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THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Manipulation
The Stevens became even more skeptical after Liam’s card cleared. Even after Keenan had turned and walked away, they still couldn’t make any sense of it.Mia stood frozen in spot, shifting her gaze towards Liam in confusion.Meanwhile, Yona became more convinced that Lord David had secretly orchestrated the payment.“Your grandfather would not waste $100 million just to cover that loser. Something else must be going on.” Melissa persisted.“Then how would you explain what just happened? Do you really believe that that bumpkin could have a $100 million?” Yona interjected, expressing doubt.However, before anyone could say something, she quickly added, “I think there’s only one way to figure this out.”Carl leaned in curiously upon hearing this, eager to unravel Liam’s secrets. He could not stand the fact that the bumpkin loser that he’d looked down on and belittled this entire time could be someone greater than him.“I think we should hire a private investigator,” Yona whispered. “I ha
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Victor's Party
Mia remained frozen as the thought gnawed at her, causing her stomach to churn in dread.At that time she spots Liam and filled with anger, she turns and starts approaching him, but just then, the microphone echoes loudly interrupting.The MC announces that the party is about to begin and calls Victor to the stage.As Victor took the stage, a warm smile stretched his lips as he stared directly at Mia, making her uneasy.He then began, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here tonight. My family just secured a new position in the Chamber of Commerce and we are very excited about this opportunity. It just means that we’ll be able to take better care of the people around us and support the growth and progress of this city.”The crowd erupted in loud cheer, but Victor waved his hand, silencing them. He took a sip of his drink and continued, “Now, I understand that there are some people, some not too far away from us who might not be able to achieve this kind of feat, but it is not t
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Threatened
After returning from Victor’s party, Mia was even more confused than before. Victor’s little stunt at the party had embarrassed her further, but still there was a trace of concern in the things he said. At this point, she did not know what to think. Being married to Liam was proving to be more and more difficult by the day.She got up from the bed that morning, headed for her morning walks, but as she stepped outside the front entrance, she saw a package. Shifting her gaze curiously, she could not help but wonder who it was for, but on a closer look, she found Liam’s name on the package and her curiosity grew even more.Slowly, she reached for it, her heart pounding in her chest. She carried the box and hastily returned to her room. For a long while, she stared at the box, not knowing if to open it or not. A part of her felt that whatever was inside that box was the clue she had been looking for, something that could reveal a piece of Liam’s past, but another part of her hesitated,
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Torn
Lord David remained quiet for a while, a deep frown settling on his fist. Peter had tried to remain casual, but he could still sense the threatening tone in the man’s voice and so calmly asked, “Did anyone in my family do anything to offend you, Mr Nelson?”Peter smirked and picked a flower from the garden, “That’s the thing about families isn’t it? They can be compared to this flower,” he started, plucking the petals off, “If one of these is infected, then the entire flower can become rotten, left to rot on the ground.” Lord David became more confused as he spoke. He feared Peter was talking about Carl.He knew that Peter Nelson had some partnerships with the Salernos even though he did not know the terms of their arrangement, but after settling the Salerno debt, he couldn’t fathom why the Nelsons would still have an issue with his family.He opened his mouth to speak, but the words caught in his throat. Peter quickly interjected again, this time, the calm look on his face had compl
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Who are you?
Since having overheard Liam’s conversation, Mia felt on edge around Liam. However, she refused to confront him, knowing he was just going to dismiss her concerns, and if Liam felt that she was coming on to him, it might make it more difficult to find out what she needed to do.Deep in thought, she turned and walked away from his room, still trying to process what she had heard when she spotted Victor and her brows instantly creased in anger.“What is he doing here?” Mia stormed angrily down the stairs.Victor was standing with Yona and Carl when they saw her hastily approaching them,“Mia!” He said excitedly. “Glad you could join us, I was just talking to your sister about how we can clean up this whole mess. Your family’s reputation has been tarnished, but there could be an opportunity to redeem it. There’s an-“Slap!Mia swung her arm fiercely, hitting Victor hard in the face.Yona gasped in horror, a deep frown immediately settling on her face, “What the hell’s wrong with you?!” S
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Auction
“This Chinese blade is a rare antique that is said to have belonged to the great Emperor Zhao Ling. It is said that it is the sole item that brought him great wealth and success in his empire. It was stolen from the great Emperor during the Renaissance war and later found along the European Gulf where it was transported to the Louvre museum and became its home for another hundred years.But finally, this great collectible will soon belong to one of you in this room, so ladies and gentlemen, do not relent in your bidding. Since this is just the first item for the day, we’re going to start bidding at a price that should be chicken change to most of you.Do we have $15 million?” The announcer yelled.Before his words even fell, a man in a navy blue suit and dark hair raised his bid paddle,“$15 million,”The auctioneer chuckled lightly, “Alright, we’re off to an early start. Do I hear $15.5 million?”Another voice echoed sharply, “$15.5million.”A frown appeared on the man in the navy b
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Busted
“$20 million!” Yona yelled firmly.The crowd gasped in extreme shock, and Lydia’s face flashed with horror. She shot Yona a perplexed look. This had just escalated to a level she could no longer compete in, and even when she did not want to lose, bidding anything more than $20 million would just be pure foolishness.Mia’s eyes widened in horror when she heard Yona’s bid. She hung her head in, pinching the bridge of her nose in frustration.Yona flashed Lydia a cold sneer, then grinned proudly. She could tell by Lydia’s flushed look that she could not bid anything higher, and so leaned back in her seat proudly.The announcer remained quiet, stunned by Yona’s bid. After a few seconds, he cleared his throat and began, “Okay, we have $20 million. Do we have any other bid?” He asked and paused, scanning his eyes around the room.Everyone remained planted in their seat, not daring to make any other bid.Seeing the crowd’s response, the auctioneer began again, “$20 million, going one, twice…
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Savior
Right at that moment, a mocking laughter burst in the crowd, followed by slow sarcastic clapping, “Well well well, what do we have here?” Lydia said, approaching Yona with slow measured steps.“I knew something wasn’t adding up when you outbid me.”She stopped in front of Yona, staring at her with a condescending smirk, “What’s the matter, Lydia? Can't you pay for your item?”“I should have known you were just a fraud,” Lydia added, shaking her head disdainfully.“Even after all these years, you are still pretending to be someone you’re not. Did you think that you could manipulate your way out of this? That you could lie to everybody here just to seem big? You’re nothing, Yona Stevens, you’ve always been nothing except a cheap, pretentious, liar. People like you disgust me, and now you’re going to get exactly what you deserve.”After saying that, Lydia turned to the auctioneer, “Do not waste any more time with this pretender. I know her, and I know she can’t pay for that necklace. So
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Setting the Record Straight
Meanwhile, across the city, the air was thick with tension as Liam waited in the quiet, dim café. His fingers tapped lightly against the side of his coffee cup. He had made up his mind, and knew exactly what he had to do. He didn’t want to drag this meeting out longer than necessary.Natalie walked in a few minutes later, dressed in a stunning blue bodycon dress, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. She was all smiles at first, sliding into the seat across from him like she owned the space between them.“I wasn’t sure if you’d actually come,” she said sweetly, tossing her hair over her shoulder.Liam leaned back, arms crossed and jaw tight, “This isn’t going to take long.” He said firmly.Natalie blinked in shock, then her smile slipped slightly. “What do you mean, Liam?” She asked sweetly, but clearly disturbed.“I’m here to make things clear,” Liam said, voice steady and sharp. “Whatever story you’ve been building in your head or in the media between us, it ends now. I have
Crossroads
Liam sat alone in his car, staring through the windshield at nothing. He thought a drive might help him to clear his head and figure out what he needed to do. The city lights blurred against the night sky, but he barely noticed, his mind had been elsewhere.Vaughn’s words kept circling his mind like a ghost.“You still don’t know what she’s capable of.” The words echoed again.Liam could not help but wonder, was he talking about Natalie? Mia? Or himself?He leaned his head back against the seat and sighed in frustration. His hands tightened on the steering wheel as everything replayed in his head again — Natalie’s games, the way she slid into his life like she had every right, made his stomach twist. But even though he knew he could go to Michael Young and ask him to keep his daughter on a leash, the mere thought of it seemed too unsettling. And Mia…The way she had looked at him tonight, like she didn’t know him anymore, had hurt him deeper than he thought it would have. He had stopp
The Silent Rift
After the verdict from the court was announced, Liam didn’t wait around. He returned to the safe house quickly to reconvene with his team and figure out their next approach and move. That afternoon, he paced back and forth across his office, his phone still pressed tightly against his ear in frustration. He’d been trying to get to Mia all this time to share her the good news, but couldn’t. Her line rang again and then went to another voicemail. “Mia, it’s me,” he said, voice low. “Please call me back.” He said and hung up, staring at the phone like it might suddenly ring. But it stayed silent.He ran a hand through his hair and blew out a deep breath trying to steady his thoughts. Mia had seen the photo of him with Natalie. He knew it. He felt it in the pit of his stomach. Although it wasn’t what she might have thought it meant, the media had again spun the narrative to suggest that she and Liam were romantically involved.Before he could sink deeper into frustration, a message buzzed
The Fall of Vaughn
The next morning, the Tribunal chamber was packed with journalists, city officials, and citizens, all crowded in and waiting for the final decision. Liam stood in the center of it all, calm on the outside, but inside there was a storm brewing.Lord Ainsley stepped forward, ready to announce the verdict of the court, his voice steady. “After reviewing all evidence, this Tribunal declares Vaughn unfit for leadership and possession of Peter’s empire. Effective immediately, he is stripped of his authority and is no longer an associate of the Tribunal. Anyone found to be in contact or partnership with him on the Tribunal will be ex communicated.”A wave of gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as soon as those words fell. Liam locked eyes with Vaughn across the room and for a long second, neither of them looked away.Still holding his gaze, Vaughn approached him, his steps slow and deliberate. He leaned in close enough that only Liam could hear and then shot him a sinister smirk. “Yo
Breaking the Mask
Liam stood in the dim light of his study, flipping through the files Ainsley had given him. These were all pages and pages of coded payments, offshore accounts, secret meetings, and signed contracts all tied back to Vaughn. It was enough to burn his entire image to the ground and ruin him forever.Jack leaned over his shoulder. “We’ve got him.” He muttered excitedly, “This isn’t just shady—it’s criminal.”Liam nodded but didn’t smile. He knew having the evidence was not just enough. “He’s going to fight harder now. We need to time this right.”Chloe walked in at that moment with a flash drive in her hand, and both Liam and Jack’s eyes flashed with surprise at her unannounced visit. “I’ve finished the article. Once it goes live, the public will see everything. No spin, no edits.” She said, as if expecting them to understand.Liam was the first one to ask, “What article?” Chloe smiled wryly and took a seat, “I didn’t want to tell anyone till I was done with it, but I’ve been working on
Fault Lines
By the next morning, headlines across the city shifted from courtroom drama to political chaos. Vaughn wasn’t sitting quietly anymore, especially after the new witness threatened to destroy every credibility he had been trying to build. News channels flooded with debates. Talk show hosts dissected every moment of the trial. Some networks downplayed the scientist’s testimony, focusing instead on Liam’s past and the unrest following Peter’s fall.Vaughn was pulling strings again, but this time it was through the media.“He’s buying airtime,” Evelyn said, pacing across Liam’s office. “Look at these anchors, same phrases, same narrative. This isn’t reporting, it’s a script.” She paused in frustration and tapped her forehead in frustration. “To think these are the same people we are fighting to protect. Some corrupt figure throws money at them, and they all fall in line doing his bidding.”Liam stood by the window, staring out. The city felt quieter today, but he better. It was just the ca
Shadows Revealed
The silence in the courtroom after Dr. Elser’s testimony was unlike anything Liam had ever witnessed. You could hear the creak of a chair or the faint click of a pen, but no one dared speak too loud, not even Vaughn.The Tribunal members whispered among themselves as tension filled the air like smoke. Vaughn adjusted his collar, his usual confidence shaken, but he still tried to keep himself composed.“This man is lying,” Vaughn finally said as the Tribunal members reconvened, standing with his hands clenched at his sides. “He was dismissed from Peter’s program for falsifying data. He has no credibility.”Dr. Elser didn’t react. He stood quietly, calm as ever, like he had already expected this. One of the Tribunal members, Lord Halberd, narrowed his eyes. “And yet, he came forward at great personal risk. Why now?”Liam spoke up, his voice even. “Because the city deserves to know who’s still playing Peter’s game.”More murmurs echoed through the room. The Tribunal was no longer united.
Public Trial
Just minutes after Mia stepped out of the rooftop meeting with Liam, Evelyn and Jack, Liam’s phone buzzed with a sharp vibration. He glanced down and saw the message: URGENT: Tribunal Summons. Court set for tomorrow for delegations on Peter’s empire. Attendance is mandatory.Liam stood still for a moment, letting the weight of the words settle in. He didn’t flinch this time. He didn’t curse or toss the phone aside like he once might’ve. Instead, he tucked the phone back into his coat pocket, walked to the edge of the rooftop, and stared out at the city. “Alright,” he muttered under his breath. “Let’s finish this. Peter wants to play dirty, so can I.”—The next day, the courtroom was packed with cameras that lined the back wall. Every major news outlet had someone present. This was supposed to be the final court case to decide what happens to Peter’s empire and everyone was anxious to see the outcome. As Liam walked into the courtroom, dressed in a sharp dark suit, his eyes calm and f
The Long Game
Liam left the real estate firm with much anger. There was no point to wait around, he needed to reconvene and stop Vaughn before it was too late. That afternoon, the sun cast a golden hue over the rooftop as the city below buzzed with distant horns and flickers of movement, but up here, the air felt still, tense. Liam had returned to the safe house and stood at the ledge, his arms crossed, as Jack and Evelyn joined him around the small outdoor table. Papers were spread across it—maps, deeds, and notes scribbled in rushed handwriting.“You’re sure it was Vaughn?” Jack asked, adjusting his coat collar as the breeze picked up.Liam didn’t say anything, he just gave a tight nod and kept staring at the papers sprawled out in front of him. “He walked into the real estate office like he owned the place. Outbidding me. And not just randomly—he’s targeting everything Peter used to control.”Jack exhaled. “He’s not just buying land. He’s rebuilding influence and coast alliances.”Evelyn sat dow
