The Secret Billionaire Son-in-law

Chapter 3

Roland took Harry around the entire estate, after all the paperwork was inferred, Harry was handed a black titanium Card with over fifty billion dollars and no withdrawal restrictions at all. 

His jaws almost dropped to the ground at what felt like a dream, he had never run a company before, but somehow his uncle who he had looked down on in the past had so much confidence in him which made Harry determined to become a big shot in town. 

When Harry arrived back home, Lisa and her family were already dressed and inclined to leave for midtown. 

“ Where have you been!!”. Lisa yelled, a flash of concern through her eyes, but he let his eyes slide down to her dress. 

She wore an elegant red strapless gown with a slide at the edge, although she had just a slight makeup on her face, she still glowed with so much glittering that he could barely take his eyes off her. 

“ Harry! Are you listening to me! ”. She yelled out again bringing him back to reality, her lips were pink soft and glossy as she spoke. 

“ Yeah, I will just quickly shower”. He spoke and hurried to the bathroom. 

Madam Emily and her family arrived at midtown by 6:00 pm, the Carrion mansion in midtown was one of the biggest. 

The mansion was decorated with lavish and expensive types of furniture, Grandpa George had personally furniture the house to his taste when he was alive, and other sophisticated mansion owners in midtown had to imitate his design. 

“ Emily! You are here! ”. Sophia the wife of Uncle Eric greeted with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. 

She wore a laurel Hilton gown worth ten million dollars, the gold around her neck dazzling as she swung herself closer. 

Her light face was clouded with thick makeup that she could barely recognize while she never failed to flaunt herself around. 

Eric Carrion was the oldest son in the family so Grandma Maria let him become the CEO of the company which only made his wife more ruthless. 

“ Sophia, it's been a while, how is Lilly? ”. Emily asked softly, trying not to look intimidated. 

“ What can I say, I was blessed with such a lovely daughter who is doing so well as a model as a matter of fact, she will be renewing her contract with the Bryn Empire”.

“ Bryn Empire? ”. Harry asked almost forgetting his place there because he had just been told a few hours ago that he was the heir to the company, but was brought back to the reality of where he was with a glare from Lisa. 

“ Yes Bryn Empire, the largest fashion company in midtown, how are you Lisa, I hear that your company is going through some crises”.

“ It alright ma, we will bounce back, we always do”. Lisa replied curly, hoping to get through tonight. 

“ You all can go inside, Grandma is waiting”. They exhaled loudly, finally free from the witch's nest as they scurried in. 

In the large living room were Grandma Maria, Uncle Eric, Lisa, and the successful son-in-law of the family Charles Roderick who was married to Lilly. 

He was a successful CEO of a multi-million tech company and Lily's career was able to skyrock after their marriage through the help of his connections. 

Charles wore a dark blue suit, his black hair parted in the middle giving him a sophisticated look. 

His legs were crossed as he sat on the sofa, his eyes landed on Harry as soon as they entered filled with disdain. 

“ Grandma how have you been? ”. Collins asks sliding next to her. 

“ I am doing alright, I trust that you have been taking good care of your mother and sister? ”.

“ You got to trust me, grandma, I am doing a good job”.

“ Lisa has a seat, your husband can stand, after all, he should learn to be a man even just once”. 

 Lisa exchanged a glance with Lilly before she sat down and could see the smirk on her face. 

“ I called you all here for a very crucial discussion that is going to benefit you all”.

 She paused and watched her entire family, she had given birth to two kids, Eric and his brother Paul who was married to Emily but passed away three years ago after a brief illness. 

Eric had to take over the family business while Emily was expelled with her two kids all because they were framed by Sophia. 

Sophia also has two kids Lilly who is currently a successful model and Olivia who is outside the country studying. 

There was a profound silence that went with the respect they all had for Grandma Maria while she spoke. 

“ Lisa I hear that your company is facing some challenges and Jeff Elison has promised to help you ”.

“ Yes, Grandma”.

“ And while he was trying to help you, your worthless husband decided to beat him up! ”. Grandma expressed and everyone in the room gasped. 

Harry could feel their glaring eyes at him, while others sat comfortably, he clasped both his hands together as he stood behind Lisa. 

“ No Grandma, Mr. Jeff was going to harass me, Harry was only trying to stop him. 

“ What do you understand by harassment, a man who was fully ready to collaborate and fund your company, not just that, he also brought to my notice his intention to marry you”.

“ I am already married, grandma! ”.

“ Will you shut up your mouth? ” Emily barked. “ You do not dare speak while grandma speaks”.

“ I am sorry grandma! ”. She apologized. 

“ I cannot believe you Lisa, you are going to defend this worthless human in front of your entire family, take a look at Lilly and her husband, now turn around and look at the thing you call a husband”.

 Lisa slowly followed the eyes of everyone else to Harry, he wore a red plain shirt that was worn out, while his trousers had a few ruined stitches on them. 

 Lisa was filled with embarrassment, she had warned him to dress properly but was too busy getting ready to have noticed the clothes he had on. 

“ A man who lives with his in-laws and depends on survival from them, a man not capable of doing anything right, are you willing to sacrifice everything for him, the life Jeff is offering is beyond what you can fathom, do you not want that? ”.

 Her eyes darted to Harry again, he had his head bowed low, not daring to look up at their disdainful eyes. 

“ Grandma, I desperately need Jeff's help… ”.

“ Then divorce this lunatic right here and get yourself a better life, Jeff is ready to proceed with the marriage rites as soon as possible and I also heard that your mother has the divorce documents ready to be signed”.

“ Mr. Jeff isn't the only way Lisa's business can bounce through”. Harry finally spoke seeing the hesitation in Lisa's eyes. 

He has always loved her more than anything is, that was the reason he abandoned his mother, just to be with her. 

His greatest fear was always waking up one day without Lisa and he had hoped all these years that his obedience could replace the things he could not provide for her. 

Everyone was astonished that he dared speak in front of everyone else. 

“ Harry be quiet”. Lisa whispered to him. 

“ No, I can't let them take you away from me, please Grandma, I promise to help Lisa with her problems”.

“ You want to help her? ”. Lilly scoffed sarcastically. 

“ Yes, you just have to give me some time, and I promise that her company will improve”.

“ You want us to give you time to help her with the funds she needs, how is that going to happen? ”.

“Please I just need time, and I assure you that her business will be as solid as ever”.

“ Fine! If you can't help before the Launch date of her collection, then I am sorry you will have to sign the divorce document, do you accept these conditions? ”.

“ Yes, ma! ”. He replied confidently and they all looked at him, bewildered. 

“ Harry stop, do you understand what you are saying? ”. Lisa yelled out at him, not able to comprehend why he would think that he was capable of providing fifty million dollars for her company. 

“ Let him be Lisa, at least that way, he finally gets to let you go ”. Emily replied feeling excited that the persistent Harry was going to divorce her daughter.