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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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‘’Where is your date?’’ Jack asks.‘’She is somewhere. Lacy was being rude to her so I should go get her something.’’‘’Who is Lacy?’’ Jack asks.‘’The girl this is for.’’‘’Oh, I had no idea what her name was.’’‘’Is it even important?’’ Liam asks.Jack shrugs. ‘’So, what is with you and that girl?’’‘’Miranda? Just being nice.’’Jack scoffs. ‘’Men aren’t just being nice to women. You want to fuck her.’’Liam moves his head from side to side. ‘’I can’t deny that face, but she will be just like the others. Fuck her once and she gets obsessed and won’t leave me alone, so I won’t even go there..’’‘’Are maybe you will be the one who gets obsessed?’’ Craig says, coming over with a female that is wiping her eyes.‘’Why would I get obsessed?’’ Liam makes a face.‘’Paid off her student loan, brought her to your house during the flood.’’ Craig pauses as if he is thinking. ‘’She drove your Bugatti and now here she is, and who knows how much you have spent on her for the night?’’‘’You know Cr
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When Stacy comes out of the room, she notices only a few women looking at her but their eyes didn’t linger. Just Miranda, who continues to stare at her.Stacy gives a smirk, then wipes the corners of her mouth with her index finger and walks away.Liam comes out of the room not long after, fixing his clothes and his eyes meet with Miranda's. She gives him a disapproving look, shakes her head, and walks away.Liam tries to follow after her, but Stacy blocks him.‘’Are you leaving already?’’‘’Can you move?’’She frowns at him. ‘’Why don’t you like me?’’‘’What is there to like? You are a little stuck-up bitch who is obviously soft in the head in thinking you can always get what you want.’’‘’How dare you speak to me like that? Don’t you know who I am?’’‘’Actually, no, I have never heard about you until yesterday. And I have to say, what a waste this is. You aren’t anything special.’’ Liam tells her.Stacy huffs and walks away, heading in the direction of the female restroom.Miranda j