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THE VENGEFUL HEIR New Normal
Liam’s gaze met hers, steady and unwavering. Although part of the reason why he started this was for revenge, it had become more than that. “No.” He paused. “It started as revenge. But now? It’s about justice and stopping a psychopath.” He said.Mia sucked in a shaky breath, her mind racing. She had wanted answers. Now she had them. But they were nothing like what she expected and also not easy to accept. Liam had been carrying this for years. Alone. And now, by being with him, she was tangled in it too. Could she handle it? She wondered. But what weighed on her the most was how oblivious she had been to his pain. This whole time, she was bent on finding out his secrets and failed to notice what he truly needed. Someone who could help him heal from his past. She remained quiet for a while, searching her mind for anything to say. Despite Liam’s explanations, there was still a lot that was not clear to her, a lot she still needed to figure out. But before she could say anything, Liam’
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Drive
The drive to the city council was quiet, filled with unspoken tension. Mia sat in the backseat, her mind drifting about her place in all this. She had tried to convince herself that she could do this. If she truly wanted to be with Liam, she had to be able to navigate his world. But still, it was easier said than done. At the end of the day, this was not her usual life. She’d never even held a gun or fought anybody? How was she supposed to fend off against thugs, mercenaries, and skilled assassins?“You okay?” Liam’s voice interjected as he glanced at her through the rearview mirror.“Yeah-um… yeah,” Mia muttered and shifted her gaze away, refusing to say anything else. This was bigger than her now and even though she wasn’t sure how she could help, there was no backing out.Liam drove steadily, occasionally glancing at her, his face filled with worry. It was clear, Mia was anxious about all of this, but deep down a part of him wanted her here. Liam thought that maybe just maybe, if s
THE VENGEFUL HEIR A Flower
He’d seen it happen before. This world had a way of corrupting even the purest hearts. It’s what happened to him. When this whole thing started, it was just about getting his revenge, but as things unfolded, he began to realize that the killing, the power oppression, it didn’t bother him as much anymore. This was simply life now.“Liam, are you coming?” Laura’s voice interjected, breaking him out of his thoughts.“Yeah, uh- just give me a minute,” Liam replied and opened a hidden compartment under his seat. He’d always kept a gun there for emergencies. As he pulled it out, he hesitated for a moment. This was supposed to be a civil meeting, but after everything that had happened, Liam knew he could not allow himself to be completely unprotected here. Not with all the security detail Jonah had brought with him.With that flowing in his mind, he slid the gun behind his back and stepped out of the car.“Isn’t Jack joining us?” Mia asked curiously.“Jack is occupied with another mission ri
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Council Meeting
Jonah turned to Liam with a slight smirk, “Isn’t that so, Mr. Moran?” He paused, but Liam didn’t speak.“Councilmen, I’m sure you have all seen the reports on the news. Mr. Moran has been actively trying to smear Peter’s reputation for reasons I don’t fully understand. That’s why he’s doing this again. I assure you that the building poses no threat to this city, and this is just an attempt from a man who holds personal bias. Surely, we can’t let him have his way.” Jonah said and sat down.The council head shifted his gaze to Liam, his eyes narrowing slightly, “Do you have any other thing you want to add?” The man asked.Liam hesitated for a moment, then shifted his gaze to Mia. He gave her an appreciative nod, “Go ahead.”Mia heaved a deep breath and stood up, “If I may, councilmen,” she started, shifting her gaze across the room, “Some of you may know me. I’m Mia Stevens, the first daughter of the Stevens family. Recently my family has been caught in a chaotic web with the Nelsons as
THE VENGEFUL HEIR 24 Hours
The council hall remained in deep silence following Mia’s words. A line was drawn and a decision had to be formed. Some members of the council argued that Mia’s accusations were baseless and there was actually no way to prove any of the things she had said. For all they knew, Jonah was right and this was just her way of getting back at Peter for everything that had happened to her family.Meanwhile, others believed that Jonah was Peter’s accomplice, and turning a blind eye to the dangers that this building posed was mad.Some time passed and after much deliberation, the council finally returned.“We’ve given this some deep thought.” The council head began. Jonah leaned forward, his eyes flashing with an unreadable look.“We’ve agreed that we can’t make a strong decision on this yet. While there is no evidence to support Ms. Stevens's claims, we cannot also rule out the possibility that what she’s saying may be true, and if we make any decision and it turns out that she was right, we’l
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Clock is Ticking
Chapter 151“You think you’ve won?” Jonah asked, narrowing his eyes at Liam. However, Liam said nothing which further aggravated Jonah. Seeing that Liam was paying no mind to him, Jonah groaned and stepped forward. “Watch your back, Liam. You may have my cousin bowing at your feet and worshipping you, but you don’t want to have me as an enemy.” Jonah said and without waiting for a response, turned and walked away. However, before he could get far, Liam’s voice suddenly sounded, “Guess we’ll find out in twenty-four hours. But a word of advice. It’s not too late to back out now and correct your wrong. You may think that Peter is your savior or even friend, but he’s worse than me, and trust me, you really don’t want to find out the hard way.” Jonah stopped, then slowly turned, a wry smirk appearing on his face, “I’ll take my chances.” He said and walked away.After he left, Liam sat for a while longer, reflecting on his next moves, but then Mia’s voice interjected softly, “Liam,” she c
THE VENGEFUL HEIR No Way Out
The air was thick with tension. Liam, Mia, and Laura stood in the middle of the abandoned road, surrounded by Jonah’s men. Their breaths were shallow, and their hearts pounding. Jonah’s men already had their guns raised, waiting for the order to shoot. The case in Liam’s hands felt heavier than ever. He looked around and for the first time, felt trapped. Jonah took a slow step forward, his smirk never fading. “This doesn’t have to be difficult,” he said smoothly, motioning to the case. “Hand it over, and we all walk away from this.”Liam’s grip tightened on the case. He knew that was a lie. There was no walking away. Not for them. The moment he handed that case over, Jonah would turn on them so fast, and as such he couldn’t give up their only leverage at the moment. He waited, listening keenly, waiting for the right time, and just then Jack’s voice sounded softly in his earpiece. “Liam, I have a shot. Say the word.”However, he didn’t answer. Not yet. He needed an opening.Meanwhile
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Edge Of Life
The truck hung loosely on the edge of the ravine, threatening to tip forward any moment. Liam had a choice to make. He could either hold on to the case or watch Mia get her brains blown out. His whole life, he’d never felt this powerless. Never had to. Since he was forced to fit into the role created for him, he only had to look out for himself. This was why he didn’t want Mia to join them in the first place. He knew that she could be compromised and used against him, and now he would have to make a tough choice as a result of it. Lose the only claim of evidence he had to shut this Peter’s operation down once and for all or lose the girl he loved.Jonah smirked as he watched him struggle. The gun in his hand was now pressed firmly against Mia’s forehead. His men had quickly surrounded the perimeter of the truck, with their weapons raised, waiting for the command to fire. There was no escape.“Come on Liam, you don’t have so much time. This truck is going to fall off any moment now. Ha
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All Eyes on Mia
The morning after the fundraiser, was just as interesting as the night before. Immediately after the fundraiser, the media was fired up and sparked with reactions. “Liam Walker: A New Alliance with the Young Dynasty?” One post read.“Power Couple in the Making? Natalie Young and Liam Walker Spotted Together” Another source posted.But the news cycles didn’t just stop there. In some there were pictures of Liam and Natalie standing side by side—just long enough for the wrong story to spread everywhere. No matter how polite and distant Liam had been, the cameras made it look like something more. Like there was an undeniable tension between them.Mia scrolled through the articles on her tablet in silence, her coffee going cold beside her. She tried not to let it get to her. Tried not to let the headlines sink in. But they did. Every photo, every comment section filled with people dissecting her life, her relationship, her worth had hit her in a quiet way.She tossed the tablet onto the c
Natalie Young
The ballroom sparkled with light, laughter, and conversations that seemed carefully staged. Chandeliers hung like floating stars above the city’s elite as servers weaved through the crowd with glasses of wine and trays of appetizers. The fundraiser was buzzing, and the tension from recent headlines hadn’t dimmed the event—it had fueled it. Michael Young had organized this ball as an opportunity to help change the public’s opinion about Liam and by doing, also win his favor.Liam stood near one of the tall windows, hands in his pockets, watching the crowd through guarded eyes. He wasn’t sure why he came. Despite his good relationship with the Young family, attending a ball was the last thing he needed now, but Jack had said it was important to “show face,” however all Liam felt was out of place.He was barely there five minutes when the buzz shifted. Heads turned and conversations slowed, but still they all tried to pretend like he wasn’t the reason for the change in the atmosphere.M
The Unspoken Things
The rain had stopped, but the clouds still hung low, heavy and quiet. Liam sat on the edge of the rooftop, watching the city lights flicker through the mist. Behind him, the door creaked open and soft footsteps followed. Mia sat beside him, pulling her coat tighter around her, her face filled with unsaid questions, and for a moment, neither of them said anything.Then she whispered, “Can I ask you something?”Liam didn’t look at her. He only smiled coyly and said. “You already did.”Mia smiled faintly and shifted towards him. “I mean something real.”Sensing the depth in her tone, Liam nodded slowly. “Go ahead.”Mia shifted, resting her hands in her lap. “Why do you always hold back?”He turned to her, finally meeting her eyes, but confused about the question.“I’m not talking about the war, or the missions,” she added quickly. “Not the Tribunal, not Peter, not Darius. I mean… you. The person behind all of it. I know you’ve been trying. You’ve let me in more these past few weeks than
The Trial
After avoiding the Tribunal call, Vaughn became more desperate when Liam didn’t say anything and decided to take a drastic measure bur forcing Liam out.Although he had successfully avoided them at first, Liam knew the longer kept silence over this issue, the more difficult it would become and so he accepted the invite for the meeting. As he arrived at Taeger, the room was quiet, too quiet for something that carried so much weight. Liam sat alone at the long glass table, his back straight, expression unreadable. The walls were white, clinical, but the air was thick with tension. Around him, the Tribunal members took their seats—six in total. At the head of the room stood Senator Vaughn, hands behind his back, wearing that usual smug look like he already knew the outcome.“Since Mr Moran has decided to join us today, the meeting will now begin,” one of the older members announced. “We are here to review the ownership and handling of Peter Harrow’s estate, specifically research rights,
Family at War
Despite the tensions brewing in the air, the Steven’s mansion was strangely quiet. Mia walked through its marbled halls, every step echoing against the polished floors. She hadn’t been here in weeks—not since the storm with Darius, not since her world had been turned upside down. She wasn’t even sure why she’d come back. Then again, when Lord Steven called, it wasn’t something you ignored.He was waiting for her in his private study, the one with the heavy oak door and the old books stacked like bricks of history.“Mia,” he said warmly, standing as she entered. “I appreciate you coming.”She gave a polite nod and took the seat across from him.There was a long pause before he spoke again. “You’ve made hard choices lately. And while I don’t say it often enough… I see your loyalty. And I admire it.”Mia didn’t answer right away. She just watched him.Lord Steven exhaled and leaned forward. “But I have to ask—what do you really want, Mia? With Liam. With this family.” He paused, letting
Political Fallout
The next day, Liam awoke to find a message from the head of the Tribunal. Filled with curiosity, he decided to check and find out what this was about. The message was clear and direct — Your presence is needed at the Taeger urgently. Liam sat up and glanced around the room. Mia was nowhere close. He stood up and walked down to the meeting room and everyone was there. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should tell them the message he had gotten but before he could even make up his mind, Jack noticed the look on his face and asked. “What’s going on Liam? You look disturbed.” Liam darted his eyes across the room and then heaved reluctantly, “I’ve been summoned by The city and the Tribunal. I think I know what this is about.” The room fell silent for a long while and then Jack nodded and stood up, “Then we all go.” He said and without waiting for Liam’s approval, the group marched out.After a short drive, they arrived at Taeger. The square was packed and cameras flashed. Peopl
Safe for Now
The hum of the car engine faded as Liam and Mia pulled up to the safe house. Liam and Mia had taken a quick detour before returning home against the group’s better judgment. Jack hurriedly opened the door before they could knock, his eyes scanning them both like he wasn’t sure if they were real or ghosts.“You made it,” Jack said, relief soft but clear in his voice.Liam gave a tired nod. His body ached in every place he could feel and some he couldn’t. Mia stayed close, clinging to Liam as if every memory of what had happened was still vivid in her mind, her hand still laced with his. They stepped inside together.The air inside was tense. No one cheered, no one smiled. The weight of this battle was still looming over everyone, and they gave each other space, respect. Maybe even understanding.Evelyn was already waiting in the back room with a first aid kit, and without a word, she gestured for Liam to sit.“I’m fine,” Liam started, but Mia gave him a stern look, and even Evelyn didn
The Final Flame
Liam stood, bloodied and broken, panting heavily after the fight. It seemed Mia had saved him. Her words were just the echo he needed to pull out of the Ogini’s hold. Darius was dead and the Ogini was slowly fading away. Finally everything was over, or at least so he thought. Around them, the walls of the chamber cracked and groaned. The ground trembled beneath their feet as the Ogini’s energy flared out of control.Liam’s eyes widened in shock as he watched Darius rise to his feet across the room. “Impossible!” He muttered to himself.Darius’ body twisted, reshaped by the Ogini into something unrecognizable. A fusion of beast and nightmare. His skin burned like molten stone, his eyes pitch-black voids that leaked dark light. One thing was clear to Liam at this point, whatever that was, it was far from human and had no consciousness of its own. He roared, the sound shaking the very air.“You think love makes you strong?” he bellowed. “It makes you weak!He raised his hands, tearing op
The Rift Within
As the light continued increasing, it became almost blinding till everything turned white and Liam blacked out. He woke up a while later, pressing his hand against the floor to look around. The air was thick and alive, filled with energy that crackled and pulsed through the walls like lightning. He was lying on stone, but it felt like it was breathing. The chamber around him glowed with deep red and black light, dark veins of Ogini energy running across the floor and ceiling.And in the center of it all stood Darius. No longer the man Liam once knew. His form had changed completely, part man, part monster. His skin shimmered like black stone cracked with fire underneath. His eyes burned bright with the mark of the Ogini, and long tendrils of energy moved behind him like shadows with a mind of their own.“Mia…” Liam whispered as he looked past Darius. Suspended in a large, floating crystal of pure black, Mia hung unconscious. Her face was peaceful, but her body was limp, trapped in the
