The atmosphere was tense at the Lopez Mansion, with the family gathering in the living room, as they waited for Mr. Rodrigo Lopez and Olivia Lopez to arrive.After finding out that Electro Industries, the company he gave his son to manage was going bankrupt, Rodrigo was shocked to hear that, but more than that, angry. Knowing that his son must have upset a certain powerful someone. And Rodrigo immediately called for a family meeting.Coming down the stairs, Erin walked to the sofa and sat beside her siblings, Xavier, Mila, Kathy, and Ella Xavier's wife. At that same time, Mrs. Lopez came down the stairs with a dejected look. She had been sad after finding out that the company that her husband was managing had gone bankrupt, and the person responsible was Liam Danvers.Mrs. Lopez looked over at her husband with a disappointed look, thinking why did he have to mess with Liam?"Robert, how could you be so stupid?" Mrs. Lopez asked her husband in a scolding voice, shooting daggers at him
Mrs. Danvers made sure that Amanda had the best education, and enrolled her into the best school there was.After Amanda graduated from highschool , she went to the best university in the country, where she obtained a master's in business administration degree.After she came back, Mr. And Mrs. Danvers offered her to run one of their companies, but then she chose to be Mrs. Danvers personal assistant as she felt that she was not ready yet to run a company on her own.And she was very thankful for everything they had done for her, she wouldn't be this successful without them, and she considered them family.Following Amanda, Liam and Karen walked to the backyard where the members of the Williams family were. Jason and the other family members were gathered in the backyard, spending some time together, while conversing and laughing at some jokes.When Jason spotted Amanda walking alongside Liam and Karen, he stood up from his seat and walked over to them to welcome them. "Hey, Liam, I
"Don't mind him, he is a clown." Jason said, referring to his weird cousin Seth, he turned and glared at him saying, "Seth, show some respect or leave my house." He warned with a cold expression.Seth was weird on another level, he didn't have shame. In one word he was a psychopath, and Jason knew that, that's why he didn't want him at his house.Seth scoffed and looked at his cousin as if he couldn't believe that his own cousin was threatening to kick him out, "You really want me to leave your house? But I did nothing wrong… I'm just admiring the beautiful lady, nothing wrong with that." He shamelessly said raising his arms in a defensive posture, then he glanced at Karen and winked at her, which made her feel like slapping him hard on his shameless face, but she just didn't want to cause a scene so she just looked away.The shamelessness in the guy was really getting on Liam's nerves, but he did his best to suppress his emotions. But still, if Seth was going to keep doing what he wa
The atmosphere grew tense, as Seth and Liam eyeballed each other, and the atmosphere only grew more tense with each passing second, and Liam made Karen stand behind him, just to make sure the shameless bastard didn't get to her."Out of my way Danvers." Seth demanded glaring at Liam, but he didn't dare raise his hand on him, because he knew he was dealing with someone who was out of his league."Back off, or else." Liam warned, looking dead serious, if it was anywhere else, the moment Seth had called Karen that disrespectful word then Liam would have taught him a valueble lesson, and he would stop bothering women.But because he was a guest there he didn't want to cause a scene, and he knew he might upset amanda by doing that, so he just let Seth off.Seth took his eyes off Liam and glared at Karen, "How dare you, do you know who I am?" He asked coldly, trying to get past Liam and get to her, but Liam stood firm, not allowing him to pass by.Well, he also had no idea who Karen was, or
"Don't worry, he looks like a nice guy, and trust Megan." Karen replied assuringly.Just then her cellphone rang, and she took it out and answered it. It was her friend Shannon calling."Hey, I'll be there in an hour." Karen said over the phone and hung up.Sighing, she stood up from the sofa and briefly glanced at Liam, "Hey, I have something to do, so I'll see you around." Liam nodded, as he watched her walk out through the door. "Yeah, see you later."At that same time, his cell phone chimed, signaling the arrival of a new text message, and he picked it up and looked at the text message. The message was from Lana, and she had sent him the location of where they should 'hang out.'She said hang out, but Liam knew it was actually a date, seeing as she had picked one of the most romantic restaurants in the city.Sighing, Liam checked his wrist watch and saw the time, it was almost 6 pm, it was time to go on that date with Lana, so he stood up and immediately got ready.….A few minut
Liam and Lana had no idea that Erin was the owner of the restaurant they were in, so they were suspecting her of following Liam wherever he went, but that wasn't Accurate. just like them, she was also surprised to find the two of them on a date.And after hearing them accuse her, Erin felt like they were insulting her, when she heard them say that she was following Liam around. That was such a cheap thing to do, and she would never do that ever! She was just there on business and she didn't expect to run into those two."And what makes you think that?" Erin asked in a serious tone. "This is my restaurant… I own this place," She added.Both Liam and Lana were confused after hearing Erin say that she owned the restaurant. Was she being serious? They wondered.And at that same time, a waiter walked over towards Erin and bowed slightly, "Good evening ma'am." "Give me the documents?" Erin demanded, looking at the waiter.Casually, he handed her a file before walking back to the kitchen.
Karen broke a glass bottle on the muscular guy's head, and gasps of shock were heard from the people that were inside the bar, followed by murmurs."Ahh!" The guy yelped in pain, as he raised his hand to touch his head, that was instantly bleeding.And Karen looked at him and Seth angrily. "Your parents must be so ashamed of you." She said, gritting her teeth and pressing a button on her car keys, as she stepped away from Seth and his two perverted friends. Honestly she couldn't be that scared by someone like Seth or his friends, all she was feeling at the moment was anger towards them.Shannon, her friend, was too drunk so she just remained seated, and rested her head on the counter.Seeing how Karen had shattered the bottle on his friends' head with no fear at all, Seth was impressed by her, she was so feisty and he liked that side of her. The bartender and the customers inside the bar just watched what was happening with shock in their eyes, but they didn't do anything. They didn
Liam looked in the same direction Lana was looking, only to see a man wearing a polo T-shirt, black trousers with black boots, walking towards them. The guy was handsome, although not on Liam's level when it came to looks.Liam shifted his gaze to look at Lana, and he was surprised to see the disappointed look she had on her face upon seeing the man who was approaching her. Why the sudden change of expression? He wondered to himself.Lana was disappointed and disgusted to see the man, because she had a history with him, and it was not something she was proud of in her life."Hey, Lana… what's up?" The man asked as he walked over to her, darting his gaze towards Liam briefly before he looked at Lana again and smiled smugly.Liam figured he should greet the guy since it looked like he was Lana's friend. "Hi, I'm Liam." Liam stretched out his arm to shake hands with him, but the man just left his arm hanging and walked over to Lana. Surprised Liam retracted his arm, feeling offended tha
The next day.“Mr. Danvers, you're pushing yourself too hard," a gentle voice interrupted his thoughts. Liam blinked, turning to see a nurse regarding him with concern. "You need rest too, you know. Ms. Bennett is in good hands," she added kindly, her tone soft yet firm.Liam’s gaze shifted briefly to the nurse before returning to Elena's sleeping face. Her fragile state was a reminder of how dangerous the situation was. “I’m alright, thank you,” he replied, his voice calm but carrying a hint of finality. He offered a faint, polite smile, enough to ease the nurse’s concern without inviting further conversation.Liam leaned back slightly in his chair, his hands gripping the armrests. He also wanted to go home and get some rest. However he couldn't bring himself to leave Elena’s side. What if something goes wrong while he is away? He had to make sure she was alright, and Nathan didn't try anything.Nathan wasn’t done, not by a long shot. Even with the security stationed outside the hos
Liam watched Nathan, his jaw tightening as he watched his act unfold. The ease with which Nathan faked concern infuriated him. It wasn’t just the deception, it was the calculated way Nathan played on Elena’s trust. Liam’s instinct was to confront him and expose him immediately, to reveal the truth, but he knew better. Accusing her brother without evidence would only backfire; Elena would never believe him. They were enemies, so she would only see it as him trying to drive a wedge between her and her brother out of spite. No matter how genuine Liam’s intentions were, Elena’s trust in Nathan and her disdain for the Danvers family, would cloud her judgment. If Liam confronted her now, it would only deepen her mistrust and strengthen Nathan’s position.He needed proof; something undeniable that would shatter the illusion Nathan so carefully maintained. Until then, Liam could do nothing but wait and watch, even as the charade continued before his eyes.Good to see you're awake, Ms. Bennet
Liam's head snapped toward Elena, as she stirred on the hospital bed, her eyelids fluttering as if she were struggling to open them fully. The faint rise and fall of her chest confirmed she was alive, but she looked weak and disoriented.“Elena?” Liam’s voice softened as he released Nathan abruptly, letting him drop to the floor. Nathan gasped for air, clutching his throat while glaring at Liam.Liam ignored him entirely, rushing to Elena’s bed side. He placed a hand on the bed's railing, leaning closer to get a better look at her face. “Elena, can you hear me?”Elena blinked slowly, her lips parting as she tried to speak, but her voice came out as a strained whisper. “L-Liam?”She sounded surprised, not only by Liam's presence, but because she found herself laying on a hospital bed. "What, happened?"“Yes, it’s me,” Liam said, his tone laced with relief. His gaze flicked briefly toward Nathan, who was still recovering on the floor but making no move toward Elena now. Returning his at
"Doctor, can I see her?" Nathan asked, his voice a carefully faked blend of concern and anxiety. He leaned forward slightly, as if eager to rush to Elena's side, but his eyes held a calculating glint, that showed his true feelings.He had no care for Elena, the only reason he wanted to see her was to make sure she wouldn't wake up. He was disappointed when he heard that she survived the car crash, even more disappointed when he tried to do it himself and he was almost caught.Dr. Grant, looking observant, paused for a moment, studying Nathan's face. He had seen countless worried family members in his years of practice and being a doctor, and something about Nathan's demeanor felt off. Even the way Nathan spoke and carried himself, it was all pretend. However, he couldn't deny a brother's request to see his sister, after all, he was just a doctor here and nothing else."Of course," Dr. Grant replied, stepping aside. "But she's still unconscious. I wouldn't expect ....""I understand,
Nathan was just as nervous, if not more than brad. "Hold on," he said, reaching for his phone, panic creeping into his voice. "Let me try and call for help."His fingers moved quickly, dialing a number with speed. The phone rang only once before someone answered."Hi, Mr Simpson, it's Nathan," he said, his voice tight with growing anxiety. As he began to realize what a dangerous situation he was in, panic began to set in. "I’m being chased. Need backup, now."After a brief exchange on the other end with Mr Simpson, Nathan hung up and leaned back in his seat, his eyes locked on the rearview mirror, watching the Danvers security vehicles closing in fast. Brad glanced at him nervously. "Are they going to be able to help? We’re running out of time."Nathan didn’t answer immediately, his eyes narrowing as he focused on the road ahead. "Yes. Just give them a few minutes. Simpson's men are close by."Some time later, they were still being pursued by Danvers security, unable to shake them. B
Liam stood frozen in the doorway, his breath caught in his throat as his gaze darted from the panick stricken doctors to Elena. She was lying on the bed, looking still and lifeless.The beeping of the heart monitor echoed in his ears, sharp and irregular. He had been gone for only a few minutes, but it felt like a lifetime. Something was terribly wrong already. What happened when he was gone? He didn't know, but he was very worried for Elena and his baby."Is she going to be okay?" Liam asked, his voice was barely above a whisper as he asked the doctors. His eyes searched their faces for an answer, but no one seemed willing to give. They were too focused on Elena.Doctor Grant, focused and calm despite the chaos, didn't look up as he adjusted the machines. "We're doing everything we can, Mr Danvers. I suggest you go outside sir."Liam's stomach twisted with anxiety. He felt like he shouldn't leave Elena and the baby’s side, but he knew the doctors needed space to work. Reluctantly, h
At the same time, Irene and Alvin Danvers arrived outside the hospital room, accompanied by Doctor Grant.The doctor Grant was telling them about Elena's health and the risks she could face on her way to recovery. He spoke calmly, his tone professional yet reassuring. “So far, there have been no complications. She should recover well.”Alvin Danvers voice was composed as usual, but laced with concern as he enquired“And the pregnancy? Is the baby going to be okay?”“Yes, we believe so,” Doctor Grant replied, nodding his head. “But even with all indications being positive, we can’t be completely sure there won’t be complications. It’s something we’ll need to monitor closely.”"That's such a relief, that she is better," Irene Danvers sighed, her tension slightly easing. As much as she and the Danvers family didn't like Elena, they were worried about her, because she was carrying, potentially the future heir to the Danvers empire. Irenes brows furrowed again as she asked, “What other ris
Slipping into the room, Nathan’s eyes were fixed on Elena with a cold, predatory intensity. Not even seeing her in the state that she was in, made him feel bad for her. It was a testament of how much hatred he had built up for her, ever since the betrayal.The door clicked shut softly behind him. As he approached the bed, his footsteps were slow and deliberate. His gaze roamed over her pale face. He stood by the bed, glaring down at her unconscious body. At first, his facial expression was casual, as if he were merely observing something boring. But then, suddenly, his demeanor shifted. His eyes softened, and his brow furrowed in an almost sorrowful way. The rapid change in his emotions was unusual and unsettling. It was as though two opposing emotions: cold detachment and remorse battled within him, each fighting for dominance. Well, Elena was someone whom he used to consider family, and loved so of course he was going to be feeling bad and guilty, but at the same time he hated h
Liam turned to look at Nathan. Their expressions were unreadable as the two men stared at each other. From the hostility in each other's eyes, it was clear they were enemies.Liam turned back around with a sigh. Although he disliked Nathan’s presence intensely, he decided to tolerate it for now. There were more pressing matters at hand than their mutual disdain.Nathan stepped further into the room, closing the door quietly behind him. His gaze lingered on Elena. And a storm of frustration was boiling beneath his calm facade. ‘How the fuck is she still alive?’ he thought bitterly. ‘Those bastards. Useless idiots. I should have done this myself instead of hiring some incompetent fools.’ The sight of Elena still breathing, although shallowly, was infuriating Nathan. All his carefully planned plans, the money he had spent, the risks taken now felt like it was a waste.But the wasted money was the least of Nathan's concerns right now.He feared that if Elena woke up, there was a very rea