression remained calm, but the terrifying stillness around him had returned. Samantha had already started recognizing that silence. It was the same silence he carried moments before violence erupted outside earlier tonight.R
CHAPTER 174
Storming Clair GroupThe atmosphere inside the mansion became tense again the moment Brian gave his order. Ross immediately understood from the look in Brian’s eyes that nothing anyone said now would stop him. The calmness surrounding him had already changed into something far more dangerous. It was the kind of silence that appeared before destruction.Ross nodded firmly.“I’ll prepare the convoy immediately.”Brian adjusted his black coat calmly while Samantha continued holding his arm. Her green eyes were filled with worry and frustration at the same time because she could already tell what kind of night this was becoming again.“You’re seriously going there now?”Brian looked at her quietly.“Yes.”“Brian, you just survived an attack less than an hour ago.”“And George escaped less than an hour ago.”His answer came instantly.Samantha bit her lower lip slightly.“But you don’t even know exactly what’s happening over there yet.”Brian’s gaze darkened faintly.“I know enough.”Ross
CHAPTER 175
Blood Debts Must Be PaidThe atmosphere outside Clair Group headquarters instantly became suffocating as armed men surrounded the area. The city streets that had looked normal moments earlier suddenly transformed into a battlefield waiting to erupt. Men dressed in black tactical clothing occupied rooftops, vehicles, and nearby alleyways while weapons gleamed beneath the city lights.Samantha’s heartbeat quickened immediately.This was different from the earlier attack at the estate.Far more organized.Far more prepared.Ross slowly stepped closer toward Brian while discreetly signaling the guards behind them to hold formation.“We’re boxed in.”Brian’s expression remained calm as his eyes slowly scanned the surrounding area.“Yes.”Laura looked furious.“So this was a trap.”Edward Lee smiled casually while adjusting his suit again, looking completely satisfied with the situation unfolding around him.“Mr. Maxwell, you really should learn to think before charging into places blindly.
CHAPTER 176
The Chairman’s SecretThe sudden appearance of the elderly man overlooking the battlefield immediately changed the atmosphere outside Clair Group headquarters. Even the gunfire gradually stopped as both sides instinctively lowered their weapons. The tension in the street remained unbearable, but nobody moved recklessly anymore.Samantha stared upward in disbelief.“Chairman Clair…”The old man standing near the shattered executive floor windows looked far older and weaker than the powerful image people usually associated with him publicly. His silver hair was slightly disordered, and although he still carried the aura of someone used to authority, there was obvious exhaustion visible on his face tonight.Several armed guards surrounded him cautiously while one of them held onto his arm as if worried he might collapse.Edward’s expression changed instantly.“Chairman…”George looked equally stunned.“What is he doing here?”Brian’s eyes narrowed slightly while studying the old man care
CHAPTER 177
The City Begins to TrembleA heavy silence filled Chairman Clair’s office after his final words. Outside the shattered executive windows, the lights of San Clemente stretched endlessly into the distance, beautiful and peaceful from above, yet everyone inside the room could already feel the tension slowly spreading beneath the city’s surface. The atmosphere no longer felt like a simple conflict between businessmen or rivals. It had become something much larger.George’s face looked ugly after hearing Chairman Clair openly declare him finished.“What exactly does that mean?”Chairman Clair slowly returned to his seat, his expression exhausted.“It means your usefulness has ended.”George’s eyes widened instantly.“You used me?”Edward immediately stepped forward.“Chairman, careful with your words.”But the old man ignored him completely.“For years, Clair Group tolerated your recklessness because you still had value. Your family connections, your influence, your network in the undergro
CHAPTER 178
The Name That Shook the CityThe moment the guard finished speaking, the atmosphere inside Chairman Clair’s office became unbearably heavy. Even the distant sounds of helicopters outside the building could now be heard faintly through the shattered executive windows. San Clemente was waking up to the news far faster than anyone expected.Ross’s expression immediately darkened.“Damn it.”Laura frowned deeply.“This was coordinated.”Chairman Clair slowly rubbed his forehead tiredly, looking older than before.“Of course it was.”Edward’s face had also changed now. The confidence he carried earlier was gradually being replaced by unease because he understood exactly what this meant.Brian Maxwell’s return was no longer a secret.It was public.And once something reached the public in a city like San Clemente, there was no putting it back into the shadows again.George suddenly looked nervous for the first time tonight.“You mean… everyone knows now?”Ross gave him a cold look.“Not eve