A POWERFUL SON-IN-LAW

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“Uncle and Aunt, look at your son-in-law’s behavior. I bought this antique ceramic for one hundred million dollars, but he said that my antique ceramic is very strange. I don’t know at all, does the poor guy really have such primitive thinking? Look, even grandma wouldn’t be willing to see how cheap your gift is.”

Everyone there looked at each other. Of course they looked at Daren with disgust and contempt. Serena, who didn’t accept that her husband was being belittled by Miles, immediately grabbed Daren’s hand to approach her grandmother.

“Wait…” said Daren who still wanted to be there. “I want to say something to Miles.”

“What else do you want to say, Daren? Aren’t you satisfied with being humiliated by Miles in front of everyone?”

“I don’t feel humiliated. I have a reason of why I looked at that strange ceramic object.”

“Daren—”

“Miles, don’t ever lie. The antique ceramic you brought for grandma isn’t a real antique ceramic, it’s just a piece of junk worth around fifty dollars sold on the market over there, then you deliberately painted it and carved it to make it look like the antique ceramic. How much do you charge for this cheap thing? Even the paint has a foul smell that will damage the lungs of anyone who inhales it. Do you want to kill grandma slowly?”

“You ….”

Miles was very surprised, he had no idea that Daren would know all this. How could Daren even research so carefully?

“Don’t be crazy, Daren. What slander have you done to me? I spent a lot of money on these antique ceramics!”

Miles started to feel worried, he was afraid that his father would find out about this. How could it not be, he asked his father for that much money on purpose, apart from buying antique ceramics which weren’t worth much, Miles would use the money to buy a new car, and the rest was for him to have fun with his girlfriend.

“It’s up to you if you still want to lie, I’m not at all forcing you to believe that it’s you who is being deceived by someone. It’s just that I’m telling you about this, and I hope you can understand, so that your stupidity won’t harm grandma.”

Miles became silent again, how could he possibly endanger his grandmother? Miles thought that his grandmother would receive so many gifts that it would be impossible to keep them in the room. And it certainly wouldn’t affect his grandmother. Who would have thought that Daren would think that way.

“Miles, tell me if what that ignorant man said was a lie?”

“Of course, father. What Daren said was a lie, do you trust a poor man who has never even seen an expensive antique more than your own son?” Miles was still trying to dodge it and of course all the Hoodie family believed Miles one hundred percent.

Meanwhile, Daren was still confident with all his thoughts. Because he was never wrong about what he saw.

“Daren, what are you thinking? Why did you say that in front of so many people? Do you think you’ve ever seen an expensive antique? Don’t be stupid, Daren. Just be quiet and don’t need to cause trouble especially with Miles!” Serena snapped at him.

“I can take responsibility for what I say, Serena. And I will never be wrong in saying anything. What I saw from Miles’ ceramics was the truth, so why should I be silent? Do you want grandma to be in trouble just because of that deadly fake things?” Daren was still stubborn.

Serena felt that this time Daren really meant it. Even though Serena felt that it was strange, Serena had to prove it herself.

“Okay, let’s go in and give our gifts to grandma then go home.” Serena decided.

Daren agreed with Serena’s words.While looking sharply at Miles, he smiled meaningfully and this made Miles’ blood boil.

“Grandma, happy birthday!”

“Serena, you’re here?” Mrs. Hoodie was happy that she could finally meet Serena again. Then the expression on her face changed when she saw Daren. Yes, Mrs. Hoodie didn’t like Daren very much. “Why did you bring that useless guy?”

“Come on, Grandma. He is my husband, how could I not invite Daren to be with me on your birthday? Especially since we have prepared a gift for you, and Daren chose the gift himself.”

Mrs. Hoodie was silent, she looked at a sweet crystal ball in the box. Then Mrs. Hoodie smiled faintly.

“Is it true that Daren bought this?”

“That’s right, Grandma. I chose it, Serena gave me responsibility for it. Serena said Grandma suffers from insomnia, and this item is very helpful in getting a good night’s sleep. I hope that with this object next to grandma, then grandma can sleep soundly.”

“Thank you, maybe you can’t afford an expensive gift, but you have given me the most useful gift of all. Thank you very much again, Daren.”

Daren was beyond happy to hear this. He smiled broadly then his gaze fell on Serena.

“Daren, can you come out for a moment? There are several things I want to say to Grandma and they are confidential.”

“Grandma, happy birthday!”

And sure enough. Before Serena had time to say anything, Miles had arrived, carrying his antique ceramics.

“Look grandma, I have bought you antique ceramics, and these ceramics are worth a hundred million dollars!”

“Only a fool would believe that cheap ceramics were worth a hundred million dollars.” Daren muttered, loud enough to make Miles immediately glare at him.

“Okay, thank you very much, Miles. Can you guys go first? I want to have a private conversation with Serena.”

Daren and Miles finally came out. Both of them were still looking at each other with hostile eyes, as if they were reluctant to get along with each other at all.

Meanwhile inside, Serena took a deep breath. Finally, Miles wasn’t here and that made Serena’s heart immensely relieved.

“Tell me what you want to convey, Serena? It seems like you’re about to say something quite… important?” asked Mrs. Hoodie to her only granddaughter.

“Grandma, I want to discuss the antique ceramics from Miles, and I want to know whether it is true that the antique ceramics are fake or genuine. I know that Grandma knows best about this matter.”