All Chapters of The Tycoon Son-in-law: Chapter 31
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Ch 31
“Are you serious?!” Janice shrieked over the phone, her voice bursting with wild excitement.Steven grinned arrogantly as he sped down the one-way road, one hand lazily on the wheel. “Hell yeah, Sis. I told you I’d handle it. I left that pathetic bastard with no choice. He was shaking, practically crying and begging like a little bitch. Signed the divorce papers right there. I’ve got them with me now.”Janice jumped up and down in the middle of the mall, drawing stares from shoppers. “So I’m finally free from that worthless loser?! Oh my God, Steven, you’re the best! I’m heading home right now. Bring the agreement immediately so I can hand it to my lawyer. I want this nightmare over once and for all. This definitely calls for a huge celebration!”Steven beamed like a dog that had just been patted in the head, chest puffed out with pride as the call ended.He chuckled smugly to himself, eyes drifting to the bright sky outside. “Look how perfect the day is… just like how I feel right no
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Drex sat alone in the dimly lit corner of the bar, a half-empty bottle of beer in front of him. He swirled the glass slowly, his sharp eyes distant as he thought deeply.A slow, measured sigh escaped him and he leaned back against the leather chair, fingers tapping lightly on the table like a strategist contemplating his next move.Then his phone vibrated. He picked it up and read Kane’s message: “It is done.”Drex set the phone down with calm and took another long sip, his grip tightening around the glass until his knuckles turned white.“Not enough,” he whispered, voice low and icy.He hadn’t anticipated they would abduct him just to force a signature on divorce papers. But their desperation was telling. It revealed how badly they wanted him erased from their world.A cold, calculated smile ghosted across his lips.As if he would ever make it that easy for them.The Ellingtons had no idea what kind of opponent they were facing, whether he appeared wealthy or broke made no differe
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Drex stumbled back home that evening, half-drunk, his steps slightly unsteady and his eyes heavy-lidded. The entire Ellington family was still gathered in the living room, wide awake and clearly waiting for him like predators.Janice shot to her feet the moment she saw him. “Finally. You’re back. We’ve been waiting for you.”Drex blinked slowly, struggling to focus on her face. A lazy, drunken grin spread across his lips. “Huh? Really? Why?” He let out a low chuckle, swaying a little. “Aww, you missed me already, wife?”Janice’s face twisted in disgust. “Missed you? Are you drunk?”Drex raised an eyebrow lazily and shrugged, his words slightly slurred. “Just a little… maybe more than a little. Had nothing important to do today, so I was just… brooding over a few bottles. I trust you’ve all heard the good news by now?”Janice’s expression darkened. “That’s the problem, Drex. Something happened to Steven today. He’s badly hurt and in the hospital. And somehow… he lost the divorce paper
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The grand dining room of the Whitmore mansion was shrouded in heavy silence. Jordan sat motionless at the table, staring blankly into the distance, his untouched food growing cold in front of him. His jaw was tight, eyes dark with frustration. Nothing was going according to plan. All he wanted was to reclaim what had always belonged to him, something a worthless pauper had stolen from him for far too long. Even now, with the old Ellington patriarch dead and buried, the obstacle refused to disappear. It was far too convenient. The moment Drex signed the divorce papers, mysterious high-ranking men had ambushed Steven, wrecked two of his cars, and torn the agreement to shreds. Who the hell were they? And why? Something was very wrong. “What’s eating at you, Jordan?” Mr. Howard Whitmore asked from the head of the table, lowering his glass of water with a measured look. His wife, Mrs. Whitmore, leaned forward with concern. “You’ve been brooding all evening. You haven’t to
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Madame Olivia’s carefully maintained composure cracked the instant the words left Gwen’s mouth. “What?” She froze, her perfectly painted lips parting slightly.“That’s not…”She slowly turned her gaze toward Howard Whitmore, one perfectly arched brow lifting ever so slightly while hiding the happiness bubbling up in her chest.‘How convenient,’ she thought. ‘A billion-dollar lifeline from one of the world’s most powerful conglomerates, arriving at the exact moment the Whitmores come seeking favors. No, no, this is no coincidence.”“Knight Group…” Olivia repeated with a satisfied tone. “That is quite the unexpected development. They are not known for extending such generous terms without reason.” She leaned forward slightly, her sharp eyes locking onto Howard. “Do you… have anything to do with this?”Howard swallowed, momentarily thrown off balance, but he recovered quickly. He had no connection to the Knight Group whatsoever, yet this was the perfect opening to tighten his grip on th
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“A billion-dollar contract from the Knight Group?!”Greg shot up from the sofa in his mother’s grand study, eyes wide with disbelief.“Mom, that’s impossible! There’s no way something of that magnitude could just fall into our laps so easily!”Madame Olivia let out a soft, elegant chuckle, her posture regal as ever. “And since when have you known me to joke about serious matters, Greg?” She leaned back slightly, a satisfied gleam in her eyes. “I called this family meeting because luck has finally decided to smile upon the Ellingtons once more.”She released a nostalgic sigh before continuing, “Ever since my husband passed, the company has been steadily declining. Clients lost faith in us, our influence weakened, and we’ve been desperately searching for a way to turn the tide.”Her voice grew firmer as she explained further. “Today, representatives from the Knight Group visited the company. The negotiations went unusually smoothly, almost as if the deal dropped straight from heaven. W
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The Skylit Hotel, one of Crestfall City’s most prestigious five-star establishments, stood in all its timeless elegance. Its grand retro architecture exuded old-world sophistication and luxury. By half past three in the afternoon, a large banner already fluttered proudly at the main entrance: “Warm Celebration – 20 Years of Ellington Enterprises.”Madame Olivia, dressed in an impeccably tailored designer gown, radiated satisfaction as she watched influential businessmen, socialites, and powerful figures arrive. She had personally ensured that news of the massive Knight Group partnership spread like wildfire, turning the anniversary banquet into a lavish spectacle worthy of the elite. Guests mingled with anticipation, some eager to secure a piece of the lucrative deal, others there simply to offer congratulations and stay in the Ellingtons’ good graces.Janice moved through the crowd like a queen, dressed flamboyantly in a striking red gown with the sparkling “Midnight Promise” nec
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Drex stepped out of the shadows and walked confidently toward the stage, heading straight for Madame Olivia.“What is he doing?” Leila muttered under her breath, her gaze narrowing in confusion.“Congratulations, Grandma,” Drex said with a calm, almost mocking smile as he reached the front of the stage. “It’s been a while.”Madame Olivia’s expression remained perfectly composed, but her eyes flashed with irritation. She glanced sharply at Martha. “Control your son-in-law immediately. His time will come soon enough. I will not allow him to ruin this moment.”Drex tilted his head, clearly amused. “How exactly am I ruining the moment when I’m the one who made it possible, Grandma? Is this all the thanks I get for doing something meaningful for this family?”Gasps and murmurs erupted across the hall.Martha’s eyes widened in panic. She rushed forward, voice shrill. “Drex! What are you doing?! Shut your mouth and go stand in the corner like the nobody you are! You’re embarrassing us!”Lei
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“But isn’t your granddaughter Mr. Drex’s wife?”“What?” Madame Olivia blurted out, her perfect composure cracking for a split second.Mr. Grayson stepped forward, his tone calm but firm. “If I remember correctly, your granddaughter is still legally married to Mr. Drex.”Martha instantly exploded with fury. She pointed aggressively toward the corner where Drex stood. “You mean that good-for-nothing trash over there? That worthless man is not worthy of being Janice’s husband! They are getting divorced tomorrow, and good riddance!”Lord Pierce followed Martha’s finger and finally spotted Drex standing alone in the corner, silently enduring the mockery and humiliation. His face hardened with visible anger.‘Not long after losing his father, this is how his so-called family treats him?’ The thought ignited a cold rage inside him.The entire crowd burst into loud, mocking laughter at Martha’s words.“Is that so?” Lord Pierce asked, turning his sharp gaze back to Madame Olivia with clear d
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Madame Olivia’s eyes turned bloodshot with horror. She rushed toward him, voice shaking. “Dre… Drex! What did you just tear up?!”Drex glanced down at the torn papers in his hands, then looked back at her with complete indifference. “Oh, this? It’s the fully stamped billion-dollar contract from the Knight Group.”“AHHHH!”Madame Olivia let out a blood-curdling scream, clamping her hand over her mouth as her eyes widened in pure terror. It felt as though her entire life had just been ripped apart right before her eyes.The rest of the Ellington family stood frozen in absolute horror.“What the hell…?” Kaden muttered under his breath, his gaze locking with his father’s in sheer disbelief.Tom rushed forward, his face pale with growing terror as the situation spiraled out of control.Madame Olivia’s eyes blazed with pure fury as she glared at Drex. “You son of a bitch! You worthless piece of…” She screamed, her voice cracking with labored breaths. “How dare you?! How dare you tear up the