The Despised Son-in-Law Becomes the Ruler

Episode 13

With a groan of pain, Gilon called out to his friends for assistance. He could not accept being humiliated in public by a man he had considered weak but who turned out to be more ferocious than a lion.

Gilon looked up at his friends who were only watching as he writhed in pain. "What are you doing? Go on, hit him. Don't just stand there! Are you intimidated by his bluff? You're all cowards if you're scared," he ordered, irritated.

His friends hesitated for a moment before breaking bottles and using the shards as weapons to attack Vin. They moved forward toward Vin, but he quickly used Gilon's body as a shield.

"Back off, or I'll kill him," Vin threatened, and they reluctantly took a few steps back, not wanting their friend to die needlessly at Vin's hands.

Vin pushed Gilon roughly, sending him sprawling in front of Sifa.

"Aaaarrgggghhhh," Gilon cried out as he fell at Sifa's feet, bruised and battered from Vin's assault, yet stubbornly unwilling to admit defeat.

"I'm giving you one chance. Apologize to her now, or you'll be losing one of your hands," Vin threatened, but still, Gilon refused to speak, too proud to apologize.

"Damn it," Gilon muttered, clenching his fists against the floor in helpless rage.

"Apologize," Vin commanded sternly.

Seeing Gilon powerless, one of his colleagues warned Vin. "Hey! Stop threatening him. Do you know who he is? You're going to have big trouble for messing with him. Just so you know, he's the manager of the M.Astar company, a branch of Astar. You do realize that's the biggest company in the city. So, be ready. You'll get your comeuppance for this. It would be better if you let him go so that Gilon might spare your life," one of Gilon's friends argued, but that only made Vin smirk, unimpressed by the use of the corporate title for intimidation.

"Vin, I'm going to call the cops, let them deal with this. I don't want you to get in trouble because of this," Sifa said, reaching for her phone, but Vin stopped her.

"No need, Sifa. I can handle this myself." Vin produced the black card given by Ambar and showed it to Gilon,

Reminded by the mention of Astar, Vin remembered the card given by Ambar, which was said to subdue someone, so he tried it on Gilon.

"See this? They tell me you're an Astar branch manager, surely you recognize this card?" Vin said, displaying the card. Gilon's eyes widened in shock at the sight of the black card in Vin's hand.

'Impossible. What's his connection to Madame Ambar?' Gilon thought, and quickly fumbled for his phone, shaking as he dialed his boss.

Vin let Gilon make the call as he was still uncertain about the black card's actual influence.

Trembling, Gilon kept calling Ambar to confirm Vin's identity.

"Boss, do you know this man? He has a company black card, and as far as I know, only certain people hold such cards?" Gilon asked after sending Ambar a picture of Vin.

"What trouble have you got with him? Gilon, you're in big trouble now. Mr. Vin is an esteemed individual with power and a key figure in this company. Currently, he holds your life in his hands. Do you understand? Better apologize to him before he decides your fate," Ambar barked, then hung up abruptly.

Stunned by the threat and the revelation concerning the man who had beaten him, fear shot through Gilon, who quickly crawled toward Vin.

"Please, forgive me, sir. I had no idea of your connection with the big boss. I promise, sir, it won't happen again. I'll follow all your orders. Please give me another chance; I swear not to bother your wife any longer," Gilon begged, but Vin remained silent.

Crawling to Sifa, Gilon's approach made her step back in fear.

"Miss, I'm sorry. It was just a prank, please forgive me. I swear it won't happen again," but Sifa gave no reply, instead looking to Vin, who appeared unwilling to forgive Gilon.

"Vin, maybe you should let him go. He's promised not to repeat his actions. I don't want you to have a lot of enemies," Sifa pleaded, feeling pity for Gilon who was groveling like a baby seeking forgiveness from Vin, without any regard for his own humiliation.

Vin refused to forgive Gilon and quickly took a knife, stabbing Gilon's left palm as he begged, eliciting a scream from him.

"This is punishment for your arrogance. If you err again, I will take both your hands. You better leave now and never show your face to me again, or you will truly regret having underestimated me," Vin said and slapped Gilon, causing blood to seep from the corner of his mouth.