The Despised Son-in-Law Becomes the Ruler

Episode 21

Apologies for the confusion in chapter 20, thus the author offers a Revision. Please reread chapter 20 to understand the unfolding story better.🙏

Abruptly, the door to the private room hosting the celebration burst open, revealing the much-anticipated figure of Zen, flanked by his followers.

Zen's appearance sets Romi's emotions ablaze. His resentment toward Zen, amplified by knowing his new wife had once been with Zen, simmers within.

Without warning, Romi lunges at Zen, only to have his attack effortlessly parried. Zen retaliates with a swift kick to Romi's abdomen, sending him crumpling to the floor.

Zen approaches the downed Romi, issuing a threat, "Cross my path again, and you'll regret it forever." He then shifts his attention back to the ongoing party, sweeping the room with his gaze in search of the woman seeking him out.

"Where is the woman who wishes to borrow money from me?" Zen inquires of Lusi.

"Sifa, come here!" Lusi calls, urging Sifa to come forward. Confronted with Zen in person, Sifa begins to doubt and slightly believes Romi's earlier warning about Zen. Nevertheless, she has little choice but to approach Zen.

"I am Sifa, the one seeking you for a loan. I've heard you are generous and willing to provide financial assistance to save my company's coffers," she introduces herself.

Zen shakes Sifa's hand, his fingers lingering a little too long. Sifa quickly withdraws her hand, discomforted.

A lecherous grin spreads across Zen's face. He leans in to whisper to Sifa, "If you want to borrow money, you'll have to sleep with me as collateral. Agree, and any amount you require will be yours."

Shocked by Zen's proposal, Sifa's eyes widen with disbelief that he expects her to sleep with him as repayment.

"No, I can't do that. I won't sleep with you. I just want to borrow the money and will return it with interest," Sifa refuses, preserving her dignity.