Thierry drove the car to the assigned place where I would be seeing Vincent. It was a huge restaurant in the city of Los Angeles. Wealthy people and celebrities were the ones who normally frequented this place.Theirry pulled the car door open for me to step out. I looked at the way the sun's rays cast their soft glow on the city. “You should wait for me inside the car. I will be back soon" I said to Thierry before leaving his side.I doubted Thierry won't tell Liam about my movement today, which was part of the reason I decided to take Theirry with me to avoid suspicion.If there is anything I detest, it is seeing the way the public will pull up different articles about how I was promiscuous by having feelings for another man when Liam was my husband.Making my way inside the restaurant, Vincent already raised his hand for me to see where he was.He was standing beside the far back corner close to the wall and to my astonishment, no one was inside the restaurant except Vincent.This
“Is there a reason why you didn't take wine? I thought you love it, and it's the best combo for steak," Vincent said.“Oh. Does it seem like I love it? I don't remember telling you that in the past, but I just wanted to go with Juice," I replied.I know It would be weird for me to tell Liam that I don't want to go for wine because I am pregnant.”I barely remember you telling me that in the past." Vincent got interrupted when the waitress came back with the tray of food. The steak was served to us while the waitress went back. I took the napkin and took the fork and knife, wiping it.“Why did you even rent all this place when we are just going to eat, Vincent? Also, won't your boyfriend question your actions?" I asked Vincent with the fork still in my hand.“I thought I told you I am single right now," Vincent said while I cut the steak and ate part of it.“Which is why I am surprised. I mean, you are fucking handsome, and I remember you being a Playboy back in high school." I said w
My face flushed red when I heard the way Aysel insulted me. The truth is, if I had known Aysel was the one at the door, I would have stopped Vincent from letting her in.I clenched my fist, trying to come up with the right words to use. Aysel's shoes clicked softly on the floor as she closed the distance.“To think you are here with a man who is not your husband. You are a whore, and no one can dispute that," Aysel snapped as she looked at me with a disdainful look.Vincent wanted to part his lips. He was looking at me with confusion in his eyes but I didn't want him to interfere.“I don't know what you are talking about. Did you see me in a hotel Aysel?" I asked Aysel, my voice shaky.“Oh, is it until I snap everything and snap it to him" Aysel threatened and brought out her phone.The guy beside her only looked at her like a fool. I guess he must be one of her chicks.I thought Aysel was joking, but immediately, I saw a flashlight shine towards my face. Aysel was snapping a picture
Vincent and I get down from the Park. It was the amusement park we visited in the past during my time at the orphanage home. I still can't believe we have known each other since then, and yet he still remembered, I mean, like visiting the amusement park.I looked at Vincent in his crisp white shirt and black pants. His bright smile made my heart skip a beat and I couldn't help but smile."Hey, Emily! You look stunning," Vincent said, handing me a bouquet. I think he already got it before we went into the restaurant, and he must have kept it inside the car since."Thanks, Vincent," I said, collecting it with a bright smile.“It is like an apology because of what happened a while ago. I ruined your evening." Vincent teased, and I glared at him because he was not at fault here at all.“Accepted but you are not at fault" I said and he smiled.We headed to the waterfront, where a beautiful sunset awaited us. The sky transformed into hues of pink, orange, and purple as we strolled without
The drive to father house didn't take too long. Thierry didn't hesitate to step on the break as he pulled into the parking lot.I got my back from the back seat and told Theirry to wait behind because I doubted Father would like to see him.Moreover, Aysel's car was already around, which shows that she got home before me. The only one who could make Father call me back here abruptly in that manner is Aysel.I walked in my high heels towards the door. Pulling the door open, angry Laura was descending the stairs.Her short, dark hair jingled as she walked towards me. “Won't you come in?" Laura spat and all I did was bow my head at her.“Good evening, Mother," I said calmly.“I don't demand your greeting, Emily. I can't believe you wouldn't stop embarrassing us after all I did to bring you up." Laura jerked, and I swallowed back.I was right after all. Aysel already came here to report me to Father. What lies did she spill this time?Father was pacing to and fro around the room while Lau
“There is nothing you can do. Just let her file for a divorce since she is in love with the man. Aysel can get married to Liam, and we will be inlaws again." Laura spat and I felt bile rose in my throat.I thought Laura would not be bold enough to tell their father I was going to divorce Liam, but she stylishly brought up the issue.“Will you just let me talk, Laura? Sometimes I wonder how I even got married to you." Father said and Aysel scoffed with surprise.What?" Laura asked in shock, her eyes wide with surprise.I wasn't expecting Father to say that but he did. He is the only family I have, after all; too bad I won't be able to see him after I leave.“Sometimes I do wonder how you changed so much. You were so sweet in the past, but what changed? How could you tell Emily to divorce her husband?" Father asked, his voice reverberated through the walls of the room.Laura sat back on the couch, placing her palm on her chest, she said aloud. “You are very harsh to me Williams. We bot
The moment Aysel ascended the stairs, Luara took one look at Father before she followed Aysel upstairs. I took a sigh of relief, knowing I am now alone with father.“Thanks for believing me, father. It means a lot to me," I said and stepped closer to me, patting my back.“I should apologize for calling you here urgently without asking if you are okay, Emily," Father uttered, but I shook my head, my eyes lowered as I kept looking at my shoe.“I understand you, Father. Please, do not apologize to me," I said, and Father flashed a smile at me.“So, about what I said," Father began as he sat down on the couch. I have no choice but to pay keen attention to whatever he is going to say. “You don't have to worry because the team is already working on bringing the article down. Let's hope your Husband hasn't seen it yet", Father said, earning a smile from me.“Thank you, Father," I said with utmost sincerity. “It's nothing, Emily. Get home quickly and have a good night's rest. I will get bac
LIAM'S POVPulling out the arm of my suit, I rest the suit on the armrest of the chair. The meeting I had with the overseas shareholders lasted for over four hours and I think this is the longest time we have used in a while.Making my way towards the restroom, a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts and I walked to the entrance door, opening it.“Mr Liam. We would like to know the food you want and when we should bring it in," The girl said, waiting outside the door. She is one of the hotel staff and I doubt she would recognize me as the CEO.This was one of the hotels I rebranded in the past to ensure the confidentiality of all meetings held here and also make it convenient for the participants to rest up for the night before leaving the next day.“Bring me something light and maybe some red wine." I said, and she walked away after answering with a nod.I walked back to the room and picked up my buzzing phone. Someone seems to have messaged me and the message is from different
I brought out my phone and decided to text Chelsea instead. After sending the message, I took my phone back inside my purse. Liam and I didn't talk until we got to the destination. Thierry got down first and unlocked the door for me to step out. I was surprised by his kind gesture. I didn't even realise when I said Thank you.Liam looked at me as he adjusted his shirt. He walked inside the restaurant while I followed him closely. Few people were eating but compared to Los Angeles, I doubt people will recognise Liam just like that.We both sat down on the same chair while the waitress told us to order. We ordered food and ate in silence.”I will pay the bills," Thierry said and followed the waitress. When we were done we all left the restaurant and moved to the venue where the meeting will be held.Thierry drove the car inside and parked it at the front of the building. The moment we got down, different cameras were positioned in front of us and we took one or two pictures. While Lia
“I have decided to take her in but the Elders need to have a meeting with me. If she is someone they will choose" Lycan King Zayn and my heart only beat wildly against my rib cage. It felt as if ice water was poured on me. He is going to take in another woman in place of me. His Beta reply came almost immediately. ”They have always wanted you to take in a woman from a powerful family. This is their long-awaited wish, my king." It's happening. This is why he refused the bond. I am just a slave to him.”You will have to meet me here when it's 10 am sharp. Tell the princess to come to my chamber." LYCAN King Zayn said.”Yes, my king. And I needed to report what I saw yesterday. The guards who tried to rape Davina are in the dungeon. What should I do with them?" The Beta asked but a frown settled on my face. If they are talking about me, are the guards the Beta was referring to the two guards I saw yesterday?”I should come down myself. You can leave," The Lycan King said without givi
I smiled when I found myself running wild in the field of flowers while Xavier continued to laugh while a man chased him. I couldn't picture his face, which made me assume this was a dream. A dream I never wish to wake up from.However, I felt something move beside me. At first, I thought I was still in the dreamland, but then something hard poked my thigh, and my eyes fluttered open. I was greeted by the sunlight that shone through the glass wall. Inhaling the smell of mint into my nostrils, my eyes became wide open when I realized what was going on. I looked beside me and saw Liam's face snuggled inside my neck like a fucking parasite as if he was going to suck me dry.How did we end up in this compromising position? His eyes fluttered open, and I lost my cool but not my confidence. He was surprised to find himself beside me.”Morning, Emily" Liam said, his morning voice deep and husky, which made me realize I rarely get to listen to Liam's morning voice while we were together.He
Liam hid a smile between his lips; he raised the fork and chewed the meat on it slowly. I can't believe Liam is smiling right now. Even if it's just for a short moment, I saw it.“It was fun to see you all cooped up inside the wardrobe. Was it fun watching us too?” Liam asked, his voice filled with malice.I scoffed, dropping the fork in my hand as I shot a dead glare at Liam. “Why do you think I was looking for you?” I asked Liam with my eyebrows raised at him.“I saw you, and it felt as if you were about to cry,” Liam replied, pushing my buttons.A laugh actually bubbled out of me like music. “In your dreams,” I said and carried the plate with me. I stood up and left Liam's side, not in the mood to listen to him again when I was supposed to be eating.He didn't say anything more when I left his side and sat down on the bed to eat my food. I was done eating but to sleep right now was the problem. Looking at Liam's way, he was still sitting on the couch with a glass of wine in his han
Woah. I can't believe girls can be so blunt like this. Even when I was crushing on Liam in the past, I never openly confess my feelings. But girls these days are now bold and Georgia is no exception. She never hesitated to go after what she wanted. Georgia let the thin strap of the dress fall off her shoulders, showing off her cleavages. Her smouldering eyes watched Liam with intrigue. The girl is a great seductress but I doubt Liam will be interested when all he wanted was Aysel all these while. I scoffed inside the closet, wondering why I even was here in the first place. “Why are you looking at me that way Liam?" She asked, but I couldn't see Liam's expression because his back was actually facing me. Reading Georgia's expression is actually fun. She will give up sooner or later but she wasn't hurt yet. ”I told you I miss you. Won't you even ask me how I got to know you are here?" She asked with her forefinger in between her lips. She must have followed Liam. The girl is inde
Woah.I can't believe girls can be so blunt like this. Even when I was crushing on Liam in the past, I never openly confess my feelings. But girls these days are now bold and Georgia is no exception. She never hesitated to go after what she wanted.Georgia let the thin strap of the dress fall off her shoulders, showing off her cleavages. Her smouldering eyes watched Liam with intrigue. The girl is a great seductress but I doubt Liam will be interested when all he wanted was Aysel all these while.I scoffed inside the closet, wondering why I even was here in the first place.“Why are you looking at me that way Liam?" She asked, but I couldn't see Liam's expression because his back was actually facing me.Reading Georgia's expression is actually fun. She will give up sooner or later but she wasn't hurt yet.”I told you I miss you. Won't you even ask me how I got to know you are here?" She asked with her forefinger in between her lips.She must have followed Liam. The girl is indeed bold
The hotel staff served the food inside the plate and left. Liam sat on the couch and made himself comfortable. He didn't bother to call me as he picked up a fork and a spoon. He wasn't looking at me as if he was going to rip the clothes off my body now.Rubbing my palms together, I sat on the small space left beside Liam. At least, he wouldn't dare to touch me since I am hungry right now.I dug in the spoon, ready to eat when but the moment the fork touched the food, the doorbell suddenly rang.I froze, wondering who could be at the door this late at night since the hotel staff already left. Liam stood up, a look of curiosity on his face, and walked over to the intercom. He pressed a button, and a voice came through the speaker."Hello?" the voice said and Liam's eyes flicked to me, and then back to the intercom. "Georgia," he said, his voice low and even. "What are you doing here?"I felt a surge of panic as I heard Georgia's name. What was she doing here? And why was Liam letting h
When I walked back to the suite, Liam was already dressed up in a pair of black pants while he tucked his hand inside the pocket of his pants. I forgot to mention that the hotel suite has a glass wall at one part in which you can look outside the world down from above.Without making a noise, I tiptoed to where my clothes were and quickly brought out the pyjamas I brought with me. My hands roamed inside the suitcase but there was no sign of the pyjamas. I grind my teeth together. Liam was still looking outside the glass wall. He was holding a glass filled with wine in his hand.He wouldn't have noticed me right?The pyjamas should be lying inside the suitcase because I made sure I brought it with me just because I have a feeling that a situation like this might occur in which I will be forced to share a room with Liam.Still, I couldn't find it.“Are you looking for this?" I heard Liam ask and my heart almost jumped out of my chest in shock. I didn't even hear the sound of his foots
"Why are you doing this, Liam?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Liam's eyes narrowed, and he took a step closer to me. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice low and husky as he tilted his head and his back bent to match my height.I swallowed hard, trying to find the words. "Why are you keeping me here? What do you want from me? I told you I want to take my bath," I said, bombarding him with questions while his eyes mirrored something I didn't understand.Liam's eyes seemed to bore into mine, and I could see the conflict raging within him. For a moment, I thought I saw a glimmer of the man I used to know, the man I loved before the sudden realization hit me. He was never mine, to begin with.Casting all my stupid emotions aside, I took in a deep breath, and this time, I decided to push Liam away by his chest, but instead, his expression hardened, and he reached out to grab my arm.I couldn't duck away because I knew my back would only hit the bed. I allow him to grab me. "H