All Chapters of The Useless Son In-law Is A Legend : Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
20 chapters
Chapter 1 -The Dinner Of Shame
The Harrison family dining room was full of noise and laughter. Everyone was dressed in fine clothes, gold watches flashing under the light. At the end of the long table sat Ryan Blake, wearing a cheap black shirt that had lost its color.“Ryan, why are you just sitting there?” Aunt Mabel asked, her voice sharp. “You can at least pour wine for your elders. That’s the only thing you’re good at.”Laughter filled the room again.Ryan stood quietly, lifted the bottle, and filled each glass. His hands were steady, his eyes calm. He didn’t reply. He never did.Across from him, Clara, his wife, looked down at her plate. She didn’t defend him this time. She was tired—tired of hearing the same insults, tired of pretending her husband wasn’t the shame of the Harrison family.Uncle Fred leaned forward. “I heard you’re still working at that delivery place. How much do they pay you? Ten dollars a day?” More laughter.Ryan smiled a little. “Enough to live,” he said softly.“Live?” Fred
Chapter 2-The Morning After
The sun rose gently over the Harrison mansion, but the mood inside was far from peaceful.Clara sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers twisting the bedsheet. She hadn’t slept all night. Ryan hadn’t come home until dawn, and when he did, he slipped quietly into bed as if nothing had happened.Now he was in the kitchen, frying eggs.“Ryan,” she called softly, walking in. “Where did you go last night?”Ryan flipped the egg, calm as ever. “Just took a walk.”Clara crossed her arms. “A walk? You left when men attacked my father’s factory! Do you think this is the time to go strolling?”He turned, looked at her, and smiled faintly. “Did they burn the factory?”She frowned. “No… but—” She stopped. “Wait. How did you know?”Before Ryan could answer, the front door burst open. Clara’s mother rushed in, her hair messy, her face pale. “Clara! You won’t believe it!”Ryan calmly placed the fried egg on a plate. “What happened?”“The attackers! They’re gone! Every one of them! When the poli
Chapter 3-Nothing Good About Him
The morning was bright, but the mood inside the Harrison mansion was far from cheerful.Clara’s mother paced the living room, talking loudly on the phone. “Yes, yes, the police confirmed it! The Black Vipers are gone. But I still don’t know who helped us. Some people say it was a rival gang, others say the army stepped in secretly.”She ended the call with a sigh. “At least we’re safe now. Thank God.”Ryan came down the stairs quietly, dressed in his simple black shirt again. “Good morning.”Her eyes rolled the moment she saw him. “Morning, Mr. Delivery Man. I hope you find something useful to do today.”Ryan smiled slightly. “I always do.”She shook her head. “If only Clara had married someone like her cousin’s husband. A man with money. Instead, she brought home a man who can’t even buy himself decent shoes.”Clara came down after him, her hair tied neatly. “Mom, please. Not this morning.”Her mother crossed her arms. “If I don’t say it, who will? You’re young and beautiful, and
Chapter 4 -The Family Party
The Harrison mansion was busy that afternoon. Workers moved up and down, decorating the garden with lights and flowers. The smell of roasted meat filled the air.It was Mrs. Harrison’s idea to host a party — a big one. She said it was to celebrate her nephew’s promotion, but everyone knew she had another reason. She wanted to show off her family’s success. And of course, she wanted to remind Clara what a “mistake” she had made.“Clara!” her mother shouted from the hallway. “Hurry and get dressed. Guests will start arriving soon.”Clara adjusted her earrings in the mirror. “Mom, I’m ready.”Her mother looked at Ryan, who was standing near the window in his simple shirt. “And you… I hope you at least know how to stay quiet tonight. Don’t embarrass us.”Ryan smiled calmly. “I’ll try my best.”“You should’ve stayed home,” she muttered.---The party began at sunset. Expensive cars filled the driveway. Laughter, music, and the sound of wine glasses filled the air.Clara’s cousin,
Chapter 5-The Fraud Behind The Smile
The next morning, the Harrison mansion was unusually quiet. The night’s laughter and music were gone, replaced with whispers.Clara was in the kitchen making tea when her mother came in. Her face looked tired. “Have you seen Eric this morning?” she asked.Clara shook her head. “No. Why?”“He left early. He said he had urgent business.” Her mother frowned. “But the men who came last night—why were they looking for him? He said he never met them.”Clara sighed. “Mom, maybe it was just a misunderstanding.”Mrs. Harrison forced a smile. “Maybe.”But deep down, she wasn’t sure anymore.---Ryan stepped into the kitchen quietly. “Good morning.”Her mother crossed her arms. “You made enough noise last night, didn’t you? Fighting like some gangster.”Ryan smiled. “I just don’t like trouble.”“Hmm.” She looked him up and down. “Well, thanks for scaring them off. But don’t think that changes anything.”Ryan nodded. “I don’t.”He poured himself some water and left without another wor
Chapter 6-A Plan To Ruin Him
Two days later, the Harrison mansion looked peaceful again. The party had become old news, but the gossip hadn’t stopped. Some guests were still talking about how Ryan fought off five men alone. Others said it was all luck.Eric, however, was restless. His fake company was falling apart, and his debtors were calling nonstop. He sat in his car, sweating, as his phone buzzed again.“Hello?” he whispered.“Eric Harrison,” a cold voice said. “You have twenty-four hours left. Pay up or we expose everything.”Eric ended the call with shaking hands. “I can’t let this happen. If the family finds out, I’m finished.” He leaned back, breathing hard, until an idea slowly formed in his mind.A wicked smile appeared on his face. “If I make that useless Ryan look guilty… then no one will ever suspect me.”---That evening, Eric went to see Clara’s mother. He put on his sweetest smile. “Auntie, I need to warn you about something.”She looked up from her phone. “What is it, Eric?”“I
Chapter 7-The Trap Is Set
Morning came too fast. The Harrison mansion was busy again, but the air felt tense. Clara noticed it the moment she stepped into the living room.Her mother was standing near the table, holding a black bag. The same bag Ryan carried everywhere.“Whose bag is this?” Mrs. Harrison asked sharply.“Ryan’s,” Clara said softly. “Why?”Mrs. Harrison unzipped it, and everyone froze.Inside were several white papers, all stamped with red company seals — and one thick envelope filled with cash.“What is this?” she shouted. “Ryan! Get in here right now!”---Ryan walked in calmly, wiping his hands with a towel. “Yes, ma’am?”She threw the papers at him. “Explain this!”Ryan bent down slowly, picked one up, and looked at it. His face didn’t change.“Fake business contracts, fake receipts, cash… are you trying to scam us now?” Mrs. Harrison screamed.Clara covered her mouth in shock. “Ryan… what is this?”Ryan looked up quietly. “It’s not mine.”“Not yours? Then how did it end up in your
Chapter 8-Whispers In The Dark
Three days had passed since Ryan left the house. The mansion felt lighter without him, or at least that’s what Mrs. Harrison told herself. But at night, the house seemed too quiet.Clara sat by her window, staring at the street. Every time she heard footsteps outside, her heart jumped a little — though she didn’t know why.“Stop thinking about him,” she muttered. “He’s gone. That’s all.”She tried to focus on her phone, scrolling through messages, but her mind kept going back to the moment he walked out without looking back.---Downstairs, Eric was pacing in the study, sweat on his forehead. He hadn’t slept properly in two nights. That video still haunted him — the one showing his man sneaking into Ryan’s room. He deleted it, broke his laptop, and even changed his SIM card, yet he couldn’t relax.“What if he tells the family?” he whispered to himself. “What if he’s still around?”He looked through the window and saw nothing but shadows.“Impossible,” he said, forcing a
Chapter 9-Cracks In The Mask
The next morning, the Harrison house buzzed with quiet gossip. Mrs. Harrison sat at the dining table, sipping tea. “Have you heard from Eric today?” she asked.Clara shook her head. “No. He said he had a meeting.”Her mother frowned. “He’s been acting strange since that night. Maybe Ryan’s curse followed him.”“Mom, please,” Clara sighed. “Don’t start.”Mrs. Harrison waved a hand. “Fine, fine. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.”Clara finished her tea and left for work, trying not to think about either man.---At that same moment, across town, Eric was sitting in his office, staring at his phone. Every few minutes it buzzed with messages.**— Where’s our money? — You promised payment last week! — We’re reporting you to the police.**Eric’s hands shook. He deleted each message, but more kept coming. His assistant knocked and walked in, holding a folder. “Sir, the investors are here again.”He swallowed. “Tell them I’m in a meeting.”“They said they’ll wait.”He slamme
Chapter 10
By morning, the Harrison home was restless again.Mrs. Harrison stormed into the living room, her phone in hand. “Clara! Did you see the news? Eric’s company is finished! Everyone’s talking about it.”Clara rubbed her eyes. “Mom, calm down. I just woke up.”“Calm down? How can I calm down? That man brought shame to our family! And you know who started it? That useless Ryan! I told you he’s bad luck.”Clara sighed heavily. “Mom, please don’t start again.”Mrs. Harrison crossed her arms. “Don’t tell me not to start. Ever since that boy came into this house, we’ve had nothing but trouble. Now that he’s gone, things are falling apart. That can’t be a coincidence!”Clara stood, her voice soft but tired. “Maybe Eric caused his own problems, Mom. He’s been hiding too many things.”Mrs. Harrison gasped. “You dare defend that man again?”“I’m not defending anyone,” Clara muttered. “I just think Ryan wasn’t as bad as we thought.”Her mother’s expression hardened. “Don’t let me hear that name