Victor Hayes had been a live-in son-in-law to the Winters family for three years, enduring cold stares, being ordered around by his mother-in-law, facing his wife's icy indifference, and being looked down upon by his sister-in-law. However, just when everyone thought he would forever remain a worthless waste, Victor suddenly revealed his true identity! Who could have imagined that this despised "live-in son-in-law" was actually an invincible powerhouse who had been hiding for years? His business empire quietly rose, with industry giants begging for cooperation. His mother-in-law frantically flattered him, his ice-cold wife instantly transformed into a devoted little wife, and his sister-in-law even blushed with embarrassment... Victor sighed helplessly: "I just wanted to keep a low profile as a hidden tycoon. Why is it so difficult?"
"Victor, hurry up and get over here to trim my toenails," came the command.
On the luxurious leather sofa, two stunningly beautiful women were chatting and laughing, their silvery laughter lingering in the air.
One was Victor's wife, Sophia Winters, and the other was his sister-in-law, Samantha Winters.
Both possessed captivating beauty and alluring figures, each with their unique charm that made it impossible to look away.
During a pause in their conversation, Sophia called out to Victor, who was busy with housework, and elegantly extended her slender, beautiful leg.
Upon hearing his wife's order, Victor immediately put down what he was doing and hurried over.
He knelt on the floor, carefully cradling his wife's delicate foot, and began to meticulously trim her nails.
"Sister, your figure is getting more and more gorgeous! Should I help you measure your dimensions?" Samantha said with a mischievous smile, her slender fingers playfully tickling Sophia's sensitive spot.
"Stop that!" Sophia laughed, her body instinctively flinching.
With this sudden movement, Victor's hand slipped, accidentally hurting Sophia's foot.
"Ah!" Sophia cried out in pain, her beautiful face instantly darkening.
She yanked her foot back and kicked Victor away forcefully, her gorgeous face turning ice-cold. "You worthless fool, are you trying to rebel?"
"Sister, are you alright?" Samantha quickly comforted Sophia while glancing at Victor with disgust, her red lips curling into a contemptuous smile.
"Victor, you can't even trim toenails properly. What use are you? The Winters family must have been blind to accept such a useless live-in son-in-law!"
Victor clutched his stomach as he slowly stood up, feeling utterly frustrated but not daring to speak up.
Because just as his sister-in-law said, he was nothing more than a despised live-in son-in-law.
For three whole years of marriage, he had been treated like the lowest servant, with the Winters family taking out their frustrations on him whenever they pleased.
Three years of marriage to Sophia, and he hadn't even held her hand, let alone been intimate with her!
Every night, Victor slept alone in a shabby little room, afraid to disturb his beautiful wife's dreams.
All the dirtiest and most exhausting chores in the house fell on Victor's shoulders.
Once, when he accidentally broke a dish while washing up, his wife banished him outside as punishment, making him stand there for a full hour.
Another time, when he was slightly late bringing her foot-washing water, Sophia slapped him without hesitation and berated him mercilessly.
Three years—three whole years!
Victor had grown accustomed to this life, even becoming somewhat numb to it.
The most ridiculous part was that he, this hopeless man, had actually developed genuine feelings for Sophia, despite her disgust and contempt for him.
In truth, Victor was originally the second son of the Hayes family, one of the capital's elite clans with immense influence.
But three years ago, Victor had invested ten million dollars in a real estate company called Skyrise.
At the time, Skyrise was in dire straits, facing imminent restructuring and bankruptcy. It was a hot potato that no one wanted to touch.
The Hayes family had exploded with anger at Victor's decision.
Some accused him of being brainless and foolish; others theorized he was trying to drain the family's resources.
Victor became the family's scapegoat, nailed to a post of shame.
In the end, those old foxes in the Hayes family decided to throw him out altogether!
With no other choice, Victor experienced the harshness of life before finally ending up as the live-in son-in-law of the Winters family in Westridge.
"Come on, sister, don't waste your energy getting angry with this useless man," Samantha said, gently holding Sophia's arm and speaking in a soft voice.
Sophia nodded slightly and waved her hand, signaling Victor to get lost.
"Others marry into wealthy, noble families, but look at me—stuck with this useless fool!" Sophia sighed deeply. "Tomorrow is the family's annual gathering, and bringing such a worthless husband will be utterly humiliating!"