The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 526-530
Chapter 526
Summer smiled. "Oh, please come in! I haven't lived here for years. Make yourselves at home."
Christopher and Hannah entered. He examined the villa's layout and design.
Shella, the real estate agent, smiled. "Mr. Wilson, the West Garden Villa is one of Aurouss Hill's first villa complexes. It has excellent supporting facilities and tight security, guaranteeing your safety. The villa's living area is 470 square meters, meeting all your requirements"
Christopher sought an older villa for its lower price. A comparable new villa cost at least $20 million in Aurouss Hill, while those in this complex typically sold for $13–14 million. He hoped to negotiate a lower price.
He asked Summer, "Miss Gibson, what's your asking price?"
Summer explained she needed to sell quickly due to her impending move to the United States. "If you're serious, I'll sell for $12 million. What do you think?"
Hannah exclaimed, "What?! $12 million for this old villa? You're robbing us!"
Summer calmly replied, "Most villas here list for over $13.5 million. $12 million is a very good price."
Elaine Ma, sitting inside, heard the commotion. She saw Hannah and Christopher—the eldest son of the Wilson family—and realized they were potential buyers. She wondered how Christopher could afford a villa given the Wilson family's impending bankruptcy.
Hannah haughtily stated, "Only a fool would pay $12 million. I know you're in a hurry. $8 million, and we close today. You can leave for the US tomorrow!"
Hannah aimed to exploit Summer's urgency. She believed Summer's need to sell quickly, perhaps due to a family emergency, would force a lower price. However, Summer was wealthy and had other properties, so she had no need for a quick sale.
Summer frowned. "Miss Queen, I've offered a fair price. You won't find cheaper in this area. $8 million is unrealistic."
Summer added, "Since you're not serious, let's end this."
Christopher knew his wife's offer was ridiculous. An $11 million price would still be a bargain and sell quickly.
Christopher quickly interjected, "Miss Gibson, please forgive my wife's unreasonable offer."
Hannah glared at Christopher. "Unreasonable?! I'm in charge! I won't pay over $8 million!" She winked at Christopher, confident in her negotiation skills.
Elaine Ma interjected cheerfully, "Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, $8 million? Are you insane?"
Chapter 527
Hannah and Christopher were surprised to see Elaine Ma. They wondered about her connection to Summer.
Hannah had planned to aggressively negotiate, starting at $8 million and gradually increasing to $9 million. She hadn't anticipated Elaine Ma's intervention. Elaine Ma had always been submissive, so her boldness surprised Hannah.
Elaine Ma, having endured years of bullying from Christopher and Hannah, finally had the chance to retaliate, especially knowing of the Wilson family's financial troubles.
Hannah angrily demanded, "Elaine Ma, what do you mean?"
Elaine Ma smiled. "Sister-in-law, my friend's villa is worth over $10 million, and you offer $8 million? You're shameless! I know you're poor, but that's no excuse to exploit others!"
Elaine Ma openly expressed her resentment, fueled by years of suppressed grievances under Christopher and Hannah's control. She relished this opportunity for revenge.
Hannah's expression darkened. "Elaine Ma, you've gotten bold! You used to be so cowardly."
Hannah was furious. Elaine Ma's past subservience made her current defiance even more infuriating.
Elaine Ma retorted arrogantly, "Sister-in-law, you think you can still bully me? Look how poor you are now, and you dare act tough?"
Elaine Ma continued, "I've resented you for years. The old lady always favored you. I had to swallow my pride and praise you, when you were worthless! The Wilsons are bankrupt, and you still act tough?! Look at yourself!"
Chapter 528
Christopher reprimanded Elaine Ma. "Elaine Ma! Stop insulting us! We're better off than you! Your husband is trash, your son-in-law is trash, your whole family is pathetic!"
Elaine Ma retorted disdainfully, "Big brother, you're right! My husband is trash, but what can I do? All the men in the Wilson family are garbage!"
Christopher was furious that she'd included his family.
Elaine Ma, undeterred, bragged, "But don't call my son-in-law, Charlie Wade, trash! He's amazing! I'm moving into my luxurious villa at Thompson First next month. Can you afford that?"
Elaine Ma used Charlie Wade to antagonize Christopher, finding it exhilarating.
Christopher felt uncomfortable. Despite Charlie Wade's perceived shortcomings, he owned a luxurious villa at Thompson First, something Christopher couldn't afford.
Elaine Ma relished Christopher's discomfort. She sighed, continuing her attack. "I thought Charlie Wade was trash. I envied you and sister-in-law. Wendy was engaged to Gerald from the White family!"
Elaine Ma lamented Wendy's breakup with Gerald and subsequent engagement to Kenneth Wilson, the chairman of Modestway Group, noting that Kenneth was older than Christopher. Her comments were laced with sarcasm.
Hannah, furious, yelled, "Elaine Ma! Shut your mouth! I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Elaine Ma replied defiantly, "I'm telling the truth! Why shut up? Don't think you can bully me because of your older son-in-law! Kenneth dumped Wendy! He gave her to Jeffrey from the Weaver family! He treated her like an object!"
Hannah was close to losing control.
Chapter 529
Hannah lunged at Elaine Ma, who stepped back, saying, "Hannah, you can't afford to offend me!"
Hannah retorted, "I can't afford to offend you? I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Elaine Ma threatened to call Charlie Wade, knowing his intimidating presence would silence them.
Hannah shuddered at the mention of Charlie Wade, recalling his intimidating fighting skills. Christopher also feared Charlie Wade.
Elaine Ma sneered, "I sympathize with you. The Wilsons are falling. Harold and Wendy are single. You'll be miserable."
Elaine Ma advised them not to buy a villa, suggesting they save money and open a mahjong parlor.
Christopher and Hannah were speechless, overwhelmed by Elaine Ma's relentless ridicule.
Elaine Ma's mockery continued, highlighting their inferior circumstances compared to her own.
Christopher and Hannah were humiliated and unable to retaliate. They felt profoundly ashamed.
Elaine Ma, reveling in her victory, couldn't contain her joy at her long-awaited revenge.
Christopher coldly threatened, "Elaine Ma, you'll pay for this!"
Elaine Ma responded with more sarcastic remarks about her impending move to Thompson First, further emphasizing their contrasting fortunes.
Christopher, defeated, declared they weren't buying the villa and left.
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Christopher and Hannah left, followed by the real estate agent.
Summer sighed, commenting on their unreasonable behavior. Elaine Ma agreed, noting their financial desperation.
Hannah and Christopher cursed once out of earshot of Elaine Ma, fearing Charlie Wade's retribution.
The real estate agent asked if they wanted to see other properties, but Hannah angrily dismissed her.
Hannah vented her anger to Christopher, blaming Charlie Wade for Elaine Ma's newfound wealth and arrogance. Christopher agreed, acknowledging their powerlessness.
Hannah worried about her mother-in-law demanding the $8 million if they didn't buy a house.
Christopher proposed scamming Elaine Ma, using her love of gambling to swindle her money, even suggesting mortgaging her Thompson First villa.