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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
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The next day, Liam reaches his company early in the morning. Before even Annie, which is unusual for both of them. When he gets to his office, a familiar perfume hits his nostrils. Chanel #5. Before he could say anything, his chair spins and he is shocked to see Mrs. Grayson instead of Nova. ‘’Well, if it isn’t the little unexpected, wretched son-in-law who has ruined my family. You sent my son to prison, messed up my daughter's life, and stole my husband’s company.’’ ‘’What do you want, old lady?’’ Liam had thought she of all would have curled up in a hole and died, but no, instead she is in his office insulting him. ‘’I want what is rightfully mine. I can’t let you just get away with this.’’ ‘’It is all done and over, so leave my office before I get security to throw you out.’’ ‘’It is all done for you, because I have sold the story of who you really are to every single media house in this city. Soon they all will know why you were so hell-bent on ruining my family. Let’s see
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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
