All Chapters of Fallen Grandeur, Shattered Oaths: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

The water was turned on in the bathroom. Whitney Chapman was taking her bath.I went to the entryway and picked up the trench coat she'd just changed out of. There was an unnoticeable stain on its hem that looked like plaster.A crumpled supermarket receipt lay in the coat's pocket. I silently smoothed it out. It was issued today at 3:00 pm. The items listed on it were pasta, oil, and…a packet of cigarettes.She lied to me.She hadn't been attending a business dinner just now. In fact, she'd been out running errands for those two men voluntarily.Maxwell Clarke and I, Harvey Spencer, were half-brothers of the same mother. His father, Samuel Clarke, was a home wrecker who seduced my mother for her wealth many years ago and ended up causing my father's death.After I took over the reins of the Spencer family five years ago, the first thing I did was drive them out of Reelsburg City.But alas, my wife brought them back recently. She even helped them settle down in the house I inher

Chapter 2

The next morning, I drove to the manor in West End. That manor belonged to me. I'd rather tear it down than allow those bastards to set foot in it.Once I arrived, I entered the password and opened the door.Samuel was sitting on the couch with his legs crossed, smoking a cigarette.He was startled when he saw me. "H-Harvey? What are you doing here?"He reflexively cowered but soon sat back upright. His gaze turned sharp."I almost forgot—you're the CEO of Spencer Group now. Have you come to mock us? Save your energy. Whitney has been taking good care of us. She said this manor is spacious enough that we should make ourselves at home and stay as long as we like."Saying nothing, I stepped forward, grabbed his collar, and lifted him off his feet."Who are you to call her by her name?" I growled, pressuring him."Let go of my dad!" someone shouted from the stairs.Maxwell dashed toward us and stood between Samuel and me. There was a determined yet fearful look on his face."Har

Chapter 3

Whitney came running in and tried to take the golf club from me. I coldly shook off her hand, and she staggered backward.Immediately after, she approached Maxwell and Samuel. "Maxwell, Mr. Clarke, are you two alright? Are you hurt?"I felt bitter knowing that all the blood, sweat, and tears I'd poured in for the past five years had been wasted on an ingrate who'd stab me in the back.After consoling Maxwell, Whitney turned to me with eyes filled with disappointment and anger. "Harvey, I never thought you'd become so unreasonable—you're just like a violent thug."Still holding the golf club, I stood upright. "Whitney, this house is under my name. They are trespassing on private property without permission. I have the right to call the police on them."Whitney was peeved. "Even though that's the case, as your wife, I have the right to access the house. How is it wrong for me to allow my friend to stay here?"She told me to leave.Maxwell stole a glance at me. Although his eyes lo

Chapter 4

Whitney was stunned momentarily. She then picked up the file. As she went through it, the scowl on her face only deepened.Maxwell dropped to his knees with a loud thud and hugged her legs."Whit, it's not what it seems! That was all in the past… I only started gambling because someone lured me into it. I've stopped gambling now! Harv is falsely accusing me. Everything in that document is fake! Some of them are even from way back in the day!"He cried so hard that tears and snot covered his face.Whitney wavered again. Lowering the documents, she turned to me.In a firm tone, she said, "Everyone makes mistakes. Maxwell might've gone astray in the past, but what's more important is that he's turned over a new leaf. As for the company's imprest funds, consider them a loan from me to him. I'll reimburse the company later."I stared at her in disbelief. Even with solid proof of Maxwell's past doings, she still chose to take his side."Whitney, have you lost your mind?"Whitney rose

Chapter 5

As I walked out of the building, I called the media, which my lawyer had contacted in advance."Publish it on the headlines, and make sure not to miss out on anything."Ten minutes later, the news went viral across both the economics and entertainment sections of Reelsburg City.The title was clear and concise. "Spencer Group CEO Demands Divorce After Wife Splurges on Lover."Since Whitney was busy playing the role of a kind and considerate superior, I might as well help her spread the news of her good deed.Sitting in the car, I watched as reporters flocked to Spencer Group.My phone was vibrating like crazy. Without doubt, I was sure it was Whitney trying to call me.Ignoring her calls, I drove to her private clubhouse, where she had a prized collection of red wine and antiques.Now that I'd decided to go all out, there was no holding back.There was a resounding crash as I swung my golf club around. I showed no restraint. The red wine cabinet that cost an arm and a leg shat

Chapter 6

I could never understand what Whitney was thinking. Did she really love me? However, if that was her way of showing love, it disgusted me more than hatred would have."Harvey, you're sick now, so you should keep your temper in check. I promise you that they will stay out of your sight. I'll rent a house for them in the suburbs and help them settle down. That's all I can promise."Mr. Clarke's leg is injured. If I ignore them, I'll be destroying any hope they have left. I can't bring myself to do that, so please…be more understanding."Again, she wanted me to be more understanding.Her phone rang at the worst possible moment. She checked it, and her expression changed slightly."Harvey, have a good rest. I'll go and have the cut on my hand treated.""Who's that text from?" I asked icily.She averted her gaze. "It's from the office…""It's Maxwell, isn't it?" I exposed her lie.She rose to her feet and answered meekly. "Maxwell said Mr. Clarke has been injured by his debtors and

Chapter 7

When Whitney hurried back, Maxwell had already gotten his wound dressed. He was resting in the room next to mine, and his face was as pale as ash.Whitney barged into my room, looking at me with disbelief. "Harvey, how could you hurt him? He's your younger brother!"My gaze was frosty when it fell on her. "Would you believe me if I said I didn't do it and that he was the one who cut himself?"Whitney was stunned and started looking around uncertainly. "But…the nurse said the knife was lying just by your feet… Maxwell said you were trying to kill him..."I laughed so much my stomach started having cramps again. "So, that's the type of person you take me for, Whitney?"She clutched her head in agony. "Harvey, I know you hate him, but…it's a whole different matter now that you've actually harmed him. Maxwell said he wouldn't hold you accountable. All he asks is that you don't send them away from Reelsburg City. He's terrified…"I listened to her in silence. It sounded like she was t

Chapter 8

Whitney was still a woman, after all. As assertive as she was, she still craved the comfort of family.She tried to approach me several times, but I turned her down every time, by giving the excuse that I wasn't feeling well. Meanwhile, I'd been very cold to her for the past few days.When she was upset, she would turn to alcohol.She'd been drinking a lot today. By claiming that I still had work to be done, I told the driver to take her home first.At 1:00 am in the morning, someone unlocked the front door to my house. It was Maxwell. He sneaked into my house.The house was dimly lit, and Whitney was too drunk to see clearly."Harvey… Is that you?"Swaying from side to side, she got up and hugged Maxwell. "You're finally acknowledging me… I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…"Instead of pushing her aside, Maxwell took the chance to wrap his arms around her. Imitating my tone, he whispered into her ear, "I forgive you, Whit. Let's have a baby together…"Under the influence of alcohol, Whi

Chapter 9

Whitney was somewhat surprised, but more than that, she felt touched and guilty. "Harvey, that's very thoughtful of you."While handing her the gift, I clicked my fingers at the PA operator. "Let's watch a video together. It's a surprise for you and our guests."The screen lit up. Whitney thought it would be a compilation video of our sweet memories together. However, the video that was played instead was a record of her intimate night with Maxwell.In the video, she had her arms wrapped around Maxwell's neck, but all the time, she was calling out my name."Oh my god! Isn't that Mrs. Spencer and her…male assistant?""How gross! She usually behaves like a proper lady, but who could've known she would be so frivolous in private?"There was an uproar among the guests.Whitney's smile froze, and she dropped the gift she was holding.She then shouted at the PA operator, "Turn it off! Quickly!"Meanwhile, I clicked the "Next" button on the remote. A DNA report and an old photo from

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