Chapter 6 The Seven-day Deadline

• Bam!
• A golden memorial plaque fell on the floor, making the whole room shake.
• Grant's expression darkened significantly when he saw this.
• Nobody thought that the son-in-law who had left the Marleys five years prior would come back.
• Not only did he return, but he also brought a memorial plaque with him, which was a clear insult!
• Disregarding the astonished looks from everyone, Brayden approached Grant.
• "This memorial plaque, which cost a hundred pounds of gold and was made overnight by the best goldsmith, is worth 15 million dollars. Grant, are you pleased with my birthday present?"
• Grant shook with fury and shouted, "How dare you cause a scene here? If I hadn't felt pity for you when you were homeless, you'd have starved to death by now!
• "It's my 80th birthday, a time for celebration, and you bring me a memorial plaque? You worthless dog, are you asking for trouble?"
• Grant was enraged!
• It was his 80th birthday, and the hall was packed with guests, all in high spirits.
• But what was Brayden's intention with bringing the memorial plaque?
• Gavin also stood up, furiously declaring, "Brayden, you dare to come back, I'll kill you!"
• Brayden glanced at him with contempt and said, "Go ahead and try."
• Seeing his fearless attitude, the Marleys grew even angrier.
• "You worthless drifter, it was our family's compassion that kept you alive. Otherwise, you'd have starved!"
• "You've made our family the laughingstock, and now you bring a memorial plaque to Old Mr. Marley's birthday? Do you think we have no one to stand up for us?"
• "Today, you won't leave here alive. I'll make you wish you were dead!"
• Inside the hall, every member of the Marleys was seething with anger, glaring at Brayden.
• Brayden had tarnished their family's reputation.
• Because of him, they couldn't hold their heads high.
• His audacity to come and openly challenge them was unforgivable.
• Despite the Marleys' accusations, Brayden remained unfazed.
• Grant glared at him, his face icy, and said, "Brayden, if you're looking for trouble today, don't blame me. Guards!"
• At his order, hundreds of the Marleys' bodyguards stormed in and encircled Brayden.
• The guests at the birthday banquet looked at Brayden with pity.
• Everyone believed that he was doomed.
• "Grandpa, please spare Brayden!"
• Seeing this, Abigail begged. She was unaware of what gift Brayden had prepared.
• Grant sneered, "You shameful person, how dare you plead for Brayden? From today on, you're expelled from our family!"
• Abigail's mind went blank.
• At this, her face showed utter disbelief.
• She hadn't anticipated Grant would be so ruthless and expel her from the Marleys.
• Chloe looked at her with disdain, saying, "You disgraceful woman! Our family lost face because of you. If I were in your place, I'd have ended my life by now!"
• "Exactly!"
• "You ungrateful woman, if it weren't for us, you and your mom would have starved to death by now!"
• "Maybe we should have just let you go hungry and die in the streets!"
• The Marleys gazed at Abigail, each one of them sneering with icy disdain and biting words.
• "Have you all finished speaking?"
• Without warning, Brayden roared.
• A powerful presence, as if leading an army, surged forth!
• Immediately, everyone fell silent.
• The hall was so silent that the slightest sound seemed deafening.
• Everyone's attention was fixed on Brayden.
• Brayden remained expressionless, scanning each member of the Marleys before his gaze landed on Grant.
• Those from the Marleys who met his eyes felt a shiver run down their spines.
• Grant, in particular, felt an overwhelming sense of dread, which made it hard for him to breathe.
• "Grant, five years ago, when you were gravely ill and near death, you chose to sacrifice Abigail's happiness for your own gain and married her to me.
• "After I was gone, in your rage and embarrassment, you expelled my wife's family from the house. My wife and daughter had to live in a dark, damp basement, and your family's servants even mistreated my daughter.
• "Now that I'm back, I'm here to get justice for my wife and daughter!"
• Brayden's words struck like a thunderclap, echoing through the hall.
• Grant's face grew dark with anger, and he clenched his teeth, demanding, "Brayden, what do you intend to do?"
• Brayden looked around, and no one dared to meet his eyes.
• "Today, I have one thing to tell you all! In the next seven days, I want every member of Marlyes to kneel before my wife and daughter and repent on your doings!"
• "Hahahaha!"
• The moment these words were spoken, the entire Marleys erupted into laughter.
• "Brayden, have you lost your mind over these five years? You're speaking nonsense!"
• "Do you really think you alone can take down our family? You're dreaming!"
• Unfazed by the crowd's mockery, Brayden replied coolly, "If I don't see anyone within seven days, the Marleys will be destroyed!"
• With that, he turned and walked away with Abigail and Hope.
• Suddenly, Grant shouted, "Brayden, stop right there! Who gave you permission to leave?
• "You've interrupted my birthday banquet and spoken recklessly. Today, I'm going to break your limbs and leave you incapacitated."
• Grant's expression was fierce with rage. He had a deep grudge against Brayden and felt he could only relieve his anger by giving Brayden a harsh lesson.
• "Get him!"
• At his order, hundreds of the Marleys bodyguards rushed at Brayden.
• Immediately, the air was filled with shouts of violence and menace!
• Seeing this, Abigail and Hope were filled with intense worry.
• Brayden sneered, "A pack of worthless dogs, daring to act up in front of me."
• Then, he instructed the frightened Abigail, "Look after our daughter!"
• As soon as he finished speaking, he vanished from sight.
• Only a fleeting blur was visible before he disappeared completely.
• Boom!
• Boom!
• Boom!
• With each punch, the Marleys' bodyguards were thrown through the air.
• In just ten seconds, none of them were on their feet. They were all sprawled on the ground, moaning in agony.
• This ...
• Witnessing this, everyone was stunned in disbelief.
• Is this even possible for a human?
• He's just unbelievably strong!
• Grant, in particular, was overwhelmed with astonishment, his face reflecting sheer disbelief.