The New Jim Crow Audiobook Novels & Stories

Liam's Pov London had hardened me. The late nights buried in economics, the endless lectures about mergers and acquisitions, the luxury parties where men twice my age shook my hand with fake smiles—it had all left a mark. But when I had finally returned, the city no longer felt the same. I wasn’t just Liam Brooks anymore. I'm now the heir to my father’s empire, the man who would carry the Crownwell & Brooks name into a new dynasty. But of course, Father wouldn’t hand me the crown so easily.

Queen Gloria asked ” She is throwing up“ Francis spoke ” oh are you pregnant my dear? That would be such a great news “ Queen Gloria was excited ” don't jump into conclusions, she still needs to be checked “ King Dante spoke ” yes father is right, we can't just assume anything before getting the confirmation from the imperial doctor “ Francis spoke in order to look like he's agreeing with the King ” Go rest now, the imperial doctor is coming to check on you. Francis take your wife to the guest room “ The king ordered

"No, I'm being serious. What kind of work do you expect to do? The world is not so fair to exconvicts especially fresh ones charged for murder." In silence, I allow her statement to sink properly. I don't expect much from anyone, but if that was the way, they expect me to go back to jail or steal to survive when I don't have money. I always knew the society was this way, but it seemed more unfair now the discrimination and stigma was being dished to me. "I found a place for you to start your rehabilitation program. Your parole officer called today." "Thank you," I say. She looks at me briefly before she gets to her feet and moves toward the door.

The distance closing in between us. I tried to step back, only for him to take a step closer to me. "M-mafia?" The moment the foreign word left my lips he started to laugh out loud. "This is too easy. You have no idea, do you?" I shook my head. He came closer to me, so close his lips were almost connecting with my ear. "If you want to have an easy life as you had here, you will listen to me, Ava." He locked eyes with me and continued. "Or there will be consequences." He put his hand around my jaw, tightening his grip as he said, "Do you understand, little bird?" His cold and evil eyes telling me to obey, like I always did with my father. I nodded my head.