2024-04-17 18:04:48While waiting for the male receptionist, Miles heard the voice of someone softly pleading with a female receptionist to let them see the CEO as they had a business proposal for him.
He was shocked when he found that it was Fiona Blaine, his wife’s mother, doing this. Behind her is Lesley Blaine, Lola’s younger sister and Miles’ sister-in-law.
There was also a man, around Lesley’s age, with them and he suddenly took over the conversation with that female receptionist. "You should know who I am. My name is Lucas Jerald. My father knows the important people at this company, so I'll advise you to let us in, or you might find yourself in deep trouble in the future."
The female receptionist was completely unfazed by the man’s threat. “I’m sorry, but I can’t let any of you up that elevator unless you have a legit appointment with the CEO.”
Miles soon understood what was going on. His mother-in-law and sister-in-law wanted to initiate a meeting with the CEO, but they couldn’t since they were in no position to make an appointment in the first place.
Fiona Blaine is the Deputy Sales Director of a mid-tier company, and she was here in hopes of getting the CEO of Eckre Empire on board as a major investor.
That’s where that man, Lucas Jerald, came in. Apparently, his father had some level of connection with the employees here and he believed he could use that to get Lola’s mother and sister inside. Alas, this had turned out to not be the case.
Lola’s sister, Lesley, turned to the other woman with a slight glare. “What is this, Lucas? You promised us that your father’s influence was enough to secure us a meeting with the CEO.”
“Hey, don’t blame me. I’m just trying to help you and your mom.” Lucas quickly defended himself. “How was I supposed to know that my father’s influence won’t be enough? He’s always bragging at home about how influential he had become with the higher-ups of this company.”
"You two, stop it! Now and here is not the time for you to fight with each other." Miles' mother-in-law, Fiona, calmly berated the two younger adults. It was then she caught eye with a man in a low-quality security outfit and her eyes suddenly widened. "Are my eyes deceiving me? Or is that Miles I'm looking at?"
Lesley followed her mother’s gaze and her eyes also widened. “No way! It really is him. What the hell is that man doing here?!”
Fiona ignored Lesley and she walked towards the man she hated most in this world. “Miles, what the hell are you doing here, you useless fool?!”
Miles sighed in his heart as he watched these two in-laws coming towards him with the other man right behind them. “Hello, Mrs. Blaine.” He glanced at her daughter with a nod. “Hey there, Lesley.”
Lesley raised a middle finger at him in response.
Fiona replied by raising a hand in Miles’ face. “Hold your greetings; they are as worthless as you. What the hell are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be with my daughter and poor granddaughter? Since you’ve failed to be a true man capable of providing a stable life for his family, the least you can do is to be there for them physically.”
"Actually, I came here directly from the hospital." Miles decided to be straightforward with his reply, as he hated having lengthy conversations with his in-laws. "I'm here to see the CEO for something really important so…."
Fiona, Lesley, and Lucas suddenly burst into heavy bouts of laughter, cutting off Miles’ words.
“Mom, can you believe the words this useless scum just uttered?” Lesley stared at her mother as she couldn’t stop laughing.
Fiona shook her head as she couldn’t stop laughing either. “I can't believe it either. I've always thought he was only a good-for-nothing, but I didn't expect him to be a clown too."
The other man, Lucas, looked at Miles with disdain. "How dare you, of all people, think he could possibly meet with the CEO of this company? Don't you know you're like a disgusting peasant wanting to sit with an emperor? Not even my father's influence was enough to meet the richest man in the city, but you think your muddy pig ass is worthy of this? You really are a clown."
Miles’ face turned stony as he watched his own in-laws publicly humiliating him. This was why he hated having conversations with them. Ever since he married Lola, he had always been the object of ridicule to them.
A change of event suddenly occurred as a woman appeared before the three women, and they were left stunned.
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Chapter 270: The Sweetheart Story
Miles knelt down to her level, smiling softly. "We did, sweetheart. But winning was just the first step. Now we have to make sure it stays won."Sarah's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"Miles quickly looked at his family, then shifted his focus back to Sarah. "We still have a large amount of work in front of us." Nevertheless, I think we are prepared for the challenge. Do you want to assist us in improving the city? Sarah nodded with great enthusiasm. "May I work as your aide?" The room was filled with laughter, relieving the tension that was growing. Miles stood and playfully tousled Sarah's hair. "You have the ability to become anything you desire, young one. "That is the main objective." Maxwell cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention. "Miles, there's something else we need to discuss. About your role in the family."Miles tensed, memories of their past conflicts flooding back. "Dad, I-"Maxwell held up a hand. "Let me finish. I was wrong, son. I tried t
Chapter 269: Aftermath
Miles paused at the door, turning back to face his defeated enemy. "You're right about one thing, Ethan. It's not over. It's just beginning. But this time, we're building something better. Something just."With that, they left, racing towards the Lyon compound. While driving through the city streets, they observed evidence of the night's happenings all around - police barriers, lights flashing, and groups of spectators. "What do you think Joseph Lyon has?" Lola asked, her brow furrowed with concern.Miles shook his head. "I don't know, but we can't let him walk. Whatever it is, we'll face it together."They arrived at the Lyon compound to find it in chaos. Creek family members and newly arrived police officers were everywhere, securing the premises and rounding up Lyon family members and associates.Elena met them at the entrance, her face grim. "Joseph's in the basement. He's threatening to upload some kind of dossier to the internet if we don't let him go.""What's in the dossier?"
Chapter 268: The Tone Deaf Declaration
Elena's voice came through, tense but steady. "She's inside. Ethan took the bait. He's got her in his office."Miles tightened his fists, suppressing the anxiety eating away at his stomach. "Okay then. I am entering. Always remain committed to the plan, regardless of any obstacles that may arise. With that, he walked confidently towards the front door, feeling his heart racing but remaining determined. The guards by the entrance became tense when he neared. Miles declared that he is here to visit Ethan with a commanding tone that left no room for disagreement. The guards nervously looked at each other before one of them communicated on his radio. After a brief pause, they moved out of the way, letting Miles go through. While strolling through the grand corridors, Miles couldn't shake the thought of the countless lives ruined to uphold this image of authority and extravagance. He prepared himself, aware that tonight marked the end of everything. He reached Ethan's office door, pau
Chapter 267: The Showdown
Miles took a deep breath, his mind racing with possibilities. "We need to create a distraction. Something big enough to draw Ethan's attention away from his office."Lola stepped forward, her face set with determination. "I have an idea. But you're not going to like it."Miles turned to her, concern etched on his face. "Lola, what are you thinking?""Me," she said simply. "I'll turn myself in to Ethan. Tell him I'm abandoning you, that I want to make a deal.""Absolutely not," Miles said firmly. "It's too dangerous."Lola stood her ground. "It's the perfect distraction. Ethan won't be able to resist the opportunity to use me against you.""She's right," Rachel interjected. "Ethan's obsessed with destroying you, Miles. Having Lola in his grasp would be irresistible."Miles shook his head, his voice rising. "No, I won't risk you like that. There has to be another way.""There isn't," Lola insisted. "We're running out of time and options. This is our best shot."Maxwell placed a hand on
Chapter 266: Revelations and Regret
"Dad!" he called out. "This way!"In some way, amidst the chaos and lack of light, they succeeded in coming together again and leaving the cabin. In the woods, they ran without direction, with the sound of their pursuers not far behind. "There's a river approaching," Maxwell gasped while they ran. "If we manage to get across, we could risk losing them." They continued moving forward, with branches lashing their faces and the ground unpredictable beneath their feet. At last, the sound of water rushing reached their ears. "We arrived," Elena wheezed. But as they reached the riverbank, a shot rang out. Miles felt a searing pain in his arm and stumbled."Miles!" Lola cried out."I'm fine," he forced through clenched teeth. "We must continue to keep going forward." Stepping into the icy water, they could hear their pursuers approaching nearer. Miles glanced behind him and observed flashlights moving among the trees. With a sinking heart, he came to the realization that we will not be
Chapter 265: The Twisted Path
While driving in uncomfortable silence, the city lights disappeared in the distance. After what felt like an endless amount of time, Dorian veered onto a dirt path that twisted through thick forests. "He declared that we are nearly there." Out of nowhere, headlights were visible in the rearview mirror. Dorian muttered curses quietly. "They've found us."Miles twisted in his seat, his heart pounding. "How? We were so careful!""Questions later," Dorian growled, pressing down on the accelerator. "Hold on, everyone!"The vehicle surged ahead, jolting harshly over the bumpy road. Sarah began to weep, and Lola tried her hardest to console her while hanging on tightly. "That way!" Elena yelled while indicating the direction in front. A tiny cabin appeared, tucked in between the trees. Maxwell came to a halt in front of the cabin. "Everybody, leave!" "Hurry up!" They scrambled out of the car, Miles helping Lola with Sarah while Elena and Maxwell grabbed what few bags they had managed t
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