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Chapter 16: Lowly Ryan! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After hearing Benedict and Syvie's words, the guests who were all tensed up and nervous, significantly relaxed. Indeed, wealthy scions were all spoiled rotten from a young age and enjoyed all kinds of privileges. They could not stand being mistreated at all, so how could a scion be willing to become a live-in son-in-law for three years? Everyone felt that the removal of Ryan as the general agent had nothing to do with Jordan. Maybe it was just a coincidence that Jordan happened to be making the call and pretending to be authoritative, or maybe Jordan had learned the news before the call. However, no matter what, Ryan's career was on the verge of destruction, and that was a fact set in stone. Old Mrs. Camden winked at Herman, who immediately understood, grabbed the red wine that Ryan had just given them, and then walked over. “Ryan, take this bottle of wine back. My mother has had a change of preferences lately, and she doesn't like drinking red wine anymore.” After finding out that Ryan had been removed as a general agent, Herman changed the way he addressed Ryan. He was addressing him as 'Mr. Dunn' just now, but now, he was calling him by name! He even returned Ryan's gift! He clearly didn't want to have anything to do with Ryan! Ryan frantically said, “Mr. Camden, keep the wine for yourself. If Old Mrs. Camden doesn't drink red wine, you guys can drink it instead.” Herman insisted on returning the wine to Ryan and said, “We understand your goodwill, but we don't like drinking either.” Ryan took the bottle of wine with a look of embarrassment as he hurriedly returned to his table and got ready to give it away to someone else. “Miss Clarke, Mr. Zack, it took me a lot of effort to buy this bottle of 1990 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. I'm going to open it now. Let's finish it!” Ryan did not even call the waiter and opened the bottle of wine himself. However, no one was willing to drink the bottle of expensive wine after it was opened. “Miss Clarke, I'll pour it for you. Please try it.” Ryan said as he walked towards Victoria. Victoria politely refused, “Sorry, I drove here. I can't drink.” 'You can't drink?' Ryan clearly remembered that just now, Victoria had taken the initiative to toast to him! Ryan walked towards Zack, who similarly refuted, “I only drink white wine.” The other people at the table took the opportunity to pick up their glasses and go to Old Mrs. Camden's table in a bid to toast to her and wish her a happy birthday. Victoria was the only one left at the table that was lively a while ago. “A poor fellow in a pragmatic society.” Seeing the sorry plight that Ryan was in, Jordan couldn't help but shake his head. The Camdens and the upper echelons in this circle were all too pragmatic. It was no wonder that Hailey would be unfaithful to her husband for the sake of money. When Ryan saw that Victoria was the only one left at the table, he thought Victoria was still willing to be his friend. Ryan went forth and asked, “Miss Clarke, can we exchange numbers? I'd like to ask Mr. Willis out for a meal if there's an opportunity in the future.” Victoria took a sip of tea and said, “Sorry, I don't have my cell phone with me.” “Oh, alright.” Ryan looked highly embarrassed. As a man, the most miserable and agonizing thing was not being beaten up but being despised and looked down on by others. Jordan had already given Ryan the punishment he deserved! Ryan was standing still alone with the bottle of red wine in his hand while the others laughed and chatted merrily among themselves. Seeing that Ryan was in such a miserable state, Jordan took sympathy on him and decided to give him another chance. “Ryan.” Jordan suddenly called out to Ryan and then took out an empty wine glass. “If you sincerely apologize to me now, I will allow you to pour me a glass of wine, and then I will tell James Willis that you may renew the contract for another year.” Jordan did not state it very clearly, but if he drank the wine Ryan poured, it would mean that he had forgiven Ryan. None of the people whom Ryan poured wine for was willing to drink it, so Jordan was actually doing him a favor. However, Ryan felt that Jordan was taking advantage of him! Ryan said, “This bottle of wine costs more than a few hundred thousand. If you really want to drink it, just say so. Why are you acting like a big boss?” “You want me to apologize to you, a good-for-nothing live-in son-in-law? Isn't that akin to making everyone here look down on me even more? How can I still continue being a part of this circle then!?!” Jordan shook his head and said, “Indeed, a pitiful person must have a detestable flaw. In this case, I'll leave you to fend for yourself!” Previously, Jordan had some sympathy for Ryan, perhaps because his grandfather raised him to be a kind person. Jordan's grandfather said that those who are kind are more likely to be happy. Since Ryan did not cherish the opportunity Jordan gave him, the latter no longer had any pity for Ryan. Ryan quickly picked up the red wine and left the banquet awkwardly. After Ryan left, Jordan looked at his despondent back and secretly thought, 'I wonder if I will meet this guy again in the future. He will probably be full of regret when he learns that I'm the CEO of Ace Corporation in the future, huh?' While thinking about it, Jordan scooped some soup for himself with the spoon. To his surprise, Elle, seated opposite him, wanted to drink the soup too, and hence, their spoons touched. Clang. “Ah, how annoying, my spoon touched the spoon of that good-for-nothing. My spoon is now filthy…” Elle immediately sobbed and lamented in repulsion. Drew hurriedly spoke for his sister, “Jordan, of all dishes, you just had to vie with my sister. Is this what you wanted?” In fact, Jordan was just thinking about some matters and did not bother to pay attention to what he wanted to eat. When he took a closer look, he realized it was papaya soup with red dates and lotus seeds. “Papaya…” Jordan took a look at Elle's voluptuous figure and immediately felt awkward. |
Chapter 15: Exacting Revenge On Ryan! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ryan's face instantly turned pale! However, all the banquet guests were staring at him, especially the beautiful Victoria who was right beside him! 'I can't panic. I can't let them notice anything fishy!' Ryan forced a smile and said, “Haha, thank you Mr. Willis. I told you we have a good relationship and we'd definitely continue with the cooperation. I've already prepared the renewal fee for this round. I've prepared a million dollars!” James said over the phone, “I'm sorry, Mr. Dunn, our company has sent someone from the headquarters to take over Ubereats Delivery in Orlando. We don't need a general agent anymore.” Ryan's heart was filled with despair, but he was still laughing out loud. “It's alright, no problem, we must drink to our heart's content when we meet!” James was somewhat confused. He said, “Did you actually hear what I said? You are no longer the agent, and no amount of money you spend will matter!” Ryan said, “Okay, okay, Mr. Willis, rest assured, we will definitely have a joyous cooperation in the future!” James said, “You must be out of your mind. You're not replying to what I said! Anyway, when the agency contract expires next month, the headquarters will send someone over to take over. That's all I have to say, bye.” Ryan exclaimed, “Okay, Mr. Willis, let's meet again!” Ryan smiled and hung up. Jordan frowned in puzzlement. 'Could it be that Butler Frank hasn't informed James yet?' 'Why did Ryan have such a happy chat with James?' The others could only hear Ryan talking, but they could not listen to what he was saying over the phone. Drew was the first one to walk over. “Mr. Dunn, based on what you mentioned just now, I assume that the contract renewal has been settled?” Ryan smiled and said, “Of course, it's going to be a pleasant cooperation!” Drew hurriedly raised his glass and said, “Come on, Mr. Dunn, let me toast to you. I wish you boundless prosperity!” “Thank you, Mr. Camden.” Ryan said as he raised his glass of white wine and chugged it in one go! Drew exclaimed in surprise, “Wow, you're really straightforward, Mr. Dunn, you chugged it all!” Victoria also picked up her glass and said, “Mr. Dunn, I can tell that you're very close to Mr. Willis.” After chugging that glass of wine, Ryan felt a little upset because of the melancholy within him. However, he soon filled his glass to the brim again. Victoria's charming face gradually became blurred in Ryan's vision. Ryan said, “Of course, Mr. Willis and I have been through thick and thin!” Victoria said, “I shall toast to you too, Mr. Dunn. I wish you a prosperous business, and I hope that we'll have the chance to get to know Mr. Willis through you.” Ryan clinked glasses with Victoria and said, “It's just a minor matter. Let me arrange it.” Ryan drank another glass of wine, and the people around him cheered incessantly. “Mr. Dunn, you can really hold your liquor well!” “You seem to be in great spirits. Now that the renewal contract has been signed, Mr. Dunn. You're in the mood to drink, aren't you?” However, after less than two minutes, the crowd suddenly realized that Ryan was crying while drinking. His tears landed on the colorless white wine and mixed with it. “Mr. Dunn, why are you crying? Are you alright?” Victoria hurriedly asked. At this juncture, Jordan shook his head and said helplessly, “Ryan, stop trying to hang on if you can't. Even if you want to boast, there is a time and place to do so. Is there a point in pretending? Who can't tell that you are pretending? Why do you not dare to tell everyone that you have been removed as an agent?” Jordan said to Ryan the exact words that the latter had said to him! In fact, Victoria and the others had long since sensed that there was something wrong with Ryan. If he had really clinched the contract renewal, he would not be behaving in such an extreme manner. He should only behave that way if the contract renewal had fallen through. Ryan knew that he did not have a strong background or business empire. He only managed to mix into the upper-class circle of Orlando a few years ago and become the general agent of Ubereats Delivery, all thanks to luck. Once he was no longer the agent, he would not be fit to chat and laugh with the people in this room! Hence, he had to pretend! However, Jordan had now mercilessly exposed him! In a drunken stupor, Ryan slapped the table and then walked towards Jordan. “So what if my license has been revoked!?! Only because Ubereats Delivery wants to take over personally and will no longer need an agent did I get removed. It's not because of you, loser!” Jordan smiled calmly and sipped on some tea. “Interesting, you clearly saw me making a call, and now you're taking the initiative to clear my name.” “Haha, since you think I didn't do it, fine, I can't be bothered to have another enemy either.” The guests were all discussing and speculating if Ryan's agent license revocation had anything to do with Jordan. Most of the people there had just declared solidarity with the Camdens to cut off Jordan's future! If Jordan was really that powerful, they would be unable to bear the consequences! Seeing this, Benedict hurriedly stood up and said, “Everyone, don't panic. This definitely has nothing to do with our family's loser of a son-in-law. His grandfather is a farmer, and he definitely wouldn't know Mr. Willis who is in the capital!” Sylvie also got up and said, “Yes, this good-for-nothing has been our son-in-law for three years, and he has always obeyed all our instructions. If he really knows such a powerful figure, how could he be willing to be our dog for three years?” |
Chapter 14: Removing Ryan As The General Agent! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios A second ago, Old Mrs. Camden had just instigated Orlando's influential figures to ensure that Jordan will have no means of living in the future. In the next second, she asked him to stay for lunch. That made many people confused about her behavior. However, Victoria could tell how intelligent Old Mrs. Camden's move was, and there was some admiration in her eyes. Was it the carrot and stick? It was obviously not that simple. Old Mrs. Camden was just establishing her dominance, and she was cutting off Jordan's future path because he had beaten up her grandson. She allowed Jordan to attend the birthday banquet because he was still the Camdens' son-in-law. Since he was still her granddaughter's husband, he had to abide by the rules and stay at the banquet. Jordan did not refute and simply sat together at the same table as Hailey, Drew, and the other grandchildren of Old Mrs. Camden. There were definitely many luxurious private rooms in the hotel. Still, Old Mrs. Camden preferred the banquet to be lively and arranged for it to be in the grand hall. Drew looked at Jordan, who was seated beside him and was incredibly furious. “Jordan, this meal is the last meal you can have in Orlando. You'd better eat more while you can because you might not even be able to afford steamed buns in the future. Hahaha!” Drew's younger sister, Elle, also chimed in, “Brother, you're exaggerating. How can he not even afford steamed buns? He can just become a beggar.” Drew guffawed loudly. “My sister is right. You can become a beggar. We'll allow you to become a beggar, hahaha.” Jordan had long gotten used to Drew's mockery and hence, didn't feel much at this moment. However, Elle's sudden interjection made Jordan glance at her. Elle was Jordan's cousin-in-law. Although she was not as pretty as Hailey, she was known for her fantastic figure in Orlando. Due to the animosity between Hailey and Elle, Jordan seldom interacted with Elle. Seeing that Jordan was silent after he mocked him, Drew picked up a glass of wine and walked towards Ryan seated beside him. “Mr. Dunn, thank you so much for what you've done today. The scene of you making Jordan UnCloth out there is too classic. It was as if you were disciplining a dog!” Ryan smiled and clinked glasses with Drew. “Mr. Camden, you're too polite. If I had known earlier, I would have asked you to take a video in advance. When you're bored, you can watch it and unwind a little.” “Hahaha, Mr. Dunn, you're right. We really should have recorded that scene.” Drew said while laughing loudly as if he was scared that Jordan would not hear him. Jordan glanced at Ryan, who noticed him and then immediately snapped. “What are you looking at!?! If you dare to apply for a job in my delivery company in the future, I'll break your legs!” Jordan's eyes were full of murderous intent. He felt he had to get rid of Ryan immediately. Jordan picked up the phone and called the butler of the Steele family, Butler Frank. Jordan's grandfather specially arranged for Butler Frank to assist Jordan in his mission. Previously, he was the one who had informed Jordan that the mission of being a live-in son-in-law had ended and he could assume the role of president of Ace Corporation. “Sir!” Butler Frank quickly answered the call. Jordan said, “There's a takeout delivery business owner who always wants to invite my grandfather to dinner. What's his name?” Butler Frank answered, “You mean James Willis, the CEO of Ubereats Delivery?” Orlando said, “Yes, him. Contact him and tell him to revoke the Orlando proxy of Ubereats Delivery.” Hailey and Elle, who sat at the same table as Jordan and Ryan, Victoria, and the others at the following table were all stunned when they heard his words. Butler Frank said, “Okay, he has always wanted to get to know Mr. Steele Senior. It would definitely please him to carry out your instructions. Actually, he is now worth over 10 billion dollars and is qualified to have a meal with Mr. Steele Senior.” Jordan said, “Yes, this kid has been developing well in the past few years. Arrange for him to meet me someday. I'll treat him to a meal.” After saying that, Jordan hung up the phone. There was a moment of silence at the venue. A moment later… “Hahahaha…” Drew laughed so hard that the injuries on his face seemed to have expanded. “Hahahaha… What a joke, Jordan. What are you pretending for? Revoke the proxy of Mr. Dunn? Who do you think you are!?!” Ryan laughed and asked, “Punk, you should consider the time and place, even if you want to blow your trumpet. What's the point of pretending here? Who would be fooled by a country bumpkin like you?” “Your grandfather is a farmer while Mr. Willis is worth billions. Why would he invite your grandfather to dinner? You're living in a dream!” With a look of disgust, Hailey gibed, “How revolting. If you're incompetent, so be it. Why do you have to pretend?” Victoria was the only one looking at Jordan with a stern expression. Without saying anything, Jordan picked up his chopsticks and helped himself to some appetizers. After about six minutes or so, Ryan's cell phone started ringing. Looking at the incoming call alert, Ryan excitedly put down his crockery, wiped his hands, and answered the call. “Hello, Mr. Willis!” Upon hearing that it was Mr. Willis who called, the Camdens and Victoria, and the others looked over and told everyone to stay silent. In recent years, the takeout industry has been booming. James Willis had also become an upstart worth more than 10 billion dollars. The people present were all wealthy figures of Orlando who wanted to use Ryan to become friends with James. Ryan said excitedly, “Mr. Willis, I was just planning to call you in the next two days to discuss the renewal of the contract.” James said, “I specially called to inform you that your proxy in Orlando has been revoked!” |
Chapter 13: I'm Mr. Steele's Lover! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The Camdens felt energized after hearing Victoria's words! “Hahaha, Jordan, you good-for-nothing, now you can't even be a bodyguard! In the future, there will be no chance for you to survive in Orlando anymore. Hahaha!” Drew guffawed loudly. Though Hailey took pity on Jordan, she nevertheless raised her head arrogantly and secretly thought, 'This is all your fault! You should just put up with everything that I've done to you!' However, Jordan remained calm and collected. He asked Victoria, “Miss Clarke, may I ask if your words just now represent you as an individual or the Ace Corporation?” Victoria folded her arms and said, “Of course I represent both.” Jordan continued to ask, “You're the deputy president of the Ace Corporation, not the president. What right do you have to represent the entire Ace Corporation?” Jordan's questioning made Victoria feel embarrassed. Although everyone recognized Victoria's power, she was indeed not the highest authority in Ace Corporation. By right, she should not be making a stand on behalf of the corporation's president. She could only do so if she and the president were in a very close relationship, such as husband and wife. Victoria paused for a moment before continuing, “Alright, I didn't want to say it at first, but since you want to know the reason for your death, I will tell you guys.” “Actually, the new president of Ace Corporation, Mr. Steele, is my lover!” Her words caused a massive uproar in the entire event location of the birthday banquet. “What? The mysterious Mr. Steele is actually Miss Clarke's boyfriend? No wonder he managed to become the president out of nowhere!” “The person who can be compatible and worthy of Miss Clarke must be a domineering president like Mr. Steele. They're a match made in heaven.” “Good-for-nothing Jordan. They're a couple in a romantic relationship. They even sleep together. Of course she can represent Mr. Steele and the entire Ace Corporation!” “Yeah, how dare he question the ability and authority of Miss Clarke? He has a death wish!” This time, it was Jordan's turn to freeze in shock. 'Damn it, since when did I become your lover, Victoria?' 'Aren't you embarrassed to call me your boyfriend in front of me!?!' At this moment, the Camdens were the most excited. Herman said excitedly, “Miss Clarke, why didn't you reveal sooner that the new president Mr. Steele is your lover? Since he's your boyfriend, we're relieved now!” Benedict also came over and said, “Yeah, Miss Clarke, you must talk to Mr. Steele about the contract.” The Camdens had already bribed Victoria. Since the president, Mr. Steele, was Victoria's lover, they reckoned that the 70 million dollar investment would be a sure bet. Victoria said, “My boyfriend is very attentive and serious when it comes to working. He has always drawn a clear line between work and personal life. He doesn't like bringing romance into the office.” “So, I hope that you can help me keep this a secret.” Jordan couldn't help but feel an urge to laugh. 'You found such a lame excuse after you're done bragging because you're scared that others might leak this.' After saying that, Victoria looked at Jordan and questioned, “What else do you have to say?” Not willing to expose her, Jordan held his laughter in and asked, “I heard that Mr. Steele not only has a massive amount of wealth but is also extremely handsome, even more so than celebrities. He's also proficient in music, chess, literature, and art. Miss Clarke, you might be beautiful, but I doubt Mr. Steele would take a fancy to you.” Victoria humphed coldly. “Outstanding people are always attracted to each other! Mr. Steele also fell in love with me at first sight. He even booked an entire island in Southeast Asia and set up a grand ceremony to confess to me and ask me to be his girlfriend!” The girls in the room were all green with envy when they heard that. Dumbfounded, Jordan stared at Victoria, thinking to himself, 'This woman is really good at making things up!' Jordan smiled and shook his head. “Ms. Clarke, since you're so close to Mr. Steele, I have nothing to say.” Old Mrs. Camden smiled and said, “Thank you, thank you all for doing us this favor on my behalf!” Drew walked towards Orlando again. “Haha, good-for-nothing, you will no longer have a foothold in Orlando from now on. Pack up and get lost from Orlando, haha!” Jordan ignored Drew and simply looked at Hailey. “Let's go to the lawyer's office now.” “Sure!” Seeing the upper-class society of Orlando had already boycotted Jordan, she knew that it was over for him and wanted to sever ties with him as soon as possible. “Wait a minute.” Old Mrs. Camden suddenly spoke up and looked up at the clock hanging on the wall in the lobby. The time was 12 o'clock. Old Mrs. Camden said, “It's exactly 12 noon. The birthday banquet has officially started. Eat something before you go.” “Yes.” Hailey knew that Old Mrs. Camden was a very traditional person. Hence, she couldn't go anywhere because it was time to eat. Besides, it was Old Mrs. Camden's 80th birthday banquet, and hence, they had to follow the rules. Drew pointed to the hall entrance and said, “Jordan, get lost and wait outside. Hailey will go to the lawyer's office with you after she's done eating.” However, at this moment, Old Mrs. Camden suddenly said, “Jordan, you can stay and eat together with us.” Drew exclaimed in shock, “Grandma, why are you letting him stay? He's not worthy!” Jordan was also a little surprised. Old Mrs. Camden said, “Since the divorce has not been finalized yet, he is still a member of the Camdens, and hence, I am obliged to feed him!” |
Chapter 12: Personal Bodyguard! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Herman, Ryan and the others almost fainted! 'You don't have a lighter?' 'There are so many lighters here, don't you know how to borrow one?' 'How dare you publicly reject Victoria, the top goddess of Orlando's upper-class circle of wealthy and powerful figures!?!' Victoria was stunned, too. She placed the cigarette that was already in her mouth back into the cigarette case. She then got up from her seat and walked towards Jordan. Victoria was tall and slender. After putting on her stilettos, she was actually about the same height as Jordan. She scanned Jordan from head to toe and was pleased to find that Jordan was rather handsome. Victoria said condescendingly, “Name.” Jordan asked in confusion, “What name?” Victoria said, “Your name.” Jordan asked, “Are you deaf? Didn't Herman just say that my name is Jordan Steele?” “Scoundrel! Don't be rude to Miss Clarke!” Herman berated Jordan loudly. Victoria waved her hand indifferently and said, “Jordan, on account that you share the same surname as the new president of Ace Corporation, I'd like to give you a way out.” The crowd was shocked, especially the Camden family, whose focus was not on the last sentence but the one before it. The new president of Ace Corporation was surnamed Steele too! “I finally know the surname of the new president of Ace Corporation,” Old Mrs. Camden said, feeling much more joyous. 'How can an insignificant Jordan be as important as a huge deal of 70 million dollars?' Benedict hurriedly stepped forward and asked, “Miss Clarke, what is Mr. Steele's full name?” Victoria smiled and replied, “Mr. Steele doesn't want too many people to know about him for now. I'm sorry, I can't tell you yet.” In fact, Victoria did not know his full name either. All she knew was that he was surnamed Steele and was of a young age. Jordan guessed that Victoria definitely did not know that he was the president of Ace Corporation. Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked him to light her cigarette. Jordan smiled and asked, “Miss Clarke, how do you plan to give me a way out?” Victoria said, “As long as you bow and scrape while apologizing to Old Mrs. Camden, Drew, and your wife, I'll be willing to mediate the situation.” “Afterwards, I will also hire you to be my personal bodyguard with an annual salary of 30,000 dollars.” After she said that, everyone got into an uproar. “Miss Clarke is trying to protect that punk Jordan! Why!?!” “As long as he kneels and admits to his mistake, he will not be boycotted. He can even become the bodyguard of the beautiful Miss Clarke. This punk would definitely agree to it!” Victoria looked at Jordan with some ambiguity in her gaze, and somehow, jealousy arose in Hailey's heart! Hailey grabbed Old Mrs. Camden's arm aggrievedly and said, “Grandma, Miss Clarke is going against you.” Drew said softly, “Yes, we can't let Jordan have a way out. Isn't Miss Clarke usually on good terms with us? Why isn't she helping us?” Drew could not figure it out at all. To Drew, Jordan was just a live-in son-in-law who had no background but had received at least a million benefits from the Camden family! Old Mrs. Camden patted the hands of her grandchildren and said softly, “Kids, learn from her. Miss Clarke is brilliant.” “Why did she become the deputy president at such a young age?” “Why is she able to effortlessly be acquainted with every wealthy person?” “It's because she never offends anyone easily and can make any man infatuated with her and grateful towards her.” “Hailey, you have to work hard to become a woman like Victoria.” Hailey looked at Victoria while biting her lip, overwhelmed with jealousy. The Camden family began sighing. Since Victoria had pleaded for Jordan, there was no way they could force him to a dead end. However, they did not expect… “I refuse.” Jordan said slowly! Jordan actually turned down the great favor that Victoria had offered him! Everyone didn't understand why Jordan would do that! They felt that it would not be embarrassing for Jordan, the live-in son-in-law of the Camden family, to bow and scrape to them and admit his mistakes. Besides, he could work for a ravishing beauty like Victoria and draw a high annual salary. Even a fool would know which option to choose! Yet Jordan actually… turned her down. Victoria was in disbelief, too. “What did you say?” Jordan looked at Victoria and said, “I said, I refuse.” Victoria looked a little furious. “Repeat yourself!” Jordan gently pinched Victoria's ear with his right hand and shouted into her ear, “I refuse!” “Ah!” Victoria was flustered, and she retreated continuously, her ears tickled by Jordan's voice. “How dare you attack Miss Clarke!?!” Herman yelled, but he dared not go forward. Jordan spread his hands and said, “Sorry, Miss Clarke, I thought you had a bad sense of hearing, and I was scared that you couldn't hear me, so I yelled into your ear.” “Very well, Jordan, you have guts!” Victoria didn't expect this live-in son-in-law to be so disrespectful to her. In that case, she felt that there was no need for her to defend him anymore! “Old Mrs. Camden, I, Victoria, the deputy president of Ace Corporation, am willing to stand in solidarity with the Camden family and leave Jordan with no future.” She stated respectfully |
Chapter 11: Victoria Clarke! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Recalling that Jordan could easily subdue all the professional fighters Herman had sent, the Camdens began to worry about it. Herman said, “Everyone, this beast Jordan has extraordinary combat skills, and I reckon he might go to the wealthy people in Orlando and apply to be their personal bodyguards. Whom among you can cut off his potential career path as a bodyguard?” Everyone fell silent. In Orlando, there were too many wealthy people, and no one dared claim that they knew them all or even had the right to speak in front of them. At this moment, a woman who had been seated quietly for a long time suddenly laughed charmingly. Everyone followed the voice, only to see a woman wearing a red business suit seated with her legs crossed and was incredibly alluring! The woman seemed to be in her early thirties, but she had the charm of a mature woman. She had fair skin and sexy red lips. Dressed in a skin-tight short skirt, she made the imagination of many people run wild. “Hey, Miss Clarke, when did you arrive? Sorry for not welcoming you earlier. Please forgive me!” After noticing that woman, Herman walked over excitedly. Looking at the woman lustfully, Ryan patted Herman on his shoulder and asked, “Mr. Camden, who is this beauty? Introduce her.” Herman looked at Ryan with contempt and thought, 'Ryan really doesn't fit in with the upper-class circle in Orlando. He doesn't even know who this woman is!' Herman said, “She's the deputy president of Ace Corporation, Miss Victoria Clarke!” “What? The deputy president of Ace Corporation?” Ryan and the others were stunned. They knew how influential the Ace Corporation was in Orlando. To be able to reach the position of deputy president, she was definitely extraordinary. The fact that Victoria managed to reach the deputy president of Ace Corporation at such a young age made everyone wonder if she had used any connections. Jordan suddenly frowned, carefully looked at Victoria, and said with surprise, “She's from our company…” “There are many wealthy people in Orlando, and the Camdens have wide connections, but we only know about two-thirds of them.” Herman laughed. “However, if there is one person who knows all the wealthy people in Orlando and has a good relationship with them all…” “I believe there is only one person in Orlando, and she is Miss Clarke!” Hearing Herman's words, Ryan also decided to curry favor. “Miss Clarke is such a ravishing beauty. I'm afraid all the rich people in Orlando would want to get to know her!” Victoria frowned and said, “You guys are making it sound like all the rich people in Orlando are in an affair with me.” “I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my bad.” Ryan hurriedly bowed and kept his eyes fixed on Victoria's stilettos. He couldn't help but swallow his saliva. Herman looked at Victoria and said, “Miss Clarke, please intervene and leave Jordan with no way out!” Since Victoria appeared at Old Mrs. Camden's birthday banquet, it proved that she had some ties with the Camdens. The Camden family had recently given Victoria many benefits to receive 70 million dollars from the Ace Corporation. If Ace Corporation had not suddenly had a change of president, Victoria would have long granted the investment of 70 million dollars to the Camdens' family company. However, Victoria had her own way of doing things and would not obey Herman's orders. In the upper-class circle in Orlando, many people were aware that Victoria was the one who had rich men wrapped around her finger and not the other way around. Victoria did not reply and instead took out an elegant-looking box of CAPRI ladies' cigarettes from her pink Chanel bag before pulling out a cigarette from the box. Just like Victoria, the CAPRI ladies' cigarettes were slender and exuded a feminine tenderness and sultriness. Those cigarettes could only be purchased abroad and hence, were extremely expensive. However, Jordan had once smoked it abroad. 'These cigarettes taste cool and refreshing. Does Victoria taste the same?' Jordan actually couldn't help but harbor designs on Victoria too. She was indeed incredibly charming! Victoria was seated cross-legged with the cigarette in her right hand while the men around her all pulled out their lighters and were ready to light her cigarette for her! They were Ryan, Zack, Herman, and Benedict! Seeing this scene, Jordan smiled. It was so similar to the scene in the film, Malèna! However, Victoria was probably sexier and even more feminine than Monica Bellucci! However, Victoria did not choose any of the men around her. She looked at Jordan and curled her finger at him. “Come here.” Everyone was hollering at Jordan furiously, but Victoria spoke to Jordan with great tenderness. 'This woman is not simple. No wonder she can become the deputy president of Ace Corporation.' Jordan thought to himself. Since he was interested in her too, Jordan decided to walk over. Victoria looked at Jordan with a charming smile and said, “You, light my cigarette.” The surrounding men who were holding various expensive lighters all froze in astonishment! “Miss Clarke actually let that good-for-nothing light her cigarette!” “I don't get it. What right does that good-for-nothing have!?!” To the upper-class men of Orlando, lighting a cigarette for a woman was actually an honor. Jordan answered right away, “I don't have a lighter!” |
Chapter 10: Not Giving Jordan Steele A Way Out! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At this moment, Jordan also joined the crowd in laughing and picked up a glass of wine before walking towards Hailey. “Hailey, congratulations, you can finally start looking for a man who's compatible with you.” Hailey humphed coldly, knowing that Jordan must be hiding his misery and bitterness behind his smile! Hailey said, “If you kneel down and beg me now, I might ask Grandma to show you some mercy and not get rid of you for the time being.” Jordan chuckled. 'You betrayed me, and yet you want me to kneel down and beg you?' 'Indeed, they're really the quasi-first-class family of upper-class society!' Jordan chugged the wine in his glass in one go and said, “You're not worthy of it!” “You…” Anger was written all over Hailey's gorgeous face. She had always been high up in the air, like a queen in front of Jordan. However, the humble and lowly servant, Jordan, has rebelled today! Feeling aggrieved, Hailey dashed towards Old Mrs. Camden and hugged onto one of the latter's arms with both hands. “Grandma, we're taking it too easy on him by letting him go just like that!” Drew, who was also on the same side as Hailey, walked over. “Hailey is right. We must teach him a lesson!” Old Mrs. Camden crossed her aged hands and patted her grandchildren while comforting them. “Don't worry, I won't let others bully my family members!” Old Mrs. Camden then walked towards the guests and said, “Everyone, Jordan wasted three precious years of my granddaughter's life and even beat up my grandson. The Camden family has been famous and dignified in Orlando for the past few decades. If we let the matter go just like that, I'm afraid that in the future, there will be more people who will not take us seriously!” Everyone fell silent, thinking to themselves that Old Mrs. Camden was definitely planning to punish Jordan! Jordan put down his glass and listened to what they had to say. He was waiting to see how the Camden family planned to deal with him! Old Mrs. Camden continued, “Everyone here is a bigwig in all industries in Orlando. I implore all of you to help me make sure Jordan doesn't have a way out in the future!” Make sure Jordan doesn't have a way out! The most important thing to a person is their source of income. The Camden family was out to cut off Jordan's means of livelihood in Orlando! The guests were discussing incessantly, but no one responded for a while. They were examining the situation and estimating the consequences. Those who are in business are the most intelligent. After all, cutting off one's means of livelihood is akin to killing their parents. No one would be willing to offend others unless it was their last resort. At this juncture, Tyler was the first to stand up. “I'm willing to stand in solidarity with the Camdens on behalf of the Collins!” “Everyone, let me introduce myself. I'm Tyler, and my family is involved in many industries like hospitality, investments, and many others.” “From today onwards, I guarantee that Jordan will not be granted a stay in all hotels and inns below four stars in Orlando!” “You are only worthy of sleeping on the streets!” At first, some people did not know who Tyler was. After all, he was very young, and many of the guests present were in their forties or fifties. However, after his introduction, everyone learned of his identity. “So it's the scion of the Collins, huh? I heard that 70% of the hotels in Orlando are owned by them.” “That's not all. The Collins owns shares in various renowned brands like Hyatt and Marriott!” “It's over for Jordan. He can't even get a room for some hanky panky business with women in the future. Haha.” Jordan couldn't help but feel an urge to laugh. 'I'm the scion of the Steeles. Why would I have to stay in hotels that are four stars and below?' Tyler took the lead, and because Jordan was just a live-in son-in-law in Orlando who did not have extensive connections, everyone started bullying him too. Soon another man stood out. That man, who was in his forties, glared at Jordan before saying, “Everyone, I am Zack Ward, the owner of Supreme Restaurant. I've been in the F&B business for two decades.” “I am willing to stand in solidarity with the Camdens to cut off Jordan's future means of a livelihood!” “With my connections in the F&B industry, I believe Jordan will never be able to work in any restaurant in Orlando in the future!” The members of the Camden family thanked them. Ryan stepped up, too. “I, Ryan Dunn, am the general agent of Ubereats of Orlando, and I also stand in solidarity with the Camdens to cut off Jordan's future means of livelihood!” “Jordan, you can forget about continuing to deliver takeout in the future. You won't be able to work for Ubereats or other companies!” Jordan could not help but burst into laughter. He felt as if he were the protagonist of an action novel being cornered into desperation by a bunch of antagonists. However, the people in front of him were much more foolish than the villains of those novels. Jordan said, “I'll be boycotted in the hotel and takeout delivery industries. What else?” Another person stood out and said, “I'm the boss of Goldmine Karaoke. You won't be able to get a job as a server in all karaoke joints and bars in the future!” “Hahaha, great, any more?” Jordan continued to ask. Soon, two more people came forward, but the jobs they listed were all low-skilled jobs. In their opinion, Jordan was poorly educated and lacked job experience. Hence, to them, he was only worthy of those low-level labor jobs. As long as his means of livelihood were cut off, he would have no way to survive in Orlando. Seeing that Jordan did not seem to be panicking, Drew suddenly interjected, “Jordan, this punk is so good at fighting. Will he apply for a job as a bodyguard?” |
Chased Out of The Door! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ryan already knew Jordan's employee number. He only needed to enter the employee number into the app to check the takeout orders that Jordan had recently delivered. After checking, Ryan nodded and said, “Tyler is right. He received a one-star rating yesterday! The reason for the bad rating is a poor attitude and throwing the takeout onto the ground, exactly like what Tyler said!” Public opinion also shifted at this point, and the crowd began to believe Ryan and Hailey. Jordan looked at Hailey and said, “Aren't you going to explain why I dropped the takeout on the ground?” Hailey folded her arms, accentuating her figure while pretending to be innocent. “You weren't attentive at work, and you have poor tolerance!” “Hahaha, well said!” Jordan wanted to applaud Hailey. 'How can she have the cheek to say that!?!' 'Her husband dropped the things in his hands when he saw his wife in a room with another man and yet, she blamed it on him for having a poor tolerance!' 'Am I supposed to pretend not to see it and hand the takeout over to your lover before getting down on my knees to beg you to give me a five-star rating!?!' “Punk, you were the one who made a mistake at work. Yet, you maligned Tyler and Hailey.” “Shut up if you can't produce the evidence!” “It doesn't matter if she cheated on you. You have no right to make a scene because you are just a live-in son-in-law!” Hailey was a famous heiress of a wealthy family in Orlando, while Jordan was a live-in son-in-law whom everyone despised. No one spoke up for Jordan as they all stood on Hailey's side. “Haha, it really is a world where only the rich have a say.” Jordan did not explain much, as he felt it was pointless. He simply looked at Old Mrs. Camden. “You guys said I had an extramarital affair. Do you have proof?” Old Mrs. Camden looked at Hailey, who shook her head. Old Mrs. Camden said, “Since none of you have any evidence against each other, we'll drop this matter.” “However, the fact you beat Drew up cannot just be forgotten.” Jordan looked at Drew and said, “He cut me with a knife at the entrance of Green Park Estate. There are surveillance cameras everywhere in the estate, and the estate security officers can testify that I was defending myself.” “If you have to pursue this matter, we'll call the police. If I get detained, I promise Drew won't be able to escape either!” Old Mrs. Camden, Herman, and the others were all flustered. They knew the law. Jordan fought with his bare hands while Drew had a knife with him. Drew would face a heavier sentence. Old Mrs. Camden pointed her finger at Jordan and said scornfully, “Great, you've been sponging off us, and now you're very capable, huh? You've just hit my grandson. Do you want to hit me now!?!” Jordan said respectfully, “Grand… Old Mrs. Camden, I've always been respectful towards you for the past three years, and I've been serving you wholeheartedly too.” “I promise you, as long as Drew does not provoke me in the future, I won't do anything to him.” “I only have one request. I hope you will agree to Hailey getting a divorce with me!” Jordan had taken care of Old Mrs. Camden for the past three years, more than Drew had ever done in his entire life. However, Jordan was a live-in grandson-in-law of hers, after all. Regardless of how much effort he put in, he would never compare to Drew. Old Mrs. Camden looked at the crowd and said, “Everyone, as you all know, three years ago, the Camdens accepted a live-in son-in-law because of a marriage agreement that my late husband set. Many of you here were the close friends and business partners of my late husband for decades!” “In the past three years, Hailey has been unhappy, but for the sake of fulfilling my late husband's wishes, Hailey's parents have mentioned a divorce to me several times, but I've turned down all their requests!” “Everyone in town loves my granddaughter Hailey, and most of you refer to her as the most beautiful woman in Orlando, so there is no need for me to tell you which is the more unworthy person.” “Today, Jordan beat up my grandson and maligned my granddaughter and Tyler. So, I've decided not to abide by my late husband's wishes!” “I declare that Jordan will no longer be a live-in-son-in-law of the Camdens, and he will be kicked out of the Camden Family with immediate effect!” Old Mrs. Camden's voice was loud and authoritative. Hearing Old Mrs. Camden's words, the crowd all raised their wine glasses. “Congratulations, Old Mrs. Camden, congratulations, Hailey!” “Congratulations, we've gotten rid of a good-for-nothing. We can now finally find a better man who's compatible with Hailey!” Sylvie also raised her glass happily and clinked glasses with the guests, unable to contain the joy that was showing on her face. “Thank you, everyone. I now reveal a piece of information to you. Hailey and Jordan have always slept in separate rooms for the past three years, and he has never even touched Hailey's hand before. Hailey… is still a virgin!” After hearing Sylvie's words, many of the bachelors present ogled at Hailey with great interest. Hailey also began chiding Sylvie coquettishly. “Mom, why are you talking about this in front of so many people? It's making me shy.” Hailey's words delighted the guests. The Camdens had finally agreed to let Hailey and Jordan get a divorce. However, at this moment, they were all rejoicing and celebrating. That made Jordan disgruntled. “Are you guys so happy to get rid of me? Hailey, if you find out my true identity, I wonder if you'd still be able to laugh!” |
Chapter 8: Too Scared To Admit! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Jordan stared at Hailey's beautiful side profile, but he felt she was hideous! “Hah, you cheated on me first, but you accuse me of cheating on you instead. Now, you even want to slap me? You're such a good wife. I've married a rare gem!” Jordan could not be more exasperated! To everyone's surprise, Drew snatched the giant Dragon Ruler and dashed towards Jordan. “Dog, how dare you hit me? I'm going to destroy your face!” Drew then tried to swing the Dragon Ruler at Jordan's face! Jordan stood rooted to the ground without dodging. He grabbed Drew's arm with his left hand and then twisted it, causing him to slap himself with the giant Dragon Ruler instead. Smack! Drew was struck hard in the face by the giant Dragon Ruler in his hand. That made his face, which was already gruesome, look even worse. Everyone was astounded! How dare a live-in son-in-law hit the heir of the Camdens?! Old Mrs. Camden stood up and hollered, “Scoundrel! How dare you act like a brat and cause such a scene here!?! Do you know how many government officials there are here!?! They can arrest you now and put you behind bars!” Jordan believed that Old Mrs. Camden's words were true. Often, the wealthy were acquainted with high-ranking government officials, such as the Camdens. They had ties with distinguished figures of power and stature. However, Jordan looked at the guests and said, “I think the officials should have seen clearly that Drew was the one who tried to hit me with the weapon first, and I was just defending myself.” All the guests wore ordinary clothing instead of work uniforms. However, one of them, who was tall and bespectacled suddenly spoke up. “However, you just said you will accept the punishment according to the family law. Yet, you went back on your word when it was time to exact the punishment. Do you think that's something a man should do?” After that person finished speaking, the crowd chimed in. It was evident that he had a high status. Upon hearing the words of the crowd, Old Mrs. Camden smiled too. Jordan said, “I'm willing to accept the punishment according to the Camden Family's law but only if I have done something wrong.” Old Mrs. Camden hollered, “You had an extramarital affair behind Hailey's back and even hit my grandson. Is that not enough!?” Jordan curled his lips in disgust and said, “For the past three years, I've loved Hailey wholeheartedly, and I have never had a change of heart!” “It was your granddaughter who cheated on me! She checked into a room with Tyler in the Splendor Hotel yesterday. You can go check!” As soon as she said that, the hall became lively as the guests exchanged pleasantries. “Tyler? Do you mean Tyler Collins? The scion of the Collins family?” “I've long heard that the Camdens intend to let the scion of the Collins marry Hailey. Seems like it's true.” “The Camdens and the Collins are indeed compatible, but Hailey can just remarry after getting a divorce. It doesn't seem right for her to have an extramarital affair, does it?” “It seems that the legendary most beautiful woman of Orlando is not so pure as she's made out to be.” Upon hearing the whispers of the crowd, Hailey blushed and bowed her head in embarrassment. “Grandma, everyone, don't believe his nonsense. I met Tyler yesterday to talk about business. As you are aware, Landmark Realty has been trying to rope in some investors lately, so I met Tyler for that matter.” Jordan laughed and gibed, “Must you talk about business in a hotel room, dressed in a bathrobe? Do you take everyone here for fools!?!” At this moment, a familiar person walked into the hall. Speak of the devil. It was Hailey's lover, Tyler! “Hey, everyone's here.” Tyler had an eye-catching hairstyle and was dressed in expensive clothes with some gifts in his hands. When he saw the commotion in the lobby, he was a little startled. Hailey pulled Tyler over as soon as she saw him. “Tyler, this live-in son-in-law of our family insists that I'm in an extramarital affair with you. Quick, tell everyone that I went to see you yesterday for business.” Tyler froze, finally realizing why everyone was looking at him with a peculiar gaze. Tyler glared at Jordan and thought to himself, 'How dare this good-for-nothing who sponges off his wife expose my affair with Hailey in front of so many people!' It was common for upper-class members to engage in sordid acts. Still, the most critical difference between them and hooligans was that, despite their misdeeds, they built a positive image for themselves. Tyler said, “Everyone, don't listen to what this good-for-nothing Jordan just said. Hailey and I are innocent. She came to see me yesterday, just to deliver a document to me.” “Jordan, you said that Hailey was cheating on you with me, but do you have any proof, like videos or photos?” Tyler questioned Jordan instead. Tyler knew that Jordan did not take out his cell phone to take any photos or videos at the hotel yesterday. The only video that could prove Hailey's stay in the hotel room was also deleted by Tyler, who had managed to do so by using his connections. Tyler just had to deny vehemently now. Seeing that Jordan could not produce any evidence, Tyler laughed and said, “Everyone, the reason why Jordan slandered me is because of another matter.” “Maybe all of you don't know this, but this live-in son-in-law also works as a part-time deliveryman. I ordered takeout yesterday, and it happened to be delivered by him.” “Yet, he had a horrible attitude just because he had the Camdens as his backer, and he even tossed the takeout I ordered onto the ground.” “Hence, I gave him a one-star rating.” “It just so happens that Mr. Dunn, the general agent of Ubereats, is also here. Mr. Dunn, you can check his delivery records from yesterday!” |
Chapter 7: Execute The Family Rules! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios “Damn it!” Jordan realized it was a trap laid by the Camdens to lure him over. Ryan walked straight towards Jordan and hollered at him. “Take off the clothes and hat that you're wearing!” With a look of bewilderment, Jordan asked, “What do you mean?” At this moment, Drew, who was grinning, walked over. “What do you mean? Do you know who he is? He is your boss! He's Ryan Dunn, the general agent of Ubereats in Orlando!” Ryan humphed coldly. “If you don't believe me, I'll get the manager, Claire, to call you.” Soon, Claire called Jordan. “Jordan, what did you do to provoke Mr. Dunn? He has already fired you!” Jordan sneered, as he didn't expect his career as a takeout deliverer to end like that. To be honest, he enjoyed delivering takeout as it allowed him to meet people from all walks of life and train one's temper and character. He wanted to end his career as a takeout deliverer perfectly, but that bastard Ryan ruined his plan! Ryan started hollering at Jordan, “Hurry up and remove your clothes! I have already fired you!” His clothes, hat, and motorbike all belonged to Ubereats. Since Jordan had been fired, he was no longer qualified to use them. “Sure.” With a grim expression, he removed the yellow takeout deliverer's uniform in front of everyone. “Hahahaha, he's just like a dog!” Drew laughed and leaned backward. Herman hollered, “Good-for-nothing! Weren't you very arrogant just now? You even had the guts to hit my son! Try doing that now!” Jordan was Ryan's employee now and had no choice but to obey him. He took off his uniform and tossed it onto the motorbike. “Mr. Dunn, I heard that your proxy for Ubereats ends this year, right?” Ryan was stunned for a moment as he asked, “What does that have to do with you?” Jordan chuckled and said, “You don't have to go to the capital to discuss the contract renewal anymore. You will no longer be the general agent.” Jordan remembered who the owner of Ubereats was. Jordan's grandfather had rejected his attempt to get acquainted with the Steeles a few years ago. With a single call from Jordan, Ryan would vanish in Orlando! Ryan still hoped to earn more money as the general agent, so he got furious. “Who do you think you are!?! Am I going to stop being the proxy agent just because you said so? Do you know how close I am to the boss of Ubereats?” “Back then, no one was optimistic about takeout delivery, but I forked over the cash to save him! This time, I'm going to spend a million dollars!” Jordan sneered and said, “No matter how much money you fork out, you can't become the general agent anymore. You can try if you don't believe me.” Ryan said, “You…” At this point, Old Mrs. Camden suddenly spoke up. “Jordan, you good-for-nothing, don't brag!” “You first cheated on Hailey, and then you beat up my grandson. Today, I'm going to punish you by using the family rules!” “Do you dare come in!?!” Jordan humphed. “Why not!?!” Jordan glanced at the Marriott Hotel's entrance. Apart from the prestigious Camdens, there were many other guests who were there to attend the banquet. Jordan knew those guests were all distinguished figures in Orlando! They were all government officials, mafia bosses, businessmen, and artists whose strength was unimaginable to ordinary people! However, Jordan did not feel the slightest fear in the face of these bigwigs! They were only so in the tiny Orlando city! Those who lose their advantages or power will be belittled! Jordan followed the Camdens to the lobby of the hotel at a steady gait. They had booked the entire hotel for Old Mrs. Camden's birthday banquet, and hence, there were no outsiders in the lobby except for the servers. After Jordan entered, even the servers avoided them. Old Mrs. Camden was sitting in a chair in the middle of the living room. Despite her height of 1.6 meters, she looked dignified and majestic! “Bastard! Kneel right now!” Jordan looked around and asked, “Why should I do that?” Old Mrs. Camden asked, “Three years ago, when you became a son-in-law of the Camdens. You promised you would be punished according to our family's laws once you let us down. Does that promise still stand?” Jordan straightened his back and exclaimed, “Of course it does!” “Okay, bring my Dragon Ruler here!” Old Mrs. Camden ordered, and Herman immediately handed over the “Dragon Ruler” he had prepared long ago. The metal Dragon Ruler, which was left behind by the ancestors of the Camdens, was larger than an ordinary ruler. In the beginning, it was used as a measuring tool, but later it became a tool for enforcing family punishment. After being hit by the ruler, the pain would last for at least three days. Grasping the giant Dragon Ruler, Old Mrs. Camden said, “Good that you admit to it. Someone, slap him twenty times!” “Yes!” Herman had long wanted to stand up for his son and hence was the first to walk forward. However, Benedict snatched the Dragon Ruler from him with one hand. “Mom, I failed to take my son-in-law in hand, so I'll teach him a lesson myself!” As soon as Benedict held onto the ruler, Sylvie snatched it from him. “I've always been the one to slap him. Let me do it!” The few of them vied to hit Jordan. Jordan, however, did not expect Hailey to speak up as well. “He's my husband. I'll do it!” Hailey picked up the Dragon Ruler with her slender hand that Jordan had never held in the past three years. |
Chapter 6: Birthday Banquet Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Jordan looked like he was at a disadvantage in the narrow stairwell because he was much smaller than them. However, Jordan dodged their punches easily and leaped up onto the staircase's railing effortlessly. He then kicked one of them in his face. “Damn! This bastard's kick hurts so much!” The person who had been kicked immediately started bleeding from his nose. Jordan smiled and said, “I'm a fourth-degree black belt.” “I'm a ninth-degree black belt!” Jordan's attacker became angry and tried to kick him as well. Jordan leaped down from the railing, and he punched again before shaking his head and mocking the other party. Jordan was indeed a fourth-degree black belt. The average age of fourth-degree black-belt-holders was at least 55 years old and above. Clearly, he didn't know about that. Jordan had been practicing martial arts for many years, and Taekwondo was not the only sport he learned. Bang! Jordan beat his opponents up to the point of vomiting acid with Bruce-Lee-style punches. Boom! With an over-the-shoulder throw, Jordan slammed him hard on the ground! The two professional fighters were trounced by Jordan! At Old Mrs. Camden's birthday banquet in Orlando's Marriott Hotel… Herman said to Old Mrs. Camden with a look of embarrassment, “Mom, the professional fighters I hired got crippled by Jordan!” “What?” Everyone was shocked. 'Is this wastrel a professional fighter too?' “Isn't there anyone who can deal with this beast!?!” Old Mrs. Camden slapped the table furiously. At this moment, Ryan Dunn, the general agent of Ubereats, came over with a birthday gift for Old Mrs. Camden. Upon sight of Ryan, Herman suddenly smiled. Ryan was a nobody in Orlando. A few years ago, when takeout delivery services were not well-received, he spent only 30,000 dollars to become the general agent of Ubereats for Orlando. It would probably be hard to do that now even if the price was increased by ten times. Ever since he earned a reasonable sum of money from Ubereats, Ryan had been trying to blend in with the upper-class society of Orlando. As it was Old Mrs. Camden's 80th birthday today, Ryan decided to take the opportunity to become acquainted with the Camdens. “Mr. Dunn, welcome, welcome, have you been well lately?” Herman walked up to greet him with a smile. Ryan held onto a bottle of red wine with one hand and shook Herman's hand with the other. “Thank you for your concern, Mr. Camden. I'm doing very well.” He then walked towards Old Mrs. Camden and handed the bottle of red wine over to her. “Old Mrs. Camden, I heard you enjoy drinking. This is a bottle of 1990 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti wine. I wish you a happy birthday and longevity!” Old Mrs. Camden got up and thanked him, “Thank you, Mr. Dunn, that's very thoughtful of you.” After that, Ryan asked, “How have you been, Old Mrs. Camden?” Old Mrs. Camden sighed. Seeing this, Ryan immediately asked Herman, “Mr. Camden, Old Mrs. Camden doesn't seem to be in a good mood.” Herman sighed and said, “I'm not afraid of being mocked by you, but we're really unlucky! Do you still remember that live-in son-in-law of mine, Jordan Steele?” Ryan nodded. Three years ago, Hailey, known for her stunning beauty in Orlando, married a mediocre man. Her marriage caused quite a stir in Orlando. Back then, Ryan also wished he was in Jordan's place! Just like Jordan, he was a nobody who came from a humble background. He wanted to marry a wealthy girl too! Herman said, “Not only did that bastard cheat, he even hit my son. You saw how my son got beaten up!” Only then did Ryan notice the injury on Drew's face. However, at this moment, Ryan was also put in a tough spot. He was just a nobody. How could he be fit to meddle in the family affairs of others? Ryan said, “It's a pity that I don't have any connections in Orlando. If you can't solve the matter, Mr. Camden, I doubt I can help you either. Otherwise, I'd definitely teach this ungrateful good-for-nothing a lesson!” Herman patted Ryan's shoulder and said, “Mr. Dunn, you're too modest. You're indeed able to help me with this.” “That punk is your employee. He delivers takeout under Ubereats!” Drew couldn't help but speak up. Hearing his words, Ryan was immediately overjoyed. “Jordan is an employee of Ubereats? Mr. Camden, leave it to me to handle this!” Ryan was the general agent of Ubereats in Orlando and had the absolute authority to fire Jordan. In fact, he was also thoroughly informed of Jordan's whereabouts. Ryan immediately made a phone call to someone. “Hello, Claire. Check up on Jordan Steele's employee number and his current location.” “Okay, assign an order to Jordan now, make him deliver it to Marriott Hotel.” After making the call, Ryan said to Old Mrs. Camden respectfully, “Old Mrs. Camden, that sponger will be here right away. I'll stand up for you later!” Old Mrs. Camden, Herman, and Drew all started grinning. Fifteen minutes later, Jordan arrived at the entrance of the Marriott Hotel on his motorbike. Jordan dialed the customer's phone number and said, “Mr. Dunn, your takeout has arrived. I'm at the entrance of the Marriott Hotel. Please come out to collect it.” Ryan was chatting with Old Mrs. Camden and the others in the hotel's lobby. Ryan ordered, “Send it in!” Jordan looked up at the luxurious banner at the hotel entrance, which read, “Happy 80th Birthday, Old Mrs. Camden.” Besides, Marriott Hotel was the best hotel in Orlando for birthday banquets. Hence, he reckoned Hailey's family was there. Jordan said, “Takeout deliveries are not allowed to enter the hotel. Please come out to collect it.” Ryan covered the microphone of the cell phone and asked for instructions from Old Mrs. Camden, “Alright, wait for me at the door!” Two minutes later, Ryan and the Camdens walked out! |
Chapter 5: Beat the Camdens Furiously Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Drew said impatiently, “Okay, cut the crap and get inside the car. We will entertain the guests in the hotel first. We'll punish you after the birthday banquet is over. You can then explain to Grandma about your divorce.” With a murderous gaze in his eyes, Jordan hollered, “I said, I will not go!” Drew was furious, too. “You wastrel, you must be itching for a beating again huh?” As he said that, Drew opened the car door, stepped out of the car, and dashed towards Jordan, who was mounted on his motorbike. He then kicked Jordan! To his surprise, Jordan caught him off guard by moving the motorbike backward, successfully dodging Drew's kick. After that, Jordan got off the motorbike, dashed towards Drew, and kicked him hard in the gut! Boom! Drew was a playboy with multiple girlfriends and a weak body due to his overactive sex life. Thus, Jordan's kick quickly sent him flying. “You… you good-for-nothing, how dare you fight back!?!” Drew was shocked. In the past three years, Drew had bullied Jordan on several occasions. Even when Jordan was bullied in front of Hailey's family, Jordan never dared to retaliate. Yet today, Jordan, the live-in son-in-law, actually beat up the future successor of the Camdens! Drew got up on his feet and took out a fruit knife from the trunk of the Maserati. He barked in exasperation, “I'm going to punish you on behalf of Grandma. I'll stab you to death!” Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Drew rushed towards Jordan and slashed him thrice, but the latter dodged the attacks effortlessly. Jordan started training in martial arts when he was five years old and never stopped doing so in over ten years. He was taught by the best martial artists in both the local and international communities. Drew and his fruit knife can't hurt Jordan at all! Jordan's hand was as fast as lightning, and with a loud smack, he hit Drew's wrist, causing him to drop the fruit knife onto the ground. At the same time, Jordan punched Drew in the face, using several Wing-Chun moves before Drew could pick up the knife again. Smack-smack. Drew fell to the ground, not daring to strike at Jordan again. Jordan looked at Drew from above and warned, “Tell Old Mrs. Camden that I'm no longer your family's dog who will come and go as you please. Unless I'm willing, no one can try to threaten me!” After saying that, Jordan rode his motorbike away to deliver the next takeout order. Drew was already bruised and swollen, but he did not go to the hospital since he felt it was an excellent opportunity to win his grandmother's sympathy. Battered with bruises, he drove back to the mountain villa. Old Mrs. Camden and the others came out of the villa at the same time, all ready to go to the hotel to receive the guests. “Drew, you're back.” Drew's mother, Adeline Walter, saw the familiar yellow Maserati driving forth and pointed at it in front of Old Mrs. Camden. Old Mrs. Camden smiled and nodded. “Drew is still the most efficient after all.” Everyone thought Drew had brought Jordan back but Drew alighted from the car alone with his face covered in wounds to their surprise! Old Mrs. Camden was incredibly heartbroken. Drew was the only male descendant of the third generation, so it would be the end of the Camdens' line of succession if anything happened to him! “My dear grandson, how did you get beaten up like this? Who beat you up?” Old Mrs. Camden asked anxiously. Drew cried and complained, “Grandma, it was Hailey's loser husband who hit me!” “What?” Herman was furious and pointed at Benedict and his family. “You good-for-nothings, how dare you hit Drew!?! You must give me an explanation for this matter!” Benedict and Sylvie also panicked. Since Jordan was their son-in-law, they would definitely have to take the blame. “All this good-for-nothing does is create trouble for us. When I see him, I have to slap his mouth!” Sylvie remarked viciously. “Should we call the police? Grandma?” Drew asked Old Mrs. Camden. Old Mrs. Camden disliked dealing with the police. “This is a family matter, don't worry, I will make sure he gets the punishment he deserves!” Old Mrs. Camden then looked at Herman. “Herman, I know you know some friends in the triads. Ask them to teach that beast a hard lesson and bring him back to me!” “Yes!” Looking at the wounds on his son's face, Herman wished he could skin Jordan alive. Hence. he immediately called a friend who was a triad member. Half an hour later, at the stairway of a residential estate. It was a multi-story building with no elevator. Jordan had just delivered takeout and was ready to go downstairs. A pair of brawny tattooed men who were over 1.85 meters tall and weighed around 100 kilograms each appeared suddenly. “You're Jordan, right? Come with us.” One of the tattooed men asked. Jordan looked at the two men and knew that the Camdens had sent them. Jordan said, “Today is my last day of working as a takeout delivery man. I'm not going anywhere.” Jordan was the type to complete what he started. Having been appointed as the new chairman of Ace Corporation, today was actually his last day as a delivery man. All jobs are to be respected. Hence, he wanted to end his delivery career after completing it to satisfaction. “Seems like you want to do this the hard way!” The two brawny men immediately attacked without any nonsense! |
Chapter 4: Too Much Of A Bully! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios She wanted to punish him with the family rules! Those who violated the Camdens’ family rules would be severely punished, with the simplest being a board beating and being unable to walk for a few days, and the most severe being a broken finger. Hailey called Jordan as soon as he could. “What’s the matter?” Jordan answered the phone. Hailey answered, “Grandma wants you to come over.” “No.” Jordan hung up the phone right away. Hailey did not expect Jordan to dare to refute here in such a resolute manner. She put down the phone and said to her grandmother, “He’s not coming.” Seeing how awkward the situation was, Sylvie frantically said, “Mom, it’s your 80th birthday celebration today. Let’s get busy with the celebration and ignore that good-for-nothing.” However, Old Mrs. Camden was stubborn. “As long as it is something that the Camdens provided for, he has to be here, regardless if he’s human or a dog!” After saying that, she looked at Drew. “Drew, bring him over!” “Alright.” Drew cracked his fingers. He often bullied Jordan and thought that this would be an excellent chance to move his limbs. After Drew left, Old Mrs. Camden returned to the mahogany chair and stroked her poodle. Only then did her feelings get placated. After that, Old Mrs. Camden said, “I called you all to come over early today because I have something to tell you.” Herman, Benedict and the others all sat upright and listened to what Old Mrs. Camden had to say. Old Mrs. Camden said, “Yesterday, someone who appeared out of nowhere was appointed as the new chairman of the Ace Corporation. No one knows what his name is or where he comes from.” “As you are aware, Landmark Realty and the Ace Corporation have been in a cooperative relationship and are currently negotiating a 70 million dollar financing deal. The contract hasn’t been signed yet, so the most important thing to do now is to form a good relationship with the newly appointed chairman of the Ace Corporation!” Landmark Realty belonged to the Camdens, who developed the New City residential estate that Hailey lived in. Landmark Realty, however, recently faced some issues with their funds, and they urgently needed the Ace Corporation to invest 70 million dollars in their company After Old Mrs. Camden’s words, it was clear that whoever could negotiate the 70 million dollar investment issue with the newly appointed chairman of Ace Corporation would be rewarded. The reward might be a promotion in the family business or something related to the final authority over the business or inheritance! Benedict was the first to speak up. “Mom, leave this matter to me. I will do everything I can to pave good relations with the new chairman of Ace Corporation!” Herman gibed, “What right do you have to be in charge? I’ve always been in charge of the financing, Drew and I will take care of this!” Seeing that both of them were willing to contribute, Old Mrs. Camden smiled. “It’s my 80th birthday today. The guests arriving to celebrate my birthday are all distinguished figures of high status and authority in Orlando. Ask them about the new president while entertaining the guests. I’ll leave the matter up to the first person who finds out.” “Yes, Mom!” Herman and Benedict chorused. … Drew left the villa and drove his Maserati over onto the freshly paved tarmac road. Drew smoked a cigarette and dialed Jordan’s phone number. “What’s the matter?” Jordan asked. When Drew heard Jordan’s voice, he laughed and said, “Haha, Jordan, Hailey just told us all about what’s going on between you two. I didn’t expect you to have the guts to do that!” Jordan was a bit surprised to hear that. “Did Hailey… tell you guys everything?” Drew answered, “Yes, she has. She was weeping in a distraught manner. Actually, I think the fault lies with her. What is she acting all chaste and lofty for? She’s just a pretty face, isn’t she? She’s not even as good as Elle. What’s wrong with sleeping with you for a night?” Jordan thought Hailey had cried because she felt guilty and thus sighed. “Let bygones be bygones.” Drew suddenly asked, “Where are you? Let’s talk.” Jordan answered, “I’m delivering takeout in Green Park residential estate.” Drew said, “Oh, I’ll be right there, wait for me.” Drew stepped hard on the accelerator and arrived at the estate entrance within minutes, just in time to see Jordan exiting on his motorbike. Drew did not get out of the car and instead rolled down the window on the passenger side. “Hop in. Grandma wants to see you.” Jordan thought that the Old Mrs. Camden wanted to see him because she wanted to plead for her granddaughter. With steel in his voice, Jordan said, “Even if your grandmother pleads for Hailey, it’d be pointless. I will definitely divorce her!” With a look of puzzlement, Drew exclaimed, “Rascal, what are you thinking? You think my grandmother wants to plead with you? She wants to punish you according to the family rules!” It was hard for Jordan to open his eyes due to the glare of the sunlight. However, he was shocked. “Punish me according to the family rules? On what grounds?” Drew hollered, “On what grounds? You have an extramarital affair, and you have the cheek to ask that question?” “Yes, I’m pleased to see the miserable state Hailey is in now, but no matter what, she’s a Camden and since you’ve let us down, you deserve to die!” Jordan froze. “I have an extramarital affair? Is that what Hailey said?” Jordan never thought that Hailey would turn the tables and falsely accuse him of cheating when she was the one who made him a cuckold! ‘This shameless woman!’ ‘Even if you want to bully others, you must know your limits!’ |
Chapter 3: The Wrongdoer Is The First To Complain In the mountain villa area of Orlando, at ten o'clock the following morning. It was the 80th birthday celebration of the elderly matriarch of the Camdens. The birthday banquet would be held at the best hotel in Orlando. Prior to the celebration, Old Mrs. Camden had asked everyone to gather at the villa where she lived. "Happy birthday, Grandma!" "Mom, I wish you longevity and live to the age of 200!" There was a large group of people in the villa, and they were all the children and grandchildren of Old Mrs. Camden. Old Mrs. Camden had two sons, the elder being Herman Camden and the younger being Benedict Camden, who was also Hailey's father. Herman had a son named Drew and a daughter named Elle, both of whom were about the same age as Hailey. Old Mrs. Camden held the power to make decisions for the family business and had the final say on the assets, which were worth more than one hundred million dollars. Thus, Herman and Benedict were trying their best to please Old Mrs. Camden and get into her good books, so that they would receive a greater share of the inheritance. Old Mrs. Camden sat in the middle of the living room on a mahogany chair worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, holding a poodle and looking at the gifts she had received from her children and grandchildren. She nodded happily as she listened to their birthday wishes. Suddenly, she saw a pile of poop excreted by the poodle under the chair. "Where is that good-for-nothing son-in-law?" Old Mrs. Camden asked. "Get him here to clean this up." The good-for-nothing son-in-law who Old Mrs. Camden referred to was Jordan. Jordan had been picking up the poodle's feces for the past three years. Herman looked at the room and remarked in puzzlement, "Huh? That good-for-nothing Jordan seems to be absent." Old Mrs. Camden got furious. "What? It's my 80th birthday today. How dare he not show up? Hailey, what's going on?" Hailey answered respectfully, "He might have gone to work…" "Work? To deliver takeout? Hahaha, that's hilarious." Elle gibed. Drew began mocking too, "He's such a disgrace to the Camdens! I ran into him once when I was driving around in my Maserati, but I didn't even dare to tell my friends that he's a member of our family!" Old Mrs. Camden's eyes burned as she yelled, "Get him to come back here now! He doesn't know how to follow the basic rules at all!" When she saw how angry her grandmother had become, she had no choice but to tell the truth. "Grandma, he didn't come today because we're getting a divorce." "Divorce? Who gave you permission to get a divorce? Don't you know that your marriage was decided by your late grandfather?" Old Mrs. Camden rebuked. Hailey dared not be disrespectful and knelt down on the spot while weeping. "Grandma, I don't dare to go against Grandpa's wishes, but Jordan … he's too much of a bully!" Feeling a heartache when she saw Hailey bawling her eyes out, Old Mrs. Camden walked over to help her up. "Hailey, stop crying, you're my granddaughter, and he's just a live-in son-in-law. Tell me how he bullied you. I'll teach him a lesson on your behalf!" Hailey wiped the tears that she had forced herself to shed and then said to everyone, "Jordan has an affair with another woman!" "What?" Old Mrs. Camden's body trembled as she heard Hailey's accusation. Fortunately, Herman reacted right away and came over to hold her. Old Mrs. Camden blew her top. "He's a beast! For the past three years, we let him stay in a luxury apartment and gave him a luxury car to drive, and he didn't even devote himself to you and stay loyal to you. How dare he get involved in an affair!?" Hailey chose to play the blame game and falsely accused Jordan of cheating on her. Thus, she was easily able to gain Old Mrs. Camden's trust. The reason being Hailey knew how to hide her true colors well and had always acted like a good girl in front of her family. If not for the fact that he had run into her at the hotel and witnessed everything with his own eyes, Jordan would have continued to think that Hailey was a pure and kind girl, even though she was slightly arrogant. Hailey's parents, who had also been deceived by their daughter, scolded Jordan angrily. In contrast, Herman and his children had the opposite reaction. Elle gloated, "Hailey, aren't you known as the number one beauty in Orlando? You've got a great figure and a pretty face. Why would you be inferior to other women?" Elle had an impressive figure. She received more than 100 million likes and more than 10 million fans when her back was revealed in a video on a short clip-sharing platform. Among all the hosts who chose not to reveal their faces, she was the one with the most fans. However, her looks were average and too ordinary compared to Hailey. Thus, she always viewed Hailey with jealousy. Drew smiled and chimed in, "Hailey, don't blame me for criticizing you, but you have a part to blame. You refused to let him get intimate with you in the three years of your marriage. Even if you're pretty, it's pointless if he can't have you. No wonder Jordan has an affair, hahaha." At this point, Hailey's mother, Sylvie, stood up for her. "Drew, that's wrong of you. Hailey's status is superior to Jordan's. If she had consummated her marriage with that good-for-nothing, wouldn't it be an insult to her? It would mar her body too." Drew humphed in disdain. "You guys are just thinking of keeping her chaste so that she can marry a rich man after finding an opportunity to get rid of Jordan, aren't you?" Sylvie said, "You…" "Enough, stop arguing!" Old Mrs. Camden hollered. "Even if Hailey is like that, he has no reason to have an affair! What does he take our family for? Get that beast to come here now. I have to punish him with the family rules!" |
In the Splendor Hotel of Orlando, Florida. "Sir, your takeout has arrived." Jordan Steele, who was wearing the uniform of a takeout delivery man, knocked on the hotel's door. "Coming!" The guest room door opened, and Jordan froze in shock when he saw the couple inside! Jordan did not know the man who opened the door. However, the beautiful woman in a bathrobe behind that man was Jordan's wife, Hailey Camden! Clang! Jordan dropped the takeout that he was carrying in his right hand onto the ground! Just a second ago, Jordan was still curious about the person who ordered the takeout. Splendor Hotel was a five-star hotel, and the guests who lived there would seldom order takeout. Even if they did order takeout, the hotel would only allow the delivery man to send it to the lobby. However, the person who ordered takeout arranged for Jordan to deliver it to the door of his room. Who would have thought that Jordan would run into his wife while delivering takeout this time!?! Looking at the takeout that was on the ground, the stranger was furious. He was just about to lash out at Jordan when he heard Hailey exclaiming in shock. "Hubby! You… Why are you here!?!" Startled, the stranger started sizing Jordan up. Jordan was of a medium build and was very good-looking. He was donning a yellow takeout deliveryman's uniform. The stranger smiled and said, "Hailey, so your husband is a delivery man, huh? Hah, if I had known earlier, I would have called for room service instead of takeout." Despite running into Hailey's husband, it did not fluster the man at all! It was because he knew Jordan was a live-in son-in-law! He had an inferior status among the Camdens! Jordan looked at Hailey furiously. "Hailey, I've been married to you for three years! I've prepared all of your meals and took care of your dog and cat with no complaints. I did not let you down!" "For the past three years, you didn't even let me touch your hand! I always thought you were a woman of principle, but today, you… Why did you do this!?!" The fair-skinned and beautiful Hailey became horrified, but soon she turned arrogant. She walked towards the door and said, "But what? Jordan, don't spout nonsense. The consequences are heavy." "Do you know who he is? He is the boss of an investment firm and the scion of a top family in Orlando, Tyler Collins!" "Tyler is here to discuss a business deal with me. If you don't believe it, I can show you the contract, but will you understand what the contract is about?" Jordan was a deliveryman, and in Hailey's opinion, he was incompetent and wouldn't understand business matters. Tyler smiled without giving an explanation. Glancing at the split takeout on the floor, he said, "At first, I was going to lodge a complaint against you for dropping my chicken soup. However, on account that you're Hailey's husband, I shall give you a five-star rating. Only if you apologize to me with sincerity. How does that sound?" Tyler wore a sinister smile while acting as if he was the victim. Not only did he not explain or apologize to Jordan, he even wanted the latter to apologize to him. Jordan thought that Hailey would stop Tyler's shameless behavior, but to his surprise, Hailey said, "Apologize to Tyler. He's not someone whom you can offend." Jordan got enraged. 'You two are being such bullies! Not only are you not apologizing to me, you even want me to apologize to you instead, huh?' 'That doesn't make sense!' Jordan clenched his fist, feeling an urge to teach that beast a lesson! However, just as Jordan took a step forward, Tyler took three steps backward in shock. Hailey stood in front of him to shield him while yelling at Jordan. "Jordan! Look how shabby you look. You're not fit to step into a guest room of a five-star hotel. Get out! Otherwise, I'll call security!" Jordan looked at Hailey and lowered his fist a little. "Hailey, I hope there won't be a day you regret this!" With that, Jordan turned around and left. Staring at Jordan's back, Hailey hollered, "Marrying a loser like you is my greatest regret!" Hailey's pleasant and melodious voice resounded in the hotel's corridor, but it was getting softer and softer. However, her voice was becoming heavier in Jordan's heart. Jordan mounted the motorcycle the delivery service provided him as soon as he exited the hotel. All of a sudden, his phone started ringing. "Hello, hello, this is Ubereats." Jordan answered with professionalism. An old voice on the other end of the line answered, "Sir, your three-year character development experience as a live-in son-in-law of the Camdens officially ends today." "Your next task is to build experience in business management. Mr. Steele Senior has already bought the Ace Corporation and arranged for you to be the chairman of Ace Corporation." "Okay, I know." Jordan answered with indifference. Any other deliveryman would become ecstatic if he suddenly became the chairman of a company overnight. However, Jordan remained composed. The caller said, "Mr. Steele Senior wants to know how you are getting along with your wife. Do you want to officially let her join the Steeles and become one of the inheritors?" Jordan sneered and exclaimed, "Let Hailey Camden inherit my family's assets that are worth billions? Hah, no need for that. She's not worthy!" Jordan hung up then gripped the steering wheel while flooring the accelerator to speed through the heavy traffic on the streets. Chapter 2: Let's Get a Divorce In order to answer calls from customers anytime, Jordan wore a pair of Bluetooth headphones, and he was now listening to a song by a band called 'Beyond.' Listening to the contemporary melody, Jordan recalled the time when he first met with Hailey three years ago… Jordan was born into the wealthiest and most prestigious family in the world. The world only knew of mysterious families like the Rothschild, DuPont and Morgan families. However, no one knew that the most mysterious family of them all was actually the Steeles. The Steeles' assets amounted to more than 100 billion dollars, but they kept an extremely low profile and their family was not even listed on the list of tycoons. They also educated their descendants differently from others. Jordan's grandfather paid great attention to the nurturing and education of children of his family. For example, Jordan had been learning martial arts at the same time as instruments like the piano and violin since the age of five. At eighteen, he had already completed a four-year business school course at an Ivy League university. In order to train Jordan's character, Jordan's grandfather arranged for him to become the live-in son-in-law of the Camdens, a second-tier family in Orlando! The Camdens had humiliated Jordan for the past three years, but he endured and bore with it to finish the three-year test! He thought he would go home tonight and tell his wife the truth about him being a billionaire but unfortunately… "Hah, Hailey Camden, I wonder how you'd react when you find out my true identity one day!" Jordan was looking forward to it! On the ninth floor of an apartment building in the residential area of Orlando… At eight o'clock in the evening, Jordan returned home after wrapping up for the day. "You're home? You don't have to cook tonight. I ordered takeout. Come over and eat." Hailey had come home in advance, and she had even prepared dinner for Jordan, which was rare. In the past, Jordan prepared every meal. Jordan changed into slippers and said, "Nah, I'm back to pack my things." As he spoke, he walked towards his bedroom. Jordan and Hailey lived in separate rooms. Although the two of them were married in name, they had never shared the same room in the past three years. Hailey was obviously enraged as she walked in with her hands on her slender waist. "What? You want to run away from home? Must you do this over a trivial matter?" Stuffing his clothes into his suitcase, Jordan retorted, "A trivial matter? Do you think adultery is a trivial matter?" Hailey did not explain this time, knowing that Jordan wouldn't believe her, regardless of her explanation. Hence, she barked, "So what!?! Do you expect me to apologize to you? You've been sponging off me and even if I really did something wrong to let you down, you have to put up with it!" Jordan closed the suitcase with force and said, "I've put up with your family for three years! I've been serving you like you're a princess, but for the past three years, you've never looked me in the eye!" "Your mother, Sylvie Parker, humiliated me and beat me in public countless times, but I've never talked back to her!" "Your father, Benedict Camden, takes me for free labor and makes me do all the arduous and filthy tasks which caused me to be injured several times. All the hard-earned money that I spent on my medical expenses, I earned by delivering takeout!" "Your uncle and his cousin bullied me, but all of you turned a blind eye to their behavior!" "From today onwards, I don't want to put up with it anymore! Hailey, let's get a divorce!" Hailey was shocked when she heard Jordan mention divorce, but she soon laughed aloud. "Haha, how dare you mention divorce to me? Don't blame me for not reminding you, but after the divorce, you won't be able to live in a large apartment that has a floor area of several hundred square meters or drive an Audi!" Jordan sneered with disdain. "Hah, large apartment? Audi? I don't need it!" Hailey answered, "Sure, I've wanted to divorce you for a long time, and I don't know what kind of folly my grandfather was in to have made me marry a good-for-nothing like you!" "The Camdens are at least set to become a first-tier family and our assets amount to more than a hundred million. A penniless man like you is not fit to be my husband at all!" Jordan packed up his things and cut her off, no longer wanting to hear her continue to insult him. "Let's go to the lawyer's office tomorrow morning to get a divorce." "I can't make it tomorrow," Hailey refuted instantly. "It's my grandmother's 80th birthday tomorrow and we all have to gather at her home before 10 am. Besides, I have to discuss this with my family too." Hailey's elders arranged their marriage. Three years ago, Hailey had no right to refuse the marriage arranged by her family. Today, she likewise had no right to dissolve the marriage arranged by her family. This was the life of most members of wealthy families. There were many things that were beyond their control. Jordan knew Hailey couldn't decide for herself. "Discuss with your family as soon as possible. I'll wait for your call." After that, Jordan left, lugging his suitcase along. "Scoundrel! Good-for-nothing! You'll definitely regret divorcing me! In a few days, you'll be back on your knees and begging me to reconcile with you!" Hailey cursed Jordan incessantly, even until he had reached the elevator, but he simply ignored her. The reason being he knew how ridiculous Hailey's words were! Why would a tycoon with a net worth of more than a hundred billion kneel to someone from a family who were merely multi-millionaires? 'Hailey, you're thinking too much!'
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