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The Ingenious Liam Price 25: The Visit
Stevie-Lou rubbed her sweaty palms together and released a low breath as she followed the guards into Liam's mansion. Upon her arrival, she thought she would be sent away because she was just a journalist, but then she was stunned when she was told that Liam was waiting for her. "I was thinking you'd turn me away upon hearing my profession," Stevie-Lou said before she could even stop herself."Do you want me to send you away?" Liam raised a brow at her, totally enjoying her confusion. He had taken off his cast so she wouldn't suspect he was this non-existent Thomas."No, it's not so easy to have someone like you allow me into your home," Stevie-Lou blurted out. She was a bit intimidated by Liam, mostly by his uplifted mocking brow. But she did her best to mask it all up with boldness."You saved my life, I cannot turn you away," Liam said. Trying to hide the smile on his face. If only she knew he was the non-existent Thomas.Stevie-Lou gulped and nodded at Liam, "How's your arm?""Y
The Ingenious Liam Price 26: Donating His Blood
"Beatrice got into a fatal accident and lost a lot of blood, she's somewhere between life and death," Gibson broke this news to Liam.And panic immediately punched out of Liam's lungs as hair raised in his pores. "She needs a blood transfusion or she won't make it," they were in the waiting area in the hospital."Charlotte's blood did not match, nor did Arthur's. Georgie is barely nine so he's out of the picture. A few persons have been brought and it wasn't compatible. She has only a few hours left for survival."Liam fought to control his breath. Hearing Gibson tell him this weakened every part of his body, that he couldn't even move or speak.Why? Because it made him remember Emily. How he couldn't save her because he had no money.How could Beatrice of all people have an accident? Their father was buried three days ago, he was shot two days ago and now Beatrice, the only girl, was having a near-death experience?"Where is she?" Liam's voice was cranky."Private ward 027," Gibson
The Ingenious Liam Price 27: Good Deeds
The following day, Liam felt human again, after taking an energy booster to maintain his stance. He wanted to check out of the hospital, but at first, he went to see Beatrice to know how she was fairing.Charlotte was by her side as expected but Liam didn't care. He went into her ward to check up on her. She was still unconscious though. But Doctor Cyrus had told him she would get better."Why did you do it?" Charlotte grudgingly asked Liam."Is that even a question to ask? Beatrice is my sister and father would've wanted me to be her blood donor," even though Liam was repulsed by her, he still managed to keep his tone down because he didn't want to disturb his step-sister."So you admit you saved her life because you felt a bit remorseful after manipulating the will to be in your favor?" Charlotte rose to look him in the eye."Why do you have to twist everything I say?" Liam could feel his temper rising."Because you're a bastard. And you're here to take away everything my husband lef
The Ingenious Liam Price 28: Ted's Fight Club
Dressed as Clumsy Thomas once more, Liam found his way into Ted Price's underground fight club. At first, he was a bit unsure of himself since he had never been there, but his eagerness to explore the dangerous world of Ted Price made him refuse to turn around and head back in the same direction he came from.It was that same evening. Sinclair had given him the fight club's location which was disguised with a pizza parlor. There was a tiny dark hallway that led to two doors. Liam took the first and was redirected outside but when he returned and took the one on his left, a rusty lift took him 30 feet down. And then, he heard cheers from a large number of people before he could even see them. Liam met two bouncers at the entrance, he handed them his $50 bill and then he was checked with a device to detect if he had any knife or firearm, or something suspicious to leak their hidden fight club. When they found none, they let him pass.Liam gulped upon seeing the crowd chanting to suppor
The Ingenious Liam Price 29: Showing His Face
Liam worked as a gardener for the Brewer family but it wasn't just that, he was used as an errand boy at times. There was one time Mr. Brewer went on a business trip with the kids away, Mrs. Brewer had a fish bone stuck in her throat, something which almost led to her death. But it was Liam who abandoned his gardening shears and took her to the hospital. It was quite a long distance but he did it in under ten minutes.The guards and other workers were too chicken to take her to the hospital because they were afraid she would die in the car. Liam knew how to ride cars, first, it was through video games as a teen. He would visit the game hall and pay money to play.And then the zeal heightened to a different level, he would sometimes pick up groceries in Mrs. Brewer's car. He was always fast because of the way he was with the car.So when Ted's bouncers pulled Liam to the front of the cars, his bad mood dropped instantly. "You'd be considered the winner if you beat me in this race,"
The Ingenious Liam Price 30: His Cousin's Fiancee
Stevie-Lou felt a bit out of place as she walked into the Grand Five-Star Hotels. People were clad in tuxes and dresses, unlike her who was wearing her usual tomboy clothing. She shoved the discomfort out of her mind because she was there for her job.After overhearing the announcement of Avery Dupree's fundraising Event, she stole an invitation card, assuming she'd be granted access upon her arrival. Because the event was strictly for people around Avery's wealthy circle.Stevie-Lou's target was one Bryce Canon, who was rumored to be a Con Artist but no evidence was yet provided. She wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with him because he was seen around her colleague who got murdered the following day."Sorry, miss. I can't let you in," the male usher shook his head at Stevie-Lou when she handed him her invitation card."But this is it," she frowned at him."You came to the right place at the wrong time," The usher rolled his eyes in their sockets because a queue was right beh
The Ingenious Liam Price 31: An Epic Fundraising Event
The fundraising event began with a charity auction where items were advertised and sold off to the highest bidder, so the accumulated money could be used to build homes and provide food for the needy."This mid-20th century Scandinavian sculpture costs $300,000," the auctioneer announced through his mic with his finger pointing at the golden brown sculpture that had a stage light reflecting on it."I'd pay $310,000," "$320,000.""$350,000!""$380,000!"Both men and women were at it, trying to see who would secure the Scandinavian sculpture at last."$800,000," Liam held up his bidder number, and silence filled everywhere. He was seated in the last row of seats with his butler beside him.Avery's lips curved upward into a smirk at this and she shifted her gaze to the auctioneer."The Scandinavian sculpture is going to our highest bidder, Liam..""I'd pay $900,000," Ted spoke up, interrupting the auctioneer before he could call Liam's last name. And heads turned in his direction. Incl
The Ingenious Liam Price 32: Bad News For Liam
The fundraising event ended as a success and Avery was commended for a job well done. Liam was the highest bidder out of it all. Lady with an Ermine was neatly packaged and handed to him.Liam was outside with his clique when he overheard Bryce Canon making a call with his eyes fixed on Stevie-Lou who was now wearing her boots, with her hand holding her heels."We should go," Avery made to place her hand on Liam's when he shifted and walked right ahead of her. Liam met up with Stevie-Lou once more."You're here again," she was completely clueless of what was going on."Let me take you home," Liam offered. Everything about her wasn't his business because she was his cousin's fiancee but her life was in danger."I walked down here all by myself, what makes you think I cannot return that way?" Stevie persisted with this question."This is the last day you'd see me around you," Liam said, meaning every word. She was to be Ted's wife anyway. He wouldn't disguise himself as Thomas to meet
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188: The End Or A New Beginning?
Three months later."It's a boy," Liam was trying to keep a straight face but he was woefully failing at it."And?" Avery raised a brow as she put some documents aside. She was in her office and Liam just bursted in without even knocking."We did genetic testing and it turns out that he's truly mine," he told the truth at last and fist-pumped the air in excitement."That's great news, Liam. Congratulations," Avery offered Liam a genuine smile but she still remained in her sitting position."It's still incredulous that I have a son," Liam put his hands on his waist and stared at the ceiling."It feels surreal, right?" Avery asked."He was so tiny that I was afraid he'd fall from my arms," Liam blurted out."And the mother, how is she?" Avery swiftly changed the topic."Chloe is still on treatment, she delivered the child through CS," Liam informed her."She needs a lot of rest, it wasn't easy at all," Avery finally left her seat and went to stand beside Liam."I wish it wasn't her but
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187: Justice
It was sort of hard to leave the Cabin when Avery immediately passed out right after Liam embraced her. And there was Stevie-Lou, who couldn't even walk because of the bullet wound she had. It was completely dark outside, almost past 9 PM and Liam could still hear the sirens from afar. Quickly, he put an unconscious Avery on his back before going over to the other room to check up on Stevie-Lou.She was sitting on the floor, her face was dried with tears and her leg was still bleeding."It's all over, Stevie, I'll get you out of here," Liam said softly but Stevie-Lou couldn't even look at him.Liam put Avery on the floor before hurrying to Stevie-Lou's side so he could cut off the ropes from her body since she was tied to a chair as well."I am so sorry, Liam. It's all my fault," She apologized when Liam finally cut off the last of the ropes, and it was obvious that she felt guilty over luring him there."No, don't apologize. Nothing is your fault," Liam didn't mind. At that moment
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186: Ticking Time Bomb
"Shit, shit, shit!" Liam swore out loud because he was trying as much as he could to free himself from the ropes, but he could not. He had been trying for the past two minutes and the time bomb on Avery's body was reading 5:22 seconds. And Avery was still unconscious."Avery, wake up!" Liam called out to her.Still nothing. She was unmoving, still in the exact position she was left, while the bomb was still ticking."Wake up, please. You can't die this way. We need to get the bomb from your body. If anyone deserves to live then it's you." The whole room was already smelling like death.And Liam could hear Stevie-lou's sobs from the other room.This was worse than he ever thought.His enemies tricked him, made him sign all his fortune to them and then they ran away, leaving him to die along with the two women who mattered to him.Liam let out a shuddered breath when Avery began stirring until she flicked her eyes open."Avery, can you hear me?" Liam called out to her while she stared
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185: Enemies Won?
"Hello, Liam. We have a little surprise for you," Hunter returned with a smirk and then he rubbed his hands together as if he just did a job well done."Where's Avery, what have you done to her?" Liam couldn't help but ask because his heart was already quaking in his chest from the fear of losing Avery."You should see for yourself, don't you think?" Hunter still had his smirk resting on his face.And at this, Liam took a rough gulp. Afraid that they had killed Avery Duffer.Gibson and Ted Price returned, and they didn't untie Liam from the chair, afraid if they did, he would gain the strength to fight back. So they just carried him along with the chair and took him into another room in the cabin.And the sight that greeted Liam would have sent him to his feet if he wasn't already tied to the chair.Avery was still unconscious and she had a ticking time bomb to her body."What have you done!?" Liam was already trembling in his seat, he could feel his heart rising to his throat. "Hurr
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184: The Fight
Four hours ago…Avery knew something was up with the way Liam left without paying any attention to her. Normally, he always noticed her but this time he did not. He even ignored her when she called out to him, and it was rather strange.She was about to hop into her car to trail after him when she saw Gibson, the traitor approaching her."Hello there, Avery Duffer," Gibson offered her a little smile as he stopped in front of her and put his hands right behind him.Avery waited for Liam to drive off before she turned to Gibson."You," she sneered at him."Come on now, you can't say you hate me because of what happened," Gibson cast her an innocent look."Your audacity is stinky, sir," Avery insulted, with her eyes showing him how much she was upset with him.And the man chuckled, clearly amused by the way she just spoke to him."How dare you show up here and act like it's not a big deal to betray Liam?" Avery gritted out as she covered the distance between them. He was taller, old enou
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183: Torture (II)
They hit Liam with whatever they could find and beat him black and blue until his face was battered and his vision was blurry."We'll only let you live on one condition," panted Hunter as he wiped his bloodied fist on his shirt.Liam's face was already swollen enough that his voice sounded groggy when he tried to speak."Sign these papers and pass out all your inheritance to us, and then we'll let you go without killing you," said Charlotte."And of course the gold, you need to give us the gold," Hunter added.Liam's head fell to his side, he was in so much pain that it hurt to even stay awake."Speak up now or you'll be gone in a matter of seconds," Hunter cocked his gun and aimed it at Liam.And this reminded him of the nightmare he had on two occasions. The one where he dreamt about his downfall and death, and it generated panic attacks which he never had.The nightmare was manifesting itself, even though the people whom he found in the dream weren't complete.Even though it was ju
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182: Torture (I)
Liam got in the direction Stevie-Lou had texted him. It was in a remote area, a place that he had never been to before. He wasn't scared, that was the main reason he went alone because he aimed to rescue Stevie-Lou from his cousin. He stopped his car and took the footwalk until he got to the cabin.Liam could feel his heart hammering in his chest as he stared at the cabin.Why on earth would Ted kidnap Stevie-Lou and hurt her? But then again, obsession was a dangerous thing, because it could be that he was mad at Stevie-Lou for ditching him at the wedding and running away with Liam. And then he found out a few weeks later that she was dating Liam. So it hurt him, but that was about four months ago.Liam clenched his jaw as he made his way to the cabin. He didn't know what was waiting for him there, but he knew he could risk it all for Stevie-Lou. She didn't deserve to get hurt, after being through so much in the past months. Indeed, Liam still cared deeply for her. That was why when
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181: Luring Liam To A Trap
'Liam?' Stevie-Lou's shaky and tearful voice sounded from the other end of the phone."Stevie?" Liam could barely believe that she picked up her phone to call him. Unbeknownst of her situation.'A-a-are you alone?' She sounded as if she was in so much pain."Yes, Stevie. What's wrong? Are you hurt anywhere?" Liam was genuinely worried for her sake because he still cared for her.I was kidnapped by Ted Price, he lured me into his trap, claiming it was you who wanted to see me. And when I went there, he shot me in the leg and locked me up in this cabin,' Stevie-Lou explained while sobbing."Christ!" Liam swore out loud as he jumped to his feet.'He shot me in the leg, Liam,' she continued."Ted shot you?" Liam could feel his breathing growing deep.'Yes, so I wouldn't run away. And then he left me out here to suffer,''Can you give me a description of this place, so I can come to your rescue?' It was taking everything within Liam to not panic.'I'm afraid if you come with the police, he
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180: Stevie-Lou In Danger
Stevie-Lou and Jake were filling up their stuff in boxes, they were to leave town the following morning, since Stevie-Lou managed to secure a job out of the city and she wanted to relocate as fast as possible. She was still upset over her break-up with Liam since she still cared deeply for him.It hurt that she was still affectionate towards him but they could not be together. Liam had way too much going on in his life and she couldn't cope. Nor would she go back to Ted Price who had numerous baby Mamas and kids all over the place.Still, she had this one last urge to see Liam, to hug and bid him goodbye before cutting off from him entirely and starting life afresh. They went through a whole lot together.Starting from when she saved his life when he was getting kidnapped. Fast-forward to the time she showed up at his house so she could take permission from him, before putting his story out.How Liam had dressed up as clumsy Thomas just so he could get close to her. He even bought her
