By the time she was able to clear the video off Liam's laptop, she still hadn't noticed the USB wasn't there. She gave his laptop back and walked out. Just then, she felt kinda weird as Liam left the laptop for her to delete what she wanted without trying to stop her like he did earlier. It felt unlike him to…. Shit, the USB! She turned back and rushed back into his room. He was about to press put the USB in the laptop when she took it from him like her life depended on it. “What was that for? Are you hiding something?” Liam frowned… he should have followed his heart and locked his door but he just didn't. Maggi didn't say anything. She simply turned back and walked out of his room. The next morning, Larry, Ava and Maggi stood outside to welcome Byron who just arrived. He got down from his car and greeted Larry politely. “Son, good to FINALLY have you back.” They both shook hands but were suddenly interrupted by little Ava's voice. “Daddy! I miss you!” Her voice was a
“You're here, welcome Ms. Harmon.” Grandma hugged the beautiful lady who just walked in.“Come honey, sit beside me, dinner should be ready in a few minutes.” Liam kissed and took her hands.Ms. Bianca Harmon is Liam's fiance. They have been engaged for two months now and Liam can't wait to get married to her.He had no time and his plans had to fall in place soon.While the maids arranged the table, they all chatted away happily, ignoring Byron's presence. Byron himself did not say a thing. He sat there as if they weren't in front of him.Dinner was set and after some time, Ms. Harmon raised her head at Byron. “You must be Byron Smith?” Byron leaned into his seat. “Sure, and how should I address you?”“I'm Bianca Harmon, my mom is the owner of Harmon Builders… I'm sure you've heard about the company.”She added, “I heard you were once married to my soon to be sister-in-law.”Byron nodded. “Yes.”Larry immediately interrupted. “He is married, Bianca… they are still married.” He corre
The next morning, Byron was set to leave. As he walked past the living room, Liam asked, “Where the heck are you heading to?” Byron shifted his gaze at him, “I have something to take care of. I'm sure you can't relate since all you do is chase women.” Byron said calmly.He wasn't wrong. Liam was so nonchalant about the family business. All he was good at was going after the opposite sex. It makes Byron wonder if he indeed has a good plan in connecting with Platinum Enterprises. Liam frowned. “You…”“Save it! You can tell me when I'm back.” Byron cut him short and walked away, not caring to listen to whatever Liam had to say._At the head office of Platinum Enterprises[Emerald Hill Branch], Joanna Ibarra sat in her office on the fifth floor, anticipating the arrival of her boss.She had gotten the information that their boss was on his way to have a discussion with her. She couldn't help but feel nervous. She had seen him in newspapers and magazines but had never had the opportunit
“How shameless can both of you be! I'm having doubts if you're even human.”Bianca yelled from the couch. “How dare you try to scold my fiance and I?” Byron wiped Ava's tears and dropped her on the stairs. He gently used his two hands in covering her two ears.“Well the both of you better get a hotel or something if you'd keep moaning like a lost ghost who needs help!” Byron yelled, staring daggers at Liam.How shameless could this man be? Ava was his blood but he kept acting nonchalant to the things she heard.She's still a child!“Both of you are adults! Fucking act like one!” He lost it as he saw the girl wiping her tears. How dare he scold her when he was the one at fault?Joanna clenched her fist and walked up to Byron. She swung her palm at Byron's face but he was fast enough to catch her by her wrist, making her cry in pain.Liam furiously sent a punch at Byron's face.Byron raised his leg and kicked Liam, sending him straight to the ground. “Fuck!” Liam cried in pain. Byron
Joanna noticed the reluctance in Liam's face. She could sense he was skeptical about the whole arrangement. “You’ve got some worries and so do we. That's why I believe It's best we leave you to think things through, Mr. Armstrong. We'd love to get feedback from you. If you're not okay with it, we can end our collaboration.” 4 billion was a lot to turn down. Liam couldn't help but nod in agreement. Buying back their shares was top priority for him as of now. Platinum Enterprises wasn't just any company. “No… there's no need, I'll sign it.” Liam said, grabbing a pen from the desk. Upon signing, Joanna extended her hand and they both shook hands. “Nice doing business with you.” “Thanks,” Liam said and brought out something from his pocket, “My wedding invitation. I'd love you to attend, it will be an honor.” Joanna smiled and accepted it. “Sure, and congratulations by the way.” And with that, Liam exited the office. Later that evening, Byron walked into the kitchen to get
Maggi looked up at Byron as it seemed his eyes were fixed on her chest. She thought Byron could resist her and not want this. She was having mixed feelings at this point. Byron's hand was already there but then, he removed his hand and said. “A thread from your cloth, better not let it fall into the soup.” Maggi sighed. She couldn't say she was expecting him not to resist but she on the other hand didn't think she could want it as well. “I'd be careful next time.” She placed the spoon on the plate and served him. He dropped his cigarette on the table and started eating then Maggi gently walked out, leaving him to eat. Each time she looks at him, the scene from how he told Derek to stab his father kept replaying in her head. She can't just stop herself. The Byron before her, looks totally different from the husband who was obsessively in love with her years ago. As she turned back, Byron tried as much as possible to avoid her back side, enjoying the chicken soup. He had to adm
Of all islands? It had to be his father's? Byron's mind wandered as he stared at the name the of the location the tracker brought.Byron smelled something fishy about the whole thing. Bringing Ethan to the Smith's property could mean two things, either the Madame knows Ethan is his investigator or the men are close to his family or even his Dad!He turned to the cab driver. “Take me to Greenville Island.”“It will cost you a hundred and fifty bucks, sir.” The man stared at the rearview mirror.Byron paid him no mind as he continued to talk to Ethan who was now breathing heavily and trying not to give up just yet.“Boss, the city to this island is about 40 minutes, I'm not sure I can make it. I'm literally weak, I can't feel my body any more.” Ethan cried.Byron raised his head at the driver. “Step on it! Go faster or we switch positions.” “I'm sorry sir but I'm way above my speed limit, what if the cops stop me? Who's going to pay?” The driver said, driving as calmly as he could.“We
“I'm here…” Ethan said in a low voice but Byron was able to hear it. He lowered himself to see Ethan's leg and his phone's flashlight close to him.But before he could pull Ethan out, he was already unconscious. Luckily, after checking his pulse, he realized Ethan was still alive. A part of him wanted to go in search of that so-called Madame and her men but then, Ethan was dying.Quickly he carried Ethan over his shoulders, holding his hand still so it doesn't fall out.At the moment he got to the spot where he had parked the car, there was no sign of the car and the driver anywhere.“Where the fuck did he go to?” Byron muttered as Ethan's blood kept dropping into his clothes.He made a call quickly and Carol was fast enough to respond.“Get my bodyguards to Greenville in three minutes! Anything less than that is going to be bloody!” Byron said and ended the call.Carol understood that tone was no child's play and her boss could either be in danger or someone close to him was.In less