Michael sat on the edge of the bed, his hands trembling. The news Sarah had just delivered had shaken him to the core.
"Pregnant?" He stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. "But how...?"Sarah's eyes narrowed, her expression cold and calculating. "How do you think, Michael? Surely even you can't be that naive."Michael's heart raced, the implications of her words sinking in. "You mean... you've been..." He couldn't bring himself to finish the sentence, the thought of his wife's infidelity too painful to bear.Sarah let out a derisive laugh. "Of course, I've been sleeping with someone else, you fool. Did you really think I could be satisfied with a pathetic excuse for a man like you?""Who is it?" Michael asked, his voice trembling. "Who have you been sleeping with?"Sarah's lips curled into a cruel smile. "Does it really matter, Michael? All you need to know is that he's a real man, someone who can actually provide for me. Unlike you."Michael felt a lump in his throat, the weight of her words crushing him. "But I'm your husband, Sarah. We're supposed to be a team, to support each other."Sarah scoffed, rolling her eyes. "A team? Don't make me laugh, Michael. You're nothing but a burden, a parasite feeding off of my family's wealth. And I'm done with it."Michael watched as Sarah pulled a stack of papers from her purse. "What are those?""Divorce papers," Sarah said, tossing them onto the bed. "I want you out of my life, Michael. You're no longer welcome in this house."Michael stared at the papers, his mind reeling. "But Sarah, please, we can work this out. I can change, I can be a better—""There's no point, Michael," Sarah interrupted, her voice filled with disdain. "You're beyond help. You're a failure, a waste of space, and I'm done with you.""Please, Sarah, don't do this. I love you, and I'll do anything to make this right. Just give me a chance."Sarah's expression remained unmoving, her gaze cold and detached. "It's too late for that, Michael. I've already made up my mind. Now, sign the papers and get out of my house."Michael stared at the documents, his hands trembling. He knew that signing them would mean the end of his marriage, the end of everything he had ever known."Sarah, please, don't make me do this. I'll do anything, just don't leave me. I'll find a job, I'll be a better husband, I'll—""Enough, Michael!" Sarah's voice cut him off, her eyes filled with a mixture of anger and disgust. "Your empty promises mean nothing to me. You had your chance, and you blew it. Now, sign the papers and get out."Michael felt the walls closing in around him, his last glimmer of hope slipping away. "Sarah, please, just listen to me. I know I've made mistakes, but I can change. I can be the husband you deserve, I can—""Deserve?" Sarah interrupted, her voice dripping with contempt. "You don't deserve anything, Michael. You're a pathetic excuse for a man, and I'm done wasting my time on you.""But Sarah, the baby... our child. You can't just—""Your child?" Sarah scoffed, shaking her head. "This child is not yours, Michael. It's David's."Michael's heart sank, the realization hitting him like a ton of bricks. "David? Your... your lover?"Sarah nodded, a cruel smile spreading across her face. "That's right, Michael. David is the real father of this child, not you. And he's a far better man than you'll ever be.""But... but how could you do this to me?" Michael whispered, his voice laced with anguish.Sarah's expression remained cold and unforgiving. "How could I? Easy. You're a failure, Michael, a worthless excuse for a man. David is everything you're not - successful, wealthy, and able to provide for me.""So that's it, then?" Michael asked, his voice barely audible. "You're just going to leave me, take everything, and walk away?"Sarah nodded, her expression unwavering. "That's exactly what I'm going to do, Michael. And you're going to sign those divorce papers and get out of my life. You're no longer welcome here."Michael stared at the papers, his hand trembling as he reached for the pen. With a heavy heart, he signed his name, sealing his fate.Sarah snatched the papers from his hands, a triumphant smile on her face. "Good. Now, get out. And don't even think about trying to come back."Michael rose from the bed, his legs feeling like lead. As he reached the door, he turned back, his eyes pleading. "Sarah, please, can't we talk about this? I love you, I—""Save it, Michael," Sarah interrupted, her voice laced with disdain. "I don't want to hear your pathetic excuses anymore. Now, get out of my house and out of my life. You're dead to me."Michael stepped out into the cold, empty streets, his world crumbling around him. He couldn't help but wonder what the future held for him, and whether he would ever find a way to rebuild his shattered life.Michael wandered the streets, his mind a blur of emotions. He had lost everything – his wife, his home, his future. The weight of Sarah's betrayal hung heavy on his shoulders, and he couldn't help but feel like the world was closing in around him.As he aimlessly walked, the cold wind whipping against his face, he couldn't help but wonder what he was going to do. He had no money, no job, and nowhere to go. He was a lost soul, adrift in a world that had seemingly abandoned him.Suddenly, a sleek, black car pulled up beside him, and a well-dressed man stepped out. Michael eyed the car with a mix of awe and trepidation, wondering who this stranger could be.The man approached him, his expression earnest and yet somehow guarded. "Excuse me, sir? Are you Michael Fitzgerald?"Michael turned, his eyes meeting those of the stranger. "Y-yes, that's me," he stammered, his voice shaky. "Can I help you?"The man offered a sympathetic smile, though there was a hint of something else in his express
Michael sat in the back of the sleek, black car, his mind racing with a thousand thoughts. He couldn't believe that his entire life had been turned upside down in a matter of hours. One moment, he was a homeless, forgotten man, and the next, he was the heir to a vast fortune and a sprawling empire.Damon Blackwood, the lawyer, sat beside him, his expression a mix of professionalism and empathy. "So, Mr. Fitzgerald, are you ready to see your new home?"Michael's brow furrowed, his gaze fixed out the window. "I suppose I don't have much choice in the matter, do I?"The lawyer's lips curled into a small smile. "Well, you could always choose to walk away, but I highly doubt that's what you want to do."Michael let out a soft sigh, his fingers drumming against the leather seat. "No, I... I don't want to walk away. This is just all so... overwhelming."Damon nodded, his expression understanding. "I know, Mr. Fitzgerald. It's a lot to take in, but I promise, I'll be here to guide you every s
It had been six months since Michael Fitzgerald had inherited his grandfather's vast empire, and in that time, he had transformed himself from a forgotten, downtrodden man into a formidable force to be reckoned with. Gone was the meek and uncertain individual who had stumbled into this new world of wealth and power – in his place stood a confident, calculating billionaire, determined to wield his newfound influence to his advantage.As he sat in the plush leather chair of his opulent office, Michael couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He had come a long way from the broken, humiliated man who had been cast out by his wife and her family. Now, he was the one in control, the one with the power to shape the lives of those who had once looked down on him."Emily," he said, his voice cool and authoritative as he addressed his personal assistant. "I want to know everything there is to know about my former in-laws' business. I want their financial records, their investments, thei
Michael Fitzgerald strode through the bustling streets of the city, his gaze fixed straight ahead. It had been months since he had inherited his grandfather's empire, and in that time, he had transformed himself into a force to be reckoned with. Gone was the meek and uncertain man who had once been at the mercy of his in-laws – in his place stood a confident, ruthless billionaire, determined to exact his revenge.As he made his way through the crowded sidewalks, his mind was focused on the task at hand. Emily had reported that the investigation into the Wilsons' business dealings was progressing well, and he was eager to see the final results. His former in-laws were about to learn a hard lesson – no one crossed Michael Fitzgerald and got away with it.Suddenly, a familiar face caught his eye, and he felt a spark of recognition. "Jack? Is that you?"The man in question turned, his face breaking into a wide grin. "Michael! Well, I'll be damned. It's been a while, hasn't it?"Michael pa
Michael Fitzgerald strode through the opulent corridors of the Fitzgerald Building, his expression grim and determined. It had been weeks since he had teamed up with his old friend, Jack, to bring down his former in-laws, the Wilsons, and the investigation was in full swing.As he entered his private office, he was greeted by the sight of his personal assistant, Emily, poring over a stack of documents. Her brow was furrowed in concentration, and Michael couldn't help but notice the sense of unease that seemed to cling to her."Emily," he said, his voice cool and authoritative. "What's the latest on our little... project?"Emily looked up, her expression guarded. "Mr. Fitzgerald, I've been going through the information that Jack and his team have uncovered, and I have to say, the picture it paints is rather concerning."Michael's brow arched, a hint of impatience in his tone. "Concerning? Elaborate."Emily took a deep breath, her gaze level. "It appears that the Wilsons' business is on
Michael Fitzgerald strode through the opulent halls of the Fitzgerald Building, his brow furrowed in concentration. The last few weeks had been a whirlwind of activity as he and his team worked tirelessly to bring down his former in-laws, the Wilsons.As he approached his private office, he was greeted by the sight of his personal assistant, Emily, her expression uncharacteristically uneasy."Emily," Michael said, his voice tinged with a hint of impatience. "What is it? I thought you had the latest updates on our, uh, little project."Emily took a deep breath, her gaze meeting Michael's evenly. "Mr. Fitzgerald, I'm afraid I have some... disturbing news to share with you."Michael's brow arched, his lips curling into a sardonic smile. "Disturbing news? Well, don't keep me in suspense, Emily. Spit it out."Emily's shoulders tensed, her fingers fidgeting with the stack of documents in her hands. "It appears that your grandfather, Reginald Fitzgerald, had a secret will that was hidden awa
Michael stared at the ceiling, his eyes vacant and lifeless. Another day, another round of humiliation and abuse. He let out a deep sigh, his body sinking further into the worn couch that had become his constant companion."Michael! Get down here this instant!" The shrill voice of his mother-in-law, Beatrice, pierced through the stillness of the small apartment. He cringed, knowing what was to come.Slowly, he dragged himself off the couch and made his way downstairs, his head hung low. As he entered the lavish living room, Beatrice's cold gaze burned into him."There you are, you useless lump. Your wife has been calling you for the past half-hour. What have you been doing up there, hmm? Sleeping the day away, I suppose."Michael opened his mouth to respond, but the words caught in his throat. Sarah, his wife, glared at him with a mixture of disdain and disgust."Mother's right, Michael. You're nothing but a burden on this household. When are you going to get a job and start pulling y