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The Ingenious Liam Price 41: Faking The Attraction
It was a sunny afternoon when Wang Lui An lay on his beach mat on the foreshore, tanning his skin. He was wearing his shades to block his vision from the sun but knew his skin needed most of it. He grabbed his strained pineapple and drank a little through his straw, before keeping it back. Four men in suits were standing a few feet away from him. These were his bodyguards who were assigned to watch over him whilst he was at the beach. Wang Lui An's phone rang and someone rushed to hand him the phone. "Hello?" He spoke in Chinese and before the caller could respond, Wang Lui An's phone unconsciously slipped up from his hand.He hurriedly sat upright and removed his shades upon seeing the good-looking, young white man resurfacing the water. Wang Lui An's throat worked as his eyes raked at the ripped muscles and broadness of this stranger's shoulder. He was shirtless, wearing just black briefs and the way tiny droplets of water rolled from his chest was sizzling to Wang Lui An.***L
The Ingenious Liam Price 42: The Jar Of Bees
Just as Liam had expected, Wang Lui An showed up with his horse and raced toward him until he was right by Liam's side."I saw you at the beach today," he held his horse reins tightly.Liam only angled his head at Wang Lui An, smirked at him, and went ahead of him. He ran over a yard to keep distance between them.Wang Lui An tried to catch up with Liam once more, but this time bees had magically appeared from nowhere, stirring up a neigh from his horse who hurriedly began to misbehave and bucked.Wang Lui An lost his balance on the horse, he was supposed to fall from the bucking but he ended up grabbing the horse's neck for support, whilst the horse took him in a totally different direction, trying to get away from the bees whom it was frightened of. Liam turned his horse around and started following Wang Lui An's horse because he wanted to rescue the man. It was he who released the bees straight from a jar. Something he had carried with him, just to scare Wang Lui An's horse."Help!
The Ingenious Liam Price 43: Liam Meets Hua Jin
Liam met up with Wang Lui An the following day by noon. He had missed several calls from Wang Lui An on purpose and when they finally saw each other at the park, Wang Lui An rushed to hug him. "I couldn't sleep because I anticipated our meeting today," Wang Lui An was however a man-child with the men he liked. He was ahead of Liam by three years but he acted like the junior. Liam rolled his eyes in their sockets and reluctantly stroked Wang Lui An's back. He wanted all of this to end within a blink of an eye but it was impossible, Wang Lui An was the only key he had to get back Charks An for what he did.Together, Liam and Wang Lui An strolled in the park, they even took some pictures at the photo booth, and upon seeing a huge robotic hand in the sky, Wang Lui told Liam he wanted them to ride it."Are you sure about this?" Liam was a bit unsure of himself when Wang Lui An stood in the queue to get them tickets."Everything about you is mysteriously challenging, which is one of the re
The Ingenious Liam Price 44: A Drunk Wang Lui Confesses
"I am irresistibly drawn to this piece," Liam complimented Wang Lui's sketch work of a blindfolded, two-horned beast with four arms."Oh, that one. I did the sketching at age nineteen. My parents were having a hard time accepting me for who I was," Wang Lui pushed his hands into his leather jacket, "I poured out my emotions into this piece.""Have you ever thought about showcasing your collections on social media or partnering with renowned artists to promote your art in galleries?" Liam wanted to give Wang Lui the impression that he was interested in his stuff."No. I sketch for fun or when I'm depressed. My artwork isn't to be displayed to the world," "I get you." Liam put his hand on Wang Lui's shoulder, "For what's one, I think you're great at what you do. Be it for fun or anything." Wang Lui An shot him a grateful, sincere smile. "I'd like to create a sketch of you, Mason. That's why I brought you here. So if you wake up one day and decide to hate me, I'll always have this piec
The Ingenious Liam Price 45: Losing To The Enemy
The next morning was for the car testing race between two car manufacturing companies. Cheng Wang car brand and the Price car brand. There was quite a bit of crowd and Liam and Charks An finally met for the first time on the proving ground."So it's you," Charks An's face was contorted in hate. He even had a stitch on his nose, reminding Liam of what happened that night."In the flesh," Liam answered at last, with a small smile playing on his lips as he buttoned his suit jacket, "I heard you were close with my father," he added in Chinese, dragging his words."When did you arrive in Beijing? About three days ago? And you learned Chinese so fast,""What happened to your nose? You fell and landed face flat on the floor?" Liam inquired.And at this, Charks An clenched his jaw because he recalled how he sustained a broken nose from a crazy masculine woman. Not even having the slightest idea that such a woman didn't exist and that it was no other person than the young man in front of him, L
The Ingenious Liam Price 46: The Twist
"Someone tampered with that car,""Mr. Lee said he only left to take care of business and it was just fifteen minutes.""And that fifteen minutes not only made us lose the race but also caused a near-death experience for Guo Ming," Liam panted and puffed out as he stared at Huan Lui in frustration."I'm sorry, sir," Huan Lui dropped his head. Liam just turned away and put his hands on his waist. Losing left a bitter taste in his mouth like bile."I tried to warn you, master Liam," Gibson went to stand beside Liam, "Charks An has backhanded schemes in competitions like this.""It's all my fault," Liam facepalmed and sighed in distress."No, it's not. We could have been more keen in our actions. Thankfully Guo Ming is alive but people would stop buying our cars because of that. Charks An is one step ahead of us again." "What do you suggest I do?" There was a helpless look on Liam's face.And before Gibson could reply there was a quick knock on the door. Thinking it was Yuxuan, Liam we
The Ingenious Liam Price 47: His Gain
When Liam took Wang Lui to meet with the rest of his clique, they were all in a confusing state of being perplexed."What's going on here?" Avery folded her arms across her chest as she sent Liam a questioning look. "We've chosen to be together despite all odds," Liam lied, linking his fingers with Wang Lui. And at this, everyone knew better than to question Liam further. They knew about his plans."So, you're choosing your lover over Chairman Charks An?" Avery directed this question to Wang Lui who seemed overly confident of himself."Yes. He treats me like a rubbish piece of garbage because I'm gay and I turned down the woman he asked me to marry," Wang Lui provided.Liam forced him a smile and let go of his hand."But I am his only legitimate son and heir to Cheng Wang group, so when I reveal his secrets to the public and he gets locked up, I'll be the new president of Cheng Wang group," Wang Lui had a cocky smirk on his face."Secrets? What secrets?" Liam turned to face him."Tra
The Ingenious Liam Price 48: Game On 1 (Impending Shame)
"You look overdressed for someone who's about to deal with his enemy," Avery had a small smile playing on her lips when Liam appeared in front of her, looking all dressed up. It was Cheng Wang's gala night.Liam chuckled to himself when he reached Avery's side, "Only if you knew what I wore as clothes before," Liam paused to have some seconds to himself, so he could admire her beauty. She was wearing a white strapless gown that had a huge slit in front. Her bare back was on display. She paired her dress with black stilettos. Even her heel was white in color. Liam felt proud to have this elegant woman beside him. "Working as a gardener for the Brewer family had me dressing up like a farmer. I only had one suit and one pair of shoes that were worn out. My ex-girlfriend even mocked me when I saved up and bought something fancy for her. She told me I could've got myself some new pair of shoes." "She's a bitch," Avery's hand was already on Liam's cheek when she insulted Chloe."Maybe you
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
