Nathan realized that Lisa was now calm and ready to share her deepest concerns with him. Meanwhile, he had never met Liam before.As far as Nathan knew, Liam was the black sheep of the family. He turned up once in a blue moon and spent time in a hotel suite rather than the Carson family house. If Liam wanted to meet any member of the family, he knew the right spot to show up. Whether it was at home to speak to his mom or at the office to meet his father and Lisa. He never crossed paths with Nathan and Nathan knew that the young man never counted him worthy.Even though Liam barely lived in the Carson mansion, he was kept abreast of all the happenings in the house so he knew that the man called Smith was no longer a part of Lisa’s life.The little fact Nathan knew about Liam was that Lisa hardly spoke of him because they didn’t get along. She had also mentioned several times that her brother’s grudge toward her deepened the day she was made heiress. According to her, Liam believes that
“I can call my friend to help if you don’t mind,” Nathan said. He wanted Lisa to get up and then he would lead her out of the lounge but if her body was too heavy for her to move, he wouldn’t have a problem asking Charles for help.Lisa laughed out loud. It was the first time Nathan was hearing her laughter resound and for a moment, he thought about the impact the alcohol had on her tonight. It exposed her true feelings, made her realize his worth, and right now, he could see right through her.“I texted my driver. He should be here in five minutes.” She slurred and hung her head to the right.Nathan leaned toward her. “Are you sure you’re not saying this just because you don’t want me to take you home?”She stretched her hand toward the table without even looking at it. “There. My phone is right there. I turned it off when I got here but a while ago, I turned it on so I could text my driver.”Nathan saw the phone on the table. He sighed and reached for it and then turned it on immedi
“Great!” Margaret spat and slapped her thighs the moment a drunk Lisa was led into the living room by Morris, whose hand was sprawled around her shoulder for support.“I’ll sit on the couch,” Lisa mumbled and dragged her feet toward the first couch her hazy eyes caught.Morris was trying to lead her there but she seemed too eager to free herself from his clutch that she ended up collapsing on her face.“Thank you,” Margaret mumbled to Morris and walked up to Lisa who was now panting heavily with her face buried deep into the couch.Morris dropped Lisa’s things on the table, acknowledged Joey Carson with a nod, and stepped out.Margaret turned to her husband in fury. “Seriously? You’re going to sit there and watch her destroy her life over a bowl of popcorn?”Joey Carson, who was dressed in his Fenty pajamas dropped his bowl of popcorn with a sigh. It was family night. The once-a-month event the Carsons initiated to bond over a movie.“This is all your fault!” Margaret pointed an accus
Liam was having a conversation with Samson in the new office that was set up for him that morning when his phone began to ring.“It’s your dad,” Samson said and picked up the phone from the table after glancing at the screen. He passed it to Liam.“Why didn’t he send any of the messengers to get me?” Liam demanded and looked up to Samson for a clue.“He always gives Lisa a call when he wants to share private information. He simply summons her maybe to meet investors or give her an update.” Replied Samson.Liam smiled. “I have a feeling it’s a good call. I think he got feedback from Roving Ventures.”Samson smiled. “I never doubted you.”Liam immediately responded because he was on the verge of losing the call. “Hello, pops.”Meanwhile, Samson had resolved to stroke Liam’s ego since he showed up at the company. Since Lisa won’t agree to go out with him, perhaps being her brother’s puppet might give him the chance to dig gold from the Carsons like he always wanted.“I need you in my off
“Are you crazy?” Lisa flared up. “How dare you accuse me of doing such a thing?”Liam was on his feet, stomping his left leg in a fit of rage while their father was looking at them like a spectator.Lisa, who was now on her feet was screaming at Liam’s face. “You think that everyone is like you? You think everyone will do anything just to prove a point?”“Then how do you explain this?” Liam fired back.“I don’t fucking know!” Lisa clapped. “Same way I wasn’t even aware that you went to see Fredrick. The last time I checked, I was in a bar drinking myself to stupor.” She then turned to her father. “Dad, I hope you don’t believe the crab that Liam is saying.”Joey sighed and shook his head.“You can ask Smith. I was with him in the bar and hours later, we texted Morris to come and take me home. So how did I get the chance to even see Fredrick and mess with him?” She spat.Joey abruptly stood up. “Did you just say that you were together with Smith?”Liam flashed an impish grin. As far as
When Jackson looked left, his eyes melted into Avery’s and he let out what seemed like a gasp and quickly turned away.“Did you say something?” Derrick turned to Avery.“I don’t understand,” Avery mumbled with her eyes fixated on her lap. “I thought they all died in the blast.”Jackson immediately rolled up the windows and stepped on the wheels right after the green light came on. Before Avery could take a second look at him, he was gone.“Are you okay?” Asked a concerned Derrick. “You look shaken up.”Avery rubbed her palms against each other vigorously. “I think I’m seeing things.”Derrick sighed. “We are out of the traffic now.”The car started to move. Avery shut her eyes and rested her back against the car seat. Derrick grabbed his jacket and wrapped it around her.“Get some sleep. You’re tired.”***Immediately after Liam stormed out of his father’s office, he charged toward his car. When he mounted the driver’s seat, he released his tightened fists and unclenched his jaw.He re
“Are you okay?” Lisa demanded after noticing the cold expression on her father’s face. Joey flashed a smile and rested his back against the car seat.They had closed for the day and were heading home. As the driver sped down the road ahead, Joey wondered whether he should inform Lisa about the second mail he got from Roving Ventures or wait till they get home and have a proper conversation like he planned.“I’m so proud of you.” He mumbled.Lisa noticed the tired expression on his face. “Could there be a reason for the sudden declaration?”“Well, Roving demanded that you should be the one to officiate the deal on all our behalf. For them to come up with such a narrative, it could only mean that they don’t trust Liam and they are aware of your capabilities so I am proud of you and maybe.” He sat up with an index finger raised. “Maybe, I should have allowed you to handle it in the first place.”Lisa smiled and placed a hand on her father’s lap. “I understand you, dad. You did what you
“Please leave me alone, mom.” Lisa sniffled and turned away. She was seated on her bed, her back against the wall, hugging her chest with her knees. When she heard the door squeaking, it dawned on her that she hadn’t initiated a lock. She sighed and clenched her jaw. A few seconds later, her father walked in. Lisa immediately turned away and resolved to wipe the tears on her cheeks. She was expecting her mother to walk in but even if it was her father that eventually walked in, she wasn’t ready to see anyone. “I want to be alone.” She said with her face averted from her father. Joey sighed and sat by her feet. He looked at his palms. “I’m sorry. I’ve not been fair to you.”“I’m glad you realize it now.” Lisa retorted without looking at him. Joey looked up to her. “You’re right. I should have believed you when you mentioned that your meeting with Smith that evening was a coincidence. Also, I shouldn’t have used it against you.”Lisa sighed. Her father continued. “In as much as I