"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
It was kind of a surprise for Liam to see some stranger wrapping his hands around Cara.'Just who was the guy?' was what Liam was asking himself at the moment, but he didn't ask that out loud as he didn't want to sound some type of way. But he was feeling somehow slightly jealous about it. "Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Cara's fiance." Chase, Cara's fiance said casually. Chase was a handsome looking guy, and he looked like he came from a wealthy family too.Hearing the guy introduce himself as Cara's fiance, Liam was shocked. Wow! She had a fiance already!? Wow! That was surprising, he thought to himself.Cara held onto Chase and leaned her head on his arm. "Chase and I are getting married soon." She added, with a lively smile on her face, that showed how excited she was about her upcoming to Chase.Feeling even more jealous, Liam smiled awkwardly, as he nodded slightly, and said, "Nice,"At that moment, his heart was feeling somehow slightly broken by Cara, and he couldn't be happy for
But he didn't know that Liam came from the most prestigious family in the city, and the whole country.And he was surprised when Liam replied to him. "I'm a CEO." He replied nonchalantly."Really?" Scott asked with a slightly serious face, thinking Liam was just lying about it, just like some people told him. "Yeah." Liam replied nonchalantly as he looked at his wristwatch.Scott did not believe him, so he asked a bunch of questions, to determine if he was lying, "What's your last name? Which highschool did you go to?" Scott asked with a serious face.Scott was literally thinking Liam was just a nothing with nothing but a pretty face, and he was just dating his sister for money. But the truth was that Liam was not dating his sister, and he came from a prestigious family.And Liam felt like he was being interrogated by Lana's brother, judging by the questions he was being asked, and he didn't like that. "Why do you ask?" Liam asked in a casual tone.Scotts lips parted, and he was abou
"Please forgive my mean tone earlier sir." The bouncer added. He didn't even want to imagine what would happen to his life, if Liam decided to do something about his behavior, so it was better for him to apologize.Danielle and her friends were shocked added ßafter seeing how respectful the bouncer was towards Liam, after looking at the card that Liam had handed to him. She was also curious to see what was on the card that had made the bouncer suddenly change his behavior towards Liam, it was like he was afraid of him or something.What exactly was on the card? And why was the bouncer looking nervous now? Danielle wondered, and not only her, but some of the people who had witnessed what was happening were also wondering the same. But for those who knew who Liam was, weren't surprised with what was happening, they had expected that to happen.Liam quickly took the card from the bouncer's hand, and put it in his pockets. He didn't want Danielle to grab it from the bouncer's hand and tak
Lana rolled her eyes irritably. She could see that her brother didn't like Liam, and it was probably because he was thinking Liam was a broke guy.The sound of his cell phone alarm going off, had Liam check his wristwatch, and saw that it was late, and he needed to sleep early so he could wake up early the next day, and go to work. He had a pile of work waiting for him.Taking his eyes off the wristwatch, Liam looked at Lana, saying, "I think, I'm gonna go home, I have to be at work earlier tomorrow." He said casually. Lana looked at him with a rather surprised look. He was leaving already? But the night was still so young, and she was expecting more to happen between them."No, how about you stay for another hour?" She suggested, giving him a peck on the cheeks.Liam blushed. "I would like that, but I have a lot to do Tomorrow, so…." He said, hoping she understood him.Lana was disappointed to hear that. "Oh, okay, then, I'll see you tomorrow." Lana replied, smiling but deep down s
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