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The next day, Liam gets to work and asks Annie if it is possible if she could source a list of workers from the night of his party.‘’Why did something happen?’’Liam is hesitant to tell his assistant that he is pursuing a girl who has no interest in him, as it seems.‘’No, I am just trying to find a worker.’’‘’Ok, I’ll see what I can do.’’ Annie leaves the room.Not too long after, she comes back to show him the list of servers that were working last night.He points at a picture. ‘’This woman here.’’Annie taps a few times on her tablet before the information comes up.‘’Her name is Mercedes Webb.’’‘’Ok, I need all the information I can about her.’’Annie raises a brow but says nothing. She leaves the room for a second time, only to come back inside immediately. ‘’Mr. Tate, Mr. Tate,’’ she exclaims, then shows him the tablet.In bold, are the words, ‘have the Wellington Group committed fraud?’ and another one that says, ‘Liam Tate and the Wellington Group under investigation for s
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Liam holds onto Annie’s arm. ‘’Don’t worry, we will get out of this.’’ A fat officer comes by eating donuts. He takes a look at the two and laughs. ‘’Well, the hot shot of the city is behind bars. Who would have thought?’’ ‘’Why are you doing this to us? We didn’t commit fraud or a scam!’’ Annie yells at him. The man wiggles a finger close to her face. ‘’Even if you did or didn’t, I’m glad to put scums like you behind bars.’’ ‘’I want to see the proof you have because you are lying on our names.’’ The officer laughs and walks away. ‘’Annie, don’t waste your breath on him or any of them. I know who is doing this and when we get out, they are going to pay for lying on our names.’’ ‘’Who? Who is doing this to us?’’ Liam shakes his head. Another officer soon comes by. He throws some food on the ground and says. ‘’Eat up, that will be your only food for the rest of the day.’’ ‘’You are treating us like caged animals. How dare you?’’ Annie yells. ‘’Does it matter what I do? It’s n
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‘’Liam, your mother loved and please don’t blame her but her father used to threaten her so badly. Saying he would lock her away in a mental hospital if she ever goes looking for you.’’Liam says nothing.‘’As her assistant, I secretly sent money to your father but he would always send it back and he moved from where he previously lived, so it was hard to find you and them. Your mother wrote letters, and he never replied.’’Liam still remains silent, remembering to a time he saw his father with a shoebox full of letters. He got mad at Liam when he had asked who they were from and burn them.‘’Your mother knew about your father’s cancer and that was the only help he had accepted because he didn’t want to leave you and your brother on your own.’’Liam finally speaks. ‘’I always wondered how he could offer such medical care even though we were poor and how come he was buried.’’‘’Your mother tried to help in every way she could. Most times he would accept and other times…’’Liam follows
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The next morning, even though he wasn’t feeling like himself. Liam walks into his company’s building and once he had arrived, there is a round of applause for him.Again this leaves him shocked that his employees care this much for him. Even though he isn’t a horrible boss, he would have thought that they hate him simply because.‘’It is good to have you back, sir.’’ The receptionist smiles brightly at him.‘’Thank you, it is good to be back.’’Liam walks and thanks everyone, before making his way to his office. And there he is once again surprised.‘’Annie, I thought I told you to take the rest of the week off?’’‘’Yes, but how could I?’’ she shows him the conversation she was having with the mayor’s assistant.‘’It turns out that Cameron and Kyle were the ones involved in this fraud scheme. They tried to put the blame on us in case they should get caught.’’Liam takes the phone and scrolls through the messages. He runs a hand down his face after reading.‘’They did all this and want
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Mercedes goes around the bar, seeming to forget about Liam. As she takes order after order and delivers drinks and snacks to the tables she tends to.When she glances in Liam’s direction, he holds up and hand, she shakes her head at him and disappears around the back.Soon, she comes out with his Moet and a glass.‘’Here is your drink, Liam.’’ She all but slams the bottle down on the table.Liam laughs. ‘’Do you really hate me based on what you have heard?’’‘’it’s not just what I heard, but the way you keep watching me.’’‘’You were taking longer to get back with my drink.’’Mercedes shakes her head and, without another word, she walks away.Liam leans forward, wondering how he is going to get her to talk to him because she seems so uninterested in him and is hardly giving him the time of day.After drinking two glasses, Liam calls her over.‘’What do you want now?’’ Mercedes groans.‘’Have a drink with me.’’‘’I have to work you, stupid idiot.’’‘’A stupid idiot?’’ Liam asks.‘’I ha
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When Liam gets to work the following day, he is approached by a man who drove a shiny black Audi and wears a green suit with black leather shoes.‘’So, you are the poor man?’’ he asks.‘’And I see that the circus has come to town,’’ Liam responds.He laughs. ‘’I see that you have jokes.’’He runs his hand over his already slick back hair before speaking again.‘’I heard that you were married to my cousin and have ruined my family’s name.’’Liam leans his head to the right. ‘’You are a Grayson?’’‘’No, I am merely the bastard child Mr. Grayson's sister had with another man.’’‘’Then why are you here?’’ Liam asks, slinging his briefcase over his back.‘’To get their company back.’’‘’Oh, is that so?’’‘’Yes, you prick and I have my own money to back me up. I’m sure you never heard of me before. But let me introduce myself. My name is Raymond Fuller and I am your rival not just in the oil industry but also in the hotel sector.’’Liam nods, not even fazed by his words.‘’You stand there l
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‘’Annie, if I don’t have anything else to do at this time. I would like for you to block out a few hours for me and give me just a little time to go take care of some things.’’ ‘’Is it Mercedes?’’ ''Yes.'' ‘’Liam, if you are only doing this to get in her pants. I would suggest that you not. She already has a lot going on for her, as is.’’ ‘’Annie, I would never. I am helping her because I was once in her position and it is the least I can do .’’ Annie nods. ‘’Ok, sir, and sir, for being so intrusive.’’ Liam rests a hand on her shoulder and offers a half smile. Even though he wouldn’t admit it, Annie is like the mother he never had and Carl was more of a father to him, but he knows to keep it professional. Soon, Liam pulls up outside the college campus, and everyone that is out on the lawn turns in his direction. Wondering who such an expensive car belongs to, they all cramp their necks to get a glimpse of Liam. As he walks up the steps, a security stops him. ‘’Sorry, only stud
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Two days after what happened at the campus, Liam receives an email from Miranda asking if she could meet him because she wants to return the money.He agrees to meet her in a public area, preferably a restaurant, so he could also buy her lunch.When Liam sees Miranda, she has a sad look on her face and holds out the bag for him.‘’Here, all the money you gave me is still there. I didn’t spend any.’’‘’Miranda, I gave the money to you. There is no need to return it.’’‘’I know, but I would rather save my friendship, so I am returning it.’’Liam motions for Miranda to go inside the restaurant with him but she shakes her head and waves her hand.‘’I rather not.’’‘’It is the least I can do.’’‘’You have done enough, sir.’’Liam frowns. ‘’There is no need to call me, sir.’’‘’Sorry, but you already paid my debts. You don’t have to do anymore for me.’’Liam nods. ‘’How is Mercedes doing?’’‘’You really like her, don’t you?’’Liam doesn’t answer that, because he doesn’t know how to feel abo
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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
