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"Henry James, a man who once woke up to mockery and lived life like a joke that everyone enjoyed laughing at, including his wife and her family, his co-workers, and strangers on the streets." The mockery from other people of his everyday life was something that weighed the life of Henry James down and to add on it, he was about to be kicked out of his job. After a car accident and with the help of a mysterious man, Henry learns the truth about himself and becomes a trillionaire, a descendant of the throne of Dragon Palace Homeworld, and with the help of the dragon necklace inherited from his ancestors, begins a vendetta for revenge. Consumed by rage and aspirations to restore the glory of Dragon Palace and prove all the critics wrong, Henry proceeded with the steps towards the further domination of the global market for the Dragon Palace empire But, unexpectedly, Henry faced not only the economic struggle but also the most crucial search for the identify and hidden motives of all those who aimed to bring the young man to the grave, devour the legacy of his parents. The Adventures of Henry is a story that takes us through the experiences of the boy from the rags to riches- from being a poor boy who struggles to fend for himself and fend off bullies, to a mighty sea hero who fights and defeats the sea monsters and finally prevails over his enemies to unravel all the mysteries of the beautiful Dragon Palace of envy, revenge and power.
"What was that stunt you pulled at the party" Isabella asked. She dumped her expensive Louis Vuitton bag on the dressing table with a sudden thud and faced Henry who sat dejectedly on the bed. He was not ready for another banter or rather, another episode of his wife relegating him to his lowest.
"I am talking to you, Henry!" She yelled, her eyes fixated on him, beautiful baby blue eyes that used to hold so much love and admiration for him.
Henry shook his head slowly "Isabella, I..."
"Will you shut the fuck up, you loser? Are you not ashamed of yourself? Is it not enough that you have to brain and no common sense of reasoning? Why do you have to make a mockery of me everywhere?" The insults flew out of her mouth freely and hit Henry wherever.
Henry and Isabella had been invited to one of Sandra's friends engagement party. She would not have let him come along if only her other married friends were not talking about how much their husbands were busy and they had to convince one way or the other to grace the occasion.
"I know Mr Henry may be busy too but please convince him to come." One of the ladies had said.
Henry used to be popular among Sandra's friends. A tall charming handsome man who was able to captivate Sandra. Sandra used to be so proud of him that everywhere she went, she made it obvious that he was her husband.
However, those beautiful days of blissful love were over and what was left was contempt and spite. It was as if Sandra just realized that Henry's job of being a Hotel Housekeeper did not complement hers of being the CEO of a thriving company in the United States of America.
At the engagement party, a shareholder of Isabella's company walked up to them and a group of friends and asked what Henry was into after exchanging pleasantries.
"I work in an hotel" Henry replied. He learnt to use a vague job description such as that so that he wouldn't lie and at the same time, please his wife.
"A hotel?" Mr George, the shareholder asked, a mischievous glint in his eyes. He must have imagined Henry was a billionaire or CEO as well, a position suitable for Isabella's husband.
"Yes. I work as..."
"He's a professional in Hotel management and hospitality" Isabella interrupted, gave a small smile, patted Henry's back before dragging him away from the group.
"I'm sorry babe" He said, his eyes pleading.
"Babe huh?" Isabella scoffed "Do you know you're simply good for nothing? Calling me babe when you have exactly nothing to your name. What was I thinking when I married a riffraff like you?" She smeared some cleanser on cotton wool and set to begin her nightly skin care routine.
The dinner bell rang few minutes later
"I won't be having dinner tonight. You can go ahead" Henry said, already subdued by Isabella's insults.
"You wouldn't dare" Said replied. She finished her skin care and headed for the door "You have five minutes to come downstairs for dinner"
"Sandra..." He was about to protest.
"Shhh..." She interrupted "People like you don't get to make decisions so do as you are told. You don't have to make it obvious that you didn't grow up with a family, poor boy" She hissed.
The other members of Isabella's family- her parents and younger sister were already present at the dinning hall when Henry finally braced up himself and went downstairs.
"Hello brother-in-law" Michelle, Isabella's sister cooed
She was one of the major forces that ruined the love that once existed between Henry and Isabella. Henry ignored her and took his seat at the large dining table. He muttered an almost inaudible Good evening to his parents-in-law .
"Now you haveade yourself the head of the family, coming to dinner after every other person is seated." Mrs Micheal commented, her scornful look ravaging his body.
Michelle laughed.
"It's already shameful that a grown up man like you doesn't have a house"
"He does not have a house but he has the looks and the body" Michelle mocked
Henry remembered when he was still courting Isabella. Michelle would give him a leering look and run her hand over her body in a lustful manner, sometimes she bit herlips and smirked at him when no one was looking. He always ignored her.
One day, after he got married to Isabella and moved into the house, she sneaked into their room and attempted to seduce him. Henry had threatened to scream when she finally aborted her mission.
Now, Henry wondered if Michelle hated him because he had refused her advances.
"Michelle, he's your sister's husband" said Mr Micheal, a Stern look on his face. He was the only indifferent person in the family. He neither liked not disliked Henry.
"Isabella, don't you think there is need to brush up your husband?" Mrs Micheal said, ignoring her husband. She was hell bent on making Henry aware of her hatred for him.
Isabella raised her eyebrows while Henry dropped his spoon noisily. All the terrible things he was hearing had made him lose his appetite. He wished he had the power to shut them all up or have his dinner peacefully away from them all. They were too toxic for his gentle spirit.
"What do you mean, mum?" Isabella asked
"I mean, Collins might propose to your sister soon. What do you want people to say? Won't you be embarrassed?"
Collins was Michelle's boyfriend. Son of a popular business tycoon in Los Angeles.
"Not many people know that Henry is a cleaner" Michelle chipped in.
Henry sighed. That was all he could do. Every one turned to look a him and he wished he had not done that.
"Do you realize you're at the verge of spoiling my name? A CEO married to a house keeper?" Isabella directed to him
"Isabella, please..."
"That's it! All you know how to do is to be pathetic. Can't you man up and do something tangible with your useless God forsaken life?"
Henry couldn't take it any longer. He stood up and walked away from the dinning hall while Mrs Micheal and her two daughters continued to rain insults on him.
"Well, I remembered asking you over and over again if you were sure about marrying someone like him" A tired Mr Micheal said, getting up from the table.
"She was in love, Dad" Michelle replied.
"Exactly. Now she has realized what a pain in the neck he is to this family, her life and career."
He bowed his head and willed his tears to not drop from his eyes. "I have absolutely nothing, Troy. I am nothing and I know that, but please, help me. She'll die if you don't." "Oh, really?" Troy asked in fake sympathy. "What do you need from me, Nelson?" Troy asked calmly this time and Nelson looked up in high expectations. "$ 700,000 is all I ask for, Troy. That's how much is needed to cover her surgery costs." "That is a lot of money, Nelson, and you know that money isn't one to come by easily," Troy said, drinking directly from his champagne bottle. The bottle's tag read the cost to be $ 1, 000,000. "I know, but I promise to be your servant till I am able to repay." Nelson was desperate and he knew that time was running out. ***** Nelson unfortunately lost his mother due to lack of money for her medical bills. He had taken every possible option to raise the money but was treated as trash. However, the saddened event resulted in his turnaround as he now inherited a trillion-dollar empire. The school's pauper has risen to surpass everyone.
Jonathan is poor and suffered all kinds of humiliations and embarrassment from his in-laws and everyone. He works hard to make a worthy life but his efforts are never appreciated. His in-laws despise him and everyone else sees him as a loser. However, Jonathan was the only son and heir to the Mario empire, the greatest empire in his country. He broke away from his family empire, due to the death of his parents, and wanted to be alone as a man of himself, having nothing to do with his family name. Things did not work out for him as he planned, he is now poor and his plans and dreams crashed into the dust. Jonathan became Mr. Samson's family driver, a very wealthy family which does not mingle with the average not to talk more of the poor. Mr Samson's youngest daughter fell in love with Jonathan and they secretly got married. A day after their marriage, Mr. Samson brought a suitor for her youngest daughter only to find out that she has secretly married their family driver. Mr. Samson kicked against the marriage and ordered Jonathan to divorce her or he lose his job. The daughter brought out some documents and handed them over to his father, going through the documents he found that her daughter was already pregnant for Jonathan. How will Jonathan survive in this situation? FIND OUT!
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
"Is it considered betrayal to develop feelings for your best friend's boyfriend? What about when fate intervenes, and he turns out to be your destined mate? You might think it's luck and thank the moon goddess for such a twist of fate. That's what I believed until the love of my life uttered those dreaded words: 'I want a divorce!' As I stared at the pregnancy test in my hands, I realized it was better to keep my secret to myself. My name is Violet, and this is my story."
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.