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‘’Mr Tate, now that the Graysons are losing their deals, how about we start deals with their old clients by backing and financing them to grow our investments?’’ Annie suggests.‘’That doesn’t sound too bad. What do you have in mind?’’‘’With all these openings, there is easily a billion dollars in Santeria up for grabs. We just have to come up with the best offer. We have banks, so a safer and more secure way to save and transfer money could be a way.’’‘A billion?’ Liam thought to himself.‘’Your mother also was interested in construction, so becoming a partner of Lloyd's construction can grow our profits.’’‘’Sounds as if we can make a lot of money.’’‘’We can, just by partnering with the countless of companies and then buying them out when the time comes.’’Liam nods. ‘’But what does one do with this much money?’’‘’Create generational wealth. Could also do small donations to non-profit organizations.’’As much as Liam wants to do this, he doesn’t want to become addicted to money
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‘’We need a solution to help us solve this predicament that good-for-nothing ex-husband of yours has put us in,’’ Mr Grayson roars.‘’Father, we should stop calling him a good-for-nothing since he now owns basically all of Santoria and has our life hanging from a thread. A man who is good-for-nothing wouldn’t be able to ruin us like this,’’ Venus says from where she stands.Mr Grayson grits his teeth to contain the anger that has been building more and more as the hours tick by. ‘’Venus, I suggest you shut your mouth because you and your so-called fiancee are of no help.’’Venus frowns at her father. ‘’Right, as if he and his family haven’t donated fifty million to our ‘charity’. Maybe if you, mom, and Kyle cut down on the habits we wouldn’t be scrambling around for money.’’She drains her glass before speaking again. ‘’It is a good thing he is the one taking care of this wedding.’’Mr Grayson’s nostrils flares. ‘’I have no time for this. We need to find a way to get back our deals a
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Annie’s tablet dings with a message notification. She raises her brows, then smiles at Liam.‘’It seems as if all of Santoria wants to know who you are. You have just been invited to the Mayor’s annual ball on Sunday.’’Liam glances up at her. ‘’I don’t have clothes for that.’’Annie scoffs. “Mr Tate, you have the city at your disposal. Hell, better yet, the state is yours. You can go buy anything you want when you want.’’‘’Yes, but I can’t be too reckless with money from what you tell me.’’Annie only gives a smile, because she had lied to Liam. Simply because she doesn’t want him to feel bad for all the money he has. Which is close to ten billion dollars.She only wants the best for him so he can make the right decisions.‘’I’m sure you can splurge a little, maybe even buy a car.’’Liam thought about it, thinking that it couldn’t be so bad to spend on himself.‘’Ok, I guess I can buy a few things.’’ He nods, and now that he has money, he doesn’t have to worry about the price tag.‘
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Liam looks at himself in the mirror, not knowing what to wear to the country club because he has never been to one before. So he settles on wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, black pants that have rips on the front, and black sneakers.‘’Master Tate, I took it up on myself and went out to buy you these new golf clubs. Enjoy your time.’’ Carl nods at him before telling a maid where to put some freshly cut flowers.When Liam pulls up outside of the country club, a few people look his way and only some give him judgemental looks, while others don’t seem to care.‘’Liam, good to see you again.’’ Jack claps him on the back while in a half hug.‘’How are you doing?’’ Liam asks.“Ready to play golf and hopefully make a new friend who won’t be mad at me when I win.’’Liam laughs. ‘’I won’t be mad at you because I do not know how to even carry this thing I’m carrying.’’ He lifts the golf club bag.Jack says nothing but leads him over to where a woman at the podium smiles at them.‘’Good morning
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‘’Liam, what are you doing here?’’ Shannon ask.‘’More importantly, how did you even get in here?’’ one of the females at the table scoffs.‘’Can I talk to you for a minute?’’ Liam asks.Shannon gives a fake smile.The other female makes a face as Shannon walks away with Liam.‘’It’s nice seeing you again.’’Shannon gives another fake smile. ‘’Same to you.’’‘’Hmm, so I was wondering if you would like to go out on a date with me sometime.’’‘’A date?’’ Shannon leans her head to the side.‘’Yes, it could be a great way for us to catch up as well.’’‘’Liam, I don’t think that is a good idea.’’‘’Oh, are you with someone?’’‘’No, but, I don’t think a date is a good idea for us.’’‘’What do you mean?’’Shannon’s face twist into something of disgust. ‘’I mean, I wouldn’t want to be seen with someone like you.’’‘’Someone like me?”‘’Yes, you are a poor man, Liam. I can’t date you, because a local side street cook shop isn’t my thing.’’‘’I-’’‘’No, ok, you need to leave me alone and get ri
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After parting ways with Jack, Liam doesn’t go home immediately. He goes to a car dealership because he wants a car to drive himself around since his mother and family only have SUVs and drivers to take them around. He was so used to walking and taking the train, but now that he has money, he sees that there is a whole new world and possibilities for him. But he is still cautious with his spending, fearing that he will bring ruin to the company like his mother. Liam stares up at Mighty Motor, the best car dealership in Notting Hill. It occupies a large area of land and sells nothing but high-end and luxury vehicles. No car is before twenty million dollars, but now that Liam is rich, it will be nothing for him. ‘’Hey, I want to buy a car.’’ Liam walks up to the pretty blonde, who wears a tight red dress. She wrinkles her nose, and Liam dares her silently to shame him. ‘’Ok, what can are you looking to buy?’’ she smiles. ‘’Why don’t you show me around and explain to me? I’m not muc
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Sunday evening, Liam gets ready to attend the Mayor’s event. The news of the new owner of the Wellington group quickly spread throughout Notting Hill, with everyone, mostly the women, excited to meet the man of the hour.They all wanted to know if he was single, and is willing to take any of them to the altar.Liam’s phone rings, and he answers after seeing that it is Annie.‘’Mr Tate, do you have a date for tonight?’’‘’Hmm, no.’’‘’Wonderful, I can get my friend’s daughter to be your arm candy.’’‘’No Annie, I’ll be fine going by myself.’’‘’Are you sure?’’‘’Yes, I am not interested in any female at the moment and I would rather not have one stick to me either.’’‘’Ok.’’With that, Liam hangs up and continues to put on his expensive tuxedo. When he is done, he makes his way downstairs where Carl gives him a nod of approval, and fixes his bow time.‘’Looking dashing master Tate, should we arrange for any female companion that might spend the night?’’ he asks.‘’I’m not planning on b
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Annie takes Liam around the room, introducing him to only people that will be important to their company and will help him to more success.‘’Hey there handsome.’’ A female in a tight, sparkling blue dress comes smiling at Liam. ‘’You can call me Ella, it is so nice to meet you.’’Liam simply nods at her and goes make to his conversation.‘’So, I was thinking maybe we can get to know each other a little more.’’Liam leans in close to her. ‘’Have a little dignity and keep it moving. You are not my type.’’The woman huffs and walks away with her head high.But as Liam got rid of one woman, more came and if it wasn’t for the bodyguard, then would have driven him insane.Shannon walks over to the laughing group when she sees her chance.‘’Liam Tate,’’ she says and smiles when he turns around. ‘’Well, looks like I am here eating my words.’’Jack gives Liam a look.‘’Can we talk somewhere where it is quieter?’’ Shannon asks.‘’Sure.’’ Liam nods. He runs his eyes over her body before sipping
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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
