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Liam stands beside Miranda as she wrings her fingers nervously.''Are you ready for this?'' He asks her.''No.''''You will be fine. Just let me do all the talking.''Miranda nods.Liam takes her hand and leads her out to the podium. The second they do, the crowd goes crazy and begin to snap pictures and ask questions.Liam raises a hand. ''If you all stay quiet, you will get all the information you need. This moment in time is all about transparency. I have nothing to hide and all the words that leave my mouth are nothing but the truth.''The place falls silent, leaving Liam to begin his speech.''This wonderful woman beside me, Miranda Sawyer, is my girlfriend and never have I ever stepped outside of our relationship to be with another woman. Mercedes and I never had a sexual relationship. She is just a girl who works at Club Orion and we all know what happens there.''Liam looks down at Miranda. ''Sure I have had a few drinks there, but never had I been sexual with Mercedes. And I
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“I don’t have a meeting and I don’t need one.’’Hearing this voice, Liam frowns and looks up to see Miranda’s mother approaching his office.‘’Mrs Sawyer, to what do I own this pleasure?’’She frowns at him. ‘’I am not here on any pleasantries; you are talking my daughter for a fool and have disgraced her for not just Notting Hill but for the entire Santoria to see.’’''I don't know what you are talking about.'' Liam gives her a confused look.''You and this scandal of being the father of Mercedes' baby's father. Everyone is laughing at her and you need to own up to what you have done instead of pretending as if you never got that girl pregnant.''‘’I think you must be mistaken, no-one is laughing at your daughter. And that child Mercedes is carrying isn't mine. If you get to know the person I am, you would see that there are people out there who-''Mrs Sawyer scoffs. ''I don't need to know who you are. You need to leave my daughter and send her back home to me. You will ruin her.''‘
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Days after his meeting with Charles, Liam sits in his office with the precious stone in hand. He had it evaluated himself and it is worth more than fifty million dollars. It was closer to one hundred million and if Charles has more like it, then he can easily become the richest man in Notting Hill or the world.But Liam sees that Charles is telling the truth. He did find something that will make himself rich for generations to come. But he doesn’t get why they are trying to swindle.People want to pay him way less than what his finding is worth.Maybe him agreeing to take him upon this offer is the best thing and Liam starting their project immediately is even better, so he doesn’t go to the wrong person and gets conned.He made sure to get an unclassified warehouse and hire 24-hour security to protect Charles' findings. He wants to see this through and see Charles succeed.‘’You are not allowed here without an appointment,’’ Tara-Lee's voice comes.She is the new intern and is doing
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Liam makes sure to push for the museum to be built faster. He wants to get his revenge on Artemis and give him not just a run for his money but to also ruin his life. He is going to make him pay for coming to him with a threat and make him sorry that one of his henchmen ever laid hands on Miranda. Liam spins around in his chair when he hears a knock on the door. He sees Charles waving at him and he motions for the man to enter. ''Sorry to be bothering you. I know you are a busy man, but I have an idea.'' ''You are never a bother Charles and any idea you have is greatly accepted.'' Laim never told Charles what happened two days ago. He never wanted to put fear in him, so he kept that on a hush-hush. Charles finally pulls out a gem. ''This will change my life. What you are looking at is a gemstone that hasn't been discovered until now.'' Liam picks up one stone and looks at it. It is a purple stone with small mixes of white in it. ''This is a game changer!'' Charles laughs. ''W
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Liam looks at the message he just receives, it is inviting him to a party. It only had the address, time and dress code but never said who is having this party.Moments later, Charles calls him.''Are you the one who just sent me this message?'' Charles asks.''No, what message are you talking about?'' Liam replies.''I am being invited to a party. I don't know who sent the message.''''Well, I guess we both are going to this party. I got the message too.''''Oh, so this is like a party for Notting Hill elites.''''I guess it is.''''But I am not of that status yet.''''You will get there soon. I'll talk to you later. Have to get back to work.''Liam hangs up the phone and begins to think who sent them the anonymous message with a party invite.Liam leaves soon after sending an email to approve an amount of money to fund the projects he is working on with Charles.''See you at the party,'' Liam waves at Annie and she nods at him.Taking the elevator to one floor down, Liam then makes
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A few days following the event, Liam is at the mayor’s ball with a drink in hand and Miranda hanging on to him.Everyone laughs at something the mayor said.‘’So, Charles, when will the grand opening of your museum be? Liam has been talking about it so much,’’‘’I’m not so sure yet. There was a minor setback.’’The mayor nods. ‘’Well, whenever it is, I which you all the success.’’‘’And it will never be successful. He is nothing but a foolish man with a foolish dream.’’All eyes turn to look at Artemis.‘’And why do you say this, Artemis?’’ The mayor asks, not having any idea of what has been taking place over the past couple of weeks.‘’He is just a graveling fool. He has no knowledge of this industry. So what if he found some island? The world doesn’t even know about it. He should be capitalizing on this, make a name for himself, but instead he is hiding in the shadow of Liam Tate. A foolish move if you ask me.’’Liam gives Artemis a hard look.‘’Actually, I am going to reveal every
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Liam flinches when the nurse does the last stitch.''There you go, Mr. Tate,'' the young girl says, applying a bandage on the wound. ''I am going to get you some medication to help with any pain.''Her hand remains on his shoulder, and she smiles at him.''The medication!'' Miranda snaps at her.The nurse jumps and hurries out.''Liam, don't you think you should opt out of this? It is getting a little too dangerous,'' Miranda tells him.''No, I can't let Charles down. He has a dream and I know it will be successful. Artemis is only doing this because he is afraid Charles will be more successful than him.''''Liam, you were shot. It could have been a lot worse.''''Your assistant is right. You are lucky you were only grazed in the arm. A little more to the left and God only knows what would have happened. You need me to take care of you and this injury. I'll be more than happy to be your personal nurse.''Miranda clears her throat. ''He doesn't need you. Just tell him how to take the d
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‘’Miranda, do you have anyone you want to send some invitation to?’’Miranda gives Liam a confused look. ‘’Invitation for what?’’‘’I want to throw a party to announce our engagement and we also have to set a date for our wedding.’’Miranda’s face goes bright red. She almost forgot that Liam had proposed to her.‘’I have only a few friends that I used to go to Uni with. We don’t talk that much since I graduated, to be honest.’’Liam nods.‘’I could message them; we could go to brunch, and I’ll break the news to them.’’‘’That sounds like a good idea.’’‘’Oh, and at work. I have a few friends there and I have made a friend at the hair salon. She is the one I have been spending so much of my afternoon with.’’‘’That sounds good.’’ Liam kisses the side of her head.***At the party, Liam walks by two girls who are gossiping about Miranda.‘’She is such a whore, and I know she is only with this man because of his money,’’ one said.‘’Mercedes told me everything, Marsha stole him from her,