Approaching them, Liam's gaze darted to Elena. "Elena, what's going on here?" Liam asked.Rachel, Ethan and Aretha all shifted their attention to Liam after noticing his presence and they were taken aback, wondering what he was doing here at the hospital? But what surprised them the most was the fact that he had addressed the woman first, and it made them think that he knew her, and was here with her.“Oh hey, Liam. You know her?” Rachel asked, clearly taken aback. Her voice was hesitant, a mixture of confusion and curiosity. She couldn’t believe that the woman who had just verbally attacked her was someone Liam was familiar with.“Uh, yes,” Liam responded, trying to keep his voice calm despite the sudden tension in the air. His mind raced, sensing the growing unease. He knew he had to be careful with how he handled this. He didn’t want to let things escalate any further than they already had.Elena’s eyes widened slightly when she saw the way Rachel addressed Liam. It meant that Liam
The Carrington siblings all felt that the doctor was about to give them some terrible news about their father. Fear gripped them as they waited in the cold, quiet hallway outside the emergency room. What could the news be? Was their father even still alive?Rachel looked at her brother and sister and they looked back at her, all sharing the same worry. No one wanted to think about the possibility of their father being dead, but the fear hung over them, heavy and impossible to ignore.Judging by the professional and solemn look on the doctor's face Liam could also tell that she had bad news. He was just hoping it wasn't as bad as he was thinking it was.“What happened doctor? Is our dad alright?” Ethan finally asked, not able to take the silence from the doctor any longer.The doctor took a breath, her expression somber. “I’m sorry to inform you that Mr. Carrington experienced a serious complication related to his heart. He has a blockage that has led to severe damage.” She explained t
The doctor made her way out of the empty hospital room, her grip tight around the briefcase full of cash. The cool air in the hallway did little to calm the nervousness she felt. She wasn’t sure if she had just made the deal of a lifetime or if she had sold her soul to the devil by agreeing to do what that woman wanted.It was clear that the woman worked for someone very powerful with a vested interest in the Carrington family. Whoever it was, they were serious, after all, they had paid a briefcase full of cash for it.The doctor walked swiftly, her footsteps echoing through the sterile corridor until she reached her office. Once inside, she closed the door behind her. She placed the briefcase on a nearby cabinet, opening it briefly to take one last glance at the bundles of cash inside. After that, she closed it, the snap of the briefcase closing echoing in the quiet room. She slowly removed her white coat, draping it over her chair before turning her attention to the file on her des
Meanwhile, Liam and Aretha were seated in the waiting room, waiting for Rachel and her brother Ethan to come from the doctor's office. Liam had decided to stay with them, offering support in case they needed it, whether financially or through his connections. He understood that he didn’t owe them anything; after all, they weren’t family. But seeing them in distress ate at his conscience and he couldn't just walk away. They were going through a difficult time, and it felt like the right thing to do.Aretha shifted in her seat, her gaze darting towards Liam. She couldn’t help but wonder why he was here. Surely he had a lot of other things to do as the heir of the Danvers empire. He seemed to show up whenever they were in need lately. Just yesterday, he had rescued her dad from those men, and now, with her father in the hospital, he was here again. “What are you doing here?” she asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.“Excuse me?” Liam replied, taken aback by her question.Areth
As Liam approached the VIP area, he noticed several people surrounding Mr. Edwards, all engaged in animated conversation. The men and women were dressed in stylish, elegant attires, perfectly suited for a luxurious country club setting. Among them the one that caught Liam's attention the most was a stunning woman in her thirties whose presence seemed to be commanding attention.But the fact that she was looking stunning, wasn't what caught Liam's attention, it was the fact that she had her eyes on him since she looked at him. She continued to look at him trying to make eye contact as he approached, not shying or looking away. It was as if she wanted him to approach her.Her long, flowing hair framed her face, and her sharp features were complemented by a confident smile. Her eyes sparkled with interest as she regarded Liam, an undeniable attraction radiating from her. She wore a fitting red dress that accentuated her curves, exuding both allure and worldlinessAs he got i to the secti
“I’m sorry, but I’m not interested,” Liam said bluntly, discomfort creeping into his tone. It wasn’t that he found her unattractive; she certainly had her charms. However, he wasn’t the type to get swept away by superficial allure. He preferred genuine connections over fleeting temptations, and something about this situation felt off.He had just rejected her? Selena was taken aback. She hadn’t expected rejection from Liam, especially after she had openly shown that she was very much interested in him. She had been so sure he would fall for her charms, after all she was looking stunning. Selena's expression went from surprise to clear disappointment. Feeling offended by his blunt rejection, her expression darkened. The warmth in her smile quickly disappeared, replaced by a sharp look of offense in her eyes. “Not interested? Really?” she scoffed, the playfulness that was in her tone earlier wasn't there any more, it was replaced with an iciness as she spoke. She stood up, her chair s
Her voice startled Liam, and he immediately turned to face her, irritation and surprise creeping into his voice. “Selena? What are you doing here?” ignoring her suggestions for fun, he pointed her towards the sign that showed males only near the door. “Are you lost? This is for males only!” “Shh, don’t be too loud. We wouldn’t want people to know we’re both here, would we?” She said, a sly smile playing on her lips as she attempted to touch her finger to his lips. However Liam didn't let her, as he instinctively moved out of her reach, annoyance flashing in his eyes.Glaring coldly at her, Liam said, “Are you out of your mind! I told you I’m not interested, Selena. Now, leave me alone.” He threatened her. But Selena took another step closer to him, her body language shifting to something more predatory. “Come on, Liam. Don’t be like that. You’re just playing hard to get,” she said in a purring tone, her eyes locking into his with an intensity that felt both enticing and dangerous.“
Liam’s stomach churned. The audacity of her claim left him momentarily speechless. His mind raced, struggling to comprehend how she could twist the situation so dramatically.Before he could fully process the impending disaster, the sound of footsteps thundered from outside. Selena’s cries had drawn attention, and in no time, a burst into the bathroom, alarm etched on their faces, their eyes darting between the two of them. Not even a second after the men entered, more people from the country club also arrived “What’s going on?” one of them demanded, taking in the scene with wide eyes. Selena stood there, fabric torn in her hands. She was the picture of a victim in distress, and Liam looked like the predator. Fake tears fell from Selena's eyes, and she played her role flawlessly, bringing out a mix of concern and aggression from the newcomers who all glared at Liam with disgust. “Help, please, he tried to take advantage of me!” Selena cried out, dropping to the floor. She sobbed, h