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THE VENGEFUL HEIR Carl's $100 Million Debt
The man stepped forward boldly, staring intimidatingly at Lord David,“Keenan, I’m from the Salerno family.”As soon as those words fell, a shockwave hit the room.Melissa and Yona shifted their gazes between each other, filled with panic.They thought this situation with the Salernos was over, so why were the thugs yet?Liam arched his brow in confusion, slightly irritated. He believed he’d taken care of this Salerno business when he put Luara in charge of their empire and affairs, so why were these men disrupting the atmosphere and of their dinner?He reached his hand into his pocket to retrieve his phone and call Laura. With Jack’s help, by now she should have become the master of that family, and be able to handle all their affairs easily.However, just before he could, Lord’s David interrupted,“Why are you here?” He asked, still trying to keep a bold demeanor.Keenan smirked and snapped his fingers. Immediately, one of his men hurried towards him and handed him a paper.He rais
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Liam's Card
As Keenan announced that he no longer wanted the money, the Steven family started rejoicing and praising Victor who shamelessly accepted despite not knowing what was happening.Liam sneered, shaking his head in disbelief. This time he didn’t bother to convince them that he was the one that helped them. However, the joyous atmosphere quickly faded as Lord David announced, “We’ll pay it back.”The celebration instantly stopped as those words fell and everyone shifted their gaze to him, frozen with shock and confusion.“We are an upright and esteemed family, if we owe anybody money, we are going to pay it back.” He added, glanced at Carl with a softer gaze.Even when he still condemned Carl for acting so erratically without letting anyone in the family know, he could not accept that he got away with this without having to pay.Lord David believed that every action and decision made held a deep weight, and it did not sit right with his conscience that they would just walk away without b
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Cleared
The tension in the hall became unbearable after Liam spoke. Lord David hesitated for a while, dreading what might happen if the card did not clear the payment.Mia shook her head in frustration. Just when she thought Liam had refrained from boasting, here he was, bragging about having a way out again.“Do you think this is some kind of joke?!” She snapped, her voice sharp and piercing.“You are a part of this family now and whatever happens to us affects you as well. So stop pretending you’ve got everything figured out and let us figure a way out of this.” Liam shifted his gaze towards her and was filled with disappointment. He didn’t care if everyone else refused to believe him, but Mia? He only wanted her confidence, but yet again he couldn’t even get that.“Use the card.” He repeated firmly, meeting Mia’s annoyed look with an intent gaze.Seeing the determined look on his face, Lord David reached into his pocket and brought out the card, his hand trembling. At that point, his mind
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
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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
Natalie’s Play
The room felt unusually still that morning. Liam had spent most of the time behind closed doors, sorting through old research files and messages from the Tribunal. Upstairs, Evelyn was resting and Jack was off handling press matter surrounding the Vaughn’s statement on the Liam and Young public fallout. Meanwhile Mia was alone downstairs, sipping tea with a dozen thoughts swimming through her head. This thing with Natalie was getting out of hand, and this was the last thing she thought she’d do — competing with another woman for her place in Liam’s life. Her mind delved deeper and deeper on how she could resolve this issue without triggering Liam or making a full blow out of the situation, and then came the knock. It was light but deliberate and evenly spaced.Mia hesitated for a while not sure who it was and then opened the door, already sensing something off. Hee eyes widened immediately in shock as she gazed upon the figure. Standing there was Natalie Young in a perfect and compo
Heated Ground
The headlines kept rolling in, louder and messier than ever. “Liam Walker Snubs Young Alliance—Power Move or Pride?” “Vaughn Responds: ’Liam Rejects Help Because He Doesn’t Trust Power Outside His Hands.’”Liam stood in front of the large window in the safe house, his arms crossed at his sides and his jaw tight. The city lights blinked in the distance, indifferent to the storm building around him. He had just released a public statement, sharp and clear: “I will not be accepting any alliance or resources from the Young estate. While I respect Michael Young’s contributions to the city, we are not aligned.”It wasn’t just a statement. It was a clean break. He knew what it would do. He knew the rumors would twist it. But letting the Youngs close, especially now meant adding fire to the whispers between him and Natalie and also with Vaughn’s new aim to discredit him. He could not allow the Young family to get caught in the crossfire. Not with everything already hanging by a thread.Still
