Liam knotted his golden tie with haste as he bent to pick up his grey suit jacket. He was getting late for the office as he had a meeting concerning his newly acquired property in a secluded neighborhood.
He took his briefcase and stepped out of his room taking the stairs in two to the sitting room where his driver was waiting for him.
“Williams. Are you going to work?” Liam didn't need to turn to know who was speaking. His grandfather was the only one who refers to him with his full name, every other person knows him as Liam.
“Yes, grandpa. As you can see, I'm running late” Liam answered, turning to smile at his grandfather who was coming down the stairs from the other side of his room with a cup of coffee in his hands.
Liam wasn't aware that his grandfather was around as he had come in late yesterday after his late-night with one of his nightstands.
“Hmmm” Mr. Powell sighed, walking down to meet Liam who was on the other side of the room clutching his briefcase tightly like he couldn't wait to leave the room.
Mr. Powell took his seat on one of the three-setter couches and motioned, Liam, over the one opposite him“ Sit down. There's something we need to talk about before you leave for the office”
Liam reluctantly took his seat as he saw that no amount of argument was going to change his grandfather's mind. He held his breath and waited for what his grandfather wanted to say while briefly glancing at the wall clock across from him to see that it was past eight.
“I'm going to sell Powell's Homes and Properties” Mr. Powell acknowledged as he sipped his coffee, not in the bit fazed by what he had said but that was opposite of Liam who had shot up from his seat the instant he heard that.
“What? Sell? But why?” Liam inquired, his grandfather shocked from hearing that. Of everything he had to imagine him saying today, he wasn't expecting his grandfather to want to sell Powell's Homes and Properties. That was his inheritance. His grandfather can't do that to him.
His grandfather overlooked his question but rather crossed his legs and dropped the teacup on the table opposite him. He ran his hands through his short curly grey hair before turning to watch Liam with solemnity on his face “That should be of no concern to you. The reason I want to sell my company should be my problem, not yours”
“ But that's my inheritance we are talking about here. I have every right to know why?” Liam opposed firmly. His father had willed the company to him before his death. He can't have his grandfather take it from him even though he was the founder and chairman of the company.
Mr. Powell continues with his words ignoring whatever protest Liam was giving“ I'm yet to sign the contract, that's why I wanted to see you first”
Liam sat back down on the couch, “there's still hope” he mutters to himself as he waits for his grandfather to continue.
“I'm going to leave the company to you only on one condition and if you fail to meet it, then I will be forced to sell it as planned,” Mr. Powell concluded his speech as he waited patiently for his grandson's response.
Truth is, he wasn't trying to sell the company but that was the only way he could get William to accept his condition. He knows how much Williams cherished the company and would do anything for it, he plans to use that to his advantage.
Liam sat shocked and unmoving on the couch. A part of him was confused as he didn't know what the condition was and the other part of him would do anything for his company.
“ What is the condition? I will do anything to protect my company” Liam vowed confidently causing a smile to spread across the face of his grandfather who seemed happy at his response.
“ That's great. I'm happy you are interested in the offer. I will be waiting for you with the attorney, so you can sign the contract when you get back home. Now, off you go to work” Mr. Powell waved him off with a broad smile on his face as he took out his phone to call his attorney.
***
Liam arrived at the office some minute past nine. His secretary was carrying his briefcase as they both walked side by side in the hallway to the conference room.
“ Call Mr. Barnett to the meeting. I'm in a hurry” Liam barked to his secretary who scrambled out to go call Mr. Barnett after making sure that the boss was settled on his seat.
Liam was a well-calculated man. Everything that was going to happen, he has always planned ahead. And when things don't go as planned, it always leaves him feeling bitter with himself.
He definitely hasn't planned for his conversation with his grandfather that morning. And he also hasn't planned for his heart to skip a beat as he saw the lady walk in, her heels making a clicking noise on the floor.
He was shocked as that was the only time his heart as ever beats for a woman. She looks familiar, Liam wonders where he has last seen her. He wouldn't forget a face as beautiful as hers.
He knows she knew that he was gawking at her which was why the moment their eyes met across the table, he was expecting her to smile and give him a sign that she was interested in him but rather she frowned at him and averted her gaze.
Liam has never been rejected by a woman before which was why he couldn't help being annoyed with the lady who was sitting across from him. Who does she think she is? Liam glared at her but even as he said that his mind couldn't help smiling as he had accepted the challenge of making her his.
“Mr. Powell, meet Miss. Bank, my secretary. She will be taking over the presentation for today” Mr. Barnett's voice pulled him out from his thoughts as he turned to stare at the lady he had been introduced to.
Her eyes were huge as they nearly bulged out of their socket“ Nice to meet you, Miss Banks. Can we hear what you've to tell us” Liam urges her, his voice giving no room for nonsense? He takes his company seriously and wasn't going to back down for this woman.
“Yes, Mr. Powell” She replied as she stood up to tidy up her dress before going over to the front to begin her presentation. Liam was lost as all he could focus on was her voice.
Damn! Her ass was doing things to his inside that he couldn't' help thinking how turned-on he would be if she used that voice on him in the bedroom. And that ass, he will bury his face and suck them with his tongue.
The bulge in his trouser was the evidence of how turned on he will be. Liam sat up on the chair to adjust his penis and forced himself to concentrate on whatever she was saying.
“In conclusion, I think this will be a bad idea if you purchase that building” Maya concluded as she turned to look at the one man who had put her heart in turmoil.
It was a miracle that she finished her presentation well with the way he was undressing her with his eyes. But she wasn't going to fall for him even though she was attracted to him, she knows his type. They change women like they were properties, not human like they are.
Liam finally caught on her last word and shot up from his seat, his blazing hot with anger and when he speaks, his voice was void of emotion but rather with venom“ How dare you disregard my business strategy as unethical. I am going to buy that building and pull it down to build a condominium. Do you know how many people will be willing to pay a huge amount of money for a condominium in that neighborhood?” Liam barked, ignoring Mr. Barnett who was trying to calm him down.
He has never been so annoyed with a woman like he was right now. He knows he wasn't annoyed because she asked him not to go ahead with the contract but he was mostly annoyed that she rejected him. His ego was hurt.
Maya holds her stand, she returns his glare. How can someone be so selfish? And to think she was attracted to him a while back“ I'm sorry Mr. Powell but I think that's selfish of you. Do you know how many poor people will become homeless because of your selfish dream of building a condominium?” Maya asked him with her hands folded across her chest.
Instead of calming down his anger, she only fueled it. Liam watched her with hatred in his eyes“ And who told you I wasn't going to compensate them. I was going to make sure that they all get a house of their own elsewhere”
“ I beg your pardon sir but these people have lived there most of their lives. Building a house for them or compensating them with cash wouldn't bring back the memories that they have found in that house. I suggest you find another place to build your condominium” Maya concluded gently ignoring the fierce look from her boss who was staring at her like who was she to argue with the big boss.
Maya wasn't going to back down on this, she doesn't care if she lost her job for this. She won't let another person go through what her mom and she went through. She knows how it felt to be ripped off from a place you've spent all your lives in because of a selfish businessman like Mr. Powell.
Liam paused. He wouldn't deny that she was right in her arguments but he was a businessman, not a charity foundation“ But what to do Miss Banks. I've already signed the contract and as I'm talking to you right now, my lawyers are there to serve them the letters” Liam smiled at her when he saw the defeated look in her eyes. Though he appreciated her kindness, he wasn't going to back down on millions of dollars deal.
“But sir_____”
“ That will be all Miss Banks. Thank you for your thoughts and contribution” Liam replied, cutting her off as he nodded to his secretary to take his things out. Maya Turned to follow her boss out who was annoyed with her.
***
Liam got out of the shower and dressed with haste to go meet his grandfather who was waiting with the lawyer. He took a cold shower as soon as he got home to calm his dick which was surprisingly still hard after everything.
“Come over here, Williams” Mr. Powell called to him as soon as he saw Liam step out of the room. He was dressed in brown Louis Vuitton shorts and a matching tee shirt.
Liam smiled at him and went to meet them in the dining room. He couldn't wait to get this over with so his grandfather could return to Luxembourg. It was because of him that's why he couldn't bring in a call girl to rid him of this hard-on which was still on even after bathing twice.
“So?” Liam asked his grandfather with such calmness that he didn't know he had it in him after he had settled on his seat beside his grandfather at the head.
“ So, my condition is that you find a wife in the next one month. And after the marriage, the company will be yours” Mr. Powell concluded, causing Liam to snarl at him.
Liam shudders from the thought of having to spend his life with a woman, he hates them. They are only good for sex nothing else“ And if I reject the condition?”Liam asked his grandfather, even after knowing what his response would be.
“ Then the company will be sold. I'm sure your father will be happy in his grave when the company belongs to another person” Mr. Powell remarked sarcastically. He couldn't help wishing in his heart that William accept his condition as that was the only way to get to marry.
Liam paused. He was caught at a crossroad with no solution“ Okay, I accept the condition” Liam mumbled to his grandfather who smiled in excitement.
“ That's good. Now, sign the contract” Mr. Powell motioned to the paper which the lawyer was thrusting at him. Liam collected it and appended his signature after glancing through the first paragraph.
“ That's all. Right grandpa?” Liam asked him. His grandfather nodded in happiness“ Goodnight” Liam called out to him and ran up to his room to retire for the night.
“ Gosh! I hate him so much, he's so heartless” Maya announced to her friend who was typing away furiously on her computer. Maya had gone to see Zara as soon as she left the office, with a heavy heart she had immediately complained about her boss to her. “ It's not his fault, Maya” Zara turned to her with a smile on her face before turning back to her computer. She was trying to create content that will draw traffic to her website. “ Whose fault is it?” Maya exclaimed glaring at her friend who was taking Liam's side instead of hers. “ Babe, this is business. And in business, no one wants to lose out. Everyone's eyes are on the big prize which is the profit. So, don't blame him, no one wants to work without making a profit, or do you?”
Liam strolled out of his dressing room, knotting his navy blue striped tie gently as he turned to stare at his expression in the mirror. Today, unlike any other day, he was dressed in a dark beige suit and a white shirt. He wanted to look sexy and ruthless altogether. He walked to pick up his briefcase from the bed just as his cellphone rang. Liam swore under his breath and bent to drop the briefcase before removing the phone from his suit pocket. Liam was surprised to see his lawyer calling, he rushed to accept the call while wondering why his lawyer was calling him very early in the morning. “ Yes, tell me” Liam called into the phone. He picked up his briefcase and walked out of the room with his phone pressed to his ear. “ Yes sir, I had served them the notice just as you've wanted” The lawyer rushed to explai
Maya walked out of Powell's Homes and Properties with a dejected shoulder. She was embarrassed to see everyone gossiping about her. Some were even bold enough as to point fingers at her. “ Can you believe her? She's sleeping with the boss but acts like a saint” A woman was saying to her colleagues just as Maya passed through them. Maya turned to look at the woman who wasn't remorseful but instead glare at Maya. Maya averted her gaze and turn to walk out of the building, she was running late to check her mom in the hospital before going house hunting. Seeing that Liam has sacked her, she wasn't sure if he would allow her to stay until a month in his house. Maya flagged down the first taxi she saw and gave the name of the hospital to him before relaxing on the chair, she turned to gaze out of the window sobbing silently as tears cover her eyes. “ Are you okay, Miss” Maya quickly dabbed at her eyes before turning to offer the taxi driver a tiny smile as
Liam sat back down on the chair as soon as Maya walked out of the door. He touched his lips the second time, surprised at how only a kiss could make him feel so disoriented. He only wanted to get back at her for tarnishing his image but he ended up getting affected instead by her soft lips. Liam straightened on his seat as he tried to adjust his trouser which had given him an erection just by the thought of Maya's lips. Liam came out of his thoughts just as he heard the door, he straightened on his chair and smoothened out his suit before calling, ‘come in’ to the person. Noah strolled into the boss's office with the files his boss had asked for in his hands. He dropped them gently on the table before turning to look at the boss who was watching him with a confused expression on his face" What are these?"
Liam pulled into the customary court at exactly eight pm. He was thankful for surviving the suffocating silence which has fallen on them on their way here. He couldn't stop glancing at her time after time to see if she had changed her mind but she was cold and so distant that Liam couldn't help wondering if it was because he refused to give her the money. Liam stepped out of the car and made way to go help Maya with her door but she had beat him to it. He watched her get out of the car and only then could he notice the dress on her, a black mini skirt with a lilac flowery top. If only he had not gotten jealous over some guy, he would have probably gotten her a dress along the way. Now, he hopes this will be alright just to get the marriage certificate, they can have a proper wedding later. Liam turned
Maya ran down the hospital hallway frantically searching for the elevator as her eyes were blinded with tears. She hoped she wasn't too late? She paused as she was about to get in, lost in tears, remembering her mother's smiles. “ Excuse me, ma'am! Are you going to stand here gazing at the elevator or are you going inside?” A voice called out to Maya as she turned swiftly to take in an angry Liam glaring down at her with his hands inside his pockets. Maya noticed that he had changed out of his beige suit, he was now dressed in a navy blue suit with a white pristine white shirt. His neck was bare of a tie. Maya forced her eyes away from him and stepped into the elevator. She refused to let him annoy her. Her mother needs her more. She hopes she's alright... Liam gazed at Maya who stood far away from him, he clench
Liam paced through his bedroom while his grandfather sat in front of him, looking at him like he had lost his head. “ Can you explain to me William why my daughter-in-law has refused to come back home? And why is she trying to annul a marriage, a few weeks after marriage?” Liam's grandfather questioned him as he tried to calm his nerves. Truth is, he was getting agitated but he was trying badly not to show it yet. Liam paused as he turned to glare at his grandfather. “ I wish I knew the answer to that too, Grandpa. I'm lost here” Liam shouted at his grandfather before turning to stare out of the window trying to organize his thoughts. He was almost going crazy with the thought of Maya on his mind. After her mother's funeral, she had walked into his office the next day and threatened him to annul their marriage el
Maya gazed into her mother’s smiling face with tears streaming down her face, she murmured words to her mother while gazing at the portrait in her hands. It was a picture Maya had forced her to take some years after her father left.“ Mom, I miss you so much. This world seems empty without your warm presence, your never-ending smiles, and even your nagging. I miss them all'' Maya cried as she hugged the portrait to her heart, crying out her sorrow. She was thankful that the Blake's were not at home. She wouldn't want to see the worried look on their faces.A knock on the door pulled Maya from her thoughts as she stood up, wiping her eyes with the hem of her dress she walked to the door wondering if Mrs. Blake had forgotten something at home since it wasn't her closing hours yet. She worked as a cleaner in the hospital where her mother ha
"I tell you she is in love with you" Maya glared at him as she stood in front of his table pouting at him."And I'm telling you, you're being paranoid. Fiona has a boyfriend who she loves. She told me that" Liam replied as he folded his hands behind his head and watched her with half closed eyes.Even though he was glad to see that she was jealous of Fiona, he was already getting tired of her ranting. It's been a week already and she will stop throwing accusations at him."I'm not being paranoid. I saw her kiss you the other day in the elevator" Maya continued loudly. She was getting angry with him. Why couldn't he see her point and send Fiona away. Liam raised his eyebrow, " That was just a chaste kiss, Maya. Come off it" He told her pretending to sleep so she might stop her ranting.Fiona was going to be the wedge in their relationship. She came here to wreck trouble for Maya. Maya couldn't help feeling like she had succeeded because ever since she started working here, Liam had re
Maya gasped as she looked at the result in her hands in shock. “Congratulations, Mrs. Powell” Doctor Gordon told her all smiles as he relaxed back on the chair. He was excited to be the one sharing such interesting news with her.“You be having a baby very soon”Maya's rose to take in the doctor's excited smile“ Doctor I___three___weeks”Maya stammered dangerously. She didn't need the test to know when she took in, it was that night. That night in Estia, they had sex. And now they've made a baby. A tiny little human that needs her love. “Oh my God” Maya screamed excitedly, tears streaming down her face as she clutched the result tightly in her hands. She was so scared after waking up in the motel alone some hours later that she had rushed to the hospital. Thank God, he didn't take any liberties…“We are going to be a complete family” Maya whispers, her hands going to her stomach. She touches it gingerly while saying“ I can't believe he's growing in me”“Yes, Maya. And now is the ti
“Hello,” Maya said as soon as she answered the call. A part of her was wondering why Alexander was calling her. She thought they'd ended everything between them, the last time he came here to meet her. Moreover, Liam had promised not to demolish their house again or did he go against his promise again? Maya wondered as she stared into the eyes of the man she would ever love, who was coming over to meet her.Today, like every other day, he was dressed in a black suit, a white shirt complete with a navy blue tie. Maya suddenly remembered the party they were to attend the next day, she couldn't help feeling excited. She wanted to see Liam in a tuxedo. She knew it would look good on him just like his normal clothes did.“I need to see you. Can we meet up?” Alexander's voice spilled into the phone as Maya gripped the phone tightly. Liam had come to stand in front of her. He was gazing at her with a bored look.“Everything alright?” Liam asked as he noticed her skittish attitude while a
"Give me your lips, Maya" His voice is heavily laden with desire.Maya's eyes closed as she drew closer to Liam, her mouth open slightly to suck in air.Her body had stiffened since she heard that husky voice from Liam. Her body taut like an electric current was zinging through her body.."You taste even better today, Darling" Liam replied as he let go of her lips to trail kisses down to her throat."I want you so much. I want to be deep in you. I want to hear you scream my name" He whispered as he stopped on the cleavage of her purple chiffon top.He let his fingertips trace the necklace he had gifted her one time at a diner he took her too. It was a golden chain with a key pendant which he had made for her.It was one of a kind. And it was his way of indirectly telling her that she owns the key to his heart. It was his way of telling her that he loves her."Yes, Liam. Take me" Maya gasped as his finger grazed the fuller part of her boobs. She jumped as if been burnt. No matter how ma
Charles sat in the cafe sipping tea with a burger he had ordered earlier . His eyes went to the watch at the back of his wrist to check the time. He frowned as soon as he noticed Alexander was thirty minutes late.Has he chicken out? Charles wondered as he stared out of the transparent window again, checking the busy road for any sign of Alexander. "Fuck" He swore angrily as he stood up. His hand went to his pocket to extract his wallet as he pulled out some cash. He was about to place them on the table when the door dinged, signalling a new customer. His eyes raised and he took in Alexander who was looking around the shop before his eyes finally rested on him.Charles smiled as he motioned him over. A part of him was glad that everything was falling into plan. If everything goes well then Maya would pay for insulting him. He had wanted her to choose his sweet side but she had refused. And now, he would be glad to show her his ruthless side."Hey, Man!" Alexander greeted him, as they
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
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
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
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