Liam smiled at his wife and went ahead to hold her hands. “I'll tell you everything that transpired between me and the kidnappers. But first, you need to go and take a bath. Change into something clean and come back."“I'm waiting for you."After casting a disappointed look at her husband, she let out a deep sigh and went into the bathroom. After about five minutes, she came out and found Liam already fast asleep.They were a couple but didn't share the same bed. Liam was sleeping on the large Sofa in the room while Miranda had the bed all to herself.Sometimes she felt bad and selfish for letting Liam sleep on the Sofa while there was enough space on the king-sized bed. Oftentimes she's asked Liam to join her on the bed but he kept refusing. He has true feelings for her and didn't want to violate her. He can only share the bed with her when she'd confessed her love for him. As long as her feelings for him were yet to develop, Liam would not get any closer. He wanted to give her eno
It was Patricia knocking on the door. The couple turned at once to glance at the door before Miranda spoke in a whisper, ignoring the knock. “How can you be so sure? Did any of the men confess? And you're yet to tell me how you even escaped."Liam sighed and continued. "They took me to a lonely path and beat me up. Fortunately, I managed to untie the rope used in binding me up. I beat them all up and they fled because they were no match for me.”Miranda didn't believe her husband. How could he beat up three able men all by himself."What? How did you do that?”The bang on the door came again and Miranda had to go open the door."Mom? Do you need anything?”Patricia said nothing. Instead, she casted a glare at Liam and spoke coldly to him.“Where is the breakfast you made?" Liam and Miranda exchanged glances before she said to him. "I'll go ahead now. See you guys later."“I'll call you to find out how it went." Liam said to her and she smiled and left the two of them.When Miranda l
“You. What are you doing here?" He asked, feigning to be confused. He had already seen from the cameras all that transpired between the cousins. He had also called Liam to inform him on the recent development. “Yes, it's me." Piper replied while smiling broadly at the man."I'm representing Top Notch interiors in place of my cousin so I came here to sign the contract.” Piper was still smiling at the man while she spoke.Turning his face towards the direction of the door, Sean pointed his hand at the entrance and said to Piper with furrowed brows."Was that not Miss Miranda who just walked out of that door? How come both of you came here at the same time? Are you sure she's not in conflict with this new development.”Piper chuckled lightly before replying to Sean. "Miranda is perfectly fine with the new arrangement. So don't worry about that.”She suddenly furrowed her brows and raised a finger as if trying to remember something. "And I heard you address her as a Miss." Piper said an
After Liam left, Miranda felt quite relieved and better. Her husband's words had done some magic. Perhaps it was best not to think about the whole situation. It's not her fault if Lady Mary and the others didn't like her.She decided to join her girls to attend to the customers. Miranda had just served a few tables when a thought crossed her mind. She was yet to call Hailey who rushed out of her restaurant the previous day. Something must have happened and Miranda was yet to find out. Once she was behind the cash register, Miranda took out her phone and called Hailey. The phone rang a few times but she didn't pick up.She also tried Jane's number and she didn't pick as well.“Where the heck did they keep their phones? I hope all is well?" Miranda muttered to herself as she continued to attend to customers.After a while, the two friends walked into her restaurant and helped themselves to a table.Swiftly, Miranda ran to meet up with them. She drew out an empty seat and sat on it whi
“Miranda." She turned around to see Piper striding towards her with so much rage. Miranda could see that her cousin was angry and kept wondering what the problem was.It was Piper who took away the contract she earned for Top Notch interiors. Why was she angry when she should be jubilating over her new feat?“How dare you?"Piper rushed over and gave her a dirty slap.Shocked, Miranda placed her hand on her cheek and gave Piper a dirty look. She turned around and saw that a few people noticed the incident that transpired.“What was that for?" Miranda was now furious but had to pull herself together. It would be a taint on her good image if she were to retaliate and end up fighting with her cousin.If Piper had slapped her at a secret place, devoid of people stares, she would not take it. “Why did you have to slap me?" Miranda asked in a raised voice as she glared at Piper.“What did you do?" Piper asked her in a very serious tone and got her more confused. “What are you talking abo
“Who is it?" Theophilus asked and it turned out to be his secretary. She used to be Landon's secretary when he was the CEO. However, Landon was no longer the CEO of Aura cosmetics. “Sir, someone is here to see you. Her name is Allison Weston and she claims to be a model.” The lady spoke from outside and the two men exchanged looks.Liam was confused. How did she know that they were looking for a model?Aura cosmetics didn't make any public announcement about looking for a model. They were still in the process of scrutinizing their candidates through their social media pages.It was only Hailey who once had a deal with them that knew about their new product.“Wow! Allison. You must have ears everywhere.” Liam muttered to himself. Theophilus turned to Liam to find out about his opinion and saw that he was shaking his head.“I already told you earlier. I don't want her as my model. Ask her to leave now." After a deep sigh, Theophilus asked his secretary to come inside and she stepped
"That's a great idea.” Ruby supported and said to them. "Come on, let's go have lunch. We can discuss the party over lunch.”Miranda stood there staring at her Uncle and Aunt as well as lady Mary. She was speechless as she watched them chatting away and pretended that she didn't exist. Like she wasn't a family member.“Miranda, you're welcome to join us for lunch. If you wish." Ruby said to her but she declined."I'm fine, Aunt.” The invitation sounded like it didn't come from her mind. They didn't like her after all, what's the point of going to dine with them alone. They could only dine together if it was a family dinner. Miranda believed that her uncle and his family were selfish and could only think of anything that'll benefit them.They were celebrating over the result of her hard work and didn't care about how she felt.As the happy family made their way to the main building, a car honked, pausing them on their tracks.Soon Allison made her way to where they stood. Her expressi
Later that evening, Liam found his way back to his wife's diner. The shop was already closed for the day. However, Miranda was not yet getting ready to go home. Her assistants were already off, leaving her all by herself.Since the door was closed from inside, Liam had to knock on it.“We're closed for the day." A sad voice replied from the inside. "Mira, it's me, Liam.”Miranda turned around and glanced at the glass door where she saw her husband waving at her. After staring at her husband who seemed happy, Miranda went to open the door. “Liam?"Liam walked inside and quickly noticed the look on his wife's face. At that instant, he concluded that she must be in a bad mood.“Mira, you look so sad. What is the problem?" Miranda shook her head. At first, she didn't want to say anything but decided against it.Liam was her husband so she had to tell him what the problem was."It's Piper.”Liam furrowed his brows and held her hands. They went ahead and sat down at the nearest chairs."
“I can't believe that you just said all that, Dad." Miranda voiced out in confrontation as she glared at her father, still shaking her head.“We both know that you've never done anything to stand up for me before. This isn't the first time they're treating me badly but you never get to do anything." Eric turned to stare at his daughter before replying.“You're my daughter and there's no way I'll let anyone treat you badly.”“It's just that you only listened to Liam and decided to go against your family. Why do you have to steal the contract that belonged to the family company?" With her mouth open Miranda gaped at her father and turned to look at Liam.Her father's words were nothing to write home about. How can such a man be her father when he doesn't even see that she was being treated unjustly by her own family. The family of her uncle.Eric's words sounded like he was supporting his brother and the family. That was really unfair.“Are you really my Dad?” Miranda questioned when
"Don't listen to them. Now that I'm here, they can't do anything to you anymore.” Liam assured her while tucking some of hair behind her ears.As the couple stood there conversing, they pretended not to notice the people glaring at them.Piper, Allison and their parents were visibly fuming at that moment.“Liam, are you deaf? I said you should get the hell out of this place." Lady Mary barked at him.“Yeah, you heard lady Mary. Leave this place immediately." Piper added.“Ofcourse, I'm leaving with my wife. Moreover, who wants to stay in such a place that only gives off negative energies." Liam left them dumbfounded with his response. He scrutinized everyone and turned to his wife.“Come on, Mira. Let's get out of here." With her left hand tucked into his arm, Liam led the way as they started towards the door.As the couple walked out of the place, Piper and her family were completely speechless.While they were headed to the door, they heard fast footsteps behind them. Before they
Miranda would be going to the Villa to see the Old Lady and he needed to be by her side, supporting her and preventing her from being bullied.Swiftly, he commanded the driver. “Take me out of here, immediately." Liam dialed Miranda's number and it kept ringing without being answered.At that moment, he believed that Miranda was already at the Villa.“Hurry up and drive me out of here." When Liam left the place, Neo was still lying on the ground. For a while, he remained at the place and could not move.Neo was still trying to comprehend what just happened.Liam beat him up like a child and he could not fight back.He couldn't even lay a hand on Liam throughout the fight. It was just like Liam was invincible.His thoughts kept drifting away in search of the solution to his current predicament. What was he going to do with Liam? And who was Liam, anyway? The man who just beat him up and walked away freely.He even has some men with him who looked like they were taking orders from h
Neo was no longer taking the kidnap seriously because he saw Liam. He believed that everything was a joke.With his hands on his waist, Neo stood face to face with Liam and began to laugh.“Wow, Liam. I'm really happy for you at your new job. You didn't tell me that you joined a circus." “Seriously, I must commend you on this new feat." Neo ran his eyes around all of them at the place. He returned his gaze back to Liam and continued to tease him.“This costume you got is really dope. It looks so different from the regular circus costumes." “Tell me Liam, what is the name of your group and what do you guys do?" Liam remained silent and only watched Neo continue to make a fool of himself.He then turned around and glanced at his guards before turning his face to meet with Neo's gaze.When he saw that no one was saying anything, he kept a serious expression and inquired.“So tell me, Liam. Why have you brought me here? Is there something you want from me.”"Yes, I want something from
Everyone in the car got ready for the action ahead. They were waiting for Neo's car to drive by.Neo, on the other hand, had no idea that he was being targeted.As usual, Neo got into his car and was about to start it. Unfortunately, he did not inspect the car before getting into it.Well, that has never crossed his mind before because he felt he had nothing to fear.As soon as he was about to start the car, he noticed that someone was in the back seat. The man was wearing all black clothes and also had a mask on.He pointed a gun at Neo and he was about to yell but was shut up.“If you shout and draw attention here, I'll blow your brains off. Think about it before making your next decision." The man threatened him in a very serious voice and Neo saw that he meant business.He was so in trouble. Who could have sent someone after him?As Neo's thought about the situation, he could not place his hands on anyone who he had offended.Carefully, he tried to reach for his phone while askin
For a moment, Liam said nothing. He was thinking about what his wife just said.It was a ploy and he was sure of that. They might try to get her to transfer the project funds to them.Moreover, she was only one person and they were more than one.What if they convince her and were able to change her mind.Liam was the only one standing by Miranda's side. Even her parents could not do anything for her.They were like Lady Mary's puppets, doing what she told them to do.Liam reached out and took Miranda's hand, locking their hands.“Don't worry, they won't be able to do anything to you. No matter how hard they try, they'll never succeed." Liam assured her and she nodded her head.She was grateful for having someone like Liam in her life.“Just let me know when you'll be going over to the Villa.”"I will.”Miranda's intention was to go over later in the evening.After they were done at the place, everyone dispersed except the couple.Liam had spoken with Bruce the previous night and he h
If Lady Mary does pick Miranda's call, they'd be busted. Miranda would find out about their lies.The Old Lady was never sick. The sisters had to make the story up at that time.They wanted to get Miranda to come over to the Westons' Villa.If she comes, it would be easier for them to convince her to hand over the project to Top Notch.When the phone rang many times and no one picked, Miranda stopped calling and glared at her cousins before commenting.“She didn't pick the call, I might go and see her later." Miranda was left with no other choice but to agree to go and see Lady Mary.Piper and Allison sighed in relief when they heard the words.“You two can go now, I don't have any business with you anymore.”Although the girls were angry at Miranda's insolence, they were able to pull themselves together and made their way to the car.They kept cursing her in their minds and wished that those guards didn't show up.Piper and Allison would have pounced on her with the anger that was i
“Alright, we'll talk soon." Liam replied back at him and patted his back.“You can go now." While Sean drove off, Liam went back to join the others. They took time going through each of the buildings that it was almost lunch time and they were not yet done.Liam went closer and whispered to Miranda. “It's almost lunch time, let me go and get something for us to eat.”"Why don't you wait so we can go together?” Miranda suggested but Liam insisted.“Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it. I'll also buy something for everyone so don't worry about them.”Liam began to walk out of the place but Miranda called him back. She opened her bag and took out some money.“Here, buy lunch with this. I'm sure you don't have enough money to buy for everyone, so use this." Liam stared at her for a while and shook his head. “You don't have to worry about the money. It's just lunch for a few people's mouth and I can afford it." When Miranda tried to insist, Liam told her not to worry and began t
"What? How is that possible?” Miranda could not believe her ears nor her eyes.How could Mr Sawyer just give her a Van when she was just doing her job. All he owed her was to provide the funds for the project.How come he was giving her company a Van?“He noticed that you didn't have a car so he felt it was necessary to get one for you. At least, for the cause of this project." Miranda would not have believed everything that was happening if she hadn't gotten the funds.She would have thought that everything was all a dream.About 80 percent of the funds have been transferred to her so she'd be starting the project immediately.Without another word, Miranda covered her mouth and walked over to inspect the Van.It was a new one, big enough to contain all of them.“Wow! Wow!! Wow!!!" As she inspected it, she could not stop expressing her shock.Lifting her face, she glanced at her employees who were still standing at the place waiting for her orders.“Mr Sawyer got us a Van, go ahead