Semua Bab Dual Rebirth: Jailing the Cheater: Bab 1 - Bab 10

10 Bab

Chapter 1 Cunning

The moment I signed the papers, a gleam of triumph shone in my fiancee, Yvonne Quinton's eyes. But when I looked at her, she put on a mask that told me she too felt conflicted."I'll get the best lawyers for you, Shawn. Even when you're in prison, I'll do my best to get you an early release."I held down my sardonic smile. Coolly, I said, "Spare me."She pretended to worry. "Shawn, I know you don't like this, but you can't just give up. Your parents…"She wouldn't stop talking about how she was worried about me. I'd have believed her, but my previous life told me she was a snake.When I refused to sign the papers in my previous life, she turned on me. She forged evidence that would slam me in prison. She bought out some inmates, and they took away my right to be a father.I had nothing but hatred for her. She told Christopher Welson to steal Leidermann Group's secrets, but I had to take the fall. Me, an innocent person."Shawn?" Her voice pulled me back to reality. "You don't lo

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Chapter 2 To Court

"You know he's unstable. His sickness…"I looked away dispassionately and made a beeline for the bedroom. Once again, the stench of cologne assailed my nose and took over my world.Underpants lay haphazardly on the tousled bed. Underpants that were not mine. The bedside cabinet had intimate photos of Yvonne and Christopher.I swiveled around. The air around me was sharp and biting. "You slept in my bed?"Panicked, Yvonne said, "It's not permanent! I'll make him move once he's bet—""Spare me," I interrupted. "I'm just here to get my stuff." I hurried to the wardrobe, but it was filled with designer clothes for Christopher. My clothes were stuffed in a suitcase and tossed into a random corner."Shawn, please." Yvonne held my hand. "I know you hate this, but…"I flung her hand away and grabbed my suitcase. But before I could leave, I was hit with a push notification."Shocking news! Erstwhile heir of Pearson Group signed confession papers, admitting his crime of stealing Leiderma

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Chapter 3 Imprisonment

"That's illegal imprisonment, Yvonne!"The darkness in Yvonne's eyes turned thicker. "You made me do this, Shawn."…The underground chamber was dark and humid. The only source of light was the lightbulb dangling overhead, spilling yellow light into the air.Yvonne was standing at the entrance, with light shining from behind. Her face was masked in shadow. Coldly, she said, "You'll stay here until the trial."Her men shoved me into the chamber. I staggered and crashed into the wall. A stab of pain shot up my shoulder. I inhaled sharply and gave her a withering look.Her eyes darted as she told her men to untie me. Then she took out a diamond-encrusted watch from her pocket. "Shawn…" Her voice was filled with guilt. "I asked for a custom-made one for you. It's… compensation."She presented the watch to me. The diamonds shone with a nearly blinding gleam under the light.I looked at her icily, but I did not take the watch. "Is this supposed to be something to keep me from running

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Chapter 4 Cruel Woman

He clicked his tongue. "I envy useless guys like you. You can survive anywhere. I can't, though. I can't even sleep if my bed's not made of velvet."I had nothing but a freezing glare for him. "Get out."That only made his smile bigger. However, the dark cruelty in his eyes shone in contrast against his grin. "It's not your fault you couldn't get Yvonne pregnant."My heart sank. "What do you mean?""She's been lacing your food with spermicide. It's enough to make you sterile forever." He leaned closer and whispered into my ear, "She had it all planned out. Once you become sterile, she'll have enough reason to divorce you and take your money. Then, she'll marry me."So that was it. That was why we could never have our own children! Fury pulsed through my veins, filling my body with enough strength to stand back up. I slammed my palm right into Christopher's cheek. "You bastards!"He staggered backward, but then a smirk curled his lips. He fell to the ground and let out a screechin

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Chapter 5 The Cavalry

That sent ripples coursing through the whole courtroom. The reporters' cameras kept flashing. Yvonne shot up from her seat, her expression dark. "What are you doing, Ms. Leidermann?"Rachel did not even give her a moment of her time. She came over to me and knelt on one knee. Carefully, she unraveled the ropes around my hand. With a voice softer than clouds, she said, "I'm sorry I couldn't come sooner."Weakly, I raised my head and met her eyes. There was worry etched within them. In my previous life, she was the one who marched right into the prison to save me, and yet we both died in a sea of fire that engulfed the place."Rachel…" I said her name with my cracked voice. The moment I found out that she, like me, was reborn, I could no longer hold back my tears.She gently wiped my tears away. I was like the most valuable treasure to her. "It's alright, Shawn. I'll keep you safe."She turned to the medical staff. "Tend to Mr. Pearson's wounds immediately!"The medical staff huddl

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Chapter 6 Past

She turned to the judge. Solemnly, she requested, "Given the violent tendency the defendant has shown to us, I request a restraining order to keep them away from my fiance."The judge nodded. The cops dragged the two of them out of the room.The session was over, and Rachel drove me home herself. No, not the villa where I went through hell. It was an expensive condominium she had in the city center. I'd suffered too many wounds, and blood had drenched my shirt again after the court trial.Rachel was worried, and she panicked. She carefully took me to the couch and handled me like I was some fragile vase. "The doctor will be here immediately."I noticed the frown on her forehead, and I smoothed it out. "It's okay. 'Tis nothing but flesh wounds."Rachel held my hand. Hoarsely, she said, "I should've found you sooner.""You weren't late, you know." I rested my head on her shoulder. "At least we didn't miss each other this time."…In my previous life, I went through hell after the

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Chapter 7 Vengeance

She returned my hug, yet she held me so tightly, I nearly suffocated. "I won't let anyone hurt you this time, Shawn."…I thought things were over once Yvonne and Christopher were taken into custody, but three days later, the Quintons spent a fortune to bail Yvonne out.I was reading a book on Rachel's balcony that evening, and someone rang the doorbell. Through the cameras, I realized it was Yvonne. She was holding a bouquet of roses out there.The gentle smile I knew hung from her lips. She was acting like all her curses did not happen. I sneered and pressed the intercom button. "Scram."Yvonne's smile froze, but she composed herself right away. Gently, genuinely, she requested, "I know you hate me, Shaw, but just give me five minutes. Just five. There's something I must tell you face to face."I wanted to turn off the intercom, but then I thought, 'Why should she get to live happily?'I approached the door leisurely and opened it up, but I did not take off the security chain.

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Chapter 8 An Act

"I know I was deceived by the Devil." Tears fell down her cheeks and she bowed low enough for her head to hit my shoes. "But for old times' sake, please, give me a chance to redeem myself."Her tears drenched my slippers. The warmth reminded me of something. Every time she cried, she would rest her face on the back of my hand."I've lost sleep for days." Her voice had shattered. "Nightmares. A bloodied you kept asking me why. You wanted to know why I betrayed you."I turned my head away, but memories of the past kept coming up."Give me one last chance." She pulled a folding knife out of her pocket and stabbed her thigh with it before I could stop her. Blood gushed out like a pillar, but all she did was smile sadly. "This is for the first lash."She raised her hand and pointed it at her other leg. "I will pay for all ninety-nine lashes."My pupils shrank, and I pulled the chain down. Then, I grabbed her wrist. The stench of blood was making my head spin. My heart was torn in half

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Chapter 9 How Interesting

Christopher grabbed the candelabra standing around the porch and swung it at Yvonne. "It's your fault! It's your fault I'm in this mess! I'm done for!"Yvonne failed to get away in time. The candelabra grazed her forehead, and blood spilled. "Have you lost it?" She wiped her blood away and pounced at him like a leopard. She pressed the knife to his throat."Let me go…" Christopher clawed her face until crimson marks appeared. "You told me… to act ill… so he'd take the fall…"A wave of chill captured my body. So, these demons were already setting me up for years."Well, isn't this a show?"Rachel's voice swam in from the entrance. She leaned on the door and played with a voice recorder. "I believe this recording will work even better than any footage."She approached me and hugged me. Darkly, she looked at Yvonne. Yvonne let go of Christopher immediately. He coughed violently."This is a misunderstanding, Ms. Leidermann."Then, Yvonne tried to run away, but a pair of bodyguard

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Chapter 10 Punished

My wounds were healing up, but Rachel refused to let me leave the house. "Yvonne might have been arrested, but her family's still out there. I can't risk anything." She was holding my wrist, gently rubbing the marks on my wrists. The marks left by a rope. Darkness flashed in her eyes.I shook my head. "You can't keep me cooped up forever."She bowed her head and nibbled on my ear. In a syrupy tone, she said, "If I had my way, I would. No one's seeing you but me."Oh, she was being possessive all of a sudden. My heart started to race. I teased, "That's illegal imprisonment, Ms. Leidermann."She chuckled and crossed her fingers through my hair. Rachel held the back of my head and kissed me. "Sue me, then."It was a deep, hard kiss. I thought we were going to gobble each other up.She lost her strength and fell into my embrace. I brushed my thumb against her lips. As she gazed at me, she responded, "But they'll say I'm not guilty, I think.""Why?""Because…" She leaned closer to m

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