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Megan wasn’t the only one with a frown on her face as Elena moved from where she was standing before she spotted them, to where they were. Karen’s expression also noticeably darkened in disdain at the sight of Elena. It was no secret that Karen held a deep animosity towards Elena. And there was a reason for that hatred she had towards Elena. She disliked Elena, ever since shen found out that the woman standing before her had been involved in a one night stand with Liam, which had led to her becoming pregnant. Although this encounter between Elena and Liam had happened before Karen and Liam had officially started dating, it did little to relieve Karen's feelings of jealousy and resentment towards Elena. The knowledge that Elena had been with Liam, and was now carrying his child, was a bitter pill for Karen to swallow. Something she wished had never happened.However, Karen’s disdain for Elena went beyond jealousy tied to the pregnancy. It was also because she knew that Elena was a c
Elena’s grin widened as she watched Karen’s face flush with anger. She could practically taste Karen’s frustration, and she was enjoying seeing that Karen was actually affected by the fact that Liam was expecting a child with someone else.Although she didn't really have any personal property problem with Karen, the fact that she was Liam's fiance, was reason enough for Elena to consider her an enemy.Elena continued to enjoy the effect her provocations were having on Karen, she met her gaze faking a concerned look. “Karen, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize Liam was in a relationship when we met. I never meant to cause any trouble or break up what you two had.” she said, although she faked concern, there was a hint of sarcasm in her tone.Even though she knew that Liam and Karen weren’t together when she and Liam had their one-night stand, Elena was determined to make Karen believe otherwise. She enjoyed the manipulation and saw it as an opportunity to deepen the rift between Liam and Ka
Karen’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes widening as she realized that Elena was about to hit her back. She anticipated Elena's next move. She had not expected Elena to retaliate and try to slap her back, however she was ready to defend herself.Just as Elena’s hand swung towards her face, Karen instinctively reached out and caught Elena’s wrist mid air before the hand could reach her face.The sudden halt of her hand surprised Elena who didn't expect Karen to move so quickly and catch her wrist mid air. She had expected Karen to just stand by and get slapped, but she was wrong. Karen’s grip on Elena’s wrist was surprisingly strong but controlled, her eyes locked onto Elena’s with a coldness that sent a shiver down her spine. Elena was shocked, not just by the fact that Karen had anticipated her hand and caught it before she could deliver the slap, but also by how her demeanor was so cold, it was frightening.This wasn’t the impression Elena had of Karen. She had expected Karen to be
There was a silence in the store as Megan blocked Elena from getting to Karen to prevent an escalation of things. All of Elena attempts to put her hands on Elena had been thwarted by her. And not only that Karen had retaliated by slapping her across the face, something that made Elena embarrassed because this all happened Infront of everyone. It was clear that Elena was very determined to confront Karen, her anger barely contained. However Megan was determined to not let that happen, knowing that if things escalate it would be bad for Elena's pregnancy, she could potentially face complications. And while Megan didn't care about Elena, she had no choice but to protect her for her brother Liam, who wouldn't be happy if Elena lost the baby.Elena glared at Megan, her eyes icy with rage. The fact that Megan was standing on her way annoyed her and she was thinking of lashing out at her to get her out of the way. She tried to push past using force, however Megan stood still and didn't move
Elena shifted her gaze and glared at the sales lady. She didn't like the fact that instead of just doing as she was told, the sales lady was reluctant even asking her questions.”Why you ask? This woman is getting violent! She attacked me!” Elena insisted, her voice rising with frustration. “Kick her out now, or I’ll never shop here again and I’ll make sure everyone knows not to shop here either!” She threatened.Hearing Elena's threat, the sales lady felt a shiver run down her spine. She turned her gaze towards Karen, glaring at her coldly. Elena's warning that she would stop shopping here and tell others to avoid the store had the manager feeling apprehensive. Elena was a significant spender, and the prospect of losing her business and potentially more customers due to her influence was alarming. The manager was deeply concerned about the potential financial impact on the store, and knew that she had to do what Elena wanted for the sake of her business. The store manager turned her
The store manager was not at all intimidated by Megan’s introduction. Despite Megan’s claim of being a Danvers and her threat to shut down the store if she and Karen and her were expelled, the manager remained bent on her decision to side with Elena over them.Typically, the Danvers name commanded respect and fear from those who knew of its power. And in these types of situations, Megan expected that the manager would have known that, and would be apologizing for her mistake after knowing that she was in the presence of a Danvers. However, this was not the case this time. And the reason for that was because the manager did not recognize that Megan was part of the influential Danvers family. And it was understandable because there were a lot of people bearing the Danvers surname who didn't come from the wealthy and influential Danvers family. And the manager assumed Megan came from a different Danvers family, one that, while perhaps wealthy, did not hold the same level of influence or
Elena’s eyes widened in shock as she heard the manager’s decision. “Are you serious?!” she exclaimed, her voice dripping with disbelief and anger. “You’re going to side with them over me?” Her face flushed with frustration, feeling deeply disrespected by the store manager’s choice.As a frequent shopper who spent considerable amounts of money at the store, Elena expected to receive preferential treatment and respect. The fact that the manager was siding with Megan, someone who hadn't even spent a penny there, was a stunning betrayal in her eyes. Elena felt it was unjust for the manager to favor someone unfamiliar over her, despite her regular patronage.However, Elena should have anticipated this outcome when she tried to use her influence to demand that Megan and Karen be removed from the store. She hadn’t fully considered the repercussions of trying to humiliate someone with the power of the Danvers name behind them. Did she really expect that the manager would risk making an enemy
And it was surprising to him how long it had taken to fully notice Karen in a romantic way, however he didn't blame himself for that at all. At the time, when he first met Karen, he had just come out of a bad marriage with Erin, and he wasn’t ready to consider getting another relationship. Additionally, the pressure from his mother and nearly everyone around him to be with Karen had only pushed him away. He didn’t want to enter a marriage with someone he felt obligated to be with, especially when it felt comparable to his contract marriage with Erin. A faint smile appeared across Liam's face as he walked over to Karen. “Hey,” he greeted warmly. Slightly startled by his voice, Karen looked up from her laptop. When she saw that it was Liam, her eyes lit up as she met his gaze. She smiled back, her voice soft and affectionate. “Oh, hey, babe.” Liam walked over towards her, sharing a brief kiss with Karen, before he settled onto the sofa next to her. Stretching out and relaxing as he
Hi everyone, This marks the end of Billionaire Son-in-Law and Liam's journey. I hope you enjoyed the ending and that it met your expectations. If not, I truly apologize. Thank you for following this story to the end. Your support means a lot to me. I'd also like to thank my editor for their continued promotion of the book. If you liked this novel, I encourage you to check out my new book, The Invisible Heir. I'm confident you'll enjoy it. Lastly, there's a possibility I might write another book in the same universe as billionaire son in-law, but I can't make any promises. But if I did, Liam Danvers and other familiar characters might make an appearance. Thank you again for your support. Best regards.
More than 7 years later passed….The Danvers manor was alive with celebration. Rays of sunlight poured through the wide, open windows, bathing the grand hall in golden glow. The warmth of the sun mixed with the light of chandeliers overhead, created a dreamlike ambiance.Balloons of blue, white, and gold floated on the ceiling, their ribbons trailing down. Laughter echoed from every corner of the big mansion. Children’s giggles mixed together with the clatter of plates, the clinking of glasses, and the soft melody of music playing in the background. The air was filled with the scent of vanilla cake and fresh flowers.“Make a wish, sweetheart,” Rachel said softly, parting the little boy infront of her on the head.A child, no older than six, sat in front of a cake, his cheeks turning red and his face glowing with excitement. The flames of the birthday candles reflected in his eyes. He squeezed his eyes shut tight, holding his breath as he thought long and hard about his wish, like it
Meanwhile...Liam, Adriana, Blackthorn, and the others stepped cautiously into a vast, faintly lit corridor. The air was cold despite the fact that they were indoors and there were flames from iron sconces lighting up the long and narrow corridor. “What is this place?” Liam muttered, his gaze scanning the ancient architecture. It wasn’t modern, no electricity or anything. Infact this looked like it was a completely different world, from the one he lived in. It looked like something pulled straight from a medieval times movie.At that moment, the clatter of hundreds of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor, sharp and growing louder with every second. Heads turned toward the sound, eyes narrowing in readiness.“They know we’re here,” Adriana muttered, stepping forward with purpose. Her stance shifted as she reached over her shoulder, drawing a sleek, double-edged sword from its sheath on her back. The cold steel shined in the faintly lit corridor. Ignoring the gun strapped to her
The large room was faintly lit. The mysterious members of the shadow council were gathered around the throne-like chair where the Supreme Master sat. The chamber had the ghostly stillness of a forgotten era, its design nothing like the modern time. No modern features decorated the space, only stone walls, iron sconces holding bright flames, and a cold floor of dark granite.It felt like a place pulled straight from medieval times. Even the guards by the entrance wore attire resembling that period. The only figure out of place was Mr. Simpson, dressed in a green suit and black shoes, a bug difference to the world around him.Simpson stood before the council, his head lowered as he delivered the news of yet another one of his failures."Liam Danvers has escaped," he announced, his voice casual but cautious. "We– we believe his family played a role in his escape."Silence followed. It was thick. Unforgiving. And scary. Simpson felt a shiver run down his spine, just from anticipating wha
Eventually, they stopped at a large set of double doors. One of the men stepped forward, twisting the handle before pushing them open.Liam's eyes narrowed as he stepped inside. The room was larger than he expected, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the forest below. His eyes scanned the room. His movements slowed when he spotted familiar faces. Adriana, George, and a few other agents from Adriana's organization standing around. Blackthorn was in conversation with Adriana and George, their expression business-like.“Hi, what’s going on?” Liam asked, his gaze wary, calculating.He’d always thought Blackthorn and Adriana’s people didn’t get along. Seeing them together now, standing like allies or partners, didn’t sit right. Suspicion crept into his mind.“Glad you could make it, Danvers,” Blackthorn said with a grin. “I must apologize for the way you got out of prison. But I promise, it was your friend's idea, not mine.”Adriana nodded. “We asked him to break you out. The Shado
"What do you mean he escaped?" Simpson barked into the phone, his grip so tight in anger the phone creaked, like it might break."The station was attacked, sir," the chief of police stammered nervously. "Multiple officers down. By the time we regained control, Danvers was gone."Simpson’s nostrils flared as he slammed his hand on the armrest of his seat in the limousine. He felt a sweat from in his forehead as he thought about how he would explain this to the Shadow council. He didn't want to face their wrath for this. "Then find him and arrest him, I don’t care how—lock down the city if you have to.""Yes, sir. Units are moving now," the officer replied hurriedly.Simpson ended the call with a sharp tap, his gaze hard and unblinking. Edward seated across from him in the limo, couldn't help asking. "What the hell happened?" "Liam Danvers escaped." Edward's eyes shot up in shock. Weren't they just talking to Liam Danvers in the holding cell not even 2 hours ago, so how did this happ
Liam turned slowly and walked back to the cold, hard bench. He lowered himself onto it, letting out a long, controlled exhale before lying down. The cold surface pressed against his back, familiar now after a week in this miserable cell. It was like this place had become his second home, one he’d never asked for. No amount of influence or wealth from his family had been enough to get him out. The courts had refused him bail, and even the chief of police had played along with it. Well the bastard was getting paid by Mr Simpson and the people he was working with, so of course he was going to play along with it. Liam closed his eyes, he was stuck here, with every sign pointing to the fact that he’d be here for a long time. It was suffocating, inescapable. Worse still, the allegations against him were serious enough to warrant a life sentence. The thought stayed at the back of his mind.Liam sat up abruptly, his elbows resting on his knees, as he recalled Simpsons last words as he left
On the other hand, Edwards snickered at Liam's threats, "Still acting tough, huh? I guess it’s true what they say. Pride comes before the fall." He took a step closer, standing shoulder to shoulder with Simpson. "Thing is, Danvers, this fall? It’s a long one. And you? You’ve got no parachute." Simpson leaned into the bar, his eyes filled with cruelty. "You're done for, Danvers, and so is your family's dominance. As you can see, your family isn't as powerful as it used to be. The Simpsons are the new power in town now,” he said with a twisted grin. “And soon, I'll make sure there are no Danvers left. I'll make sure every single last one of you Danvers is wiped off the face of the Earth.” From the way he said it, it sounded like was making a promise to murder his family and he meant it, which made Liam enraged deep down.Liam rose from the bench, slow and deliberate. He walked towards the bars, stopping inches away, his eyes locked onto Simpson's. His calm demeanor had evaporated now,
Days dragged by slowly for Liam. A week had passed, and he was still locked up in the holding cell. His family had done everything in their power to get him out on bail, but they had failed. Despite their immense influence and authority, it seemed they had been overpowered this time by Mr. Simpson and whoever was backing him.Liam wasn't surprised when his family informed him that Mr. Simpson, in collaboration with some mysterious organization, was behind it all, along with Elena and Nathan.The mastermind behind the entire scheme to frame him for these crimes, however, was none other than Elena. She had even devised the plan to have him accused of assaulting Selena, ensuring his reputation was already tarnished before they delivered the final blow.Liam didn’t know how he was going to deal with Elena. She was the mother of his unborn child, but she was also his enemy. It was because of her that he was sitting in this cell, facing serious allegations. He already knew how he would hand