APKDock Logo
Chapters
share
Ex-Astronaut Shamed, Identity Unveiled, All Kneel Novel Cover

Ex-Astronaut Shamed, Identity Unveiled, All Kneel

Tasked with delivering a family wedding gift to his cousin, a highly accomplished chief railway engineer arrives at the venue, only to face unexpected hostility. Before he can even step inside, his cousin's arrogant bride stops him at the door. Treating him like an unwelcome courier, she coldly demands he leave the money and vanish, calling him an eyesore. But she has no idea of his true, powerful identity. Will this modern romance novel see those who humiliated him forced to bow?
Chapters
share

Chapter 3

"Theo, don't you forget that you also grew up in a small county? Do you look down on me? Have you forgotten who you are?"

"When you were little, you used to run around behind me naked. Now you've become so successful that you don't even recognize me as your cousin. Why didn't I see you breaking off the relationship when I accepted the gifts?"

When I mentioned my embarrassing past, Theo's face instantly turned cold.

"Shut up!"

"You don't need to remind me where I'm from. Haven't you heard that a hero is not judged by his origin? No matter what happened in the past, I am now the richest man, Theo, not your cousin!"

"I've heard that you were working outside and didn't even go home for eight years. I thought you had made it, but it turns out you were working as a courier. If I were you, I wouldn't be ashamed to go home and see people!"

He glanced at my Ford Transit Van carrying spare parts, and the sarcasm on his face was obvious.

The eight years he mentioned were the time I spent secretly training as an astronaut at the Orion Space Center, and the five years I spent floating in outer space.

As soon as these words were spoken, the quiet guests around them suddenly went wild.

"Holy crap? Grant's cousin is a courier? He's so poor? No wonder he's trying to curry favor with Grant!"

"He's already nearly 40 years old, and he has no achievements. He even dares to flirt with Vivienne. Does he think he is Grant's biological father? Even his biological father wouldn't dare to talk to Grant like that!"

"Poor relatives should be cut off, otherwise there will be a lot of trouble in the future. Any scandal can drag the Harrington Family into the water! Support Grant to cut off the relationship! Teach him a lesson!"

I was so angry that my temples started throbbing.

"When did I ever say I wanted to curry your favor?"

"Theo, I lent you the living expenses when you had no money. We are brothers, and I am happy for you that you have made progress. Just consider that money as a gift from me. Don't take it."

"My parents were kind enough to let me come here, but it seems like you don't welcome it. If you want to break up, then break up completely. Return the 200,000 yuan I gave you, and I'll leave immediately."

Theo didn't speak for a long time, but his expression clearly showed reluctance.

It's easy to imagine that no one wants to give back the money they spent, not to mention that there are a hundred people in his hometown, and the total gift money is over a million.

Before Theo could say anything, Vivienne became anxious.

"Who cares about your two hundred thousand? It's not even enough for a piece of fabric for my skirt! Theo, give him back the money!"

"These poor people are like dog-skin plasters. Once they stick to you, you can't get rid of them!"

I took a step forward with a sneer on my face.

"Really? Why do I think Theo needs these two hundred thousand?"

"You can ask for money, just call me cousin and I'll give it to you."

Theo cared about the richest man's face after all, so he waved his hand.

"Assistant, transfer the money to him!"

"Grant Hudson, from today on, we have no relationship, and don't come to me in the future."

I gladly agreed and nodded.

"Yes, we thought of the same thing."

The two hundred thousand has arrived and I'm too lazy to argue with them.

When I was about to get on the car, the security guard suddenly rushed up to stop me.

"Grant, who told you to leave?"

"I've given you the gift money, but you haven't compensated me for my wedding dress."

"You've finished talking to Theo, now let's settle our accounts."

I turned around and met her smug and arrogant face.

"Oh? How do you want to calculate it?"

"It's simple. The wedding dress and the shipping fee add up to 15 million. Today's public opinion is unfavorable to Lancaster Consortium. The stock price drop is also your fault. For the business affected by this incident, I will give you an 80% discount. The total is 80 million. Pay me back."

I laughed out loud on the spot.

"That's all? You're not going to calculate your mental damages anymore?"

Theo thought I was crazy and his eyes widened instantly.

You may also like

Accused of Cheating When I Handed in an Empty Test Novel Cover
8.2
After being framed for cheating by the Watson family heir, the protagonist is cast out and blacklisted from society. His life ends in tragedy on the streets, haunted by the mystery of how his exam matched another's perfectly. Now reborn on the day of the fateful test, he chooses to submit a completely blank paper to foil the conspiracy. In this action-packed mystery, he must expose the truth behind the frame-up while navigating the treacherous dynamics of his former family.
Bound to the billionaire  Novel Cover
8.9
Elara’s world is upended after a cryptic legal agreement binds her to the influential Julian Vane. Moving through his life of opulence and hidden agendas, she realizes their meeting was carefully orchestrated. As shadows from Julian’s history emerge, their developing connection is pushed to the brink. Elara must navigate a web of peril and passion, deciding if her feelings for a man surrounded by foes are worth the risk of losing everything.
I Left the Dead Behind… but His Childhood Sweetheart Didn't Novel Cover
8.5
After dying in a fire set by an angry mob, forensic expert Dr. Gardner wakes up on the day she first met Jessica Lester. In her past life, Jessica somehow stole Gardner's internal thoughts and autopsy findings to become a celebrated prodigy, leaving Gardner a disgraced laughingstock. Now reborn, Gardner chooses to resign and return home to a quiet life, leaving her rival to face the grisly reality of forensic work without a mind to mimic.
I Wanted Hot Guys, But My Ex Blocked My Way Novel Cover
8.7
Marrying the gorgeous Morgan Hull for his looks seemed like a dream, but our three-year contract felt like a lonely sentence. He vanished immediately, ignoring my calls and keeping his distance. Fed up with living like a widow, I eagerly served him divorce papers the moment our time was up. Yet, instead of agreeing quietly, Morgan rattled off a bizarre string of scientific facts before asking if he could court me post-divorce. What is my ex-husband playing at?
My Husband’s Mistress Livestreamed His Betrayal at the Gala Novel Cover
8.3
A prestigious gala descends into chaos when a billionaire’s secret affair is broadcast live by his mistress. The shocking stream captures his deep betrayal in real-time, transforming an evening of elegance into a massive public scandal. As the footage spreads rapidly across the internet, his wife must face the painful reality of her marriage before the world. This drama follows the collapse of a high-society romance ruined by lies.
Our Love and Hate were Boundless, and Now Happiness Await Novel Cover
8.3
After being brutally murdered by the billionaire George Swallowell in her past life, she is given a second chance. George blamed her for his favorite concubine Priscilla’s suicide, torturing her to death and destroying her family’s remains. Now reborn as one of his twelve concubines, she refuses to repeat her tragic fate. By secretly switching her pregnancy test with Priscilla's, she steps out of their deadly love game. Will she finally find the peace and happiness she deserves?