2025-03-15 23:28:0010 minutes. That’s all Gary had left to save her.
“Mother,” Kage said, wiping blood from his lip with his shirt, “let him be.” His voice was calm—too calm—catching everyone off guard.
Madam Ann looked surprised. “What the hell do you mean, Kage? I have called the police, and Gary should be flogged and locked up for the next 5 months! How dare he raise his hand on a Howard? Mr. Howard’s first son!? He must pay!” she screamed as though she was the one who had received the punch.
Kage smiled, smooth as oil. “Mother, I get it—my father’s one of the richest men alive. I could ruin this guy with a nod. But I won’t let emotions rule me, not like your precious ‘son-in-law.’” His tone was soft, mocking.
The room froze. Kage and mercy? That mix was a bomb waiting to blow.
“Let him leave. I am fine. Evelyn deserves a better man who does not fight like a mad Lion,” Kage continued, his voice smooth and calculated, his lips curling into a smirk. “And she will get better. We all know that.”
Gary’s fists clenched at his sides. His heart pounded so violently in his chest that it felt like it would burst. He wasn’t sure what infuriated him more—Kage’s arrogance or the way Evelyn still refused to look at him. But he knew what Kage was doing. Kage had no trace of mercy in his cold heart.
Madam Ann, however, wasn’t convinced. She turned sharply to Evelyn. “Do you see now? Do you see how worthless he is?” She pointed at Gary like he was an insect on the verge of being squashed. “You keep embarrassing this family by allowing him to breathe in our space.”
Evelyn swallowed, her contempt flashing as she flicked her eyes at Gary and turned away. If she could divorce him legally, he knew she’d have signed the papers yesterday.
Gary took a deep breath. He had no time for this. He’d caught her with Kage—half-naked, moaning—and still, he’d told himself she’d come back. What a fool. This was the height of it. As much as he loved Evelyn, he had to admit that this was the way of whores. He’d had enough!
But his grandmother was dying, and this circus was eating his time.
“I don’t have time for this,” he muttered under his breath. Without another word, he turned on his heel and stormed toward the back door, leaving everyone staring at him in contempt and rage, wondering what the mighty Kage would do to him.
Gary drove really fast, like a maniac. But he did not care. The doctor did not sound very friendly on the phone. Really, he never did. The man was as rude as Madam Ann.
But blood clots? Heart failure? He didn’t know the details, just that Lola needed him now.
As soon as he got into the building, he dashed into the doctor’s office.
The doctor, Doctor Vance, a man with a severe, military-style haircut that emphasized the sharp angles of his jaw and a voice like gravel that rasped from his throat, simply stated,
“You are 2 minutes late. It is clear you do not love your grandmother!”
Gary was panting. “Forgive me, sir. And you are wrong, I care about…”
“Shut up and come with me,” Vance cut him off, leading him to Lola’s room.
There she was—his beautiful grandmother—frail, unconscious, tangled in tubes. Her eyes, those warm lights he hadn’t seen in months, stayed shut. Guilt clawed at him. How’d he let it get this bad? What kind of grandson was he?
“We’ve got her on life support,” Vance said, cold as stone. “Won’t last long. She needs surgery—soon.”
Gary swallowed hard, his hands clenching into fists at his sides. He took slow steps toward his grandmother’s bedside, his heart aching at the sight of her frail body hooked up to so many tubes and machines. Her breathing was shallow, her face unnaturally pale.
“Wh-what kind of surgery?” he asked, his voice hoarse.
Doctor Vance crossed his arms. “Clot retrieval, valve replacement. Costs $450,000.” Vance crossed his arms.
Gary’s stomach plummeted. He gripped Lola’s blanket, fingers shaking. $450,000? He couldn’t scrape together $450. Hell, he was struggling even to find a job as a cashier.
“Any other way?” he begged, hating his own voice.
“Pay or plan a funeral,” Vance said, unflinching. “We’ve done all we can. Have you?”
Gary took in a shaky breath. No. No, this wasn’t happening. Not his grandmother. Not after everything she had done for him. There had to be a way, something he could do.
His hands trembled as he reached for Lola’s frail fingers. “I’m sorry, Grandma,” he whispered. “I’ll fix this. I swear.”
But the question was—how?
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 5: His Last Breath
The day was bright, and the sun had barely kissed its light on the surface of the earth. But Gary was already getting dressed up. He was standing in front of a mirror adjusting his tie. Next, he took a shoe polish and polished his shoe to make sure it was coal black and sparkling. First impressions mattered—everyone said so. And today, he needed to nail one. He was interviewing for a cashier gig at The Sun Firm, one of the city’s big dogs. A lifeline. When he got to the living room, everyone was already having the breakfast that he had prepared earlier, and the laughter in the room suddenly died down. His presence was a fly in their soup, especially for Madam Ann, who glared like he’d spat on her plate. “Where you off to this early, all dolled up?” she sneered. “Got a job as a—uh—” “Janitor?” Rose chimed in, smirking. Donald piled on, “Garbage man, maybe?” “My grandmother needs to perform a surgery, and it costs $450,000. So I am going to get interviewed in The Sun Firm. And
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 6: Master Wang
3 Days Later Gary Wang’s eyes flickered open. Each time he did, his head throbbed with intense pain. But he was stronger. He managed to fully open his eyes. His vision was blurry, and he could barely hear a thing. When his vision was clear enough, the first thing he saw was an air conditioner standing at the corner of the room. It was unusually gold in color and was bigger in size than the usual ACs. He stuttered. Where was he? He blinked hard, taking in the room around him. This wasn’t the usual hospital room with its chipped walls and dim lights. This place looked like heaven dropped down. The walls were smooth and creamy, glowing softly. Above him hung a chandelier, its glass pieces sparkling like tiny stars, throwing light everywhere. The bed under him was soft, covered with silky sheets stitched with silver lines that hinted at big big money. A dark wooden dresser stood against one wall, its surface so shiny he could see himself, topped with a vase of fresh orchids that
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 7: The Hospital In Heaven
Gary sat frozen, too stunned to respond. His eyes locked onto the woman before him, drinking in every detail. She was a blonde, her hair cascading like golden silk, catching the chandelier’s light in a way that made her glow. But it wasn’t just her hair—her face was striking, with high cheekbones and eyes that sparkled like deep blue oceans, holding a sharpness that hinted at secrets. She wore a tailored suit, black and fitted, that spoke of authority, yet the way she moved suggested grace and danger all at once. In a more plain description, the lady was extremely beautiful! “Master Wang?” she repeated gently, her tone pulling him from his daze. She stood tall, her posture perfect, hands clasped in front of her as if ready to serve or strike. “I’m Serena Voss, your personal assistant.” Gary’s mouth opened, then closed, words lost in the storm of his mind. Personal assistant? Him? The man who’d scrubbed floors for the Lancasters, who’d been beaten to death’s door, now had someone
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 8: "How Wealthy Am I?"
His throat tightened, a lump forming as he thought of Lola’s sacrifices—how she would work her fingers to the bone, shielding him from a truth too heavy for a child. So this was it? This was why she never talked about his parents. Why she never allowed him to go to a public school until he was 10. Why she kept changing his name. Serena leaned forward slightly, her blue eyes softening with a flicker of empathy. “Your parents searched for years, but Lola was clever. She kept you off their radar, raising you as her own. The Wang family’s wealth grew, but their anger did too—they saw her as a thief, stealing their heir.” “When your parents died in a mysterious crash ten years ago, the family blamed Lola, claiming she’d cursed them by defying Xue Wang.” Gary’s chest ached, a sharp pang of grief for parents he’d never known. He’d always thought they abandoned him, but now, hearing that they were even willing to sacrifice him, their own son? And Lola, blamed for it all? His hands clen
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 9: Asclepius Wing
“Can you get me Montague, please?” Gary asked the Nurse beside him the following morning. She nodded and scurried off to fetch Doctor Montague. In the meantime, Gary was left to admire the hospital room. It was like a room cut straight from a sci-fi movie scene, like something Elon Musk and his team would create. The door opened, and doctor Montague walked in, quickly heading towards Gary. “Good morning, sir. I see you are doing well, Master Wang. What do you need me to do for you, sir? Name I,t and I will get it done in the blink of an eye!” Montague said loyally. “I want off! I am okay. Take these drips and needles off my body.” Gary demanded softly. “B.. But sir, you are barely getting better. It’s just been 3 days, sir. You are supposed to be on that bed for a week, sir.” Montague argued. “I am not a weak man, Montague, and I have been through worse in my life. So, do as I say and take these things off me, will you?” Gary became more firm. Seeing how Montague, a doctor
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 10: A $90 Billion Mansion
“These are your personal guards and drivers,” Serena explained, opening the Limousine door with a gentle smile. “They’ll take us to your mansion. You’re safe with them, Master Wang. No one will touch you ever again.” Gary nodded, his legs shaky as he stepped inside. The leather seats were soft against his back, the air cool and scented with a faint hint of cedar. He sank into the comfort, his mind racing with memories of the beat-up car he’d driven for the Lancasters, its seats torn and smelling of rust. Now this? He rubbed his hands together, feeling the smoothness of the armrest, a small smile tugging at his lips despite the ache in his body. Finally, after a while, the Limousine slowed, and Gary’s breath caught as they approached his new home. The mansion loomed ahead, a grand structure of white marble and towering columns, its windows glinting like jewels against the green hills of New York’s outskirts. It was massive—bigger than anything he’d ever seen, even in his wilde
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 11: Gary Returns
Back at the Lancasters mansion, the family were holding a business meeting. “You are in no position to sign any document on my behalf, Enrique. I am the head of this company and orders come from me. You make no decisions without me!” Madam Ann roared while everyone else remained silent. “But mother, I had to. The Langford group is also influential. If we join forces, we might be fortunate enough to complete the entire construction project. The Sun group likes…” “Enough from you, boy. Now we have to split shares with another family when we could have handled the entire project on our own.” Evelyn roared. She then sipped into her cup of coffee which helped calm her nerves down. Rose, Donald, William and Enrique had disappointed their mother and they now had to pay for it. “Listen to me, now, everyone. As a punishment for your negligence, I will slash your salaries for two months. This should teach you a lesson not to make decisions without consulting the head of this firm!” Evelyn
A Man Called Revenge Chapter 12: A Deal With A Fool
The room grew tense, the air thick with disbelief and suspicion. Gary stood there, his posture steady despite the weight of their stares, his heart pounding but his face calm. “I got engaged in a car accident. I have been in the hospital for the past three days. But now, I am home.” Gary said, facing Madam Ann. “Well, you should have died, asshole.” Enrique blurted out. “And for your information, Evelyn is getting married to Kage soon, and now, we will be affiliated with the Howards. This is what true marriage is.” “I know, Enrique.” Gary said gently and ignored him, looking back at Madam Ann. “So, why did you return even after knowing that your wife is now with another man?” Madam Ann asked. “Kage told me what you did. The check was fake and our agreement still holds. So, I returned home to fulfil my duties.” Gary said gently. Madam Ann let out a gentle smile but quickly swallowed it. “Well, you’d better cause I would have followed you everywhere until you fulfill your p
Latest Chapter
Chapter 94: Is This Friendship?
They turned to see Edmond Edgar stepping inside, flanked by his assistant and a striking woman with a delicate jawline and a kind smile. “Edmond?” Gary blinked. “You again?” Edmond laughed. “You say that like I’m stalking you. Trust me, I’m the one surprised. I guess the world is really a small place, huh?” Evelyn and Edmond’s eyes met. A flicker of warmth passed between them—not desire, not confusion, but shared memory. He nodded. She looked at the woman beside him. “I’m Evelyn,” she said gently. The woman grinned. “And I’m Bae.” Evelyn arched an eyebrow. “Bae?” “I know, I know,” Bae smirked. “Weird name. But at least it’s memorable.” “No,” Evelyn said, smiling. “It’s unique.” They laughed together, and just like that, something settled. Not rivalry. Not competition. Just two women standing in the orbit of complicated men. Meanwhile, Edmond approached Gary and shook his hand firmly. “Hey. Thanks again for purchasing my painting,” Edmond said. “My assistant told me the pay
Chapter 93: A Toast In Times Square
The city stretched out around them like a dream too bright to be real. Evelyn sat in the passenger seat, silent, barely breathing. Her hands lay limp in her lap, her fingers still cold from the call she’d just received. She wasn’t blinking. She wasn’t even sure if she was awake. Gary drove, eyes on the road, the weight of everything between them settled quietly in the space. He said nothing, letting the stillness do the talking. She couldn’t take her eyes off him. Who was this man? Who the heck was this man seated in the driver’s seat, driving with no care in the world, like he didn’t just make her a CEO automatically? A few days ago, he’d been just her ex-husband—strange, reserved, awkward at times, soft-spoken, even forgettable in some crowds. But now… he was something else. Something terrifyingly bigger than her world could comprehend. That call—Serena Voss herself, the woman who made presidents pause mid-sentence—just casually called her. Evelyn. Lancaster. The woman who wa
Chapter 92: The Road To Revelation
The sky had turned soft gold as the sun began its descent, its light spilling across the open highway like a spotlight meant just for them. Evelyn sat in the passenger seat of the black Maybach, her hands resting stiffly in her lap. She hadn’t said a word in twenty minutes. Not since they left the Arcadia building. Not since the entire company—her company—had bowed to her, chanted her name, hailed her as queen. She blinked. Once. Then again. But the road was still real. Gary was still beside her, driving with one hand on the wheel, the other relaxed over the center console. Calm. Unbothered. Like he hadn’t just flipped the entire world upside down. Her world, at least. She glanced at him, barely able to hold the stare. There was no rage in her eyes. No fear. Just… disbelief. A kind of stunned silence reserved for miracles and accidents. Her ex-husband… Gary Wang… had just made her the CEO of Arcadia Estates. A multibillion-dollar empire. One of the most prestigious and powerful
Chapter 91: A God Or Devil?
“Ho ho, talk about the devil. Hey Gary, come join me, I was just about to slap your beautiful wife. Ex-wife, I mean. I already slapped her once, but ehr, just like you, she is just another stubborn creature.” said Juan. “Ooh, Me va a encantar esto” he ended. “You should be ashamed of yourself, Juan.” Gary said, fearlessly. He was a little too calm for the chaos in the room. People around tried to warn him to just let things slide. Getting on Juan’s wrong side was like stepping on a snake. The result was instant, deadly. “You strike women?” he said. “Very impressive. Does your mommy still change your diapers too? Or are you just mad that my wife won’t bow to your tiny dick?” Juan dropped Evelyn to the ground with a silent thud. Then, he began to approach Gary, fury in his eyes. This was the moment the staff knew that Juan would skin this confident man alive. Evelyn replayed the words in her head over and over and over again. “Did he just… did he just call me his wife?” It was s
Chapter 90: Where Lions Walk In
The air was thick, musty, warm, and infused with the greasy scent of leftover fried food. Evelyn Lancaster stepped into the consultant’s office like a queen trapped in a pigsty. She blinked twice, taking in the mess of open pizza boxes, ketchup-stained napkins, and soda cans lined up like trophies on the cluttered desk. The fluorescent lighting overhead flickered like it too was tired of being here. "My God," she murmured, covering her nose slightly. "Don’t you people have an air conditioner in this place?" The man behind the desk didn't even glance up. His round belly peeked out from under a shirt that hadn’t seen detergent in a week. He was busy munching on a sloppy sandwich, his eyes half-lidded behind grease-smeared glasses. With a slow, lazy drag of his thumb, he scrolled through a spreadsheet on his computer, then took another loud sip of soda through a straw that was slowly dying under the weight of its own carbonation. "Tell me," he said, his voice nasal and uninterested,
Chapter 89: The Man Behind The Glass
The towering glass edifice of Arcadia Estates & Holdings Inc. stood like a monument to ambition itself, thirty-eight stories of reflective glass slicing into the morning sky like a knife. It was more than a building; it was a declaration. Sleek, corporate, and intimidating in its modern elegance, Arcadia wasn’t just one of the biggest real estate development firms in the country—it was the biggest. Where empires were built, where billion-dollar deals were signed behind closed doors lined with bulletproof glass and designer furniture. Evelyn Lancaster drove her silver coupe into the underground parking lot, her jaw set, her fingers clenched around the steering wheel. Every minute since she left the house had been a war inside her head—Nova's laughter echoing, Gary’s calmness haunting. The image of them standing in the kitchen together, like it was their home. Their kitchen. Their morning. She slammed her door shut and stormed through the revolving doors of Arcadia, her high heels
Chapter 88: Lovebirds In The Kitchen?
The iPhone alarm was loud, brutal, and excruciating. It always worked. Evelyn got out of bed a little late. She had spent the entire night trying to find a good spot for her restaurant, find potential investors, and leads. But she kept being distracted by Gary, Gary, Gary. Gary was a mysterious soul. He kept pulling stunts that were absolutely abnormal. This made Evelyn even more intentional about getting married to him. She took a shower and put on some nice clothes. A simple but classic high-waist black split skirt and a female tuxedo, white and brilliant. She walked out of her room, grabbing her car keys. She headed to the kitchen to find something to eat. But standing there was Gary. She smiled from the doorway as she saw him cook with precision and passion. He was not and should not be the one cooking. Just before she stepped foot into the kitchen, she heard a female’s voice giggling. “Oh Gary, you are so funny. Tell me, how did you survive without a mom and a dad? You mu
Chapter 87: The Gambler's Lie
When the family arrived home, they were unusually quiet. Really quiet and numb. All eyes were on Gary. Madam Ann, William and his wife, Enrique, Donald, Ruth, Evelyn, Nova. They kept staring at Gary like he was some kind of ghost who had appeared from the dead to haunt them. Enrique was the first to speak. “Nice trick you pulled back there, Gary. Really nice trick. I’ve always known you to be a loser, little did I know you are also a trickster, a scammer and a fucking theif. I’m not even gonna say much, cause you would never be able to pull out two hundred million dollars. Not in this lifetime, not in the next.” Enrique scoffed and walked upstairs to his room. He was ashamed to gaze into Nova’s eyes. He had embarrassed himself in front of her. And again, who saved his ass? Gary. Gary, Gary, Gary. Ruth said nothing. She simply brushed past him with a slight, “Weirdo!” Donald walked up to him. “I’d love to see you pay for that painting. I’d love to see the whole world laugh at
Chapter 86: A Gentleman's Goodbye
Soon, the event came to an end, and Gary walked out quickly. He left early before anyone could get the chance to speak to him—especially the curious ones, the whispering elites, and the suspicious investors who now looked at him differently. It wasn’t that he wanted to avoid attention. He had walked into the gala already a man no one cared to notice—but now, after dropping two hundred million dollars like he was picking up the tab for dinner, he had become a name that didn’t match the face. The courtyard of the Edgar Mansion was mostly empty now. The wine carts had been rolled back into the side chambers, the last of the string quartet had vanished into the building like shadows retreating into the walls. The night had cooled, the stars above scattered like diamond dust, and the red carpet, once packed with feet and perfume and flirtations, now lay still—except for Gary, who moved toward the parking space, toward the sleek black car where he’d wait for Nova, Evelyn, and the rest
