My WONDERFUL SON-IN-LAW

The Mysterious Investor

The banquet hall remained silent.

Everyone was still staring at Ethan Reed.

A few moments ago, he had been the family's biggest joke.

Now, he was standing beside a gift worth two million dollars.

The change was so sudden that nobody knew how to react.

Professor Kang carefully placed the chess piece back into its box.

"You must protect this treasure," he said seriously.

"It is priceless."

Grandpa Park immediately hugged the wooden box.

His previous anger disappeared completely.

"Excellent gift. Excellent!"

For the first time in three years, Ethan received praise from his grandfather-in-law.

Kevin's face turned green.

This was supposed to be his moment.

His expensive antique watch had instantly become worthless compared to Ethan's gift.

Mrs. Park forced an awkward smile.

"Perhaps Ethan got lucky."

"That's right," Kevin quickly agreed.

"He probably found it at a flea market."

The family immediately relaxed.

That explanation made them feel better.

After all, it was easier to believe Ethan was lucky than to admit he might be capable.

Ethan simply smiled.

If they wanted to comfort themselves, he had no intention of stopping them.

Just then, the ballroom doors opened.

A middle-aged man in an expensive black suit entered.

The room instantly became excited.

"It's Chairman Han!"

"The chairman of Han Corporation?"

"What is someone that important doing here?"

Even Grandpa Park looked shocked.

Chairman Han was one of Seoul's most influential businessmen.

His company was worth billions.

Most people could only dream of meeting him.

Yet now he was walking directly toward the Park family.

Grandpa Park hurried forward.

"Chairman Han, what an honor."

The old man bowed respectfully.

Chairman Han smiled politely.

"Happy birthday, Mr. Park."

"Thank you, thank you."

Grandpa Park nearly burst with pride.

The surrounding guests looked at him with envy.

Unfortunately, their excitement lasted only a few seconds.

Chairman Han suddenly looked past Grandpa Park.

His eyes landed on Ethan.

A strange smile appeared on his face.

"Mr. Reed."

The ballroom froze.

Grandpa Park blinked.

Kevin blinked.

Sophia blinked.

Even Ethan looked surprised.

"Me?"

Chairman Han nodded.

"We finally meet."

The room became silent enough to hear a pin drop.

Kevin stepped forward.

"There must be some mistake."

Chairman Han frowned.

"Mistake?"

"Ethan is just our son-in-law."

The chairman's expression became strange.

"Just your son-in-law?"

He almost laughed.

Before he could say anything else, Ethan quickly interrupted.

"Chairman Han, it's nice to meet you."

The two men shook hands.

For a brief moment, Chairman Han seemed to understand something.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Then he smiled.

"I hope we can talk another day."

"Of course."

After exchanging a few words, Chairman Han walked away.

The guests immediately exploded into discussion.

"Why would Chairman Han know Ethan?"

"That's impossible."

"There has to be a reason."

The Park family looked confused.

Sophia stared at her husband.

Something felt different.

For years, she had believed Ethan was ordinary.

But today strange things kept happening.

First, the priceless chess piece.

Now, one of the richest men in Seoul knew him.

None of it made sense.

The banquet eventually ended.

As the family prepared to leave, Grandpa Park called everyone together.

"I have an announcement."

The room quieted.

Grandpa Park smiled proudly.

"Earlier today, I received news that a mysterious investor wants to partner with the Park Group."

Excited whispers spread through the crowd.

A major investor could transform the company's future.

Kevin immediately stepped forward.

"Grandpa, who is it?"

The old man shook his head.

"We don't know."

"What?"

"The investor wishes to remain anonymous."

The family looked disappointed.

Grandpa Park continued.

"However, if we secure this partnership, our profits could increase tenfold."

Everyone's eyes widened.

Ten times?

That was enough to make the entire family wealthy.

Mrs. Park practically trembled with excitement.

"When will we meet this investor?"

"In one week."

The old man's eyes shone brightly.

"This meeting is extremely important."

As the discussion continued, Ethan quietly stood in the corner.

A small smile appeared on his face.

The mysterious investor they were talking about...

Was him.

For three years, he had secretly helped the Park family grow.

But now he wanted to test them one final time.

Would they choose honesty?

Or greed?

The answer would determine their future.

Outside the hotel, Sophia finally caught up with him.

"Ethan."

He turned.

"Yes?"

She hesitated.

Then she asked the question that had been bothering her all day.

"Who are you?"

Ethan blinked.

"A handsome husband?"

Sophia rolled her eyes.

"I'm serious."

"So am I."

She sighed.

"Chairman Han knows you."

"Maybe he likes my face."

"Ethan."

"And Professor Kang liked my gift."

Sophia stared at him.

His usual foolish smile had returned.

Yet for the first time, she felt there was something hidden behind it.

Something she couldn't see.

Something powerful.

Unfortunately, before she could ask another question, Kevin shouted from the car.

"Sophia! Are you coming or not?"

She reluctantly turned away.

But before leaving, she looked back at Ethan.

For the first time in years, curiosity filled her eyes.

And Ethan noticed it.

As the family cars disappeared into the night, Victor emerged from the shadows.

"The bait has been taken."

Ethan nodded.

"Good."

"The Park family is already dreaming about the investor."

"They should."

Victor smiled.

"What happens when they discover the investor is you?"

Ethan looked toward the city lights.

A calm but dangerous expression appeared on his face.

"They won't."

"Not yet."

His smile slowly returned.

"The show is only getting started."

Far away, inside the Park family mansion, everyone was celebrating their future fortune.

None of them realized that the man they mocked every day was holding their future in his hands.

And soon, that future would come with a price.