Liam smiled, but it did not reach his eyes. The two of them were just inches from each other, so close that Antonio could see his own frightened, panicked face reflected in Liam's dark pupils. Despite the smile, there was an unmistakable aura of malice around the man."You…" Before Antonio could even finish, Liam grabbed him by the neck and lifted him off the ground!Antonio felt his breathing get cut off. His eyes bulged, and his face flushed scarlet from the effort of trying to get air in.Liam sneered and said coldly, "There used to be plenty of people who said the same thing to me, but they're all dead now. Do you wish to go down the same path? Maybe you should think twice about who you decide to kill!"Then, without missing a beat, he flung Antonio through the air. Just a few seconds prior, Antonio had been straining for air, his eyes rolling back in his head as he struggled against Liam's grasp. The next thing he knew, he was pummeling through the air, and soon slammed fa
His men all continued to glance at each other in hesitation, and no one made a move. This infuriated Antonio greatly, and he snarled, "What are you all standing there for? Get him! Kill him! Chop him into pieces! Anyone who kills him shall become the next leader of the Soul Reaver Guild! No, scratch that! Anyone who kills him shall become the head of the Scorpion Gang! Get him! Kill him!"Antonio screamed at the top of his lungs, but what was initially a scream of fury soon turned into one of sheer agony.Liam had kicked the fallen knife up from the ground, caught it nimbly in his hand, and swung it toward Antonio's wrist. Antonio's right hand detached from his wrist, spouting blood everywhere like a gnarly fountain! Antonio's entire body was soon soaked with blood, but it was the pain that made him want to claw his own eyes out!Liam sneered and looked down at Antonio from his towering height. "Mr. Zegler, it seems that you have yet to get your priorities straight. You haven't
As soon as the police arrived, the hired goons scattered around the room dropped their weapons and stood with heads bowed, no longer putting up a fight.They even seemed relieved to see the police. Liam's tactics had been nothing short of terrifying."Sunniva, are you okay?"Just then, a man in a patrol uniform with a stern look on his face charged in. His icy gaze quickly took in the scene before he strode over to Sunniva.Seeing her, his stern expression melted into one of concern. "Sunniva, are you okay? Did you get hurt?" he asked.Sunniva took a discreet step back as the man reached for her arm, maintaining a polite distance. "I'm fine, thanks to Liam. Without him, I hate to think what might have happened."The man's attention shifted to Liam, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took in the man who had just been praised. However, he quickly smoothed his expression and offered a hand to Liam with a friendly smile. "Hello, I'm Gage Creston, the captain of the local patrol divisi
As she spoke, Sunniva's eyes rested on Liam, whom Gage had overlooked.Gage's expression darkened at her words, a chill flashing in his eyes as he turned to Liam.With Sunniva's decision clear, Gage had no choice but to concede with a forced smile."'Alright, just be safe on your way."With that, Gage's piercing gaze lingered on Liam for a moment longer.Liam noticed the frost in Gage's eyes but chose not to react, simply shrugging in resignation as he left the hotel with Sunniva.After dropping Sunniva off at her place, Liam hailed a cab back to his small villa.The moment Liam stepped in, he spotted a pair of unfamiliar, clearly expensive leather boots by the door. His brows knitted in concern, he quickly slipped off his shoes and headed inside.Entering the living room, he was greeted by the last person he wanted to see lounging on his couch.It was Kendrick!Celena lounged on the opposite couch, and as Liam walked through the door, her face lit up with a sweet smile. She ro
Celena's expression softened a touch at his words.Seizing the moment, Kendrick urged, "You know the kind of doors that can open when you're in with the corporate heirs and the high rollers, right? This opportunity is staring you in the face. Are you sure you want to pass it up?"Celena hesitated. She was not one for those social shindigs, but Kendrick had a point.Making those connections could really give her work and the family business a leg up.Kendrick noticed the spark in Celena's eyes and seized the moment to persuade her further. "Celena, I get that these gatherings aren't your thing, but now that you're part of the company, networking is part of the job. Don't stress about it. I'll be there tonight to make sure nobody gives you a hard time."Since their last blow-up, Kendrick had written Liam off completely.The restaurant run-in with Mr. Rhodes only cemented Kendrick's disdain for Liam.Then, with Liam right there, Kendrick did not bother to hide his contempt. He shot
"Truth be told, Liam was not upset. He had simply been pondering the real reason Kendrick had thrown out that party invite for tonight.He had not missed the way Kendrick's grin widened, a smug smirk playing at the corners of his eyes after they had agreed to meet up. However, Liam had zoned out for just a second, and that was enough for Celena to get the wrong idea.Seeing Celena pout in that adorable, clueless way of hers, Liam could not help but crack up.He smiled gently, took her hand, and playfully tousled her hair. "Hey, no more wild guesses. I was just wrapped up in my thoughts for a moment, and you got it all wrong," he reassured her."Why would I ever be mad at you? I know you said yes to that event for the company and for work so we can have a better life down the line. I get it, so don't sweat it."Celena's worries melted away at his words, and a soft smile lit up her face. She hugged him tight. "You're the best, you know that?"Soon, it was time to head out. Celena h
In the meantime, a fleet of sports cars had zoomed in, parking in a neat line along the dock like a high-end car show, leaving onlookers in awe. A gaggle of young heirs and heiresses, the very picture of wealth and luxury, stepped out, their every move exuding an elegance that set them apart from the average Joe. They huddled in pairs and small groups, their laughter and chatter contributing to the lively vibe. Kendrick emerged from his ride and, after exchanging pleasantries with the elite crowd, made his way over to where Celena and Liam stood. Drawing closer, Kendrick's gaze landed on Liam's laid-back getup and the modest electric scooter beside them. His brow creased, and his eyes betrayed a flicker of scorn. "Celena, you're here? How did you get here? I was about to call and offer you a lift!" Celena, unfazed, flashed a smile of impeccable courtesy. "Yeah, we've just arrived. Thanks for thinking of us, but Liam and I scooted over on this little gem." The dockside breez
Liam responded with an easy grin, "Sure thing."Kendrick's smile locked up for a split second, his face clouding over, a flicker of annoyance in his eyes before he smoothed his expression back to normal.The crowd, witnessing Celena's choice of her modest husband over the dashing, wealthy Kendrick, could not hide their astonishment.As Celena and Liam shared a moment of tender rapport, Kendrick, ever the gracious host, broke in with a chuckle, "Well, if Celena insists, I won't push. Come on, let me introduce you to everyone."He turned on his heel, escorting Celena and Liam to a circle of the elite, the heirs and heiresses of fortunes.With a cough to capture their attention, Kendrick beamed at the assembly, "Folks, meet Celena and Liam, the couple I've told you all about."At his words, the group cast curious glances at the pair, their reactions a mixed bag, some even murmuring among themselves, clearly intrigued.Celena felt a wave of eyes sweep over her, leaving a trail of di