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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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When Liam gets to the country club, people start moving out of his way. Afraid that they might suffer the same fate as the Graysons for just looking at him.‘’Good afternoon Mr. Tate,’’ the woman at reception greets him with a smile.‘’Hello…’’ Liam reads her name tag. Annabeth.She gives a bigger smile.‘’Is it Laura’s day off today?’’ he asks.‘’No, she called in sick.’’‘’Hmm.’’ Liam nods. ‘’Send her my wishes.’’Liam walks over to the bar, orders a drink, and asks the barman to send someone out on the golf course so they can continue serving him drinks. He then points at a caddie, who takes up a golf bag and hurries after him.In one drink, Liam finishes his strong liquor and hands the glass to a server passing by.When Liam gets to the first hole, he swings his club but misses. But he doesn’t mind because he is only doing the swinging to let off steam.But after three more swings, Liam manages to hit the ball, and, to his surprise, it goes in the hole.He goes around swinging his
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Miranda hands Liam the water bottle and lingers at his side. “Tell me about your parents, I had no idea you were like such a big deal. I thought you were just--’’''Just what?'' Liam asks.But Miranda doesn't answer.‘’Never knew my mother and I hardly remember my father,’’ Liam tells her in a clipped tone.‘’Oh, do you have siblings?’’“Why are you prying so deep into my life?’’ Liam pauses what he is doing to look at Miranda.She gulps. ‘’I’m not, just curious about you.’’Liam raises a brow.“But if you don’t want to tell me it is totally fine, I shouldn’t be asking all these questions. You are the boss and all.’’‘’What about your family?’’ Liam asks.‘’My dad is a farmer, or at least he is trying to be and my mom is a nurse, but they have laid her off.’’‘’Why did you give me back the money?”‘’Well, I didn’t want to ruin my friendship with Mercedes. She is the only person I talk to on the entire campus.’’‘’How is that working out for you?’’Miranda looks away from Liam at that