The Kingdom

Chapter 34

Entering his parents home Andre passed Rose. She rushed him with a hug making him smile. He was glad to see her all bubbly. She was normal shy and hiding when the family came over. His parents were slowly working some magic on that girl. He still didn't understand Hakeems choice of giving Rose to his parents. It was pretty fucked up to have kids and then say hey it's too much I can't do it. For someone who dreamt of having their own kids, Andre had no sympathy for his immature brother. At least Rose was still in the family.

"Daddy!"

"Yes?" Lucious responded, lifting his head from whatever he was working on at Rose's call.

Andre smirked at the pure softness in his father's eyes. Even though his dad hadn't made any mention of his behavior. This man had been a level of nice no one had ever seen. Lucious was an born ass hole. He was about as abrasive as you could get. Yet he was making efforts to reach out to his sons. The old Lucious would have laughed at him. Andre was almost certain it had to do with change.

His mother was back on her throne. They found their lost presumed dead cub, gained another grandchild, and another cub. His father was content in his life, which meant there was no need to be on attack mode. Trying to fill his unhappiness with sex and success Andre was ashamed to admit this prison debacle was perfectly placed. It was forcing Lucious cater to his woman. Andre prayed he got comfortable with being home. It was his turn to accomplish, his turn to make a name for himself. He'd show Lucious he could get just as nasty. Just as conniving and sneaky. He was prepared to not only do it like the King himself but better.

"You're early." Lucious commented, looking at the time.

"Mhmm, thank you for my escort Rose." Andre smiled, the little one smiled bouncing away.

"Good thing Webb came in early too." Lucious spoke, sending a quick message. Andre tilted his head at that.

"What's this meeting about anyways?"

"I told you that I was putting you on trial. From the moment ya mama found out she was pregnant was the first time I envisioned a life for my kids. I wanted to give them the nessacery tools to milk life. I wanted yall to have it easy but not too easy that you didn't have to work for shit." Lucious spoke up.

"Where are you going with this?" Andre asked, disciphering Lucious language was a damn headache. Attention shifted to the door way. Webb entering the room a man following him.

"Andre meet Montez, Webbs son." Lucious spoke up, Montez gave Andre a nod shaking his hand.

"Sup man." He greeted.

"Hello." Andre responded.

"How's your mother?" Lucious questioned, Montez smirked looking at Lucious.

"Still hates you." He responded, Lucious chuckled surprised she was still holding a grudge. The last time she ever came to a Lyon party 9 years ago, he might have dropped some dick off in her sister. Then made the bitch cry when she realized it was just a nut. Done hated him ever sense. Maybe the happy divorce gift added to that.

"Anyways son, I can hold my own but behind a good man is a good team. You need a team you can't do everything by yourself. You need people you trust. Keeps things clean, keeps things moving. I trust Webb with my life, you need a right hand man." Lucious explained, Andre rose a brow he wasn't about to admit he didn't think about that. He need to sit down and smother the excitement to make sure he wasn't making any holes.

"As for Thirsty's thirsty ass you need to pay him for his services. Montez is looking to take over his father's brand as well. It's great opportunity for the both of you to show your skills." Lucious added, getting a cosign nod from Webb. Andre nodded turning to Montez.