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Liam gets home and sits in his car for a while, knowing that he can’t say anything to anyone. Not that he fears what Nova, Shannon or whoever else will do but because he doesn’t want anyone involved.Thinking that he will take care of things on his own.Liam goes inside, and Carl greets him.‘’Master Liam, is everything ok?’’Liam gives a stiff nod, knowing that Carl wouldn’t buy it because as he was once told by Nova, he wears his emotions all over his face.‘’Just the troubles of work.’’Carl nods.‘’I would like my dinner in my study, I have much to take care of.’’Liam removes his tie as he makes his way to his study. While there, he sits down and calls Nova.‘’Liam, I never expected your call so soon.’’‘’Hmm, I have been doing some thinking and I decide to take you up on your offer.’’‘’Wonderful, I knew you would come to your senses. And where the fuck do you get off telling Shannon I was begging you to take me back?’’Liam chuckles.‘’I was only messing around.’’‘’I don’t wan
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The next morning, Liam puts an extra pep in his step as he gets ready to go to work. He makes sure to wear one of his best suits, thinking that if he is going to do this. Then he needs to look good.When he gets downstairs, he sees Miranda around the table, then tries to remember the night he had.‘’What are you doing here?’’ he asks after not being able to remember any sexual interaction between them.‘’I made sure you got home ok. Craig drove behind me to so shit didn’t go sideways.’’Liam nods. ‘’But you didn’t leave.’’‘’It was late.’’‘’Craig could have brought you home.’’‘’Maybe I didn’t want to leave you.’’Liam frowns at her. ‘’I have maids and a wonderful butler.’’‘’Well, maybe I didn’t want Craig to drive me home.’’‘’Jack could have.’’‘’He is an asshole.’’‘’You could have asked one of my bodyguards to take you home.’’‘’What if I don’t want anyone to know where I live?’’Liam frowns, hating the back-and-forth they are having.‘’Why are you here, Miranda?’’‘’To make sur
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‘’Well, if it isn’t Liam. The ‘unexpected son-in-law’ was too bad the Graysons failed at their attempt. I guess they were too foolish to know that you were playing them for a fool.‘’Sorry, but do I know you?’’ Liam ask.‘’Sure big shot, act as if you don’t know me.’’‘’I don’t,’’ Liam tells him.The man sneers in Liam’s face. ‘’Mr. Ballen son, Chris Ballen.’’Liam shakes his head because he still doesn’t know who he speaks of.‘’Don’t ignore me! I am here to run you out of business. I am sick of seeing your face all over these damn tabloids.’’ He throws down a newspaper before Liam, causing his drink to spill.‘’Look, I came here to have a few beers. Not to goof around with anyone, so, please. Go find someone else who is willing to play your childish games.’’Chris scoffs. ‘’I am going to run you out of town, big shot. I am going to show everyone how shit is really done.’’ He laughs. ‘I am going to put you to shame.’’Liam shakes his head, deciding to humor the loud mouth man who is
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Chris seems ready to run, but he never thought his plan through. Thinking that the dart board would have still attracted the darts because they are metal.Now, he just messed up and lost his father’s company! The old man is going to kill him this time because not only did he go around boasting again, but he lost his bet and now his family has to leave Notting Hill as well.Chris gets so angry that it seems as if smoke would come out of his ears soon. He and his father are men that hardly even allow their business parents to get a small percentage in their business, but now it is all gone.Because of his big talk, everyone is looking at him. Seeing him shaking in his green snake leather boots. But he didn’t know what to do. He can’t have everyone thinking that he is all talk, but he can’t let his family leave the city and lose all they have.Chris likes being the talk of the town, but not in this way. He only did what he did because Liam has taken the spotlight from him and even with t
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When Liam gets to work the next day, Annie meets him with an odd smile.‘’Sir, what in the hell are we doing with a cleaning company?’’‘’I don’t know, but some idiot lost a bet to me and now it is all ours,’’ Liam tells her. Then let her know the happenings of the night before.‘’And you are an even bigger idiot for entering that bet. What if you had lost?’’‘’I wouldn’t have. That fool’s own friends rat him out. While he was boasting, they told me he has magnetic darts. He would go around talking big, making impossible bets, and beat the living shit out of people if they lost.’’Annie nods. ‘’So the fool got fooled.’’‘’You never said it any better. Anyway, I don’t need that company. You can sell it.’’‘’You know what? On second thought, there are extravagant parties in Notting Hill all the while, plus those big mansions always want their white Persian rugs cleaned, so I say we keep it.’’‘’Always long as it isn’t costing more to keep it, then fine.’’‘’Is there anything new about t
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When Liam gets home, one of the maids greets him. ‘’Sir Liam, I made you your favorite pie. Pear and the crust are extra crispy, just the way you like it.’’Liam frowns, wondering what she wants but at the same time ready to give her a raise if she so asks for it.‘’Sir, do you have a date for the home welcoming party of Stacy Ling? I have a daughter. You are about three years or so older than her. Maybe I can take arrangements for you to take her.’’‘’Lucinda, what are you asking of master Tate?’’ Carl asks.Lucinda turns to him with a little smile. ‘’Just shooting my luck, as they say nowadays.’’ She walks away after.Liam does the same, and right before he could reach the top of the stairs. Another maid stops him.‘’Mr. Tate, I was just wondering if you have a date for the event tonight. I have a daughter I would like to introduce you to.’’Liam shakes his head. ‘’Thank you, but I have a date already.’’Her face goes red. ‘’Sorry for my ignorance, of course, you do. And please, enj
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The woman comes out with an ugly puffy pink dress and hands it to Miranda. ‘’I think this will look great on you.’’Miranda frowns. ‘’You have got to be kidding? That dress is, well. Not appealing to the eyes.’’The woman gives her a fake smile. ‘’And what would you know? This is a five hundred dollar piece.’’‘’Yeah, but with all respect. Being expensive doesn't mean it is good. I don’t really see myself in this dress. Can you get me something else, please?’’ Miranda asks politely.The woman scoffs. ‘’You sure are picky for someone who isn’t spending money, but that is with girls like you.’’‘’What do you mean by that?’’‘’I mean, little cheap whores. The only thing you are good at is using your body to catch these rich men and nothing else.’’Miranda’s face goes red. ‘’How can you say that? You don’t even know me.’’‘’I know enough, so you either-’’Miranda walks away from her so she doesn’t hear any more of her insults.She couldn’t wipe away all her tears in time to hide them from
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‘’How would you like your hair?’’ the hair stylist asks. ‘’I was thinking of leaving it down. I think I have been wearing my hair up for a long time now.’’ ‘’Ok, I will do a little braid to the side to show off that long, gorgeous never of yours.’’ Before Miranda could give an answer, the makeup artist says. ‘’And the last touch is the lipstick. Let me just apply this wine red.’’ When he is done, he takes a step back. ‘’Wow, you look like a doll. And I can tell you will be breaking a few hearts tonight.’’ Miranda smiles at him. ‘’Too bad you are already Mr. Tate’s girl. I would have made a move on you already.’’ ‘’I am not Liam’s girl.’’ He raises a brow. ‘’Can I get your number then?’’ Miranda opens and closes her mouth because she is caught off guard by his question. ‘’I’m joking, but I am sure Mr. Tate wouldn’t like that,’’ he says then goes to pack away his stuff and on his way out, he gives Miranda’s shoulder a squeeze. She doesn’t know what to make of it. Miranda’s hai
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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
