The Accidental Son in Law

Becoming their in-Law

Jaxon couldn’t believe his ears. Become the son-in-law of the Greyson family, one of the most powerful families in the country?

He blinked, certain he’d misheard, then looked across the desk at the older man.

“Why me?” he asked quietly. “There are hundreds of men more qualified than I am. Why choose me?”

Felix, the older man, smirked and crossed one leg over the other. “You should be lucky you were picked. It isn’t hard work—and you’ll earn more than you can imagine. All you have to do is marry the daughter of the family.”

He said it so casually, as if marrying into one of the richest dynasties in the country were nothing.

“I’m only twenty-two,” Jaxon muttered, torn between disbelief and exhaustion. He stood up, confused.

“Mr. Jaxon,” Felix said calmly, “I understand this must be overwhelming. But think of the bright side. As the Greyson son-in-law, you’ll be entitled to their wealth. You’ll also work as an executive in their company. You’ll live a life people can only dream of.”

Felix reached into his briefcase, pulling out a crisp document and a pen from his suit pocket. “I heard about your situation. Your father and brother are both hospitalized, right? Let’s start with ten million dollars—just for agreeing to marry into the family and signing this document.”

Jaxon’s eyes widened. “Ten… million?”

Felix chuckled. “What about fifteen? No—make it twenty million.”

Twenty million dollars? Jaxon’s breath caught. Why was this man so desperate for him to marry into the Greyson family? Something didn’t feel right. Still, the weight of his family’s suffering pressed against his chest.

“What exactly do I have to do?” Jaxon asked. “And why me?”

Felix’s smile deepened. “You’ll know the reason once you arrive at the Greyson estate. For now, all you need to do is play your role as the family’s son-in-law. In return, we’ll make sure your father and brother receive the best medical care possible.”

Jaxon lowered his gaze, mind racing. Was he about to trap himself in something he couldn’t escape? Maybe. But for his family’s sake, he would take the risk.

Felix sweetened the deal. “You’ll be paid a billion dollars monthly, have cars, servants, private trips—anything you can imagine. It’s the life of royalty.”

A lump formed in Jaxon’s throat. He took a deep breath, then raised his head. “I’ll sign.”

The corners of Felix’s mouth lifted in a quiet smile of victory. He slid the contract forward. Jaxon read it line by line—nothing unusual, just conditions about acting publicly as the Greyson family’s son-in-law. He took the pen and signed.

“Very good,” Felix said, standing. “You made a wise choice. Your father and brother will be moved to a private hospital tonight.” He handed Jaxon a card. “Call me tomorrow. You’ll be picked up. And don’t think about running—because we’ll find you.”

“I won’t run,” Jaxon replied, clutching the card. Whatever was behind this strange offer, he’d soon find out.

He was driven back to his apartment in the same black car. As he reached for his door, his phone buzzed—a new message. His eyes widened when he saw the credit alert. $20,000,000.

He froze, staring at the digits on the screen. This can’t be real.

Just hours ago, he had been desperate, hopeless, broke. Now he was rich—beyond anything he’d imagined.

He lay on his bed, holding Felix’s card. His life had changed overnight.

His phone rang—it was his mother. “Hello, Mom?”

“Jaxon! Your friend came to the hospital,” she said, breathless. “He spoke to the doctor, paid all the bills, and transferred your father and brother to a VIP room! How did you get that kind of money?”

“I… it just came,” he said weakly.

“What do you mean, just came? That man spent fifty thousand dollars already! Are you doing something illegal?”

He sighed, rubbing his forehead. “No, Mom. I got a new job. They paid in advance after I told them my situation.”

She clicked her tongue. “Anyway, I need some money—about five hundred fifty dollars. I want to buy clothes for a wedding this weekend. Do you want your mother to look poor?”

“Mother, I just paid for Dad’s and Daniel’s treatment.”

“Yes, you did, but this is just a small amount. If you could pay those big bills, you can do this too. Send it to me, okay?”

Jaxon rolled his eyes but sent the money, adding a little extra. Within a minute, she called again.

“I saw it. Don’t forget your sister’s school fees. She’ll be returning soon.”

“All right, Mom,” he muttered and hung up.

She would drive him crazy one day.

His stomach growled, reminding him he hadn’t eaten all day. He went out to the quiet street to buy food. But as he approached the fast-food place, a shadow stepped in front of him.

He looked up — and frowned. “Ryan. You again?”

Ryan grinned darkly. “We meet again. You broke my phone.”

“What do you want, Ryan? Haven’t you done enough?”

“You owe me, don’t you?” Ryan hissed, stepping closer. “You’re going to pay for my phone.”

“You smashed it yourself,” Jaxon shot back. “Why should I pay for your stupidity?”

Ryan’s grin widened as he pulled a small knife from his pocket. “You broke it, and I don’t care if you can afford it or not. Pay up—or say goodbye to this world.”