While Mr. Jones went through his portfolio, Liam was staring back at him, his lips caged in between his teeth as he hoped he would be impressed with what he was seeing. After a tension filled minute of waiting for his approval, Mr. Jones snapped his head upwards and flashed him a broad smile as he pushed his hand forward to Liam who immediately took it. “I’m already looking forward to working with you. Don't hesitate to check your mailbox, I will be contacting you soon.” “Sure, thank you so much.” “I should be the one thanking you.” He said as he pulled his zipper. When he was done, he raised his head and with a smile, “I was thinking you were a push over but you aren't, pardon me.” Liam didn't say anything to this since this wasn't the first time someone was saying something of that sort to him. He just flashed him a smile as he watched his departing figure. Excited, he pushed a chip into his mouth and then began to chew on it with a broad smile on his face. He was so excited t
Chapter 36“I…” Lily gulped. She wanted to talk back to him but she didn't know what to say to him. She didn't want any further embarrassment and so she had to hold back. “I will pay you, I never said I won't.” She managed to say, her voice wavering. At this, Liam couldn't hold back the laughter. Internally, he was face palming himself for making fun of them in the presence of their friends. Now holding his backpack tightly, he walked past them and with his head held up high, he made his way out of the restaurant. “That was…” one of Jake's friends wanted to speak but the glare the couples sent his way made his words return to his throat. Now standing at the entrance of the restaurant, he used his hands to shield his face from the impact of the sun which was blinding. It didn't put the sun out completely but it helped. “Man, I need to rest my back.” He mused, looking straight ahead, hoping to see a taxi but there was none coming his direction.With a slight frown, he began to wal
Chapter 37Liam didn't say anything to this, he just sat there staring at Sam who was also staring back at him. Ever since the first day they had met, the issue had been bothering him and when he couldn't bottle it up anymore, he decided to accost him..“I asked a question.” Sam snapped, hitting his fist against the arm of his chair. He was tired of waiting for his response. When Liam still wouldn't say anything, he pulled himself up and then began to pace around the room with his fists fastened. “You asked what my motives are? Don't you think you are the one who is supposed to give a response to that?” Liam asked and at once, Sam reclaimed his seat. Staring right back at him, he asked, *What do you mean?” “Asking your guards to come pick me up without my consent and even without your sister's idea… don't you think it is someone who has an ulterior motive that would do that?” He asked again. At his question, Sam didn't say anything, he just sat there, staring at Liam as if he ha
Chapter 38The following day after school, since Naya had informed Liam that she was coming to pick him up, he was waiting for her at the car park and immediately the black sedan pulled up, he got in before anyone could see him and then there would be chaos like the previous time.“Are you done with your classes?” She asked, breaking the silence in the car and starting the conversation between them.“Yeah.” he nodded, pulling his phone from his pocket. After scrolling through for a while, he pushed it back into his pocket and then cast her a glance only to see her staring back at him. “Is there an issue?” He asked with a raised brow which she shook her head to. “If you say so, I will drop off by the bus stop, I have to see someone.” He had told a lie. He didn't want Ryan or anyone to see him with her else he would be laden with the responsibility of trying to explain himself, which he didn't want. “I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier.” She said in response and at once they locked
Chapter 39Nathan continued to backlash Liam who pretended not to hear anything he was saying. He kept chewing on his food and when Naya saw this, she was a bit relieved. Several times, she gave her granny a pleading look, asking her to stop the banter but she didn't make any move. Eating and bantering at the same time, Nathan soon began to choke on his food and before anyone could come to his aid, Liam filled his glass and then pushed it towards him. “Please drink up.” He said with a coy smile. Nathan wanted to reject his offer but his eyes suddenly began to water and without thinking twice, he pulled the glass to himself and then gulped the content in a go. “You should at least say your thanks.” Liam said, staring back at him. He had finished eating now. Embarrassed with the whole thing, Nathan couldn't say a word to him, he just sat there with his back against his seat. “Others will start to envy you since you have met with me twice. I always help them, giving them a reason
Chapter 40Despite Liam's earlier refusal of living in the side house as Granny Elena had wished, he had no choice but to move in after several back and forths between him and Naya. Now sitting at the foot of his old bed in his apartment, he had his head buried in his palm as he bit his bottom lips. Shaking his legs widely, he began to think of the perfect way to break the news to Rose. With each step he took, he always cooked up a story in his head that he was going to tell Rose when she eventually finds out and this was not any different. “How am I going to cope with this?” He asked aloud, digging his hand into his hair. “Even though mother wants me to stay hidden, she would do something if she finds out I'm living here.” He muttered, tilting his head to the side. This time around, Rose was the least of his problems, it was his mother because he felt she was going to insist that he move into the apartment she was going to get for him. Still in this state, he heard a knock on hi
Chapter 41 The moment the competition wrapped up finally, armed with his prize, Liam began to head towards the exit, ignoring the crowd of several people who wanted to take a photo with him or even engage him in a chit chat. While others considered it rude, a few others felt he was overwhelmed and so they made no comment to his action. “I really can't believe you are leaving without me.” Jake said, halting Liam on his tracks. He had been on his tail ever since he left the podium but Liam had no idea about it until now. “I'm sorry but I have somewhere to be.” “Somewhere to be? We ought to be celebrating your success now. You're the trending search now on all websites and you have to… is it about Rose, she would understand.” “It's not about her.” He said hurriedly, digging his hands into his hair. After tugging on it for a while, he resumed running and this time around Jake didn't bother to go with him. “Man is acting strange nowadays.” Jake muttered, turning around only to see a
Chapter 42Liam felt someone behind him but he didn't react to it thinking it was either Sam or Nathan who had come to pick on him.When Naya stopped talking, it was then he decided to swirl around and almost immediately, he locked eyes with Silvan who was staring back at him with so much hate. It was as if the next minute, he was going to drill a hole inside of him with his intense glare. “Hey Silvan, come and join us.” Naya invited, patting the empty seat next to her. Liam didn't say anything to this, rather he kept staring back at Silvan who wouldn't take his eyes off him. He only let go of his gaze when Naya held his hand under the table and at once he buried his head. “Hey Silvan, been a while, you're good?” Naya asked, filling his glass with wine. “Yeah.” Nodding towards Liam who still has his head buried, he said, “He is not of your class, how did he even get into the party.” Slightly annoyed with what he had just said, she passed him a glare and then held Liam's Hand on