Liam paused to consider, then agreed, "Alright, you'll take the lead on the Yeager case. However, first, swing by Pendragon War Zone, round up Joseph, Albert, and Victor, and get them to Drunham City."And while you're at it, summon all the troops and the brass from Pendragon. I want them here for my wedding!"Don't forget the other zone commanders. Send out the invites and make sure they're at my wedding too!""Don't worry about the King of Biskeland and the Four Elders. I'll send out the invites myself when it's time!" Liam's voice lost its usual edge as he talked about the wedding, a hint of joy creeping into his words. On the other end, Calum could not hide his excitement as he replied, "Yes, sir!" "Oh, right!" Liam suddenly remembered something else. "About the investigation into the Yeager family—if anyone tries to stop you, take them down, no mercy!" With that, Liam ended the call and looked up at the dark night sky, his eyes twinkling as if reflecting a sky full of sta
"I'm with Bristow Group," Liam replied with a hint of a smirk.After hanging up the phone, Liam was left feeling a bit out of sorts. Glancing at the clock and realizing time was slipping away, he hurried to grab breakfast and made his way back to the quaint Stone family yard. Once Celena had set off for the day and Jovie was safely at school, Liam finally headed to his job at Bristow Group. Stepping through the Bristow Group's grand entrance, Liam immediately felt that something was off. Usually, the receptionists would greet him with warm smiles, but today, they did not even say hello. Instead, they seemed to dodge his presence, as if they were scared to be linked to him in any way. With a resigned shake of his head, Liam headed for the elevator. Throughout the building, Bristow Group employees scurried out of his way as soon as they spotted him, leaving Liam scratching his head in confusion. The moment he walked into the marketing department, the usual buzz of chatter an
While she spoke, Thora's eyes darted meaningfully toward the other staff members before she added, "Mr. Cole, didn't you pick up on the cold shoulder from everyone since you walked in today?"Liam had sensed the strange vibe, but he had not known why—until then.It all clicked. The culprit was none other than Ivar Nicoson, the company's new vice president, who had swooped in and started throwing his weight around like he owned the place.The mere thought of Ivar's smug face made Liam's brow crease in disgust.He was about to respond when the office door swung open, and in walked Ivar and his assistant—the very tyrants Thora had just been talking about.Ivar's gaze zeroed in on Liam, huddled in the corner, and his expression turned stormy. "Liam? What are you doing here? This is the marketing department. You don't work here, do you?" he sneered.Ivar finished speaking and turned his gaze sharply toward Thora, who stood next to Liam. His voice was laced with irritation as he chasti
Holy smokes!!Has he lost his mind to openly challenge Ivar like that??The whole company knew about the drama between Ivar and Sunniva, and Liam was throwing it right in his face?Talk about lighting a match to the powder keg!!Sure enough, the moment Liam played the Sunniva card to intimidate him, Ivar lost it. He could not stand being one-upped by Sunniva at every turn. His eyes turned to flames as he glared at Liam and bellowed, "How dare you! Liam, are you trying to strong-arm me with Sunniva's name? Listen up, I'm the deputy general manager of Bristow Group. I could fire you in a heartbeat. You're just an employee, a nobody in my book!"Liam let out a scornful chuckle and retorted, "Oh, so you remember you're just the deputy? Ms. Bristow is the boss, and I'm her handpicked bodyguard. The only person who can give me the boot is Ms. Bristow herself!"That did it. Ivar was livid. He stomped over to Liam, jabbed a finger in his face, and yelled, "What's that you said?? You are
"Ms. Bristow, you saw it all, didn't you? You can't say I'm making this up. Look at this bodyguard you've brought into the company. Sure, I might not be his direct superior, but as the vice president, I still have a say, right?"Who keeps an employee who's ready to throw punches at their own superior? What's the point?"Ivar's face was a mask of malice as he looked from Sunniva to Liam and back again. "Ms. Bristow, if he's this out of control, what's to stop him from doing something even worse?"Sunniva's head began to throb at his words. She was not fond of Ivar, the company's new vice president, but she could not deny that Liam had been about to confront Ivar in front of everyone.Rubbing her temples, Sunniva fixed Liam with an icy stare. "Liam, what's this all about?"Just as Liam was about to explain, he caught Ivar's dark glare and quickly put on an innocent face. "Ms. Bristow, I'm as confused as you are. I have no idea what I've done to upset Mr. Nicoson. He came in here and
Liam watched Sunniva's alluring figure walk away, feeling a primal tug at the sight. However, he quickly snapped out of it, shaking his head and chuckling to himself."She's been in a real foul mood lately, huh? Talk about a short fuse," he mused.The marketing department soon buzzed with its usual energy, everyone diving back into work.Thora shot Liam a conspiratorial glance and murmured under her breath, "Mr. Cole, you've got some guts..."With a smirk, she scooted back to her desk and got down to business.Liam settled back into his chair, idly thumbing through a magazine he had snagged from a shelf, his eyes glazing over with boredom.Ten minutes ticked by before Sunniva's stunning assistant burst through the marketing department's doors, her presence like a whirlwind.That day, Holly was clad in a chic, beige business suit that hugged her curves in all the right ways. Her legs, encased in sheer black stockings, could make anyone's thoughts wander.With each step she took,
The marketing department took its sweet time getting back to the grind after Lily and Holly's exit.Liam grabbed a magazine and settled into the lounge by the office door, sipping his coffee. About ten minutes ticked by before Lily strutted back in, her heels clicking a confident rhythm. She swayed past the lounge, and for a few seconds, she paused, giving Liam a look that was hard to read.Lily's gaze was intense, and the way her curves seemed to challenge the confines of her blouse made it hard for Liam not to sneak a peek.However, Liam was just Liam, a guy led by his instincts. His eyes might have paused on her for a moment, but he quickly looked away, his mind clear of any real interest.Lily held his gaze for a brief moment before turning and rushing back to the Marketing Director's office.Meanwhile, Thora, who was supposed to be at her desk, had somehow found her way back to the break room."Mr. Cole, caught you staring, huh?" Thora sidled up to Liam, nudging his arm with
A woman with a flair for the dramatic strutted through the front door, her sensuality a stark contrast to Lily's icy composure. While both women donned provocative attire, Lily's presence was cool and detached, whereas the newcomer seemed to flaunt her flirtatiousness with every gesture.Clad in a business suit that did little to contain her ample curves, her blouse might give way at any moment.Her face, caked in makeup, bore a scowl as she surveyed Liam and Thora from the threshold of the break room.Thora's heart skipped a beat at the sight of her. She recoiled slightly, a whisper of fear in her voice, "Mr. Cole, watch out. She's clearly here for you."That was no ordinary woman; she was a notorious figure within the Bristow Group, infamous not for her business savvy but for her biting wit and mean spirit.She was the latest companion of the new vice president, Ivar. Rumor had it she was more than just a colleague, she was his lover.Xora Hardy, with a stormy expression and ar
What would Liam do if he found out Prince Faber had captured his wife? Surely he would not hesitate to turn the entire city upside down to look for her?Prince Faber was more than familiar with Liam's fierce loyalty and could not help but begin to worry at the prospect of having to face his wrath. He stared at Keyon's leering face and asked with belated realization, "Mr. Yeager, you ordered me to capture all those people from the Drunham City Connoisseurs, but the truth is, your sole target has always been Liam's wife. Is that right?"Keyon nodded, smiling. "That's right. We could care less about those businessmen. All we wanted was to get our hands on Celena Stone!"I must admit I was very surprised when I found out that Celena Stone is the wife of the great King Pendragon. Not only that, but I made an even more shocking discovery—it turns out that Liam is none other than the lone survivor of the Cole family, the noble clan who were allegedly wiped out seven years ago!"The ment
After a few moments' hesitation, he finally decided to shoot his shot. "Mr. Yeager, there is something I don't understand. Why did the Yeagers order these businessmen's capture? I've looked into their backgrounds, and they are all honest businessmen who have not broken the law before. If the media catches wind of this, they will surely accuse me of abusing my power…"This was what Prince Faber had been worried about. He had already investigated the people whom the Yeagers ordered to be captured and did not understand why the Yeagers wanted them imprisoned. They were all civilians who had not committed any crime, and he dared not even imagine the consequences if the public found out he had ordered the incarceration of innocent citizens.Keyon understood immediately Prince Faber's concern. He smiled and replied in a reassuring tone, "Worry not, Prince Faber. We Yeagers have taken care of everything. We have made absolutely sure to cover up all your tracks, and no one will know you were
Meanwhile, Celena and the group were taken out of the hotel and shoved forcefully into a couple of jeeps waiting at the entrance. They were whisked away to a nearby military base. Before they could even get their bearings straight, they found themselves being tossed into holding cells. Celena, on the other hand, was taken separately to a small, dark room, illuminated only by the barest sliver of light that peeped in through a tiny window. The room was entirely empty, save for a metal bed frame. A sour stench hung in the air, and it was clear this room had been abandoned for a very long time. A soldier shoved Celena roughly into the room, and before she could realize what was happening, the soldier slammed the door shut.The soldier had pushed Celena so hard that she fell onto the ground, but upon seeing that her captor was about to leave, she leaped to her feet and sprinted over to the door. "Sir, can you tell me what I did wrong? Can you please have mercy on me? Can you at least
Tristan seemed just as baffled as they were. He returned their puzzled gazes with an equally perplexed one of his own. "I… I have no idea…"The general glanced sharply in their direction, then gestured to his soldiers and declared sternly, "Take them away!"His soldiers obliged and stepped forward to restrain the members of the Drunham City Connoisseurs, who all shrieked in alarm, "Why are you taking us away?""General, what did we do wrong? We didn't do anything illegal, so why are you arresting us?""Mr. Xander, save us! They've got this all wrong!""What's going on here? Why are they arresting only us?"Celena's entire body was shaking like a leaf. She eyed the soldiers around her and asked, stammering, "General, what did we do wrong? Why are we being captured? Where are you taking us?"Tristan, stricken with panic, shoved a soldier aside and shouted at the general, "General, I'm the president of the Drunham City Connoisseurs, and I want to know why we're being taken away. Wh
Celena was utterly terrified by the sudden turn of events. She stared pale-faced at the soldiers around her, not daring to move even a muscle. What was going on?All of a sudden, a man in a uniform stepped into the room. The badge on his shoulder indicated to everyone that he was a general. The heavy thumping of his boots echoed through the silent room with every step he took. All eyes were on him as he stepped onto the stage.He carried himself with great authority, and clearly, this man was not one to be messed with. He scanned the room as if searching for someone. Finally, he announced in a deep, resounding voice, "Do not fear, ladies and gentlemen. We are here on a routine check after receiving a tip-off regarding your conference. We will release you all once we have carried out our investigation, and the process will be quicker and smoother if you all cooperate. "Now, I would kindly request you get your documentation ready so that my men may confirm your identity."Everyone
Derek nodded earnestly and replied, "Of course it's true. My sources have never failed me. I wouldn't have trusted you with this information if I didn't think you'd be interested."Celena stared at him for a moment, then turned to glance in the direction of the people he had pointed. She could not help but be tempted by the offer. She considered this for a few moments, then accepted his offer. "Alright then, Mr. Duncan. I'll go with you. Thank you for inviting me."The smile on Derek's face widened. He could hardly believe his luck—Celena had agreed to go with him! Taking that first step was always the hardest, but he had done it!Unbeknownst to Celena, Derek already knew her long before their first meeting at the conference. Her name was known far and wide in Drunham City, not least because of her beauty, but because of her—in the eyes of the public—tragic marriage. Celena had earned herself a reputation as one of the most beautiful women Drunham City had ever seen, and although
The attention they received, however, was large due to Celena and her young, handsome companion, who was a man named Derek Duncan. Their attractive looks, both individually and combined, were easily the topic of discussion that night. Everyone who laid eyes on them admired both their good looks and brains, for certainly only the cream of the crop were allowed to attend this prestigious event. What made this feat even more impressive was the fact that they were both so young!Aside from her beauty, Celena's name was already known far and wide in the business world, not just because of her strong leadership but due to her association with Liam and her company's connections with many international corporations. She had started her business from scratch, but within a few short months, she had single handedly built it up to become one of the top ten grossing companies in Drunham City.There were hundreds of people gathered there tonight, and their seats had been allocated according to t
The moment Clifford left, Kastor turned to Liam with a wide grin, all hint of his hostility now gone. "Mr. Cole, thank God I arrived just in time."He raised his brows as he said this, and Liam took this to mean he was trying to claim credit. Truth be told, he would have been able to handle things on his own even without Kastor's help, but he decided this was a detail Kastor did not need to know. Instead, he returned Kastor's smile graciously. Kastor, like a child, burst into laughter at this. No further words were exchanged, but they understood the message nonetheless.Jeffrey also grinned. "Kastor, what brings you here all of a sudden?"Kastor replied, "Ah, you might not know this, Mr. Stein, but I actually own this very restaurant that you're sitting in right now. One of my employees called me for help, citing that a brawl was about to break out, so I rushed over immediately. I had no idea it would turn out to be you and Mr. Cole!""Ah, what a pleasant surprise, then!" Jeffrey
Clifford scowled upon hearing this. He cracked his knuckles menacingly as he stared at Kastor through narrowed eyes.Kastor did not seem at all intimidated by this. Instead, he brushed past him and approached Liam, smiling. "Mr. Cole, I apologize for the delay. I rushed over as soon as I heard the news, but I was late anyway. I'm so sorry for the wait."Liam's expression eased up slightly. He tugged the corners of his mouth into a strained smile but did not reply. Clifford's expression turned even more sour when he sensed Kastor's tone. He asked sharply, "What is the meaning of this, Kastor? Are you intent on making me your enemy?"Clifford's reputation was known far and wide, and many feared him, but Kastor was not one of them. He shot Clifford a look of utmost disdain and replied, smirking, "Yes, Clifford, that's exactly what I'm going to do. So what if we will be enemies from now on? What are you going to do about it?"He was confident that Clifford would not dare to retaliate