Rise of the Alpha Husband

It was deep into the night. In a warehouse on the outskirts of Seaway City. Screams of agony echoed from within the warehouse. Three men were tied up, their hands bound and suspended from the ceiling. They were naked, covered in wounds and bruises. Beside them stood several emotionless men in suits. "I'll confess, I'll confess! Everything I did was under the orders of the eldest young master!" "Second Young Master, please spare us! We won't dare do it again!" The bound men begged the person in front of them. Who would have thought that these ruthless men, who had done many dirty deeds for the former chairman of the Christian family group, Christian King, would be so pitiful now? "Why do I always have to get rough before you talk?" Christian Drake said with a hint of helplessness. He sat directly in front of the three men, legs crossed, with a cold and slightly authoritative expression. At twenty-eight, Christian Drake had a maturity that belied his age. This version of Christian Drake was far beyond what the three men had ever imagined. Until today, they had always thought that this extraordinarily handsome second young master of the Christian family was a weak and incompetent coward. In fact, many people in Seaway City believed Christian Drake was a coward, a pushover who wouldn't fight back. Who could have imagined that this so-called coward would personally send his older brother, the chairman of the Christian family group, Christian King, to prison, and bring the entire Christian family group to the brink of bankruptcy? "People are inherently stubborn; sometimes you have to break their bones to get what you want," said a middle-aged man standing next to Christian Drake. "Alexander Blake, you're so ruthless! We're all under the eldest young master's command!" one of the three bound men shouted angrily. "Then break their bones. I want to get something more valuable out of this," Christian Drake said with a smile. At his command, the men in suits picked up their tools again and began to beat the three men. The ground was already stained with splatters of blood. Christian Drake calmly raised his right hand, extending his middle and index fingers. Alexander Blake, standing next to him, skillfully placed a cigarette between Christian Drake's fingers and lit it. Christian Drake took a drag, leaned back in his chair, and softly said, "The sweetest song in the world is the wailing of your enemies, don't you think?" "Indeed," Alexander Blake nodded. He had no sympathy for the three men. They had done too many heinous things, and now they were just reaping what they had sown. As for the so-called eldest young master... Alexander Blake smirked. The self-righteous rich kid was now waiting for legal judgment in prison, never imagining that his weak and cowardly younger brother had quietly grown into a formidable force. After a while, the three bound men confessed more incriminating evidence against Christian King. Christian Drake finished his cigarette and extinguished it, then said to Alexander Blake, "That woman has been trying hard to get his sentence reduced to probation. With this new evidence, I think he'll never get out of prison, will he?" "Better to just eliminate him," Alexander Blake suggested. Christian Drake was silent for a moment, then said, "The most painful thing for someone is not ending their life, but letting them live and watch everything they once owned be taken by the person they despised the most. The grudge between us won't end with simple death. I... I want him to live a life worse than death." Christian Drake's tone was calm, as if he were talking about something as mundane as eating, but the content of his words sent chills down the spine. The three men, already on the brink of death, could no longer contain their fear. One of them, trembling, said, "Second Young Master, the eldest young master is your brother. How can you do this to him?" "Brother? Treat me well?" Christian Drake looked at him and coldly smiled. "If it weren't for my father's protection, and if I hadn't spent years pretending to be the incompetent second young master, my so-called brother would have sent me to meet our ancestors long ago. For the sake of the Christian family, I chose to endure. But I never expected that in the end, he and that woman would target my father! Bringing down Christian King is just the first step. A father's murder is an unforgivable crime. One day, everyone involved in that incident three years ago will pay the price! Everyone, without exception!" The air was filled with a chilling tension as Christian Drake's eyes erupted with a terrifying murderous intent. A powerful aura emanated from him, suffocating everyone present—both his men and the bound captives. Only now did those bound men truly realize that the second young master of the Christian family was anything but a weak and incompetent man. He was a devil in disguise, and his apparent weakness had merely been a façade. Suddenly, Christian Drake's phone rang. He glanced at the screen, and his murderous aura instantly dissipated. "Hello, Victoria Emily," he said softly. "It's quite late. I'm about to go to bed," a woman's voice replied. Her tone wasn't cold but rather indifferent, like plain water without any emotion. "Alright, I'll be home soon," Christian Drake responded in his usual manner. The call ended, and Christian Drake put his phone away. "The young madam?" Alexander Blake asked from the side. "Yes," Christian Drake nodded. "Master, in all these years of laying low, the person you've wronged the most is the young madam, who has been kept in the dark," Alexander Blake said. "Yes..." Christian Drake nodded again. "Victoria Emily is the most renowned businesswoman in Seaway City, a rose with thorns. Our marriage was the biggest joke in Seaway City four years ago. I thought she wouldn't last a year before leaving me, but she endured for four years, and was ridiculed for it." "So, what do you plan to do?" Alexander Blake asked. "I've been dormant for three years and have now risen. That woman and her family won't just sit idly by. The road ahead won't be easy, and there's no need to make her bear this risk. I think it's time to divorce her," Christian Drake said seriously. "Do you think she'll agree?" Alexander Blake frowned. "These four years have been hard on her. She might be waiting for me to bring it up. After all, who would want to stay with a coward, especially a strong woman like her?" Christian Drake said, feeling a bit melancholic. The night deepened. At Seaway City’s Jingyuan Community, B1002. Christian Drake opened the door to his home. A cool breeze drifted in, and on the living room sofa sat a woman, typing on her laptop. This was Victoria Emily, the woman who had been married to Christian Drake for four years. Victoria Emily was a stunningly beautiful woman, the kind who could bring down nations. If you didn't know what the ancient Four Beauties looked like, seeing Victoria Emily would give you an idea. Victoria Emily stood at 5'7", a height that was tall yet not intimidating for men. She maintained a perfect weight, never exceeding 95 pounds or dropping below 90, creating an ideal body proportion. She had long, silky hair and beautiful large eyes. Her thin lips, even without any lipstick at home, were exceptionally red and inviting. Her slightly low-cut shirt revealed her fair neck and collarbones. Despite her loose silk pajamas, her perfect figure was still unmistakable. An expert in yoga, Victoria Emily had an impeccable figure, with a perfect balance in her chest, waist, and hips. She could master any challenging pose. Four years ago, in her early twenties, Victoria Emily had attracted countless suitors when she first entered the business world. It's said that her admirers could form a line around Seaway City. So, when Victoria Emily married Christian Drake four years ago, it broke the hearts of all the men in Seaway City, while the women celebrated as if it were a festival. What could be more delightful than a stunning beauty marrying a weakling? For four years, countless people had taken pleasure in their misfortune and spread rumors about Victoria Emily's affairs with other men. After all, who could believe that a woman like her would willingly become Christian Drake's wife? Christian Drake sat beside Victoria Emily. "Victoria Emily, my brother has been arrested," he said cautiously after a moment's hesitation. "Hmm?" Victoria Emily didn't look up from her laptop. "I heard that the Christian family is in turmoil. They’re facing massive fines and compensation, and bankruptcy is imminent," Christian Drake continued. "And?" Victoria Emily stopped typing and looked at him calmly. "And... I've been thinking. Four years ago, you were married into the Christian family by your family's arrangement, not out of love. Now, the Christian family is in decline and holds little value for your family. You... you can leave me now. I know these four years haven't been easy for you. Don't worry, I'll tell everyone it was my idea to divorce, so it won't affect you," Christian Drake said, watching her face carefully. "Are you done?" Victoria Emily asked calmly. Christian Drake nodded. "Go to bed. I still have some work to finish," Victoria Emily said. "What about the divorce?" Christian Drake asked, confused. "Victoria Emily is your wife for a day, and she'll be your wife for a lifetime. Even if I die of old age beside you, I won't divorce you," Victoria Emily said, waving him off. Her words stunned Christian Drake. He had thought that divorce would be a straightforward matter, but he hadn't expected such a firm refusal from Victoria Emily. Why? They had never been intimate, never even slept in the same bed. Why wouldn't she divorce him? Christian Drake glanced at Victoria Emily, then silently got up and went to the bedroom.