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LIAM“Let's meet up then,” I mumbled, hanging up.I swerved the car around, stepped on the accelerator and sped back in the direction of the company. I had wanted to visit Ethan at his company to know how he was faring. But the information I was about to get was more important than whatever friendship I had with him. Growing up, I witnessed my mum struggle a lot without getting any help from anyone, all because my dad was late. My mum had told me that my dad never died a natural death. According to her, he was tormented and then killed. After my mum died, I was left alone. That was until one of my dad’s friends stood up for me to help claim my dad’s companies which were monopolized by my uncle.I sped like my life depended on it and soon, I arrived at the company. Getting to my office, I lowered myself on the couch, tapping my foot impatiently on the ground and waiting for the private investigator to show up. About twenty minutes later, he finally showed up, panting.“I'm sorry, the
TINA To say I was stunned to see Liam today would be an understatement. All I wanted was to go away from everyone who knew me to escape their tormenting gaze. I made up my mind to find work at any random company. No matter how small the company was, as long as they were willing to accept me as their employee, I wouldn't mind. After I left Aunt Hailey’s house, I moved in with a friend. Growing up, I spent most of my teenage days here in Australia, so I had a couple of friends. My best friend, Tiffany lives here too, so when I left I squatted with her in her small apartment. It wasn't really pleasant, as she stayed somewhere in the slums, she wasn't of a rich background. I met her at an ice cream stand at 17 and since then we've been in touch with each other. When I called her a few nights ago after I left Aunt Haileys with no destination in mind, she readily agreed to accommodate me and here I am now. Never did I imagine that I would be living off someone one day. But then, life is a
TINA To say I was confused would be an understatement of how I felt at the moment. Everything made no sense, especially how the employment contract suddenly changed to a marriage contract. “I never signed that,” I mumbled, shock written all over my face. Liam who was about to walk back to his seat paused and turned back to gaze at me, his eyes cold and withdrawn. The exact opposite of the guy who drove me home yesterday. “I wonder how you were able to handle your dad’s company with how dumb you are. No wonder your sex video got leaked online…next might be your mother’s if she isn't careful.” “Don’t you dare say a word about my mother. You two-faced bastard,“ I yelled. “Two-faced? No, baby. I'm far from that. This is the real me, you'd better get used to it.” “You've lost your mind,” I mumbled, rising to my feet. This was just madness. My family was in a huge mess and I need to get to them as soon as possible. “Don’t even move an inch.” He grabbed my arm, throwing me back on
RYAN Ever since Tina left home, my family was never the same again. Mum kept blaming herself for being a bad mother, dad on the other hand spends the whole day, next to her, trying to console her. Watching them each day made my heart bleed, they both lost a lot of weight and were nothing like the parents I grew up with. The once hardworking dad had become withdrawn and barely cared about the company. He spent his entire day next to Mum, consoling and trying to put her together. At a point, I considered getting them a therapist but decided against it after Dad told me he was the therapy Mum needed. To make matters worse, Grandmother kept coming now and then to throw tantrums about how the company was being neglected. Grandpa Brad was too old to move around now, and only he could hold back Grandmother. I took responsibility for both companies, directing and managing Mum and Dad’s companies. With the increasing success in each company each day, my workload increased too and at one point
LIAM Right from the moment I learnt about the involvement of the Mills family in my father’s death, I never felt elated with myself. I felt foolish for being friends with them and even trying to help out their spoiled princess. After leaving my uncle’s office that day I reminisced on my life since my father’s demise and realized that my uncle was being honest with me. While growing up, he made me suffer so much and each time he does that, I’m pushed to strive to show him that I could make it. I detested him and each time, I tried my best to be better than him. After getting that call from my private investigator, I realized I’d been very foolish. My so-called brother who doesn’t even have an entitlement in the company was busy exerting revenge in my father’s stead. While I on the other hand was getting friendly with the enemies and being stupid. It irked me so badly that I vowed to do something about it. I've always heard that situations and happenings change people into villains, n
TINA Never did I expect my life to suddenly go this way. First was Lucas almost breaking me, I somehow managed to escape the breakdown. I was genuinely happy that I got a job and would no longer have to live off my parents’ wealth, but then all that changed in a minute and now I've been tricked into a marriage that has no future. After speaking to Ryan at the court, I was hurt and was about to let it all out, when Liam walked into the car. Watching him utter hurtful words to me with no idea of what I ever did to him. I mean we literally just met and I could swear I've never offended him. Sitting next to him in the car and watching him say all sorts of things, made me realize how much I've changed. Lucas’ betrayal had unconsciously shaped me into a calm quiet girl, scared of speaking up. When that realization dawned on me, I felt like beating myself. The past me before meeting Lucas wouldn't tolerate any form of insult. I had a lot of enemies then due to how I always put them in their
TINA “Put me down!” I yelled, frantically kicking and slamming my hands on his back. “Put me down you nameless motherfucker!” I yelled, still hitting his back. Not a word left his lips. “You fool, put me down!” I yelled multiple times but still didn't get a word from him He headed up the stairs, my heart began to beat frantically. I clutched onto one of the staircases, making him halt. He roughly pulled my hands off the cases, injuring me in the process. I whimpered, glaring at his back. Soon, he got into his room and threw me on the bed. “What the fuck did you think you did down there!” He yelled. His eyes had a dangerous glint in them and it scared me badly, but I wasn't ready to back down, my mind was already made up on gaining my freedom and making him tired of this stupid marriage. “I believe we were both down there when those words left my lips. I don't think I need to interpret it further,” I answered, making sure to sound very nonchalant. “You…” He began but paused.
LIAM Getting back home yesterday and seeing how Tina made a mess everywhere was infuriating. It annoyed me greatly that I wanted nothing more than to deal with her, but the she-devil sure had a lot in stock for me. Earlier today, after I gave her the house keys and left the house, I had met up with my alleged brother, Lucas, and after my discussion with him, I saw a thousand reasons why I should break Tina Mills. The saying “Do not judge a book by its cover” has never made much sense to me until this moment. No one could ever imagine that the loving Mills couple were this wicked. They keep misleading the public with their fake act of care, while they perpetrate against people in the dark. “I approached Tina Mills after discovering their parents’ involvement in Dad’s death. My major aim was to drive her crazy and make her end her life after I released the video. But sadly, her brother saved her. I'm glad you got together with her. I'll leave dealing with her in your hands,” He had tol