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Chapter 2Chapter 2It was no other than Willow Smith, Yvonne’s ex-boyfriend. Rage swelled in Andre’s veins as he watched them engage in adult play.“What’s he doing here?” Andre bellowed.“Are you valued to know what I’m doing here, cur?” Willow replied, a smirk settling on his facial features.Yvonne pulled away from Willow’s arms and pointed her fingers in the air. “Relax Smith, let me handle him,” Yvonne said to pacify Smith’s displeasure.She was afraid Andre might irate him through his words and actions. She started from Smith to Andre with a cold and distant expression,Back then when she was still unmarried, she was beautiful and had thought that she would end up with a wealthy man.Barely getting married to Andre, she lost everything, her reputation, and her position in the family’s business were dropped to the position of a mere assistant marketing manager. She couldn’t even afford expensive bags and jewelry.Other people’s husbands were elite executives in their companies, with respect to their names. But her husband was a complete loser with no promising future.Barely thinking about these things makes her detest him so much.“What are you doing with your ex-boyfriend, wife?” Andre couldn’t hide his displease, neither could he bear the silence anymore.“Wife?” Yvonne scoffed and twirled her hair in the air seductively. “If weren’t for my father who had matched us together four years ago, do you think you could stand a chance to woo me? Talk more of making me your wife?”“The sun doesn’t have anything to do with the moon. I’ll say it again, we are not meant to be. The earlier you realize, the better you get out of my life!” Yvonne hollered.Andre pursed his lips, trying not to let her words pierce through his heart. He understood that he hadn’t been the perfect husband for Yvonne just because he couldn’t afford a luxurious lifestyle. His salary was barely enough to purchase a house.“But won’t grandpa get mad at you if he sees you with him and not me?” Andre asked.Peals of sardonic laughter erupted into the air at Andre’s question.“He would only be mad when he sees you the miserable son-in-law, and not him the worthy son of an elite.”“Get out of the way!” Hannah said, pushing Andre out of her way.“Look at other people’s sons-in-law, they all buy luxury cars and estate, they are company CEOs, but you’re just a pathetic loser. We live in a dirty neighborhood, because of you, Yvonne lost her face and say in the family’s business, and you even rely on her salary to survive.”“Hopefully, you just die or rot in prison! I’ll be the happiest person on earth. Leave my daughter alone! Do not attend the party, go back and guard the house like the dog you are!” Hannah fumed vehemently.Andre fumed and clenched his fist tightly such that his knuckles popped out barely watching his wife zooming off in a Lamborghini with her ex-boyfriend.He returned to the house to freshen up, as a son-in-law of the Sparrow’s family. It would be a slap in his face if he didn’t show up in the party, he would only be termed as a failed son-in-law.After taking his bath, he tucked himself in a tailored dark suit, putting on a gray tie.He hauled out of the house and locked the door behind him before advancing towards his motorbike by the roadside only to find it in an irrecoverable state.The motorbike was ruined, crushed, and crumbled to pieces. Andre’s eyes got hold of a white paper on the motorbike and took it to read,“Pathetic loser! Divorce Yvonne or die miserably!”Andre’s eyes flashed with anger as he digested the contents and his fist clenched.The motorbike was not his, it belonged to the company he was working for as a dispatcher. Now, how would he explain himself to the management?He brought out his phone to browse the price of the rider, and his mouth dropped in shock. ‘$50,000’ where would he get such a huge amount from?With the whole of his stipends combined, it wouldn’t still amount to $2000. His salary was being collected by his mother-in-law.He always remit his salary for the sake of peace. ‘Worthless cur, do you think we run charity here? Bring all your salary or you divorce my daughter!’Just as he was engrossed in his train of thought. Two or four police officers walked to the scene beside him.The leading police officer asked, “Are you Andre Spencer?”Andre shuddered as the leading police officer's hands poked him. The leading police officer repeated his words.“Yes, I-I am,” Andre replied, glancing at the officer warily.“Take him!” The leading police officer snapped his fingers in the air, and two officers strode towards Andre, an evil sneer settling on their faces.“You are under arrest, Mr. Spencer. It will be better to cooperate with us.”Andre was stunned at their utterance and actions. Cooperate, when he didn’t commit any crimes?“Cooperate? Why should I? I haven’t done anything wrong.” He said in his defense.“Just three days ago, you wrote to the company that you’d destroy their property if they didn’t loan you $40000 to the celebration of your father-in-law. You give them an ultimatum of three days, today making it the last day.”Andre's eyes widened at the police officer’s revelation. He didn’t do such a thing, although, his father-in-law's birthday was today, but he never did such a thing.“I didn’t do that. Please believe me.” Andre said to his defense.“If you didn’t do that, then please provide the motorbike, and we will let you go.”Andre’s morale spirit suddenly dropped, and he got dispirited at that moment. The bike was ruined, how should he apprise them at that moment?How was he going to convince them that it wasn’t him who had crushed the bike?An idea struck into his head at that moment and he remembered the threat letter.“Look, the bike is ruined. But, I’m innocent.”“I came out meeting this letter on the rider as well, you may have it. The perpetrator must have dropped it.” Andre said slowly and stretched the letter towards the leading police officer.His hands hung in the air for a moment before the letter was grabbed. Right in Andre’s presence, the letter was torn without being read.Chapter 3Chapter 3 Chapter 3Andre was denied the luxury to express and defend himself. He was dragged against his wish into the vehicles and was driven off to the detention center.The detention center was mainly for those who were waiting for sentencing and would be transferred to prison.He was locked up in the sections where hardened and dangerous criminals were locked.Barely sighting Andre, smug and snorting expressions crawled up their face. ‘ vulnerable prey.’ They muttered and cursed.They knew Andre wouldn’t last in the cell he was in, who knows he might even die tonight. At the end of the cell, a thug was sighted taking out a kitchen knife.*****Back at the sparrow’s villaThe sparrow’s family mansion was illuminated with a fluorescent light that shone from the hanging chandelier. There was an ongoing celebration, today was the 80th birthday of the Sparrow’s patriarch, and not only members of the Sparrow’s family were present but also many distinguished guests.Yvonne
Chapter 4Back in the prison Andre quietly found a spot to sit down. He ignored the persistent tantrums of the prisoners which was being thrown at him.Not long after he was settled, the bell rang which signified dinner. The inmates all rushed out leaving behind, Andre, an old man, and a monstrous-looking thug.Andre sensed a foul in the air but went out of the cell. As soon as he left, the monstrous-looking thug approached the old man, shoving a knife out of his pocket. He twirled the knife in the air and strode in a slow motion. This monstrous man was given an assignment by the boss in the cell to kill him, the boss's reason was that the man was too old and he snored loudly whenever he was asleep.His persistent snoring had caused him many sleepless nights which he could no longer withhold.As the monstrous thug tried to stab the man because the man was asleep, a full force slapped the knife away from the thug’s hands, and he shrieked.When he turned to behold Andre, a distasteful
Chapter 5Andre’s eyebrows furrowed tightly as he recognized the man who had come to bail him.He walked out of the detention center, quiet as usual ignoring the man's existence behind him. Rage and quilt brewed within him and his fist clenched so tightly that he stopped at his pace.“You want me to forgive my mother, right?” He asked, and the man nodded.“And did you also say that my mother owns billions of assets?” The old man nodded.Andre paused for a while then cleared his throat to say. “I’ll only forgive my mother when you find out the person behind the incidents that took me to the detention center! I want the company where I’m working bought in my name, I also will need a car.”The old man's face lightened with excitement and he agreed to fulfill Andre’s request.“What kind of car if I may ask?” The old man inquired.Andre pondered for a while and answered, “Lamborghini Urus.”“Done.” The old man said.“Apology on my side for not introducing myself to you properly, young mas
Chapter 6The loud bang from the door disrupted the activities of the couples, as they were startled. The man hurriedly covered himself with a blanket, leaving Yvonne exposed.Andre’s eyes were red as he glared at them.“What are you doing here? Who bailed you from going to jail?” The man questioned. He was no other than Willow Smith.“Andre, what are you doing here? You should be in jail.” Yvonne said as she grabbed her panties.“You couldn’t even wait for us to divorce, and you’re…” Andre pursed his lips into a thin line, his veins bulging out of his skin.“You could have just waited for us to divorce! Why did you have to sleep with him? Why did you have to cheat on me?” Andre fired.Yvonne’s confidence returned and a sardonic grin crept up the corners of her lips.“What are you, Andre? Because of a pathetic loser like you, I was demoted to the position of an ordinary assistant marketing manager, I lost my face and respect.”“And just last night that you went to jail, my former
Chapter 7Edwin took out a golden bank card from his purse, with the word ‘Emily’ written in black on the background. He held it low in his hands.“Young master, this is a special card made by our Portland conglomerate. All expenses under the conglomerate are free. There’s also a credit limit of 1 billion dollars and the password is your birthday.”“Please use it first.”Andre hesitated a bit before taking the card.“What about my mother?” Andre asked.“Madam is fine and hoping to see you face to face someday,” Edwin answered as he lowered his head.There was a short silence before Andre finally spoke.“Tell my mother not to worry about me. Tell her to fix a convenient day for us to eat within the range of next week.”“Yes, yes master,” Edwin replied as he watched Andre walk away, then stopped a taxi.Edwin knew his madam would rejoice greatly upon hearing his son's request.~~~Getting in the taxi, Andre breathed a sigh of relief.17 years of hardship of hardship had passed and it wa
Chapter 8Yvonne rolled her eyes at his words and scoffed. How dare Andre threatened her with jail? “Bring it up!” She clapped. “Your level of confidence even when you’re at the brink of your downfall is something worthy to learn about; impressive.” “Input the card and put the password. If the password is incorrect, you’ll be arrested. If the pin is correct, then I’ll go to jail.” Yvonne uttered.A chorus of gasps escalated into the atmosphere at Yvonne’s words. How could she utter such a thing?Who’ll come to a big store to purchase something with a bank card without knowing the password?They couldn’t help but ponder.“Yvonne dear, you should renounce your words. You don’t worth going to jail because of this miserable being!” Willow tried to persuade Yvonne, but she was obstinate in her decision. She refused and was resolute in her decision.“Don’t you worry Willow, I knew Andre like the back of my palm.” Yvonne moved a step nearer to Willow. “He doesn’t even have a bank accoun
Chapter 9Andre’s anger dropped a bit as he sensed the genuine in Willow’s voice. He turned to face the men in black and said.“Who are you guys? Why surround me? You should pave the way and let me pass.” Andre instructed, his grip tightening on the shopping bag.The men took a step back and fell to their knees, with their heads bowed.This act of them stunned Andre and Willow.“Divine Doctor Mayer, we beseech you to follow us. Our old master is dying, he needs your mighty healing.”Andre’s eyes squinted in shock. Mayer? They must have mistaken him for someone else. His name is Andre Spencer and not Mayer.“I’m sorry, I’m not Mayer. You must have mistook me for someone else.” Andre said, trying to bypass them but his knees were held down.“Doctor, we are sure it’s you.” The one who had held Andre by his knees said in a graver tone. “You told us to come here at exactly 8 pm.”Andre’s eyes widened. He didn’t tell anyone to visit him. They must have mistaken him.Willow on the other hand
Chapter 10Andre overhead how the lady was being insulted, and his heart weighed with ache.He was once in this lady’s shoes. An object of ridicule in the hands of his mother-in-law and wife.He knew the doctor was going to fumble, but decided to stay quiet for a while.Just as they approached the lady, the man from earlier on stopped to bow his head to the lady.“Young mistress, this is the man evict you’ve instructed us to bring.” The man announced Andre’s presence to the lady,The lady’s once dark face brightened up with a wash of excitement, but this expression didn’t last long as she beheld Andre's physique.Andre was dressed in a casual outfit, although he looked charming but too unbelievable.How could a man like Andre heal her grandfather? He doesn’t look as powerful as the old man had described him.Back then, she heard about an ancient physician whose hands had healed several people, and her grandfather was sick. Sasha asked around and was directed to a remote village.Coinc