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THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Confrontation
Without wasting any time, Liam swiped on his phone, and pictures of Peter Carpi at secret deals with Manu Salerno were revealed, together with their recent conversation about the $5 million loan.This sent a shockwave through the crowd. Everyone turned their gaze toward Victor with a deep frown settled on their faces. Victor was shaking with fear, slowly retracing his steps away from the crowd. His face flushed with disgrace, but he tried to hide it and started sneering, “It’s a lie! It’s all a lie!”.“Can’t you all see what he’s trying to do here? My family is reputable and this man has been trying to ruin our reputation for a long time. Who knows where he dug up this fabricated lie!” Victor yelled desperately, shifting his gaze across the room.He thought he’d be able to gain support from the crowd, but this time, no one believed him. They all watched him sternly, and at that point, he could see that his denial was not getting to anyone.Feeling defeated, his face turned red with
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Legal Binding
After Victor’s humiliation at the Gala and her encounter with Peter Nelson and Liam, Mia became increasingly restless about Liam’s involvement in all of this.The media had already picked up the news and the topic of Victor’s humiliation was circulating like wildfire across town. Mia walked down the staircase that morning and could already see Yona and Carl with Lord David. Immediately she could tell something was going on and curiously, she strode towards them. When Yona spotted her, her demeanor quickly changed, “Are you happy Mia?” She started angrily.“Thanks to your terrible choice, our family is under heat now.”Mia’s eyes narrowed in confusion. The day had barely begun and already her sister was blasting her with derogatory accusations.“What’s going on?” Mia asked softly, maintaining her calm as she entered the room. Yona rolled her eyes in disbelief and continued, “You haven’t seen the news?” Mia shot her a blank look, and Yona’s irritation grew: "We are under fire for ou
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Prenuptial Precautions
Lord David remained quiet for a while, contemplating what Carl had said. He was not sure what to do, Liam had raised his suspicions more and more, and even though he was Shawn’s grandson, Lord David could not help but feel a trace of doubt about him now.“I know you want to believe Liam isn’t a problem, we all do, but this is mostly to protect Mia.”When Carl said Mia’s name, Lord David’s brows arched with intrigue, but before he could say anything, Carl quickly added, “When they do separate, he’s going to want to take her down with him. Having seen how he’s been lately, I have a feeling he’ll drag her to many court cases, stir up rumors and whatever he can say to get attention and that whole process is going to eat Mia up mentally.”“We’ve already seen how fast rumors can spread with this Victor thing, let’s not give the media something more to talk about by creating a public divorce drama. For Mia.” Carl said, faking an air of concern. Despite their look of concern, Carl and Yona h
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Mia's Fall
Liam’s response took the family by surprise. Mia’s gaze shifted quickly towards him, confused by his willing participation. She’d expected he’d put up a little fight, but upon seeing how willing he was to go along with this, she felt disappointed and worried. Did he not want to be with her? Was he rejecting her?She had never been in a position where she was rejected by a man, and Liam had just casually turned down an opportunity to be entitled to millions of dollars by refusing her. Yona on the other hand was beyond thrilled. Without any thought, she grabbed the documents from Carl and handed them to Liam,“Just sign your initials here, and here.” Liam clicked the pen, shifted his gaze one more time towards Mia, then drew a deep breath and signed his name across the document. However, before he handed it over to Lord David, he stopped, staring at him intently,“You all think I’m the problem, but I promise you I’m not the one you should be worrying about.” He started.“What are you
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Private Investigator
“It’s true?!” Yona exclaimed in shock and suddenly started laughing. “Well, well, would you look at that? After spending much time rejecting him and not wanting this marriage, you finally fall when it’s too late to do anything about it. Amusing!” Yona chided.Mia creased her brows in annoyance. She wanted to say something and deny Yona’s claims, but she could not find the words. Yona was right. She could not tell exactly when or how, but she’d fallen for Liam, and now it wasn’t that easy to let go of him.“Come on Sis, you can do better. Don’t let that pathetic loser ruin our victory here today.” She paused, matching Mia’s confused gaze with an excited look,“Liam is gone!” Yona exclaimed, “We won’t have to ever deal with that loser again. With those documents he signed, we are not just rid of him, but free too, knowing he won’t try to use this separation to steal from us.”Mia remained frozen in place for a little while, and then shook her head and walked out. Yona and Carl were mo
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Coincidental Meeting
“Who would that be and do you have any relationship to this person, any information that could help me in my investigation?” Marcus asked.Lord David remained quiet, giving it one more thought. Finally, he threw caution to the wind and said, “His name is Liam Maron, and he’s my son-in-law.” Lord David announced.Marcus remained quiet for a moment as if the name had struck a familiar chord, “I’ll let you know what I find.” He said and ended the call. Meanwhile, shortly after Mia returned to her room, her phone chimed with a notification. She retrieved the phone and as soon as she glanced at the screen, her hand weakend immediately.As she stared at the screen, she could see a large number of different accounts all tied to her family’s business. Accounts that she was not aware of.Slowly, she picked up the phone and started scrolling through the messages again. Suddenly she paused when she noticed a familiar name, and as she zoomed into it, her eyes flashed with horror. It was exactly
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Cecile
“Mia?” A familiar voice filtered softly into her ear. Mia turned around and her eyes widened at the sight of the woman. A tall beautiful woman with black hair stood behind her and waved.Her name was Cecile Thompson, Mia’s old classmate. She was the school’s reporter when they were still in college and Mia and her always had a close friendship, but after Cecile’s boyfriend broke up with her and started going out with Mia, their relationship quickly ended. After four years, they were finally meeting again for the first time. Although nervous at first, Mia was even more surprised that Cecile had agreed to meet in the first place. However, she did not expect to see such a stunning figure. Over the years, Cecile had transformed her look, dyed her hair black, and straightened it, even though the auburn curls still looked good on her.The last time Mia saw her was at a benefit thrown to raise awareness towards gentrification of some local neighborhoods in the city. Mia hid when she saw C
THE VENGEFUL HEIR He’s My Ex-Husband
Mia cleared her throat again, contemplating if she could trust Cecile with any of these. Even though they had a very close and personal relationship back on campus, it had been four years since then, and for all she knew this could have all just been an act and Cecile was not the same trusty person she’d always known her to be.Seeing her reluctance, Cecile’s gaze deepened. “I understand this may be quite serious before you’d decide to come to me about it, but I am working on the clock here, so whatever it is you have to tell me or need me to do, I suggest we get to it quickly.”Mia lifted her gaze and heaved a sigh. If she wanted to find out what was going on in her family, especially with her mother, maybe she just had to learn to trust Cecile again.With that, she grabbed her purse and pulled out a small folder, placing it on the table.Cecile stared at her hesitantly, and asked, arching her brows, “What’s this?”“I was hoping you’d tell me,” Mia answered. Slowly, Cecile reached f
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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
Spoils of War
Liam stood near the center of the room. The same room that Mia left him standing alone with decisions to make. He was dressed in all black, his eyes focused on nothing, but in a calm and thoughtful way.He had made up his mind.Mia didn’t say much when she saw the invitation to the summit. But the little she said, and the look in her eyes—that was enough. He knew what she felt. Knew that maybe Natalie Young was getting too close. That maybe Liam was beginning to entertain things he shouldn’t. And that couldn’t be further from the truth.So today, Liam decided to move differently. If he couldn’t fight power with just his image and alliances, he would fight it with action. He decided to legally secure key pieces of Peter’s former empire—land, buildings, and forgotten zones that still had weight. Not to claim them, but to transform them. To repurpose them into centers for the people. Schools, shelters, libraries. Places that told a new story.As he walked into the real estate office that
Distance Grows
Despite how tempting Liam’s offer was to elope, Mia knew Lord Steven would never be happy if she left the family in the hands of her sister. She also knew that it would only make things more difficult for Liam and his team if they suddenly ran away now. It would suggest that everything that Vaughn was saying about them was true, and so she decided to stay and fight. But if she was going to do this, she had to do it alone.Mia stood by the window of her apartment with her arms crossed, watching the city blink under the night sky. The lights were dazzling as always, but they didn’t comfort her tonight. She had shown up, stood beside Liam at the press conference, said the right things… but inside, something still felt off. Like they were fighting in the same war, just not on the same page.She hadn’t been back to the safe house in days. Liam hadn’t called, either. Not because he didn’t care—she knew he did—but because things between them were heavier and more complicated now.The knock o
Power Games
After Chloe released her latest publishing about Liam’s contributions and fight for the city, Vaughn realizes that he might lose supporters and control of the narrative he’s been painting about Liam if the public starts to believe Chloe’s words article. There was only one way he could fight this perception and still be in control of the narrative and so he went to another newspaper agent and drummed up more controversial opinions and rumours about Liam to further divide public opinion.The headlines hit the city like a storm. Blazing across every screen, every newspaper, every social feed.“Secret Files Leaked: Is Liam Moran Building a Private Army?” “Vaughn Calls for Emergency Review of Moran’s Operations”Inside the safe house, tension wrapped the walls like cold metal. Jack paced the living room with his phone pressed to his ear, calling up any news insider and channel he could think of to write a new article opposing Vaughn’s narrative and fuel the public to sanction him, but Evel
Breaking Point
Following Natalie’s recent visit and Liam’s refusal to acknowledge her concerns, Mia decided that she could not continue to be around the safe house for much longer. Mia stood in the long hallway of her father’s estate, staring at the tall glass windows that lined the walls. Outside, the garden bloomed quietly—peaceful and still. This was a world untouched by the pressure threatening to crush her, a world that she needed to escape for a while. She needed some time to take the edge off, but after some time, she gathered herself and took took a deep breath, then knocked gently on Lord Steven’s study door.“Come in,” his voice called from the other side.She entered slowly, scanning her eyes around the room until they met Lord David’s. He was sitting behind his desk, reading through a stack of documents. When he looked up and saw her face and he immediately put the papers aside at once.“Mia,” he said gently. “You look tired.”“I am,” she admitted, sitting down across from him. “I’m exha
