All Chapters of Sovereign Son-in-Law: Rise from The Ashes.: Chapter 11
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CHAPTER ELEVEN.
And Finally ...His eyes had this faint, auburn glow, and a see-through screen popped up in front of him. It was full of numbers, icons, and alerts blinking in a language only he understood.[System Activated]Welcome, Finn Rowe.[Status: You passed the auction trial!][Reward: You have more pull and clout now!][Reward: Mrs. Ashburn noticed you!][Virtual Assistant: Venus, online]A calm, clear voice echoed in his head. “Hi Finn, I’m Venus, your virtual assistant. You aced trial one. Your pull and rep are up. Time for new tasks.”[Current Level: Possible Successor][Stats: Money – 70/100, Pull – 50/100, Awareness – 45/100][Special Skill: Auburn Eyes – Ready to go]Venus went on, “Your Auburn Eyes are live. This means you can see more, spot hidden clues, and quickly figure out the pros and cons of any situation. Use them smart to get through these trials.”[Next Up: Find and shut down four family drug money operations][Goal: Find families secretly dealing drugs and take over their g
CHAPTER TWELVE
“Adrian.”Finn Rowe’s voice cut through the noise like a blade.Adrian had just turned to leave.Mrs China had already concluded the auction, thanking everyone for their participation, assuring them that every bid would remain confidential and that every dollar raised would be accounted for with absolute transparency. Polite applause followed. Chairs scraped against the marble floor. Conversations resumed. The hall slowly began to empty as elites filtered out in small groups, already discussing their next meetings and investments.Adrian felt relieved.The auction was over. Whatever nonsense Finn had been playing at should end here.Then his name was called.He stopped walking.The sound of his name, spoken calmly but firmly, made his shoulders stiffen. He turned back slowly, irritation flickering across his face.“What is it now?” Adrian asked coldly.Finn stood where he had been seated, his posture straight, his gaze unwavering.“You spent less than I did,” Finn said evenly. “Which
CHAPTER THIRTEEN.
Mrs China broke the silence.“Adrian,” she said calmly, but with unmistakable authority. “Do you know exactly who you are talking to?”The question hit the room like a hammer.Before Adrian could respond, Elara stepped forward, her voice tight with anger.“Mrs China, everyone here knows you,” Elara said. “But this man has taken it too far. He has crossed the line.”Finn turned his head slightly toward her, his expression unreadable.“I crossed the line?” Finn asked calmly. “He was the one who proposed the challenge. How exactly have I crossed the line?”His gaze locked onto Adrian.“He challenged me publicly. He lost. Now he is trying to back out at the last minute. After the way he insulted me, how can I let him walk away so easily?”The stepmother scoffed loudly, folding her arms.“And so what?” she said with disdain. “You are just a low class loser who got lucky.”A few people nodded in agreement.“I know him too well,” she continued sharply. “There is no way someone like him can m
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
“Mrs China,” Finn said calmly. “Please tell them who I truly am.”The hall froze.Every whisper died mid breath. Every step halted. Even the guards near the entrance instinctively straightened.Mrs China looked at Finn for a brief moment. In her eyes was not hesitation, but respect. Deep, unquestionable respect.The crowd that had already begun drifting toward the exit slowed to a stop. Conversations died halfway. Several people turned back fully, curiosity flaring in their eyes. Adrian frowned deeply, his earlier confidence tightening into irritation.Mrs China did not answer at once.She looked at Finn with measured respect, then shifted her gaze toward the assembled guests. Her posture straightened, and when she spoke, her voice carried authority that could not be questioned.Then she turned to face the crowd.“It was him,” Mrs China said clearly, her voice carrying authority that silenced the room, “that spread the rumor about the VIP trial card.”Gasps rippled outward.“But,” she
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
The hall had not yet recovered from the shock of Adrian kneeling when Mrs China turned slightly toward Finn.“Mr Rowe,” she asked respectfully, her tone careful and controlled, “how should we handle them.”The question alone sent a wave of fear through the remaining guests.Several businessmen stiffened at once.“This was all a misunderstanding,” one of them said quickly, stepping forward with a forced smile. “We were unaware of your true standing.”Another followed immediately. “Yes, Mr Rowe, we spoke without knowledge. Please do not take our words to heart.”Voices began overlapping.“We meant no offense.”“We were misled.”“Our respect for you is sincere.”They crowded closer, each trying to speak louder than the last, trying to win favor with empty words. Compliments poured out in desperation.“You have incredible composure.”“Your presence alone commands authority.”“A man of your caliber should not lower himself to petty disputes.”Mrs China did not even look at them.Her gaze r
CHAPTER SIXTEEN.
Mr Rowe, do you not think that you are taking this too far?Finn’s eyes flicked to the young businessman who dared to speak. His expression was calm, controlled, but carried a weight that made the man falter.“Taking what too far?” Finn asked, his voice even, but every word cut like a blade.“We have apologized,” the businessman said quickly, his hands tightening at his sides. “This was all just a misunderstanding. We even offered our condolences. Yet you still refuse to spare us. Why are you still doing this?”Finn looked around the hall slowly, his gaze settling on each one of them in turn. “Do you think I need any of your money?” he asked quietly, letting the question hang in the air like a challenge.“Not necessarily,” another businessman said cautiously. “But do you think you can take on all the elites in this city?”Finn’s lips curved slightly, almost imperceptibly, but his eyes never wavered. “Exactly,” he said. “All of you in this room belong to families that control the entir
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
Mrs China stood beside him, arms folded, silent but unyielding. She had observed each of the men’s reactions, watching their composure crumble under Finn’s presence. None of them dared speak as he continued, his voice quiet yet carrying to every corner of the hall.“Do you really believe that your words, your attempts at intimidation, can affect me?” Finn asked, his eyes narrowing slightly. “You are foolish to think that your legacy is stronger than what I am capable of building. Every move you have made, every deal, every alliance, will only serve to strengthen my hand.”Adrian, still seated from being dragged earlier, clenched his fists, muttering under his breath. He could see the fear and respect growing in the eyes of the businessmen, but he refused to believe it. His lips moved as he whispered, “You will never control this city. You will never surpass us.”Finn’s gaze finally swept past Adrian, resting momentarily on each of the young men who had insulted him. “I have no need fo
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN.
The room had gone quiet for a moment, the tension thick enough to choke anyone daring to breathe. Then, one of the young businessmen, red-faced and defiant, spoke up. “Mr Rowe, you are just a VIP of the Blackwell Group. You do not speak for them. You have no power here. Especially, you do not speak for your Grand Sovereign.”Finn’s lips curled into a faint smile. The insult was meaningless to him, yet he let the words linger, allowing the men to feel the weight of their audacity.Mrs China stepped forward, her tone sharp, commanding attention. “Do you wish to continue insulting the Blackwell Group? Speak now, and be mindful of what you are saying.”The young men waved their hands hastily, trying to appear reasonable. “We are not insulting the Blackwell Group,” one said quickly. “We are merely trying to survive. Mr Rowe here is a VIP, yes, but he cannot speak for the entire conglomerate. He has no authority here beyond his membership.”Finn leaned slightly forward, his eyes narrowing a
CHAPTER NINETEEN.
The hall was thick with tension as the young businessmen continued their snide whispers and muttered insults. Finn Rowe’s presence seemed to ignite their arrogance even further.“This is impossible,” one of the businessmen scoffed, folding his arms. “No one can bring down my company in minutes. We’ve built our fortunes over generations. Who does he think he is?”“He’s just a VIP of the Blackwell Group,” another chimed in, voice dripping with disdain. “He speaks for no one here. He has no power. Certainly not enough to speak for the Grand Sovereign.”Finn’s eyes narrowed slightly as he leaned back in his seat, the corner of his mouth lifting in a faint smile. “Do you really think I need your permission to act? Do you think your pride or your wealth will protect you?”Mrs China stepped forward, her expression stern and commanding. “Enough. You all have underestimated him for too long. Do you wish to continue insulting the Blackwell Group and risk the consequences?”“We are not insulting
CHAPTER TWENTY.
“This is all your fault. This happened because of you.” One of the businessmen shouted, his voice trembling with fury as he stepped forward, fist raised to strike Finn Rowe.Finn’s eyes flared, a sudden crimson gleam cutting through his calm expression. In a fraction of a second, his body moved with impossible reflex. He bent slightly to the side, his leg snapping up in a precise arc. The businessman lost balance instantly, falling to the ground with a harsh thud. Shock rippled through the hall.“Who is this man? Who is he really?” another businessman asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Haven’t you figured it out already?” Mrs China’s calm voice cut through the murmurs.“To move that kind of money that fast, it would have to be Ella Ashburn or the Grand Sovereign’s heir,” one of the businessmen muttered. A heavy silence followed. The realization sank in, and all eyes turned to Finn. Their expressions morphed from disbelief to outright terror. Could it truly be him? The heir of th