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THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Knife
Those words sent a deep chill through Liam’s body. He stood frozen, his breath shallow, with the phone still clutched tightly in his hand. Slowly, his eyes narrowed into slits, anger surging through him. Those words replayed in his mind over and over again.“Jonah’s dead. And Jack’s next.”The voice had been distorted, but Liam didn’t need confirmation. He knew exactly who it was — Peter. The realization hit him like a crashing wave. Peter had Jack.Liam paced around, his hands running through his hair as his mind spun in every direction. What would he do? He had been expecting this, but not so soon. He thought he would have more time to prepare, to strategize before rescuing Jack, but Peter had given him none.After a while of pacing around, he finally realized what he needed to do. Right now, the Zuri blade is more important. He needed to safely secure it first, before trying to rescue Jack. If Peter was truly the Oniri, then that weapon was the only thing that could stand in its wa
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Tick-Tock Liam
Liam pulled into the dimly lit alley behind Evelyn’s research lab, shutting off the engine. His heart pounded as he stepped out of the car, the night air thick with tension. Every second counted.The moment he stepped inside the lab, the faint hum of the lab machinery and instruments filled the air. Behind a row of glass vials and metal instruments gleaming under the fluorescent lights stood Evelyn hunched over a microscope, her dark hair pulled into a loose ponytail, her fingers delicately adjusting a slide. As Liam approached her, she didn’t look up. She could tell it was him and without turning, she said, “You’re early.”Liam exhaled sharply, coming around her. “There’s no time to waste.”Evelyn finally met his gaze, her sharp brown eyes searching his face. “I haven’t seen you like this before.”Liam didn’t respond. He didn’t have to. She straightened, crossing her arms with a curious look. “You’re here for the blade.”Liam nodded. “And for answers.”Evelyn let out a slow breath a
THE VENGEFUL HEIR You're Making A Mistake
Liam barely had time to move. Victor swung his fist at Liam fiercely. Liam twisted his body, dodging at the last second, but the sheer force of the blow grazed his jaw. He staggered back a step, his grip tightening around the Zuri blade.Victor chuckled, shaking out his fist. “Still quick on your feet, huh?” His men shifted slightly, their weapons still drawn. Liam wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, tasting blood. He forced himself to stay calm, to control the fury burning inside him. He knew exactly what Victor was doing—baiting him, trying to make him reckless.“I’m giving you one last chance,” Liam said in a steady voice. “Walk away, Victor.”Victor smirked. “You’re still acting like you have the upper hand.” He took a slow step forward, and his men immediately adjusted their positions, their guns pointed directly to Liam’s chest. “Look around Liam, you’re surrounded. And this time there is no one to help you.”Liam shifted his gaze around the men, still maintaining his co
THE VENGEFUL HEIR A Human Shield
The second Victor threw the watch, Liam’s instincts alerted him. Move!He didn’t waste any time, he launched himself backward, the Zuri blade gleaming in his grip. As the watch exploded midair, Liam raised his free hand, and an invisible force surrounded him. An energy shield crackling like lightning. The shockwave erupted outward, but the shield held firm, containing the destruction in a tight sphere around him. Sparks and embers fizzled against the barrier before fading into the night.As the smoke cleared, Liam hovered in the air, untouched. Victor’s eyes widened in horror. He knew LiamWas powerful, but this… This couldn’t have been possible. No human should be able to do what he just did. “No… that’s impossible.” He muttered in disbelief.Liam exhaled slowly, lowering his gaze to Victor. “You really thought that would work?” His voice was calm, controlled—but underneath, it was brewing with a flaming temper.Victor took a step back unconsciously and fell from fear, his mind alre
THE VENGEFUL HEIR It Doesn’t Control Me
A low groan cut through the silence, and Liam turned sharply in the direction. His gaze went back to Victor’s motionless body who lay there, barely alive. “He’s done,” Liam muttered, shifting back to Evelyn. “He’s not getting up from that for a while.”Evelyn hesitated, her eyes flicking between Victor’s crumpled form and Liam’s unwavering stance. She wanted to believe him, wanted to trust that this fight was over. But something about the way Liam stood—calm, composed, yet radiating with restrained energy—made her uneasy.Finally, she gave a slow nod and slowly approached him.Liam exhaled and finally lowered the Zuri blade. The weight of everything settling onto his shoulders. He turned to Evelyn, and what he saw made something in his chest tighten. Fear.But it was not of Victor. It was of him. It was quick—just a flicker in her expression—but it was there. A hesitation in the way she looked at him. The way she had taken a small step back without even realizing it.Liam forced him
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Come Get Him
Liam’s steps were steady as he walked toward his car, determined to rescue Jack and damn the consequences. Jack had always been by his side and helped him through all these chaos, but these last few days, he had to do everything alone, but the more he left Jack there, the more he felt like everything was going to blow over. His mind was still adrift as he made his way to his car, but the moment his fingers brushed against the door handle, he froze. His jaw clenched as he realized, he didn’t even know where Jack was.How could he save him if he didn’t even know where to start? Liam exhaled sharply, frustration burning in his chest. His gaze shifted back toward the alley, where Victor still lay slumped against the ground. His breaths were shallow, but Liam could tell—he was awake. Awake and afraid.He turned and strode back toward him, his movements swift and precise. Victor groaned softly, hoping Liam wouldn’t notice that he was conscious, as he crouched beside him, gripping his chin a
THE VENGEFUL HEIR A Line in the Sand
Following Peter’s words, Liam’s lips curled into a mischievous smile. He was counting on Peter to say something like that. After what he imagined they had done to Jack, he needed to show them the same amount of pain. He didn’t hesitate. The moment Peter tilted his head toward the warehouse doors, he surged forward, ready to tear through anyone who stood between him and Jack.But before he could take more than a few steps, Peter’s men closed in. A dozen figures moved swiftly, encircling him, with different weapons, from metal pipes to knives and steel knuckles, their expressions ranging from amused to deadly serious.Liam’s grip on the Zuri blade tightened as he slowed to a stop, his breath steady despite the tension thickening around him. The blade in his hand vibrated ever so slightly, humming with a resonance that sent a shiver through his bones. He swallowed, remembering Evelyn’s warning.“The Zuri blade is a conduit.”“If you keep using it, you might lose control of yourself and i
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Now It Begins
Liam’s fingers curled tighter around the Zuri blade, his breathing steady despite the storm raging inside him. His instincts screamed at him. He knew whatever was hiding in the shadows wasn’t normal, wasn’t human. The air in the room thickened, growing charged like the atmosphere before a storm, spiking the hairs on his skin, but he refused to show his fear. He couldn’t, not with Peter watching every moment of this as if it was some sick show. He knew any signs of weakness now would only satisfy Peter. He kept watching the direction of the footsteps, waiting to see what would emerge from the other end of it, and then, without warning, a large metal pipe came swinging toward his head.Liam reacted instantly. His body moved before his mind fully registered the attack, and in a single fluid motion, he swung the Zuri blade. The pipe met the sharp edge of the weapon, and with a sharp, metallic shring, it sliced it cleanly in half. The two severed pieces clattered to the warehouse floor, s
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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
