Chapter 1: The Worthless Son-in-LawRain poured down heavily, drenching Robert Cruise as he stood outside the Brown family villa. His hands were bleeding from the labor at the construction site. Yet here he was, soaked, shivering, and still holding the last five dollars he earned that day.He held a soggy paper bag in his hands, inside was a prescription drug his sister needed for the night. It was all he could afford from overtime hauling bricks at the construction site. He knocked on the ornate door.After a moment, it swung open. Tracy Brown, his mother-in-law, wrinkled her nose in disgust. “What the hell are you doing here like a drowned rat?”Robert bowed his head slightly. “I… I came to see Roseline. It’s about Jenna’s health, the doctors said she needs—”“I don’t care!” Tracy snapped. “You’re always crying about that sick sister of yours. You think our family is your personal charity?”Behind her, his wife Roseline Brown appeared, arms crossed. She was dressed in a short black

Chapter 3: A Test of WillThe next morning, Robert stood in the operating room, looking down at Jenna. The surgery would be conducted in a few minutes, and he was happy. He placed a hand on the glass partition and felt a swell of gratitude wash over him.“Thank you, Gregory,” Robert said quietly.“Miss Jenna is strong. She will recover soon,” Gregory replied with a faint smile. “And your orders for the Browns have been executed.”Robert tightened his grip on the glass partition. “Good. Let them carry on thinking I am a worthless ex-son-in-law. When the right time comes, I will make sure they remember every word and every insult they dished out to me.”But just as Robert was about to walk towards the exit, Gregory’s phone rang sharply. Gregory glanced down and frowned before answering.After a tense moment, Gregory put the phone down and said in a grave voice, “Young Master, we have a problem. The bank card you used for Jenna’s surgery has been flagged. The bank has refused to proceed

Chapter 5: A New Breath of LifeThe Maybach moved silently through the streets of New Coast. Robert sat beside Eliana in the front seat, staring out the window as the high-rises blurred past. His mind wasn’t on the skyline, it was on the safety of his sister.“Have you transferred the money?” he finally asked.Eliana didn’t look away from the wheel. “It was sent the moment we left the restaurant. The hospital’s billing system should already be cleared. I told you, Robert. I keep my promises.”Robert nodded slowly, still not ready to relax. After so many disappointments, trusting anyone, especially someone tied to his past was like walking blindfolded across a minefield. But he didn’t have time to second-guess.Minutes later, the car pulled up to the hospital’s private entrance. Robert stepped out before Eliana could turn off the car, practically jogging through the glass doors. Eliana followed at a calmer pace through the hallway.Inside, a nurse at the front desk looked up and immedi

Chapter 7: The Golden Ticket of RevengeInside one of the York family’s penthouse, Gregory Lane stood before Robert Cruise with his hands behind his back.“You said you would get me an invitation card to the Brown’s party,” Robert spoke slowly.Gregory lowered his head. “I tried everything I could, Young Master. But the guest list has been closed for weeks. Only direct family, elite investors, and VVIPs were given physical cards. Without an invitation, security will not let you through the gate.”“Then make one.”Gregory shook his head. “Every guest must have an original gold-inlaid card with a serial number and security chip. It cannot be forged or duplicated.”Robert turned away, clenching his fists at his side. The thought of Roseline engaging another man while he did nothing filled him with rage. He had to be there and show them who he was now.“I need to look Roseline in the eyes,” Robert said. “The Vaughn will be there too. If I don't understand my enemies, I cannot fight them.”

Chapter 9: Rage Over the RuinsMeanwhile the Browns were still in shock from what they had witnessed. It had been just days ago when Robert was thrown out of their house and their lives.Tracy had insulted him, Roseline threw the divorce papers in his face, and Eric bloodied his nose. But, in just a matter of days, his entire life seemed to have changed. He moved with elite people, and he even dined with Eliana Rowe like it was nothing at all.“What must have happened?” Tracy asked Roseline.“I have no idea.” Roseline answered absentmindedly.“What do you mean you have no idea? He was your husband.” Tracy argued.“Well just in case you have forgotten, he was my husband just in name. I never really gave much care to the things he did.” Roseline said, running her fingers through her hair.“So just when we threw him out, he fell into a pile of money, and met Eliana Rowe?” Tracy asked much to herself as to Roseline.“Look, I don’t know, okay? I am just as surprised as you are!” Roseline s