Underestimated Son In Law

Chapter 14

Chapter 14 Not Enough

"Happy? You must be kidding me, my pig cousin.As long as you're alive, I won't let you off so easily."

Xander had always hated Sett since childhood.He was often second in everything because of his cousin.

Sett was good at both academics and sports, so the family elders always praised him.

These invoke Xander's jealousy and envy toward him.

After Sett's parents were kicked out of the Crossword family, Xander and his cousin Amanda, who also hated Sett, wouldn't let go of the opportunity to suppress him and teach him a lesson.

"Stop talking, the family head has arrived!"

At this time, everyone stood up and clapped as an elderly man wearing sharp attire was accompanied by the Crossword family elders.He was heading toward the officials and the guest of honor table.

This elderly man was none other than the Crossword family head— "Francisco Crossword"—and also Sett's grandfather.

"Don Francisco, I wish you great health and prosperity for your Crossword family.It's truly unfortunate that my gift to you is so shabby in comparison to the others.I hope you won't take it against me as a business partner!"

A middle-aged man with a potbelly embraces Francisco cheerfully.

"Of course, I won't take it against you, Director Lowell!"

Francisco smiled while passing a glass of wine toward the middle-aged director, Lowell.

"By the way, are you interested in doing business with a prestigious family? I want you to know that this is no small project; it's different from my other business since I will be working with the Laker family! If we could get a contract with their recent campaign, we could easily earn a hundred million dollars, and that's only the initial profit! Also, I heard they are recruiting aspiring models.What's more, they are inviting famous celebrities to present their company!"

Director Lowell blurted out as he lifted the corner of his lips.He then took a sip of the wine.

"What! You mean we can cooperate with the Laker family?"

Francisco's eyes lit up; he had been dreaming about cooperating with the Laker family.

This was a great opportunity for him and his Crossword family! Unlike his family, which was regarded as second -rate in Darian City.

The Lakers were regarded as first-rate.

Lowell had already expected Francisco to immediately agree.

Moreover, his offer was a lucrative deal for Francisco.It was a huge pie that a second-rate family couldn't deny.

If this project went through, he and Francisco would be able to meet famous actresses and increase their exposure in the entertainment industry! And that's not all.

There was a hidden benefit that men like him would want to take a bite of.

Those aspiring models and actresses would be willing to spread their legs just to gain the support of investors like him.

Hehe! Just thinking about it made him drool.

After Francisco's conversation with Lowell, his mood greatly increased, so he took the main seat.It was a tradition that was passed down in the family that the juniors would present gifts to the family head on their birthday to gain his favor.

The first ones to give their gifts were Madam Claire and her husband, Tom.

"Father-in-law, me and Claire decided to gift you with this pair of Jade bracelets."

"Huh? Isn't that the latest craft of the famous artisan Mr.Mill? Wow! I didn't know that it was Claire and Tom who brought it! No wonder I didn't see it in Laurel's jewelry store anymore."

"Oh my, they really did it! One of those jade bracelets could easily set you back $50,000! With two of them in total, it's a hundred thousand dollars! How envious."

After offering and giving their gifts, Sett's other uncles and aunts also gave their gifts.

Aside from the gifts from Madam Claire and Tom, the other gifts seemed to be subpar.

The frown on Francisco's face was a clear indication that he was disappointed.

"Father, I almost forgot, as according to seniority, elder brother Charles should give his gift now, and as the eldest brother, the gift had to be expensive! It looks to me like my elder brother, Charles, is not present.Then these two siblings should have brought Elder Brother's gift with them!" All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Madam Claire raised her voice as she explained.

Because of her words, everyone's eyes darted at Sett.

"What do you say, my nephew Sett?""

Sett didn't immediately answer, and only when everyone became impatient with waiting did he start saying something.

"You guys don't have to worry.I will fetch a gift to represent my family's sincerity, but it would take some time for the Treasure Palace to deliver my family gift to grandfather."

Abruptly Xander laughed mockingly.

''Heh, I know lots of people like him, pretending to be capable.I doubt he had anything decent as a gift for his grandfather.What a pretentious bastard.He'll only make a laughing stock out of himself! A real loser, he is destined to be unable to achieve anything great in life.He should just hang himself!"

"My dear nephew, why don't you come forward and tell us the truth that you didn't bring any gifts for your grandfather!" Madam Claire cackled on the side.

"Brother Sett, it's not that we are badmouthing you or anything, it's just that we know how poor your parents are now, not to mention you...I'm a hundred percent sure that whatever my gift is fake." Xander sniggered.

Just then, a young man came rushing toward the center, and soon everyone recognized him as the family butler.

At first, Francisco was displeased, evident by the frown on his face after his speech was interrupted.It was his trusted butler.

His expression returned to normal.He understood his butler's personality.He wouldn't do something like this if it wasn't extremely important.

In a brief moment, the butler whispered something into Francisco's ears.

Gradually, his eyes lit up, and he excitedly stood up.

"I would like to welcome a special guest.Everyone should be respectful since our guest has a prominent background.Remember, don't create trouble for our new guest."

Francisco, the family's head, sweeps his gaze through the crowd, pausing for a brief moment to look at Sett.

Just then, his eyes darted to the entrance gate as everyone heard an engine roaring, catching everyone's attention.

At that point, a sports car entered, then someone gasped.

"Isn't that the latest version of Phantom? Wow! How envious.This has been my dream car, but alas, I don't have the money to buy one.Sadly, its price is nearing a million dollars, an astronomical amount....I would be better off just looking from afar!"

"The owner of the Phantom must be a second-generation wealthy man, then! If I could have such a boyfriend, I wouldn't have to worry for life!" A woman with a decent appearance chimed in.