Lahat ng Kabanata ng Married Into Power, Crushed Under His Rules: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

After a long pause, Zander Pierson flicked Eloise Maguire's forehead and called her a silly girl before taking the card.It was only later that Eloise learned the Pierson family's problems couldn't be solved with money. Zander simply couldn't stand to see her disappointed.Eloise's heart warmed. She thought she'd finally earned a place in his heart.But one day, when she mustered the courage to approach Zander's study, she heard the tearful voice of his widowed sister-in-law, Julia Sinclair. "Do you really not love me anymore?"Zander swallowed hard and looked away. "You're my sister-in-law. Eloise is my wife.""I took a bullet for you! Out of all those women you could've married, you chose her. And the reason you've been so good to her is because she reminds you of me, right?""Then, divorce her," she begged. "I'll marry you!"Zander sighed. His expression softened, revealing a tenderness Eloise had never seen before. "Don't do this. Being my wife would be exhausting. But as my

The girl looked to be around 17 or 18 years old. Her body trembled uncontrollably with fear, yet she refused to move an inch.It was Emma Maguire, Eloise's little sister.Eloise struggled to sit up. "Emma, what are you doing here?"A glint of tears appeared in Emma's eyes as she rolled up her sleeve. "Dad was going to beat me to death. I had no choice but to run…"Eloise's breath hitched when she saw the bruises and wounds covering Emma's arm. Despite taking such a brutal beating without begging for mercy, Eloise now lowered her head to Julia. "Julia, you can punish me however you want later. My sister's exhausted. Please let me take her upstairs so she can rest."Before Julia could respond, Zander spoke, "Outsiders aren't allowed to stay overnight here. Someone, take Ms. Emma home.""Didn't you hear what she just said? If she goes back home, they'll beat her to death!"Eloise's eyes immediately reddened as she clung tightly to Emma's hand.Zander couldn't understand why Eloi

This was only the beginning.The housekeeper quickly repositioned the pliers and started tearing out Eloise's remaining fingernails, one by one.Eloise's fingers curled inward. She could only make hoarse, strangled sounds as she desperately tried to crawl away, only to be dragged back every time. When the punishment was finally over, Eloise lay sprawled on the floor like a broken doll, the air thick with the smell of blood.Ruby ordered her housekeepers to throw her out.Zander, who had been waiting outside, caught her just in time. The moment his eyes fell on her injuries, a flicker of shock crossed his eyes. "Cade, get the medicine!"How could Mom be so cruel to you…"Eloise was still trembling. Slowly but firmly, she pulled her hand out of his.Zander sighed, looking weary. "Don't be like this. I know Mom went too far this time. Just tell me what you want, and I'll make it up to you.""Then, give me back the money I gave you."Zander froze. "What?""You didn't need the mon

The main hall was alive with conversation, the clinking of glasses filling the air.Zander had already had a few drinks. His expression was dark, his eyes fixed on something in the distance as if his mind were somewhere else.Julia walked over and gently urged him, "You should slow down."Zander was consumed by a restlessness he couldn't quite explain. But the moment he faced Julia, his expression softened, and he set his glass down.Ruby had been watching them from a distance. She sighed and had someone call Zander over. "I know Julia was your first love. If I hadn't torn you two apart back then, you would've made a wonderful couple. I never imagined that by keeping you from marrying her, you'd end up with someone even less suited to you. "Your brother has been gone for years now. You've been the one running the family all this time. If you truly love Julia…" Ruby paused, "I won't stand in your way anymore."Zander looked up at her in disbelief. "Mom?"Ruby smiled. "Why are

Zander's head snapped up, and he stared at Chase in disbelief. He didn't understand what he was saying. "What do you mean?""You didn't know? Before she married into the Pierson family, she signed an agreement stating that if she ever did anything that brought shame to the family, your marriage would end immediately and she'd leave with nothing." Chase sighed. "You personally accused her of stealing, and she accepted the punishment for it. Your marriage is already legally void." Zander looked at Julia almost helplessly, hoping she would tell him Chase was wrong.Instead, Julia said, "That is a rule in the Pierson family… That's wonderful, Zander! You don't even have to go through the trouble of divorcing Eloise anymore. We can…"Julia went on excitedly, but Zander couldn't hear another word. He suddenly felt dizzy.Divorce? No. He had never once thought about divorcing Eloise.Yes, he'd married her in the first place because she reminded him of Julia.Yes, whenever he had to