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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
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While having dinner with a business partner and his wife, Liam feels a hand brushing against his. When he looks to his left, he sees that it is Shannon.‘’Liam.’’ She gives him a bright smile. ‘’It is so nice seeing you. It feels like forever since I last saw you. How have you been?’’Liam raises a brow at her, because the last time they saw each other she was on the receiving of and knowing what shame left like. But it did feel like a long time, which he never expects her to be speaking to him now.‘’Shannon.’’ Liam only nods at her before going back to his conversation with Henry Wallace, the owner of Liberty Communication. The largest telecommunication company in Notting Hill and the only company to be providing Wellington Groups and all its affiliates with internet and cell services.When the waiter comes over with their appetizers, he glances at Shannon and she gives him one of her famous seductive smiles.‘‘Do you mind pulling up a chair for me? I am going to join Mr. Tate for d
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After his successful dinner with Mr. Wallace and his wife, Liam goes home and heads to a club. Trying to get his mind off Miranda, thinking that he could lose himself in a female there,Liam sits at a table with his back to the girl that is dancing on the stage to order a drink. He glances down at his phone and ignores the message from the unknown number.Because as of late, random women have been messaging him or calling him. He doesn’t know how they have his number because he changed his phone and it isn’t listed.‘’What do you want, Liam?’’Liam tears his eyes from the stage to look at the fuming Mercedes.‘’To order a drink and enjoy the women on the stage,’’ Liam tells her in a duh tone.‘’Really? Or maybe you just can’t take no for an answer and just won’t leave me alone?’’Liam sighs. ‘’Listen, you are nothing special, and trust me when I say that if I knew you worked here now, I would have gone home.’’Mercedes frowns at him. ‘’You speak as if I am nothing to you.’’‘’Hmm, you
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‘’It’s raining,’’ Miranda states.“Yeah.” Liam nods. “You wouldn’t have noticed it with all the noise inside.’’ He then takes his jacket off and hands it to Miranda.‘’Why are you giving me this?’’‘’I know it might not be much, but it will keep most of the rain out.’’When she makes no move to take the jacket, Liam leans forward and places her jacket around her shoulders. With his closeness, she can smell his cologne and takes a deep breath, drinking in the spicy scent.For a few seconds, Miranda stands there a little dazed but then follows Liam to his car. Liam opens the door and helps Miranda to sit on the low seat, then jogs around to the driver’s side. He pauses after seeing Mercedes at the door staring out at him.He hurries over to the club entrance and immediately she gives him the cold shoulder.‘’What? One woman can’t satisfy you?’’‘’Why do I even care about you?’’ Liam shakes his head.And he doesn’t know why. There is truly nothing special about Mercedes and he would rat
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‘’About your wife… er… ex-wife.’’‘’What about her?’’‘’Why did you two divorce?’’‘’Because I wasn’t good enough for her.’’Miranda gives a laugh. ‘’You are just being ridiculous.’’‘’I came from a poor background, and she helped me out in many ways. Sending me back to school and all that stuff, but it came with manipulation.’’‘’So you left?’’‘’I was forced to divorce her after her family learn about my lack of finances. They didn’t want a poor son-in-law in their family. I thought she loved me and would have stood by myself, but she only shamed me.’’‘’That’s so bad.’’‘’Turns out a pre-med student who could have become a doctor wasn’t enough for them.’’‘’If only they could see you now, huh?’’Liam chuckles.‘’After finding out that I have all this, she tried to come back into my life. And that’s why I use women. They all think the same. They all believe that with their appearances, ability in bed, and perfect bodies, they can attract my attention.’’‘’What are you looking for in