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16. A Trick Of Mind
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A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 17. In A Meeting With Clarissa
Liam sat in the car, looking out of the window, staring at the restaurant where he was supposed to meet Frank and Clarissa. Even though the car pulled over some thirty minutes ago. He dreaded seeing him. What news will he have for him now? Has he found a new lead? Things didn't add up. Liam couldn't believe it had been five years since the death of his parents. And every time a new lead comes up, it looks like they've just died.“Are you not going in?” Liam came out of his thoughts to look at Noah, who was seated across from him in the limousine.Liam ignored his words but rather asked him instead, “How's Maya? Has she left the office?”Noah snorted at him; he knew what Liam was doing, and he wasn't going to allow it. “You are stalling my question, and you know it,” He told him, already opening the door.Come, let's go in and have it done already.” He waved Liam over, who reluctantly got out of the car. He heaves a loud sigh. “That's right, let's get this done so I can go home to b
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 18. Liam Is Sick
Liam staggered to the elevator and pressed the key to the penthouse. He didn't want to risk being seen by anyone, especially not in this state.The door opened and he walked into it, he pressed it close and watched Noah running over. Liam stopped the elevator with his foot and called to him“ Go home, Noah. I don't need you here to babysit me” Noah looked at the boss, a feeling of sadness enveloping him. He hated to see the boss like this. He didn't know what to say, which was why he nodded and turned back towards the parking lot where his car was parked. He got into it and drove off, hoping the boss would be okay. Maybe being alone will finally help him to sort out his problems.Liam sighs as he lets go of the elevator door and rests his head on the wall, letting his bag drop to the floor with a loud thud.He held his head as he thought back to that night. He would give anything to change everything. To make everything right. If only he didn't make that phone call.“What do you mean
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 19. Another Clarissa Encounter
The sunlight pouring through the glass window caused Liam to shield his eyes with his hands as he turned to stretch his body.He opened his eyes slowly, and turned to take in his surroundings. He was disoriented for a few seconds before the memories of yesterday came flooding through his memory lane.He made to stand up, but froze as soon as he noticed the hairs. Mass and mass of thick hair overflowed his duvet. He freezes. He slowly rises and stares at the lady in shock.“Maya?” He frowned as he paced to and fro the room lost for words.“What is she doing here?” He wondered. No matter how hard he searched his mind, he couldn't remember seeing her yesterday.Just as he made to wake her up, the elevator dinged as Noah stepped into the floor, he opened the door and shouted his boss's name since he knew his boss would still be in bed.But he didn't envision his boss running to meet him, almost naked, with a brief on, as he put his hand on his mouth signalling him to shut up.Noah nodded
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 20. Honeymoon Getaway
“And what's wrong with my favourite daughter-in-law, today?” Maya turned toward Mr. Powell with a smile on her face. She saw him descend the stairs from the other side of the room. She stood up and went toward him, wiping the frown from her face.“Why Grandpa, I'm your only daughter-in-law?” Maya told Liam's grandfather as he chuckled and put his arms around her shoulder, letting her guide him to the couch.“Of course, and you are my favourite”“So, what's wrong with you? You've been moody since she came back from the office ” Mr. Mason asked his daughter-in-law as he turned to watch her frown before taking her eyes off him.“It's nothing, grandfather,” Maya replied with a shrug. How could she explain to Liam's grandfather that she was jealous of Clarissa, a faceless woman who calls Liam every time they are together?Liam's grandfather looked at her with a slight twitch of his eyebrows which shows he didn't believe her but he didn't press her on it instead, he brought out an album an
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 21. Hotel Estia
Liam walked into the Hotel Estia with Maya looking around him with awe.“Woah! This is so beautiful ” She exclaimed excitedly, covering her face from the harsh sun with a straw hat.Liam turned to smile at her, he watched her run around the sand aimlessly while spreading her hands around her. She was so beautiful. A unique beauty that makes Liam ache with desiring her. He wants her so bad. And Liam Powell wasn't one to back down from any challenge as he hoped to make use of this vacation to the best of his ability. Liam Powell was in full seduction mode, and God helped Maya to overcome it. Maya sensed a shift in the atmosphere, she turned to Liam to see that his eyes had darkened dangerously. His shirt billows in the wind while he gazes at her.He was wearing a multicoloured Hawaiian shirt and a beige chignon short knicker.“What?” Maya asked him since he wouldn't stop looking at her. Was he regretting coming here with herLiam ignored her but instead turned to walk into the recepti
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 22. His Sexy Seductress
Liam dropped Maya gently on the couch and half ran into the bathroom. He came back with a heavy white towel, he wrapped it around Maya and bent to look into her eyes. “This should help,” He told her as he draped it around her shoulder and tightened it around her. Maya nodded. The chatter has subsided but she still feels a bit cold from staying in the water for too long “Here,” He hands the two ends for her to hold. He stood up and gazed at her “I'll go make coffee. That should help also.” Liam told her, already rushing to the kitchen. He switched on the coffee maker and started with the coffee. Thirty minutes later, Maya snuggled into her towel, holding her coffee which she sipped at intervals, head resting on Liam's shoulder. The cold has finally subsided, giving way to the awareness that rises from being close to Liam. She shakily dropped her cup on the saucer. And fold her hands together on her lap. Anything to keep her from touching Liam. Liam noticed Maya's quietness and
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding First Date On Honeymoon
“Welcome to La Cuisine. Would you like a secluded seat?”Liam turned to the middle-aged woman who was welcoming them into the restaurant. She looked to be the owner of the restaurant. Liam knew she had taken one look at him and his partner to know they were important people.“No, thank you.” Liam nodded at her before turning to see everyone busy with their meals ignoring them“Out here with them will be better,” He told her. Madame smiled and ushered them to a vacant chair by the window.“I hope this will do," The woman looked at Liam apologetically.Liam nodded. He sat down on the chair and stretched his legs while motioning Maya to do the same. Any place with people will do. He couldn't bear being alone with her. He may be tempted to take advantage of her. Even when he had been a youth, he hadn't been a raving one.“Do you like it?” Liam asked Maya as she sat in front of himMaya nodded. She turned to look around the building, it was a little shop painted in brown and cream. Where t
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 24. The Mysterious Woman
Maya followed Liam down the road away from where they've parked their car “Where are we going?” She asked him as they kept climbing hills.Liam stopped and turned to her “There's a flea market around here. I want us to look around who know” He shrug as he pointed ahead “You might find something you like”Maya paused as she watched him walk ahead, his dark jeans tightening as he moved his legs, driving the feeling she has been trying to diminish ever since he started eating.She didn't know Liam was a noisy eater. With all the oh's and ah's, she won't be surprised if her panties is soaked already.“Why do I feel like there is more to this? '' Maya suddenly muttered to herself. She continued watching him before she shrugged and turned to follow him down the hills.The flea market was full, different shops were showcasing different wares. From baked cookies to cheap furniture and decorations.“I used to come here a lot just to watch them” Liam said to her as they stood side by side at th
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A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding Women In Power
Mrs Belinda smiled at the security guard who had stopped her car and was now walking toward her.She whines down her window and waves her hands at him “Hello. Open up the gate, I'm a member here” She nodded at him. “Good afternoon, Ma'am. I'm sorry but can I see your ID?” He asked her as he bent to look at her through the window. Belinda smiled as she noticed he was old and was spotting wrinkles on his face.He couldn't be older than her but thanks to her monthly skin care products, her face was wrinkles free. Now, she looks so young that people confuse her daughter and her to be sisters. And Belinda liked it so much.“It's okay.” Mrs. Clinton said and her newest Louis Vuitton bag, she rummaged around to see that she had forgotten to bring her membership ID.Now this security guard would have to embarrass her and Belinda didn't want to draw attention to herself, especially not now when there were sensitive issues concerning them in the news.She whined down the glass again and smiled
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 33. Mr. Daniel Clinton
The Sun shines brighter in the sky. Mrs Clinton donned her makeup, picked up her Luiz Vuitton bag and went out of her room. She walked down the stairs giggling excitedly. She had played them smartly and she was glad.Since Liam had chased her husband from the company, he no longer pays them a monthly allowance and the one Grandpa Mason gave to them was so small that it couldn't sustain their household not to talk of it being enough to meet her personal needs. She paused as soon as she noticed her husband pacing around the sitting room.She glared at him. This was all his fault, if only he hadn't left that company she wouldn't have had to stoop so low as to purchase a counterfeit. She hopes no one notices at the Marshall's party.“Where are you going?” Mr. Clinton bellowed at his wife who had ignored him and instead moved towards the door.Even since the incident at the office, she has been avoiding him.“I'm going to the Marshall's party.'' She called to him. She turned to look at him
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding Fiona Clinton
Even though Liam didn't hear her, Maya could dictate the jealousy in her voice and the meaning behind her words.“She has a crush on him!” Maya gasped. She couldn't believe she was going to fight a little girl for Liam. God, so much for abstaining from men all this while.Why couldn't she have fallen for someone like Alex? Even as she said so her heart broke, cause she knew she would have never been happy with Alexander.“What are you doing here, Fiona?” Liam asked her as he sat on his chair and regarded her with a serious expression on his face.Fiona suddenly jumped up in excitement and ran to the table. “I need your help” She exclaimed while she pouted at Liam who smiled and waved her on“You know I'm done with my school, right?”Liam nodded. He paused as understanding dawned on him “You need a job”“Yes. That's why I love you. You're so intelligent. Much more than Charles'' She called to him.Liam frowned. He was searching his brain for any form of work she could do in his compan
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 32. Another Contract
Maya smiled. She did tell Alexander that Liam would do anything for her. She knew he was attracted to her.“I don't want you to chase anyone from that house,” Maya responded. She smiled at him.“And what are you willing to give me in exchange?” Liam inquired of her. He smirked as soon as he saw the shock on her face.“Really, Maya? Do you think I was going to give up a billion-dollar project and not want anything in exchange?” Liam asked her. Just who the hell does she think he was? He might love her but he was a businessman at heart.Maya gulped as she avoided his eyes. He was willing to let go of the house in exchange for what she could give him. And what could that be? Maya tho
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 31. The Compromise
Liam threw the door open and pushed her inside.“Liam, please ” Noah screamed at him as he came running towards them. He has just been informed by Mrs Houston, who was a large shareholder in the company.“Stay out of this, Noah” Liam warned him. He turned to close the door. He clicked the lock, locking them in, his hands pulsing with anger.He walked to the window and pulled down the blinds shutting out the rest of the world while he turned to the woman who was hell-bent on making his world a living hell.“What was the meaning of that in there?” He growled at her stalking towards her with angry strides while she took one step back, her tongue going out to lick her bottom lips.
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 29. Meeting Alexander Blake
“There's someone here to see you, Ma'am”Maya turned from her desk where she sat, shocked.“Who?” She asked Dora, the receptionist while wondering who that could be.Dora shrugs. She didn't bother to ask for his name. He was one handsome dude and she had stared at him in shock thinking he had come for her not until he had asked for Maya.Dora frowned at her while staring sideways at her. She wasn't even beautiful. Why then did handsome men fall for her?“I'm coming. Let me inform Liam first ”Maya replied, she stood up and straightened the wrinkle in her purple short gown and stepped around to go to Liam's office.
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding 28. A Night To Remember
Liam carried her into the night running around the garden trying to find a way to his car while his heart beat erratically in his chest.Maya groaned, she untied his tie and unbuttoned his chest with frantic fingers, her hands becoming desperate for him.She pushed the shirt aside and fondled his chest hair. She drew her hands through them as she sighed. It felt like coming home to her. This is what she wanted. What she has waited for all her life.“Don't,” Liam gasped as her hands found his nipples. She pinched on it causing him to pause. He threw his head back and moaned.“God, Maya” He kissed her urgently. Shoving his tongue through her mouth with an urgency he couldn't control...“I want you so much” He called huskily into her mouth.Liam kissed her a bit longer. He stopped and threw his hands up signalling for her to stop.He took a step back after dropping her on the ground. They were now hidden in the garden.“Let's take a deep breath” He instructed her while he also did that b
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding At The Party
There was something about her that touched something deep inside him. Emotions he had kept buried for years. Emotions he had given up on. Emotions____No, let's not go there, Liam. He warned his heart as he turned down a narrow way and pulled into a parking lot.Maya turned to stare at the house where he had pulled into. It was a typical Western house with two storeys.“How did you know so much about here?” Maya asked the one question that had been on her mind since that night.Liam shrugs as he opens the door for her. She stepped out and he jammed the door, locking it.He held his hands out to her, she placed her hands on his arms as he turned to guide her into the house.“I have a mining company on the outskirts of the city”It took a while before Liam's words could register in Maya's brain. Her brain has ceased functioning ever since she had touched Liam. Her heart had taken over and it was telling her how good it w
A Lie, A Scandal And A Wedding A Gift For Your Sadness
Maya freezes as she opens the door, sweating profusely. The fight ebbing through her from her exercise. She had remembered her mother's advice to her to always exercise away her anger and never to say or do anything she would later regret in angerWhich was why she had taken the stairs instead of the elevator.And now that she had gotten into the room, Liam was not available. It was like he had disappeared.Her eyes caught the bead in her hands. She glared at it. Could it be the reason for her troubles? Could Liam be right? He had said the bead was nothing but bad luck. “Damn you. You're nothing but bad luck. Everything started that night after we left the flea market” Her hands were already going to pull the bead from her hands but she was surprised to find it stuck. She tried it again and again but it wouldn't budge. Maya was in the process of tearing it off when the doorbell rang.“Yes, I'm coming.'' She called hurrying to the door. She thought it was Liam knocking. She opened t
