Laura, the sales lady casually swiped the card on the machine, she was confident the card was valid, and the payment will be made. After all, his last name was Danvers.The receptionist grinned menacingly, waiting for the light scanner on the machine to flash red, indicating that the card had declined. She didn't think the card was valid at all.But to her shock, the light scanner turned green, indicating that the payment was made, and the card didn't decline.The receptionist's and the onlookers jaws dropped to the floor, out of shock, "What the fuck!…!" The receptionist let out, with a shocked expression on her face.This couldn't be, how did this poor guy manage to pay for clothes worth millions of dollars? No! That was impossible! The receptionist refused to believe that, That beggar was able to pay for clothes worth millions of dollars. But she also couldn't deny the fact that the payment was successful, meaning he had the money.A sweat formed on the receptionist's forehead as r
At 7 PM.Liam looked at himself in the mirror one more time. There was a faint smile on his face as he looked at his reflection in the mirror. He looked even more handsome in the luxurious clothes he had put on, there was no denying that. His hair was styled very differently than usual, and the black trousers and black leather jacket he was wearing fitted him perfectly, making him look even more attractive.It had to be said that Liam had an attractive face and good physique that always made him stand out on clouds even when he was poor. And with the luxurious clothes he was now wearing, he looked even more handsome than most male models in the entertainment industry. He was going to turn heads wherever he was going to go, that was for sure.Walking away from the mirror, Liam walked to his bedside table, picked up the diamond wristwatch he bought for himself earlier, and put it on. After that he walked out of his bedroom.As he walked through the living room to the exit, his cell ph
Some of Liam's former college mates had disdainful expressions on their faces after seeing the pauper, while some had surprised expressions. They all thought he wouldn't come, but they were all proved wrong.Looked like he was still the same stupid Liam they knew, otherwise why would he come to the reunion at all? When he knew better that they'll all make fun of him, or worse beat him up as always."Whoa, look who's here, it's the class pauper everybody!" Gary said in a loud mocking tone, and everyone laughed mockingly. Just a minute ago, they were getting bored since nothing was happening at the reunion, but looked like their boredom was over, now that Liam arrived."Whoa, he really came! It's like he is begging to be made fun of." Danny sneered."OMG, he's like the stupidest person I've ever seen, like how can he still show his poor ass here?" Mandy let those words bluntly flow out of her mouth, as she watched Liam walk further inside the bar.All of Liam's classmates were comment
Danny and Gary couldn't control their emotions after seeing Claire moving towards Liam to start a conversation with him. He was not worthy of talking to a beauty queen like Claire, they thought.With those thoughts in mind, Danny almost walked over to Liam, so he could give him a beating as always, but Gary stopped him. "Control yourself man, we'll get that bastard, soon." Gary said, trying to calm his friend down.Danny had a crush on Claire since forever, but she never really noticed him. Not in the way he wanted her to notice him anyways. So seeing her show interest in another man was heartbreaking, and especially when that other man was the person he hated to the core. That nobody Liam!"Do you see what's happening?" Danny asked, turning to look at Gary. The girls in the hotel lobby, looked to be suddenly interested in Liam, after hearing that he was married to Erin, and it was annoying."Yeah, I know, the bastard looks, so full of confidence, we need to humiliate him, again." Gar
Six o'clock in the morning, Erin had just come out of the shower, wearing a bathrobe, and she was now about to get dressed and leave for work. She had a movie shoot in about an hour and half.Walking to the closet, she opened it and went through her clothes. "Okay this will do." Erin excitedly said to herself, picking out a red dress from her closet.A few minutes later, she was finished getting dressed, and she was now practicing her lines for the movie shoot. She always wanted to do things perfectly when it came to her acting career.The door to her bedroom door opened and her mother walked in. Erin frowned at the sight of her mom, and rolled her eyes irritably. She hated it when people disturbed her when she was practicing her lines. Mrs. Lopez was all smiles around her daughter, and it was expected as the lady had good news. Or so she thought."Mom, what is it?" Erin asked, curious about what her mother was so excited about.Grinning widely, Mrs Lopez held her daughter's hand. "
Liam stopped the spoon midway from his mouth and glanced at his parents. "Um, she's been busy lately." He replied."Oh. Well, I hope she visits sometime." Liam's mom disappointedly said. She had been yearning to meet her daughter in-law. "What's her job? What does she do for a living?" His dad asked."She's an actress." Liam replied, glancing at his dad.An actress? His parents were stunned. "Wow! Um… is she an upcoming actress or…" Liam interrupted his dad. "She's a famous actress, Erin Lopez." Liam replied. His parents were even more stunned after hearing that their son married the famous actress, Erin Lopez!? His mom was at a loss for words, and she was instantly proud of her son. "Wow." That's all his mom could utter, she was super stunned. Now she wanted to meet her daughter in-law even more."You know I can't wait to meet my daughter, in-law, and I can't wait to tell my friends about this." Liam's mom enthusiastically said, taking out her cell phone to text some of her frien
A day passed by, with Liam staying at home. He didn't feel like going anywhere, so he just stayed home and watched movies in the private Cinema, while eating snacks the whole day.Truth be told, he was feeling bad after his parents forbade him from using the money they gave him to pay Erin and get a divorce from her. He just wanted to divorce her, he had known nothing but pain while he lived with her. Her mom and everyone troubled him on a daily basis.Liam just wished his parents would understand what he had gone through and let him get divorced. And his life would be sweeter if he could just divorce that woman and cut all ties with her and her family.*The next morning, Liam woke up at around 5 o'clock in the morning. He worked out for a while before heading in the shower.Coming out of the shower, Liam walked to the closet, opened it, and then he took out a black Louis Vuitton pants and a t-shirt.After he put the clothes on, he walked to his shoe stand and picked out a pair of S
The next morning. Liam and Amanda arrived at Multiversal entertainment. It was the biggest film and entertainment studio in the world.Liam was wearing a black suit, with nice leather shoes, while Amanda wore an office suit. They both looked elegant to say the least.The sound of Amanda's footsteps thudding on the perfectly polished tiles echoed through Liam's ears as they walked through the hallway."Your parents are waiting for you in the conference room, young master." Amanda instructed, glancing at Liam, who looked rather dazed with the exquisite inside of the building. "Young master, did you hear me?" Amanda asked.Liam looked at her, and smiled."Yes, and you don't have to address me as young master or anything, Liam would be fine." Liam nicely said to Amanda as they walked into an elevator.Smiling beautifully, Amanda replied. "Okay."When Liam and Amanda came out of the elevator, they darted into another exquisite huge hallway.As Liam and Amanda were walking through the hallw
"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
Liam hurried through the hospital's automatic doors, the sound of his footsteps echoing in the air. His facial expression was a mask of worry. Beside him were Cara, Luke, and Megan, each of them having insisted on accompanying him after hearing about Elena’s accident. But their reasons were different. They weren’t there for Elena, they were there for him in this tough time. Cara and Luke didn’t know Elena at all to care, and Megan, though concerned, had no real affection for Elena due to her cunning and manipulative ways. The only reason Megan might feel a hint of worry now was because Elena was carrying Liam’s child, the baby that was family to her.Nonetheless, their presence was a comfort to Liam, though it did little to ease the anxiety within him. The doctor hadn’t been very clear on Elena’s condition over the phone, and Liam couldn’t get rid of the fear that something terrible had happened. He didn’t want to lose his child, especially not before he’d even had the chance to me
Nathan was seated down, contemplating what he had done, when his phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out, glancing at the screen before bringing it to his ear. The voice on the other end was chilling and unemotional.“It’s done,” the man reported, his tone carrying a finality that made Nathan feel like something had twisted deep inside him, “We took care of her, just like you wanted.”Nathan didn’t respond immediately. His gaze drifted to the dull, worn-down walls of the small apartment, the silence around him feeling suddenly oppressive. He’d thought this would bring him relief, some sense of satisfaction. But instead, his chest felt nothing but heartache, guit, sadness, a sick ache building as he gripped the phone tighter.He swallowed, his expression cold and voice barely above a whisper as he replied. “Are you sure?” he asked, he was feeling bad. Nonetheless he was still hoping that they had truly done their job and took care of Elena, “You made certain she couldn’t survive?”
The midday sun beat down on her, as Elena exited the apartment she lived in and walked to her car. She settled into the driver’s seat, feeling the intensity of the heat radiating from the sidewalk outside. She adjusted her sunglasses and took a slow, calming breath, enjoying the cool blast of air conditioning as it began to ease the uncomfortable warmth.Then she inserted the key in the ignition. Turning the key she fully expected the engine to roar to life. But instead, it gave a weak sputter and fell silent. “Oh, come on!” she muttered, frustration in her voice and in her tone as she tried again. This time, the engine barely sputtered before quitting completely, leaving an uneasy silence around her. “This can't be happening right now.” She mumbled, pushing herself back against the car seat as she pulled a strand of hair from her face.She glanced around, almost embarrassed, as if someone might witness her struggle with the aging car. It felt like a cruel reminder of everything she’d