All Chapters of HUMILIATED
SON-IN-LAW, INVINCIBLE SYSTEM: Chapter 41
- Chapter 50
52 chapters
CHAPTER 41
A CITY TREMBLESThe city never slept—but tonight, it would shiver without knowing why.Leon Gray sat in his hidden office, the lights of the skyline reflecting off the glass like a thousand silent eyes watching. His fingers danced across multiple encrypted terminals, each screen displaying the status of his latest acquisitions.One by one, rival companies that Brandon and his backers had relied on were quietly being absorbed. No press releases. No fanfare. Just quiet dominance.“Leon… you’re sure about this?” asked a soft, cautious voice behind him.Old Master Chen stepped into the office, eyes sharp and unreadable. Though his posture was relaxed, the aura of power he carried was palpable.“Every move has been calculated,” Leon said, eyes glued to the monitors. “Brandon believes that he is still in control and is safe. But by morning, half his empire won’t even exist under his name.”Chen’s lips curled into the faintest smirk. “And Emily?”Leon’s hand froze for a second. He exhale
CHAPTER 42
A Husband’s Unknown HandEmily's dirty desk was illuminated with faint stripes of light as the morning sun filtered through the blinds.She sat stiffly, staring at the email that could destroy her career in seconds.Her company—Collins Designs—was under fire. A major contract with the Vance Corporation, worth millions, had just been terminated. The reason: “Irregularities in project funding.”Emily’s blood ran cold. She’d spent six months securing that deal. It was her one chance to prove she wasn’t just “the woman who married a loser.”She rubbed her temples and forced herself to breathe. “No, no… this can’t be happening.”Her phone buzzed.Brandon: Tough day, sis-in-law?Brandon: Maybe you shouldn’t have trusted a broke husband to bring you luck.Emily’s jaw tightened. The last thing she needed was Brandon’s mockery. He’d been gloating ever since her department’s budget was cut.Her assistant, Claire, knocked softly. “Ma’am… the board’s waiting. They want answers.”Emily stood up,
CHAPTER 43
Brandon’s DesperationThe sound of breaking glass echoed through Brandon Collins’ penthouse.He stood over the shattered remains of his whiskey glass, chest heaving, face twisted in fury.The city skyline glittered behind him—mocking him, taunting him with its calm perfection.Everything he’d built, everything he’d schemed for… was crumbling.And the worst part? He didn’t even know who was pulling the strings.“Sir,” his assistant stammered from the doorway, “I’ve checked all the numbers again. The loss wasn’t random. Someone—someone moved against us deliberately.”Brandon’s head snapped up. “Who?”“We don’t know.”“Find out!” he roared, slamming his palm on the table. “Collins Group doesn’t lose to ghosts!”The assistant flinched. “Yes, sir. But whoever it is… they’re not just powerful—they’re invisible. Every trail we follow leads to a dead end. Like they’ve wiped their entire existence.”Brandon turned slowly toward the window, his reflection looking back at him like a stranger.
CHAPTER 44
Emily’s ConfusionThe night after the gala was quiet.Too quiet.Emily Gray sat alone in the penthouse living room, the faint hum of the city echoing through the floor-to-ceiling windows.The champagne glasses still sat on the table, half-empty.Her husband hadn’t come home yet.She kept replaying the scene at the gala in her mind—the blackout, the words “LONG LIVE THE SILENT KING,”the cold, steady look in Leon’s eyes as everything fell apart around Brandon Collins.It felt… staged.Perfectly timed.Too perfect.The clock struck midnight.Leon still wasn’t back.Emily rose from the couch, anxiety twisting in her chest.For months, she’d told herself her husband was just different—reserved, calculating, maybe even wounded by how her family treated him.But lately… things didn’t add up.The late-night calls.The encrypted messages.The untraceable funds that mysteriously fixed her father’s company’s debts.And tonight—the power blackout, the hacked screen, the message that shook the
CHAPTER 45
THE GALA OF SHADOWS The chandeliers above the hall shimmered like captured stars, their golden light cascading over glass, velvet, and diamonds.The annual Collins Foundation Gala — a night where power disguised itself as charm — was in full swing.Men in tailored suits clinked glasses.Women in satin gowns exchanged polished smiles hiding sharp ambitions.And in the middle of it all… stood Leon Gray — silent, calm, a ghost among wolves.Emily adjusted her silver gown, her heart pounding as she noticed the glances from every direction.Most weren’t admiration — they were mockery.Whispers followed her like perfume.“There’s the poor son-in-law again.”“She must be dying of embarrassment.”“Why is he even here? This isn’t a charity dinner.”Leon, however, looked untouched by their scorn.He stood beside Emily, his expression unreadable, eyes cool and observant, scanning the room as though measuring every secret.Brandon strutted toward them, his smirk gleaming brighter than the lights
CHAPTER 46
BRANDON’S FALLThe boardroom of Collins Group was colder than usual.The polished mahogany table gleamed under the harsh fluorescent lights, but the atmosphere was thick — tense, electric.Dozens of eyes darted between two men seated at opposite ends of the table.Brandon Collins sat rigid, jaw tight, palms slick with sweat hidden beneath the table.He had dressed to dominate — sharp navy suit, golden cufflinks, a watch worth a small fortune.He needed every ounce of power and control he could project this morning.Because today… would decide everything.He cleared his throat and forced a confident smile.“Gentlemen,” he began, scanning the room. “You’ve all seen the rumors. The stock fluctuations, the whispers in the press — all baseless lies spread by our competitors. Collins Group remains strong. Profitable. And under my leadership, it will continue to grow.”A few heads nodded, though hesitantly.Others — especially the older board members — exchanged uncertain glances.Brandon pr
CHAPTER 47
EMILY’S SHOCK The news spread faster than wildfire.By morning, the entire city was buzzing.“Brandon Collins removed from office after financial scandal!”“Anonymous investor rescues Collins Group from collapse!”Emily read the headlines in disbelief, her fingers trembling as she scrolled through her phone.Every article spoke of the mysterious intervention that saved the company — an unnamed figure who had quietly exposed Brandon’s embezzlement and stabilized the board’s finances overnight.She knew that calm, deliberate pattern.That unseen hand behind chaos.Leon.Emily sank onto the edge of her bed, her heart pounding.She couldn’t understand it. The man she married was quiet, distant, and painfully ordinary… wasn’t he?But this — this was power.Calculated. Ruthless. Invisible.The very thing Leon always claimed not to be.She glanced toward the hallway. His study door was closed again, as always.That door had become a symbol — a barrier between her world and his secrets.Lat
CHAPTER 48
The Fall of Brandon’s Allies The city glittered with late-night lights, but inside the Collins Group headquarters, the air was thick with gossip.Everyone had heard the news. Brandon’s humiliation at the board meeting had gone viral among the elite. The once–golden heir of the Collins family was now a shadow of himself, and people were already picking sides.Unfortunately for Leon, or so they thought, most of Brandon’s old friends were ready to strike back.“Leon is nothing without Emily,” one of the CEOs sneered, swirling his wine glass. “A stray dog who got lucky marrying into the family. It’s time someone puts him back in his place.”“Agreed,” another laughed. “Let’s hit him where it hurts — his company. Crush his tiny business, and the mutt will crawl back under his rock.”They clinked their glasses and sealed the deal.What they didn’t know was that Leon was already watching them.Inside a dimly lit office downtown, Leon leaned back in his chair, eyes half-lidded as data stream
CHAPTER 49
The Gala of MasksThe Collins Group’s annual charity gala was the city’s most anticipated event.Velvet curtains, shimmering chandeliers, and the soft murmur of the city’s elite filled the grand ballroom.Emily stood near the entrance, her heart thudding unevenly.She wasn’t used to this world—the glittering gowns, the carefully practiced smiles, the whispers that floated like shadows.And tonight, she was forced to be here… beside Leon.Her hand trembled slightly as she adjusted her evening dress.She wasn’t sure if it was the nerves or the weight of everything that had happened between them lately.Leon, on the other hand, looked calm. Too calm.His dark suit was tailored perfectly, but his eyes held a cool detachment, as if he belonged nowhere and everywhere at once.Emily glanced around, noticing the sideways glances they drew.Whispers darted across the room like invisible arrows.She caught fragments—“That man isn’t ordinary,” one voice said.“And who is he really?” another whi
CHAPTER 50
Rumors and Realizations The office buzzed with hushed conversations and sideways glances the moment Emily stepped through the glass doors. She could feel the tension like static in the air—curious eyes tracking her every move. She wasn’t sure if they were looking at her or through her, as if the presence of Leon Gray, her husband, had somehow shifted the entire atmosphere.Emily’s steps slowed as whispers floated around her, carried like secrets between cubicles and whispered in quiet corners.“Have you seen how fast Leon’s influence is spreading? It’s like he’s untouchable.”“They say he’s got connections no one can even guess. Not just in business — something deeper.”Emily clenched her purse a little tighter. She had heard these rumors before, but now they felt more personal.She found her desk and sat down, trying to bury herself in her work. But the words stuck in her mind, gnawing at her like a restless shadow.Across the room, two colleagues leaned in, speaking in low tones.