1| CRUSH, CHOP, AND BURN: PART ONE

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Harper and Leo struggled with the luggage as they made their way to Leo's new home, panting as they approached the front door

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Harper and Leo struggled with the luggage as they made their way to Leo's new home, panting as they approached the front door.

Upon learning that Tasha was marrying a billionaire, Leo and Harper's excitement rose, eagerly anticipating exploring the high-tech gadgets he had in his home.

Donald Davenport swept his new wife off her feet, carrying her bridal style and opened the door to his mansion. "Welcome to your new home, Mrs. Davenport."

"Why, thank you, Mr. Davenport." Tasha replied with a slight giggle.

"Absolutely, Mrs. Davenport." He said before kissing his wife.

Leo and Harper bumped into each other while entering through the open front door, groaning in disgust at the sight of the newlyweds kissing.

"We get it. You guys are married. It's getting old." Leo complained.

Harper dumped the luggage onto the ground and looked around the house, impressed. "Wow."

A flat-screen TV was set in front of an expensive, plush grey sectional couch filled with throw pillows. Behind the couch, there was a compartment with different healthy ferns growing. The kitchen was twice the size of her small home. A glass dining table was next to the kitchen, surrounded by pristine vermillion chairs. A desk in the far corner was stacked with files.

Leo's eyes widened in amazement. "You got this big house just from inventing things?"

Mr. Davenport nodded proudly. "Mhm."

"Way to go, mum." Leo praised excitedly.

Harper pointed at Mr. Davenport. "That's a husband."

"What the heck is that?" Leo wondered as he walked over to a device beside the couch.

Mr. Davenport rushed to the device before Leo could get his hands on it. "Oh, uh.... that's my latest creation. Davenport Industries' first completely interactive 3-D tv."

Harper watched in awe as Mr. Davenport touched the tv, a beeping noise filled the air and a 3-D baseball field appeared, covering the living room. The pitcher threw the ball and the hitter struck the ball across. Leo tried to catch the ball but ended up slamming into the wall behind him.

"Watch the face, termite!" A voice called out.

"Mum, Harper, I think the little voice inside my head is back." Leo admitted quietly.

"No, this is Eddy. He's my smart home system." Mr. Davenport explained, standing beside the monitor on the wall. "Eddy, this is my new step-son, Leo, and his friend Harper. Remember I told you Leo and Tasha are moving in today?"

"Hey, welcome. Everything here is mine." Eddy greeted.

"Uh, Leo, Harper, why don't you go check out Leo's new bedroom?" Mr. Davenport suggested awkwardly, turning the two teens to face down the hall. "Just go straight down that hallway, and when you see the room with the video games, and the action figures, and the 50-foot-screen-tv, keep walking that's mine."

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