‘’Liam, your mother loved and please don’t blame her but her father used to threaten her so badly. Saying he would lock her away in a mental hospital if she ever goes looking for you.’’Liam says nothing.‘’As her assistant, I secretly sent money to your father but he would always send it back and he moved from where he previously lived, so it was hard to find you and them. Your mother wrote letters, and he never replied.’’Liam still remains silent, remembering to a time he saw his father with a shoebox full of letters. He got mad at Liam when he had asked who they were from and burn them.‘’Your mother knew about your father’s cancer and that was the only help he had accepted because he didn’t want to leave you and your brother on your own.’’Liam finally speaks. ‘’I always wondered how he could offer such medical care even though we were poor and how come he was buried.’’‘’Your mother tried to help in every way she could. Most times he would accept and other times…’’Liam follows

Mercedes goes around the bar, seeming to forget about Liam. As she takes order after order and delivers drinks and snacks to the tables she tends to.When she glances in Liam’s direction, he holds up and hand, she shakes her head at him and disappears around the back.Soon, she comes out with his Moet and a glass.‘’Here is your drink, Liam.’’ She all but slams the bottle down on the table.Liam laughs. ‘’Do you really hate me based on what you have heard?’’‘’it’s not just what I heard, but the way you keep watching me.’’‘’You were taking longer to get back with my drink.’’Mercedes shakes her head and, without another word, she walks away.Liam leans forward, wondering how he is going to get her to talk to him because she seems so uninterested in him and is hardly giving him the time of day.After drinking two glasses, Liam calls her over.‘’What do you want now?’’ Mercedes groans.‘’Have a drink with me.’’‘’I have to work you, stupid idiot.’’‘’A stupid idiot?’’ Liam asks.‘’I ha

‘’Annie, if I don’t have anything else to do at this time. I would like for you to block out a few hours for me and give me just a little time to go take care of some things.’’ ‘’Is it Mercedes?’’ ''Yes.'' ‘’Liam, if you are only doing this to get in her pants. I would suggest that you not. She already has a lot going on for her, as is.’’ ‘’Annie, I would never. I am helping her because I was once in her position and it is the least I can do .’’ Annie nods. ‘’Ok, sir, and sir, for being so intrusive.’’ Liam rests a hand on her shoulder and offers a half smile. Even though he wouldn’t admit it, Annie is like the mother he never had and Carl was more of a father to him, but he knows to keep it professional. Soon, Liam pulls up outside the college campus, and everyone that is out on the lawn turns in his direction. Wondering who such an expensive car belongs to, they all cramp their necks to get a glimpse of Liam. As he walks up the steps, a security stops him. ‘’Sorry, only stud

When Liam gets to the country club, people start moving out of his way. Afraid that they might suffer the same fate as the Graysons for just looking at him.‘’Good afternoon Mr. Tate,’’ the woman at reception greets him with a smile.‘’Hello…’’ Liam reads her name tag. Annabeth.She gives a bigger smile.‘’Is it Laura’s day off today?’’ he asks.‘’No, she called in sick.’’‘’Hmm.’’ Liam nods. ‘’Send her my wishes.’’Liam walks over to the bar, orders a drink, and asks the barman to send someone out on the golf course so they can continue serving him drinks. He then points at a caddie, who takes up a golf bag and hurries after him.In one drink, Liam finishes his strong liquor and hands the glass to a server passing by.When Liam gets to the first hole, he swings his club but misses. But he doesn’t mind because he is only doing the swinging to let off steam.But after three more swings, Liam manages to hit the ball, and, to his surprise, it goes in the hole.He goes around swinging his

While having dinner with a business partner and his wife, Liam feels a hand brushing against his. When he looks to his left, he sees that it is Shannon.‘’Liam.’’ She gives him a bright smile. ‘’It is so nice seeing you. It feels like forever since I last saw you. How have you been?’’Liam raises a brow at her, because the last time they saw each other she was on the receiving of and knowing what shame left like. But it did feel like a long time, which he never expects her to be speaking to him now.‘’Shannon.’’ Liam only nods at her before going back to his conversation with Henry Wallace, the owner of Liberty Communication. The largest telecommunication company in Notting Hill and the only company to be providing Wellington Groups and all its affiliates with internet and cell services.When the waiter comes over with their appetizers, he glances at Shannon and she gives him one of her famous seductive smiles.‘‘Do you mind pulling up a chair for me? I am going to join Mr. Tate for d