Underestimated Protagonist

“Richard, I do not know why you're acting like you know nothing. It's no hidden knowledge that you've constantly mismanaged funds, bribing corrupt officials like yourself, it's all documented. There's evidence you know?” ********* Over two years ago, Dalton City was on the brink of ruin, having natural resources in abundance; they were the target of their enemies and corrupt officials whose aim was to destroy and corrupt the system.  All of these changed when Richard Day, the enigmatic and feared acting mayor took over after fighting and winning various wars for Dalton City. Richard is surrounded by many enemies who seek his downfall, and amongst them is the least expected, Betrayed by his fianceé and her father, Richard has no choice but to step down and let them take over. But let the world await and fear his comeback, because Richard Day's Legacy isn't to be toiled with.

Gibson sat across from his mother-in-law, his heart racing as he tried to process her shocking demand. “Divorce?” he repeated, his voice trembling. “Yes, divorce,” the woman replied with an arrogant sneer. “I don’t think you’re good enough for my daughter.” Gibson took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions. He knew his mother-in-law had never approved of him, but he had never expected her to demand a divorce. “May I ask who wants the divorce?” he asked calmly. “It doesn’t matter,” Helen, his mother-in-law replied dismissively. “All that matters is that I want it.” “With all due respect, I don’t think it’s that simple,” Gibson said firmly. “My wife and I have built a life together. We’ve been through a lot, and we love each other.” The mother-in-law scoffed. “Love? Don’t make me laugh. You and my daughter were struggling to make ends meet when you got married. But now, thanks to her hard work, she’s become the CEO of a top 10 company in the city. She can do much better than you.”

Adrian McCain a lowly orphan fought his way to see himself through college and graduated with honors. He then got married to the daughter of a wealthy or prosperous family, he thought he would be happy, but that was not the case. He became a laughing stock, he was always looked down on and taunted due to his poor background by his very own in-laws day in, day out. He became an errand boy, to make it even worse the woman he was in love with and married, in other words his very own wife, joined hands with her family and made his life unbearable. But then, what if Adrian McCain isn't as poor as they thought he was? What happens when he finds out he wasn't even an orphan to begin with, but the son to a much more prosperous family? Will he have his revenge on those who looked down massively at him? Find out on 'BELITTLED SON-IN-LAW' by LADY E as you turn through it's intriguing pages.

Everyone often laughs and belittles Adam Andreson because they see him as a poor son-in-law with unclear origins. But, actually he is the heir to a secret rich family. He would repay his evil brother in-laws and those who belittled him by slapping their faces.

After the death of his father and the pathetic health impediment of his mother, Mark Austin is faced with the harsh certitudes that come with the obligations of manhood. His journey into the hourly-burly of hustling began after he was forced to sell the only home his father left behind to foot the bill of his mum at the hospital. He began working as a Chef in one of the topmost restaurants in Chicago. Regardless, while being paid peanuts he was shamefully treated, belittled, and abhorred. As a result of his adaptation to the life of luxury that he enjoyed when his father was still alive, the ill-treatment and discomfiture he received from those who came to eat at the restaurant came as a poultice on his face and this made the transition from his once naive personality to one backhanded and tough-skinned rapid. He now hated everyone in the whole world! Soon enough he was smiled upon by providence as he became the only dernier resort to the whereabouts of the wife of the wealthiest billionaire’s in Chicago after she was abducted by armed men What will be his rejoinder when he stands face to face with the same anonymous individuals who exterminated his dad? Will he feel elated when he is reimbursed for all his exertion and toils when he was offered as his wife the billionaire's daughter and half of the cities in Chicago? A new lease of life you might diagnose!

George was the bullied and belittled son-in-law of the River Family who was forced to divorce his wife but was unjustly dismissed from his job because he was a peasant. However, when all hopes seem to be lost and George has lost everything including his wife, he discovers that he is the heir to the Hawthorne Consortium. Nothing is ever going to remain the same as George had to take his rightful place, as the only Heir of the Hawthorne Family. He's back to the city with the only thing in his heart and that's to give the River Family a taste of their own medicine and get back at the one thing he thought he had.

Being wealthy is fun especially when you grew up as an orphan. But the seemingly flashy and glamorous world of wealthy men has hidden secrets, so dark and so diabolical, and it took Oscar only one week to realise. Due to certain circumstances, and perhaps sheer luck, Oscar was lifted from a common employee to the CEO of a prestigious organisation. But while he tries to pay back those who wronged him in the past, Oscar is also faced with life-threatening situations. Tasked with finding his missing father and staying alive, Oscar couldn't tell whether he was better off wealthy or middle class. ______ The story starts like any other urban novel but proceeds slowly, leaving hints for future events to look forward to. The story is rated 18, but contains little to no s*x scenes. However gruesome and graphic fight scenes, socially intolerable habits including drug usage, may be included, but will not be praised or supported. Chapters will be uploaded daily before 17:00 UTC +01:00 Thank you for giving this book a try, and I will try to answer any questions I come across as comments.

Xavier has been scorned and ridiculed all his life as a penniless orphan. His marriage to Mira, the daughter of the influential Denver family, only made things worse. Treated as a slave by his in-laws, Xavier's life becomes a daily struggle against humiliation. Mira, embarrassed by her marriage to a Xavier eventually succumbs to her parents' demands to marry someone else—a wealthy billionaire named Maxwell Hayward who would change her family's name. When Mira's mother invites Xavier to the engagement party, it’s to mock him one last time before casting him out of her daughter's life. Homeless and broken, Xavier comes across an accident that would change everything. The man responsible for this is none other than the father he believed he lost in a tragic accident twenty years ago— Mr Dean Fitzgerald the wealthiest billionaire in town.

"Everyone who has belittled you will bow before you!" Chris, a struggling college student, desperately grappled with the weight of his late father's debt. His world crumbled as he faced the daunting task of repaying it, not knowing where to begin. Adding to his misery, his girlfriend heartlessly ended their long-time relationship during their graduation ceremony and hastily married a wealthy man days later. To Chris's astonishment, the very man she married to bow down before Chris and addressed him as "boss" in the presence of his newly wedded wife—Chris girlfriend.

Samantha stood before Michael, her tear-filled eyes pleading for his forgiveness desperately. "Michael, please, I beg you to forgive me," she cried out, her voice trembling. However, instead of the warm embrace or reassurance, Michael's face twisted with anger and malice, his voice dripping with venom. "No, Samantha," he retorted sharply. "The time for apologies is long gone. Now, it's time for revenge. You will pay for what you did." *** Michael Ventura, mistreated, insulted, and despised by all, now possesses special abilities and intends to use them effectively. He will stop at nothing to bring everyone who looked down on him to their knees before him and exact revenge upon them.