The Absolute Son-in-law And The Ten Rings Of Power

Zeke's secert

Zeke guided Mei's silver Lexus IS300 out of Zhao Dynasty Tower's underground parking lot.

Being married to Mei, Zeke worked two jobs to prove his worth to the Zhao family.

He had been a delivery man for Zhao Dynasty and his wife's private driver for three years.

This made him useful to everyone since he had no academy qualifications for corporate office.

Mei spoke, breaking the tension in the car. "We are selling the car, Zeke. We'll probably get $80,000 out of it. Before that, drop me off at home. I'm pawning all my jewelry."

Zeke didn't like this.

He glanced at her through the rear mirror. "You don't have to sell your stuff, Mei. If it's money you—"

"We need the money, Zeke," Mei cut him off, her voice sharp. "If we don't sell what we have how can we survive? You do realize we don't own a penny right now."

"I understand how you feel, but if it's money you need maybe I can lend you some," Zeke said softly. "I have a little savings in my account."

"Oh please," Mei scoffed, raising her hand. "As if your savings would solve my problems. You earn $1,000 per week, Zeke. What good are your savings to my situation?"

Zeke's grip on the wheel tightened. Her words stung him.

She had never spoken to him like that before. Perhaps the pressure was getting to her.

"I just want to help," Zeke muttered, steering through a sharp curve. "We are a couple. We stick up for each other. I'll help you get the money back. Whatever it takes."

"Zeke, quit making a fool of yourself," she said, turning to look out the window. "It's bad enough you made that childish bet with Jason."

"He was trying to discourage you," Zeke pointed out. "I had to stand up for you."

"I don't need you standing up for me, Zeke," Mei said. "What I need right now is recovering my family's money, regain my position and restore my father's trust in me."

Zeke clenched his jaws. "You'll have to trust me, Mei. I promise you, I'll get you that money."

"On a delivery man's salary," Mei let out a bitter laugh. "Right. Thanks to your meddling, Jason had you fired."

"I'd rather be unemployed than work under Jason," Zeke replied. "My wife needs me. I'll be there for her even if no one else will."

Mei didn't respond. She felt touched by Zeke's resolve. He was the only one who understands her.

Perhaps she was a bit hard on him. She had to take it easy with the pressure before it crushed them both.

Soon, they arrived at the Zhao family's estate.

The estate was a 5 acres of land with eleven private residences for each members of the Zhao family.

Zeke pulled up before their villa and killed the engine. "We're home."

Mei didn't wait for him to open her door. She rushed out of the car and hurried inside the house.

Zeke watched her with a rising worry. The stock crash was adding so much pressure on her brain.

He didn't want that pressure to get to her.

Zeke glanced around to be sure he wasn't being watched. Then he pulled out his phone and initiated a FaceTime call.

The screen lit up with the image of a handsome man wearing a pair of Horn-Rimmed Glasses, and donning on a Midnight Blue suit.

He was seated behind a glass desk inside a large office.

"Good afternoon, young master."

"Spencer," Zeke said, keeping his voice low. "I believe you've heard about the stock market crash?"

"It's a disaster, young master," Spencer replied. "Everybody I know lost their money. Fortunately, Rockechilds Group is unaffected by the crash. We pulled out a full week before the dip."

Zeke smirked faintly.

He knew he could count on Spencer to manage Rockechilds Group while he was away.

"You did well, Spencer. I couldn't have asked for a better CFO," Zeke said, his voice became serious. "I'm afraid my wife wasn't so fortunate."

"Yes, I'm aware," Spencer sighed, his voice softening. "Wouldn't say I blamed her. Thousands of top firms were caught off guard. It was inevitable she would lose all the money."

Zeke nodded, eyeing a smudge on the rear mirror. "Spencer, I want you to prepare $80 million to be transferred to my wife's account by next Monday."

Spencer raised an eyebrow. "That's not a problem, young master. But isn't a week a bit far? I can transfer the funds right now."

"No," Zeke shook his head. "I want it to look as if she earned the money. If she recovers the money too soon, her family will get suspicious."

"Understood, young master," Spencer said. "At your command, I'll have the money wired to her account before sunrise next week."

Zeke pulled out his handkerchief, wiping the smudge from the rear mirror. "That's much better."

Just then, he saw Mei stepping out of the house, dragging a brown case along with her.

"Alright, Spencer. Take a hike. We'll talk soon," then he hung up just as Mei opened the rear door.

"Who were you FaceTiming with?" Mei asked as she hoisted the case into the back seat.

"Nobody important," He replied, turning the key in the ignition on. "Alright, where to now?"

"The pawn shop," Mei said, adjusting the case beside her. The case contained all her jewelry and other valuable accessories.

Zeke drove out of the estate, feeling in a good mood. He had just secured his wife $80 million just as he promised he would.

All that's left is to wait until Monday next week, and the money would be hers.

"I'll get through this," Mei muttered to herself. "I'll restore my family's wealth and regain my honour."

Zeke stole a glance at her in the mirror, a satisfied smile lifting the corner of his lips. "I believe in you, darling."

Mei and Zeke had been married for three years. Apparently, their union had been arranged by her late mother.

Unlike her numerous suitors who were far more richer and successful—Zeke was a total nobody.

He had no real connections, no job and no proper education. But he was kind, loving, a chef and a clean freak. These were rare qualities Mei wanted in a man.

It also helped that Zeke was striking handsome, and even though he was penniless, the meticulous orderliness of his OCD made him seem disciplined.

Inorder to respect her mother's dying wish, Mei married Zeke.

But Zeke had a big secret nobody knew about. No one except Mei's late mother.

Zeke wasn't poor.

He was the sole heir of the Rockechilds family—the wealthiest conglomerate in the world.