"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.
Chapter 1 Echoes of Disdain.
"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."
Chapter 1 Echoes of Disdain.
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Chapter 2 A love Once golden
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Chapter 3 Shattered Illusion
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Chapter 4 The weight of expectations
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Chapter 5 Alone in the Echoes
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Chapter 6 The flames of betrayal
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Chapter 7 Descent into darkness
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Chapter 8 The tempest of truth
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Chapter 9 The Unveiling
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Chapter 10 A shadow of redemption
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Chapter 11 A New Beginning
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Chapter 12 Discovering the Past
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Chapter 13 The Heir's Return
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Chapter 14 Preparing for Coronation
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Chapter 15 The Grand Coronation
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Chapter 16 Learning the Ropes
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Chapter 17 Trials and Triumphs
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Chapter 18 The Grandfather's Passing
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Chapter 19 Vengeance of the Ex-In-Laws
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Chapter 20 No Mercy for the Wicked
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Chapter 21 The Billionaire Boyfriend's Plot
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Chapter 22 Gaining New Allies
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Chapter 23 Battles on All Fronts
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Chapter 24 Expanding the Empire
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Chapter 25 The Downfall of Isabella and Remo
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Chapter 26 The Conquering Dragon
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Chapter 27 Consolidating Power
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Chapter 28 Strengthening Alliances
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Chapter 29 A New Challenge
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Chapter 30 Unveiling Secrets
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Chapter 31 The Art of Diplomacy
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Chapter 32 Personal Growth
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Chapter 33 Expanding Operations
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Chapter 34 The Threat Within
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Chapter 35 A Test of Loyalty
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Chapter 36 Mastering Strategy
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Chapter 37 The Legacy of Leadership
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Chapter 38 A New Heir
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Chapter 39 Cultural Renaissance
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Chapter 40 The Global Summit
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