Chapter 253 - Backstory

Anthony was surprised to hear Asteria’s words.

Liam had only told them he got a post-grad degree. He had also never mentioned his freelancing work.

But he was not surprised for long.

Liam had always had a high IQ and was laser-focused.

He had been disappointed to see Liam had no interest in the Army. Otherwise, he would have made a valuable asset.

Asteria continued -

I had a crush on him, but he treated me like air, even though I was Danial Scott’s daughter. Then, mom told me he might pay attention to me if I became successful in his related field.

She said a decent person would like me for me and not for my family’s money or connections.

I went to study Interior Design to match careers.

It was difficult, but I completed grad school and post-grad in 5 years.

By then, he was working in his own company.

I asked Dad to help me get in, but he refused. Later I got an offer to be his assistant.

At that time, I had no idea that Dad had made a deal with him in exchange for information on R