The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 821-825

Chapter 821

Gena's words ignited the anger of her fellow inmates. While all prisoners, these detainees hadn't committed serious crimes or displayed extreme viciousness. They instinctively sympathized with the seemingly frail Mrs. Wilson, believing her account of her daughter-in-law's cruelty. Outrage followed.

“To abandon such an elderly mother? That's monstrous!” one exclaimed.

“Exactly! Living in a $100 million villa and refusing her even a bedroom? Disgusting!” another chimed in.

“That daughter-in-law will get what's coming to her!” a third added.

Overwhelmed, Mrs. Wilson wept, “Thank you. I never expected to find such kindness here!”

Gena sighed, “Ma'am, seeing you reminds me of my mother, who died after taking poison. Old age is hard, and an unfilial child makes it even harder.”

Mrs. Wilson nodded, sobbing, “I'm detained for fifteen days. Afterward, I'll have nowhere to go, no food, no shelter. I might even be sued.”

Gena quickly offered, “Ma'am, stay here. Three meals a day, shelter included—better than the streets.”

Mrs. Wilson’s despair deepened. The thought of permanent institutionalization horrified her. No! she thought, I’m the head of the Wilson family! To end up dependent on prison charity… She had to find a way out.

A police car arrived. Two officers entered, escorting a disheveled woman—Elaine Ma. Handcuffed and desolate, Elaine had cried herself dry. She never imagined stealing Charlie Wade's bank card would land her in prison, facing indefinite detention until a complex transnational investigation concluded. She panicked, questioning the likely sentence for attempted fraud of $21.9 billion. The officer explained that, even as an attempt, it was a massive crime likely resulting in life imprisonment; with further evidence, even the death penalty was possible. Terror-stricken, Elaine wanted desperately to contact her daughter Claire, demanding a divorce from Charlie. The officer informed her that, as a suspect in a major case, she couldn't contact family or hire a lawyer. Hatred filled her, but she had no outlet.

Chapter 822

The police processed Elaine Ma's intake, taking photos, fingerprints, and requiring her to change into prison attire. Once the officers departed, a female guard led Elaine to her cell, explaining the routine: up at 6:00 a.m., lights out at 10:00 p.m., three meals a day within the cell. The guard added that portions were small and family could send supplies via the canteen for a fee.

Elaine eagerly asked about contacting her family, only to be told that, due to the severity of her case, outside contact was forbidden. The thought of insufficient food filled her with dread. She then recalled that Mrs. Wilson and Wendy were also detained. A moment of anxiety followed, quickly dismissed. She considered Mrs. Wilson a harmless old woman and Wendy too frail to be a threat.

The guard pointed to cell 025. Inside, Mrs. Wilson had found some comfort in the unexpected kindness of her fellow inmates. Wendy too, felt relieved; the reality was far less harsh than her movie-fueled expectations.

Suddenly, someone announced a new arrival. The guard pushed Elaine into cell 025.

Chapter 823

Elaine was startled by Mrs. Wilson’s furious outburst: “Elaine Ma! You shrew, you've got what you deserve!” Seeing Elaine in prison uniform confirmed her crime. Elaine was equally shocked to find herself in the same cell, regretting that she hadn't been placed elsewhere. She pleaded with the guard to move her, but was refused.

Wendy sneered, “So you've joined us in Thompson First Villa's other branch – the detention center! And for a serious crime, at that!”

Elaine, initially flustered, regained her composure. "What? You two fallen women are jealous? Even here, I'm a villa owner, unlike you two, who'll starve on the streets!"

Mrs. Wilson retorted, "You have no shame, Elaine Ma!"

Gena, witnessing the scene, intervened, “Is this your daughter-in-law, ma’am?”

Chapter 824

Mrs. Wilson, seizing the opportunity, wailed dramatically about her suffering, drawing Gena’s sympathy. Remembering her own mother's suffering, Gena’s anger boiled over. She confronted Elaine, “Didn't your parents teach you to respect your elders?”

Elaine scoffed, “Respect that mother-in-law? I'd have killed her!”

Enraged, Gena punched Elaine, then mounted her, punching and pulling her hair while screaming insults. Elaine cried for help. Mrs. Wilson, seizing the moment, joined the assault, leaving scratches on Elaine’s face. Wendy followed suit, kicking Elaine. Soon, other inmates joined in. Elaine Ma was beaten mercilessly.

Chapter 825

Charlie Wade received a call from Cameron Isaac, confirming Elaine's placement and that the guards had been "persuaded" to ignore any incidents. Isaac offered to send people to finish the job, but Charlie wanted to see how things played out, especially Claire’s reaction. He continued to buy groceries for four, including Elaine's favorite foods, unaware of her fate.

Elaine, severely beaten, was curled in a corner when the guards arrived with dinner. She cried out for help, but the guard ignored her complaints and instructed Gena's cellmates to collect the food. Gena, initially worried, relaxed when the guards' indifference became clear. Elaine's pleas went unheard as the guards left.