All Chapters of The Lost Legacy: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

The grand dining hall glittered with crystal chandeliers, each flame flickering against the polished marble walls. Golden light poured down on polished silver cutlery, crystal goblets filled with imported wine, and dishes so lavish they looked like artwork instead of food. The long table stretched endlessly, draped in velvet cloth and lined with exotic delicacies flown in from across the world.Every guest radiated status. Jewelry sparkled at throats and wrists. Laughter rolled across the table like thunder, fueled by pride and expensive liquor. The air smelled of roasted meat and arrogance.And at the far end, like a blemish on perfection, sat him.The unwanted son-in-law “Ethan Cross".He sat quietly, shoulders bent just slightly, gaze lowered to the untouched plate in front of him. His silence wasn’t born of shyness, but from years of enduring scorn. He had learned to swallow his pride, to lock words in his throat, to grit his teeth until his jaw ached. That was how he survived ev

The evening air outside the Hayes estate was crisp, the sky washed in deep indigo as luxury cars lined the grand driveway one after another. Crystal chandeliers glowed warmly through the tall glass windows of the banquet hall, where laughter, music, and the clinking of expensive glassware filled the space with polished elegance.Ethan Cross stepped out of the car behind his wife, Sophia Hayes. He wore a simple black suit—clean and pressed, but lacking any visible brand or ornament. To the people inside, it might as well have been invisible. Sophia, on the other hand, was breathtaking in a soft silver gown that hugged her figure elegantly. Her hair was styled perfectly, her makeup subtle yet radiant. Every step she took drew attention. Beside her, Ethan looked like nothing more than an afterthought. His expression remained calm, unreadable. His eyes, however, were alert—measuring everything.Sophia glanced at him briefly as they walked in.“You don’t have to stay the whole time if yo

The morning light over the city looked deceptively peaceful. Glass towers reflected the soft gold of sunrise, as though nothing in the world could possibly be wrong. But inside Hayes Global Enterprises, chaos had already begun spreading through the company.“Withdraw everything. Now.” A client’s voice snapped through the speakerphone before the line abruptly went dead.Beep.Silence.Sophia Hayes stood motionless in her office, staring at the blinking red light on the phone.Another contract was lost. Her assistant lingered hesitantly by the door. “Ma’am… that was the third major client this morning.”Sophia didn’t respond right away. Her fingers slowly tightened around the edge of her desk. “Say that again,” she said quietly.The assistant swallowed nervously. “They’re saying the company is collapsing… that our funding has been pulled… and that anyone who stays with us will suffer losses.”Sophia’s eyes darkened. “That’s ridiculous.”“I know,” the assistant replied quickly. “But the