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A month after, Liam runs into Miranda and her little brother while he was getting lunch. She stares at him for a while before looking away. When they call her number, she collects the take-away bag and hurries out. Liam turns to watch after her to see that she is looking in at him. She gives a small smile, then walks away.Liam's number gets called, and he collects the food for him and Annie.When Liam gets back to Wellington, Annie greets him with a huge smile.‘’Get the champagne Mr. Tate, we did it!’’ She cheers.‘’Did what?’’ Liam asks.Annie's face falls. ‘’Trending, it got approved!’’Realization hits Liam, and a slow smile spread across his face.‘’That’s amazing. I never thought they would take me seriously when I said I want to create my own social media.’’Annie laughs. ‘’What do you mean? You are Liam freaking Tate; anyone would have approved of this. They see how innovative and successful you are. Of course, they would want to jump on board this.’’‘’I just never thought.
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While Annie and Liam are sitting about discussing business, she begins to cough uncontrollably.‘’Are you ok?’’ Liam asks, passing her a bottle of water.‘’I’m fine,’’ Annie nods before taking a sip.‘’You sure?’’Annie waves him off.As they get back to talking, she starts to cough again. She uses a napkin to cover her mouth. When she removes it after her fitful episode, there is blood on the napkin.‘’Annie, you are not ok. Let me take you to the hospital.’’“Liam, I’m fine. Trust me.’’‘’That’s blood. You are far from being fine.’’Annie sighs.‘’Don’t worry about me, sir.’’Liam shakes his head, but again Annie tells him not to worry about her.The two go on with their discussion without any more coughing fit, but that still doesn’t keep Liam from worrying about the older woman.***Later that night, a phone call from the hospital wakes Liam from his sleep.‘’Is this Mr. Tate?’’‘’Yes.’’At first Liam thought it was about Craig, thinking that he might have said something, and they
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At Annie’s funeral, Liam can see that Cassandra is trying hard to intimidate him. He only laughs it off and continues to listen to the pastor.When Liam goes up to say a few words, he can see Cassandra shaking her head and saying something to the woman beside her. He knows he isn’t welcome by them, but either way, aunt or not, Annie had been a tremendous help to him.At the gravesite, Cassandra approaches Liam.‘’Why did you even show up?’’‘’She is my aunt; I don’t know what your problem is, but you can’t stop me from being here.’’Cassandra scoffs. ‘’You didn’t even know she was your aunt until a few days ago.’’‘’Does that make any difference? Let’s not do this here, because I can see that you are trying to be something that you are not, and Annie wouldn’t want anyone to be fighting at her funeral.’’Liam touches her shoulder and walks away.To be honest, he hates the girl and hopes that off the funeral he won’t have to see her again.But his wish doesn’t come through, because a we
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“Liam.’’Liam turns to look at his cousin, Cassandra. She is wearing a red tracksuit and has her hair in pigtails.‘’Cassandra?’’ Liam questions.She wrings her fingers.‘’Listen, I’m sorry about the other day, I was going through too many emotions. I was sad that mom died, then upset when you broke that news to me.’’Liam nods.‘’So, hmm—she left seday.veral letters and a thumb drive for me. Also, a copy of my adoption papers, and my original birth papers.’’Cassandra takes a shaky breath.‘’The funny thing is, I remember meeting those people before. They used to come to my parties, but I think my thirteenth birthday was the last time I saw them.’’‘’I’m sorry, Cassandra.’’‘’No, it’s fine. I’m glad I know the truth now.’’She turns to walk away, but Liam stops her.‘’Annie’s stop is still vacant; I just can’t seem to find anyone good enough to take her spot.’’‘’Ar—are you sure?’’‘’I am. We are family, after all. And I think you will be great.’’Cassandra smiles. She throws herself
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‘’That was an absolute fucking disaster,’’ Miranda says after they leave the restaurant.‘’If Annie was here, she would have done this with a breeze,’’ Liam says.‘’Do you have anyone in mind? I just think all these people are a fraud and making up things just so they can say they planned Liam’s wedding.’’‘’Liam and Miranda’s wedding,’’ Liam corrected.‘’I have one person in mind,’’ Liam says after a while.He opens the door and waits until Miranda enters before saying who he has in mind.‘’Cassandra.’’Miranda shakes her head. ‘’Sorry, I know she is your cousin and all, but she is too… ‘happy’.’’‘’You might be right.’’‘’We can just do this ourselves. How hard can it be?’’ Miranda asks.‘’With work and other things going on, I would say it would be more than a challenge.’’‘’I feel defeated,’’ Miranda throws her hands up.Liam takes her hand. ‘’Don’t worry about it. I’m sure we will find someone to take care of this soon.’’When they get home, Miranda set about to get some work don
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‘’Wow,’’ Miranda says after Liam recalls what had happened earlier. ‘’I was watching the news and couldn’t believe it.’’Liam sighs. ‘’I’m just glad we got her back.’’‘’Can you imagine if you decided to stay or had gone there a few minutes later?’’‘’I really don’t want to think about that. I told Cassandra that she needs to be more careful.’’Miranda nods. She gets up to sit in Liam’s lap, but he pushes her away. ‘’Sorry, but I need time to think about this.’’‘’Ok, well, I’m going to finalize a few things.’’****While Liam is out trying to get some gas, two black SUVs pull up beside him. Not really giving it much thought, he continues to fill his tank up.Soon there is a voice. Four men get out of each of the car, and they all immediately rush towards Liam, surrounding him.He looks around at them all, marking their faces since they aren’t hiding their identities from him.‘’You, who are you?’’ A fat man step forward, clearly he is the leader for the rest.‘’What’s it to you?’’ Li
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Miranda stares at the attractive woman who is sitting across from them, she is so well put together and would put any other woman to shame. She isn’t jealous of her beauty, but by the fact that she has all her attention on Laim.She is starting to regret hiring her as their wedding planner. Ever since she met Liam two days ago, it is as if no-one else existed to her.Miranda is suddenly swaying with anger, and she places a protective hand on Liam’s.‘’I don’t think lemon cake would be the thing, I think white chocolate would be just right.’’ The woman’s voice drops.Miranda bites her lip, wanting to say something but really the woman isn’t trying to make a move so what can she say?Then it happened, the woman reaches over and place her hand on top of Liam’s free hand and gives him a wink, but he shakes her off and sits back then places his arm around Miranda.Miranda leans into him with a triumphant smile.The woman looks between the two of them with a bit of jealousy in her eyes.‘’W
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The next day, as soon as Liam gets to work, he receives a call from an inmate. It is a collect call, which he considered refusing but he is too intrigued to know who would be calling him from a place like that.The man on the other end says. ‘’Liam Tate, I see that you are still on your high horse running Wellington. Anyway, I am not calling for that, I want ten million dollars and I expect it as soon as I get out tomorrow.’’Liam sighs before saying. ‘’Whoever this is, you have some nerve calling me, and you should be careful what you say over those phones, calls are always monitored, and you might just lose your chances of getting out.’’The person says. ‘’Don’t worry about that. I won’t get into any problems for asking my good friend for some money. Besides, I think I deserve the compensation after all you did to me.’’‘’I’m not giving you any money,’’ Liam says calmly.‘’It isn’t that difficult, we can find a solution to that, Liam.’’Then, the man says again. “We suffered because
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"Are you ready to become Mrs. Tate," Cassandra asks, coming up behind Miranda. "Yes, buy I'm nervous.""I guess that is a normal feeling, but just know that at the end of the aisle, there is a man who is madly in love with you."Miranda shakes her head. "I think I'm going to throw up.''"No, you can't do that. You are wearing a white dress.""You don't understand Cassandra, feel ill.""Like sick that you need to go to the hospital?""No, but I have been throwing up since yesterday.""Oh darling, that's just pregnancy."Miranda's face slackens. ''Why do you look so shocked? You two fuck like rabbits, it's expected."Miranda sigh. "Just give me a minute."Cassandra sits on a stool and waits for Miranda.When she comes back out, Cassandra raises a brow."Are you feeling better?""I think I am."Cassandra smiles at her. "Ok, let's go." Cassandra leaves the room, and Miranda can hear her yelling."Places people, places. The bride is ready."The wedding planner has fallen ill, and Cassan
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Craig walks into Liam's office and plops down into a chair."The myth, the man, the legend."Liam gives Craig a serious look before laughing."Shit, man, you are getting married next week. Again, this better be your last."Liam sits back in his seat. "Do you want to be my best man are not?"Craig says nothing after that."I thought so," Liam says."Can I confide in you?" Craig asks after a long while."Hmm, I'm your best friend. I don't see why not.""I don't think I want to continue with my plans to take over the hospital.""Why the hell not? This is a big move for you.""I'm afraid of all the fight I might get. I mean, look at you and Jack. Every other business day, you two are fighting some other weirdass who thinks what you two have is there. I don't think I can handle that.""People only fight success. If not, then you aren't doing so great in life. Remember that."Craig groans. "Damn it, you are right, but that's a lot of pressure. I don't think I can handle all that.""When I j
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"Don't worry, she is safe and sound. Where's my money?""I don't owe you shit, give me back my girlfriend and there won't be any problem."Cory laughs. "That's not how things are going to work. I need that money first.""Go to St Williams Penitentiary and take that up with Kyle. He is the one that owes you, not me.""It's because of you why he owes me."Cassandra goes to stand beside Liam."You dirty lawyer, just know that you won't get away with this.""Cas, go back in the car."She refuses. "No, we are in this together. I'm sick and tired of these clowns thinking they can just do some shit to Wellington and get away with it.''"I will get away with it, since Liam fails to show up with the cash, I'll just kill that bitch.""Why do you even think my cousin owes you shit.""Because, Kyle asked me to represent him in a court case. The one against Liam Tate." Cory points at Liam."He only got chick feed and was pissed and refused to pay me.""That's not our problem, and why only tagert L
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Liam gets out of the home gym to see Miranda about to leave."It's Sunday, where are you going?" He asks.Miranda turns around but gets distracted by the sweat dripping down Liam's chest."Miranda?""Oh, sorry. Hmm... I was thinking now that Kyle is out of the picture, and things were back to normal, I could go and sort things out at my company."Liam calls her over. When she goes up to him, he tells her to sit.She sits on the arm of the chair and tries her best to focus on his eyes."I think that can wait. You have a wedding to plan with Sasha.""Moesha.""What?" Liam asks."Her name is Moesha, not Sahsa.""Yeah, anyway. I don't want you to over exert yourself. So one thing at a time, the wedding first, then that after.''Miranda bites her lips. "Ok.""Why are you staring at me like that?" Liam asks."Nothing," Miranda says before looking away.Liam places his finger under her chin and turns her head so she is looking at him again."I know those fuck me eyes, Miranda."She let's out
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When Kyle gets home, the first thing he does is contact Miranda. "Hello, who is this?""Don't you know the voice of your brother?""Brother?""Yes you dumb bitch, Kyle.""You aren't my brother."Kyle laughs and switch his phone to the other hand then regrets it because is right shoulder is hurting him too much."I am your brother, I too a DNA test, turns out we are 97.7% siblings or some shit like that.''Miranda sighs and put the call on speaker so Liam can hear."What do you want, Kyle?""Apart from mocking, you have having your sister's sloppy seconds. I just want to know why you are with a man like Liam. He is a street dog.""I have no time for this, Kyle. I never considered you as a sibling, and I sure as hell don't now.""Wait, wait. Don't hang up, I just wanted to make a proposal. We can get Saywer's Business whatever back up, me and you. Could even split the profit 50/50""Hmm, sorry, but that a hard pass."Miranda hangs up after saying that.Kyle yells into the dead receiver
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Kyle checks his email anxiously, waiting for the test results to come in. He just couldn't get Miranda's remark out of his mind, and he will be damned if he is related to someone like her.Finally, an email comes in. When Kyle opens it, he sees that it is nothing but spam.''Damn it! What is taking so long?"Kyle dials the number to the medical center, and when the woman answers, he shouts insults at her."You incompetent bitch! I have been waiting two days and four hours for one fucking DNA test, and I have been yet to get the results. Maybe I should call your supervisor and let them know to fire you."In a calm voice, the woman says. "Who am I speaking to.""What the fucking do you mean who are you speaking you?""Can I get your name?""Kyle Grayson."The woman sighs, then Kyle hears typing from the other end of the phone."The results were sent to you a day ago.""You liar, I never got no fucking results. You just conned me out of my money, I will report this and then sue you frau
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Kyle lays in a pool of his blood, groaning from the pain inflicted on him.Jodie walks into the living room and gasps."Sir, what happened to you?" She drops everything on her hand and kneels by his side."They robbed me, those fuckers.""Who, who robbed you?""His name is Tommy, he and his gang goes around robbing rich people." Kyle lies."I never heard of that before."Even in pain, broken and beaten, Kyle still belittles those that work for him."You bitch, does he have to be known to be robbing people. He took all my jewelry, and I want it back!"The woman sighs and helps Kyle to his feet.Jodie still doesn't know why she is working for him. All he does is complain and threaten to hurt her or get her fired.If she hadn't been so desperate for work, she wouldn't be stuck in a place like that. Doing things she isn't comfortable doing."I guess this isn't the best time to tell you that Saywer's Business Consultant Co will no longer be yours in a few months' time.""What does that mea
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Liam stands on the roof with the investigator. He confirms that the blueprint is indeed of JCDA.Liam stuffs his hands in his pocket."That man stole close to seventy million dollars and still wants more. His greed will cause his downfall."The investigator says nothing."I'll take this to the cops, and this time Kyle won't be getting out of prison."Liam waits for the man to get off the roof first before he follows.He calls Cassandra while around the steering wheel."Hey cousin," her chirpy voice comes."I'm not coming in today, I'll just spend the day with Miranda. Go over some wedding details.""You got it, boss," Cassandra says, then hangs up before Liam can say anymore.When Liam gets home, Miranda is there going over a book with wedding themes to choose from.Liam clears his throat, and she looks up and then smiles."Hey," she gives a little nervous laugh."What are you doing?" Liam asks, walking over to her.He looks over her shoulder."Wedding themes," he comments."Yeah, I w
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After the woman leaves, Cassandra turns to Liam."So what do we do now?"Liam rolls up the blueprint and lightly hits her on the forehead with it."What was that for?""For being so damn forgetful, you had this for a week.""Yeah, I said I was drunk. I hardly even remember half the things Rita and I talked about."Cassandra phones rings. "Oh, and speak of the devil. She's calling me?""She who?" Liam asks."Rita.""Put it on speaker."Cassandra does just that."Hey Rita.""Sorry to be calling at this hour, I know it's late, but I... something happened, and I need to talk to you now.""Can't it wait until the morning?" Cassandra asks.Liam shakes his head. "Rita, you can come over now. We would love to hear what you have to say.""Ok, the problem is I don't know where Cassandra lives.""That's fine, she will send you the location."When the call ends, Cassandra makes a face at Liam. "Why the hell did you do that? I need my beauty sleep.""I understand, but if you don't get all the inf
