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“You ready for this?” Nova Grayson asks, taking her husband’s hand in hers. ‘’No,’’ Liam Tate replies. ‘’What? You are about to meet my family.’’ ‘’Yes, a family I know nothing about because I have never spoken to them before.’’ ‘’Don’t worry, they will love you.’’ ‘’Is that just an assumption, or a known fact?’’ ‘’Liam, just relax. Everything will be fine.’’ ‘’Yeah, until they find out that we are married and think that I am the reason you haven’t been home for the past two years.’’ ‘’Nothing like that will happen. My family is very accepting.’’ ‘’Right, and what will they think after finding out that I’m poor, and a pre-med student because I did not know what I wanted out of life?’’ ‘’Nothing.’’ ‘’I’m sure they will be happy to know that their daughter is married to a man that can’t provide for her,’’ Liam finishes. Liam climbs out of the silver Ferrari Nova’s father bought her, then walks around the other side to open the door for his wife. ‘’Thank you, Mr Tate.’’ Nova
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Her mother’s eyes widen before she glances at Liam.‘’Listen, I might not be the rich son-in-law you were looking for, but I love Nova.’’Venus scoffs. ‘’Love can only get you thus far, and as far as I can see. My sister is the one to be sponsoring your lifestyle.’’‘’No, guys, it is nothing like that. I never marry Nova for money.’’ Liam now says, becoming angry.Mrs Greyson laughs at him.‘’Right, and you expect us to believe that? If you want to be a son-in-law to us, you can’t be poor, but have to come from a rich background.’’Liam glances over at his wife. She is quiet now instead of trying to defend him.‘’This is nothing but bullshit. All you people care about is money. How can you say that love doesn’t matter?’’ Liam raises his voice.‘’Because it doesn't. What should happen if we both were poor and I fall ill? Could we afford medical?’’ Nova speaks up.‘’You know, I never took you for a bitch, Nova. But I see you are just that and maybe I shouldn’t have married you if money
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Liam, in shame and with his head low, walks until his feet hurt and he sees a bus stop. He has no choice but to settle under.As he does, lightning flashes across the sky, followed by a clap of thunder, then the rain begins to fall.‘’Just my luck, can this day get any worse?’’ he asks aloud, then cursing himself for foolishly coming to Santoria with someone who switched up on him so fast.But he never expected his wife to turn on him just like that and throw two years of marriage down the drain.Liam holds his head in his hands, not knowing where to go from there because now he has no money and no way to get back to Yorkville.Suddenly, a shadow creeps up on Liam, forcing him to look up at the bald head man, who look to be somewhere in his fifties.The man holds out an umbrella towards Liam, but he refuses to take it.‘’Master Liam Tate, I have been looking all over for you ever since I heard you landed at the airport.’’ The man says.Liam looks behind him to see if the man is mistak
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The ringing of Liam’s phone is what wakes him from his sleep. He doesn’t look at the screen, just answers with a ‘hello’ and then sits up after hearing the voice on the other end.‘’Nova?’’‘’Hey Liam, where are you?’’‘’I’m… at a motel.’’‘’Oh ok, can I meet you there? I would like to speak to you about something.’’‘’I have to speak to you about something as well, but we can’t meet here. I think coming to your parents' place will be better.’’‘’Liam, my family doesn’t like you and doesn’t appreciate that I am married to a man like you, either. I will just meet you somewhere else.’’Liam breathes out a laugh. ‘’We have been together for four and a half years with two years of marriage. I am not about to throw this all away.’’‘’Liam just-’’‘’Nova, I’m coming there and I’m sure your family will love what I have to say.’’‘’Fine!’’ Nova groans, then hangs up right after.Liam throws himself back on the bed, still not believing that someone he has spent so many years loving left him ju
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The next day, Liam tries his hardest to not think about the divorce he is going through because he has more important matters to deal with.The black SUV pulls up outside of the Wellington group. Liam, who is dressed in a crisp black suit, steps out.He looks up at the imposing glass building with a new purpose, thinking that he and Nova’s divorce is for the best because she would have tried to control things in what the Wellington family worked so hard for. Just as how she had controlled and manipulated him over the years.‘’I’ll go park the car, Carl and the lawyers are waiting for you inside,’’ the driver tells Liam before entering the car again and driving away.Before Liam could get far, a silver car comes speeding by. Splashing him with water that have settled in a puddle from the rain the night before.Liam stays where he is to see who would step out and is surprised to see that it is Kyle, along with Venus and their mother.‘’Well, if it is the poor bastard who tried to marry
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‘’Now that’s done, let me go meet with the Graysons.'' Annie smiles at Liam."Annie, I think it would be best to let Liam attend this meeting as well. And it will be a wonderful way for him to understand how things are done.’’ Carl stops her.''Oh, you are right. Silly me.''Carl nods and winks at Liam as if he knows what he is planning. It is as if he knows of his revenge and is pushing me to do it.''Right this way.'' Annie holds the door for Liam.Liam nods, then follows her out and down the hall to a larger room that has a long table in the center and several chairs surrounding it.Kyle looks up at Liam then burst out with a laugh.‘’Is this some kind of a joke?’’ he asks.Annie frowns. ‘’You have me at a loss.’’‘’This poor man, what is he doing up here? This place is only for exclusive people.’’ Kyle points at Liam.‘’Mr Grayson, I’ll have you know that Mr Tate is the owner of this esteemed organization.''Kyle’s eyes hold confusion as he looks back and forth between Liam and An
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With the type of person Kyle is, he doesn’t go out without a fight.''This shit place will burn. You hear that, poor man! And you are nothing, nothing but a poor man still!'' He flips a chair in the waiting area before hitting a few magazines on a glass table.Venus and Mrs Grayson walk behind him, acting oblivious to his behavior.''How dare a poor man like him to shame us?'' Kyle yells.It takes three security to pull him down to the main lobby, where he yells at all those who are staring at him.‘’Don’t you touch me! This place will burn! The Wellington Group will fail and I will be here to laugh at that poor man who was married to my sister.’’Mrs Grayson and Venus hold their heads down in shame, both still nothing believing the outcome of their meeting.Mrs Grayson had high hopes of signing papers today, even having one of her nieces date someone on the board so that her family could buy out more from the Wellington or even threatening them with what secrets they learn.But she n
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"I don't know what happened, but I liked how you handled the situation.'' Annie nods.''Thank you, and it will never happen again.''‘’Well, now that’s done with, let me show you the ropes. Because this company needs to be in tiptop shape.’’ Annie smiles.‘’Before we start, I have only one request,’’ Liam tells her.‘’Anything.’’‘’I wish to have my best friend flown out here. We have been through a lot together and with Kyle threatening to discord the hospital, I don’t want him back on the streets. He has it hard enough already.’’‘’Just give me a name and address, and I’ll get someone on it.’’‘’Ok, but don’t let him know about all this. I would rather for me to break it to him. Better yet, forget about that plan. I would rather to surprise him myself this next weekend.’’Annie ends the call and places the phone down with a nod.“Ok to get to it, your mother wanted to buy Central Bank, but then she got sick and well, you now. But the offer still stands because we are the highest bid
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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
