Filled with excitement, Celena stepped out of the elevator and saw Liam standing in the middle of the lobby, unharmed. Tears instantly streamed down her face. She quickly ran toward Liam and hugged him, sobbing in his arms."You're finally back! I've been worried sick about you. How are you? Did they give you a hard time?" Celena sobbed.Liam was stunned by Celena's hug. It seemed that he was incredibly important to Celena. She was so worried about him.Thinking of that, a faint smile appeared on Liam's face. He felt touched. His gaze was so tender as he looked at Celena.He hugged Celena gently and comforted her in a tender voice, "Alright. Don't worry anymore. I'm back, am I not? I'm fine. They didn't give me a hard time."It was only then Celena released Liam from her grip. Liam looked right at her with an affectionate gaze and gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes."Alright, now. Don't cry anymore. You're not going to look pretty anymore if you keep crying," he t
Reginald did not believe Liam at all. He signaled Yafe with his eyes, asking him to call to verify Liam's words.At that moment, Cheryl—who was standing closest to the door—suddenly shouted, "Grandpa, bad news! Quick! Look! It seems that Mr. Wheeler and Kayson are here! They have a dozen bodyguards following behind them too! They must be here to punish someone! Liam, you can't have beaten Mr. Wheeler up before running off, right?"Everyone turned to look at the entrance and saw Jordan walking in with Kayson, who had a swollen face and was limping. There were a dozen bodyguards following behind them, and each of them was carrying gifts.Reginald and the others were terrified when they saw them. They thought Liam truly created a big mess this time.Reginald did not even have time to reprimand Liam. He was nervous as he went up to greet Jordan with a smile.As soon as Jordan entered, Reginald apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Wheeler. Don't worry. We won't cover up for Liam at all. We'll g
Reginald finally figured out what was happening at that moment, so he politely said, "You're too kind, Mr. Wheeler. It's just roughhousing between the kids. There's no need for this. Hurry up and let your son get up. Besides, Liam was in the wrong too."However, Jordan ignored him, keeping his eyes fixed on Liam in terror.That was until Liam said calmly, "Get up."Only then did Kayson get up like he received an amnesty. He did not dare to say much. He just looked terrified as he hid himself behind Jordan.Jordan kept apologizing and thanking Liam before leaving the Stone family's company with Kayson.Once Jordan and the others left, the lobby was abuzz with intense discussion."Was my fucking eyes playing tricks on me? Did Jordan just bring Kayson here to apologize?""I'm confused. I know Kayson. He's usually insufferably arrogant. It's hard enough for him to admit his mistake, much less apologize on his knees.""This is a mysterious world. I'm so confused.""What I'm curious
Celena looked at Liam, feeling so touched that tears welled up in her eyes. She nodded her head with all her might and said, "Alright. I believe you."She wiped her tears and calmed herself down before saying, "Liam, go home and be with Jovie. I still have some things to do at the office. I'll go home later."Liam nodded and watched Celena walk into the company before hailing a cab to leave.With the cupcakes he bought on his way home in hand, he walked into the cottage. Jovie was drawing at the table at that moment.Once she saw that Liam was home, she ran to him with the drawing she just drew. She held the drawing in the air and asked as if she was fishing for praise, "Dad, quick, look! Did I do a good job? I drew Mom, Dad, and myself!"Liam crouched down. With one hand holding the cupcakes, Liam picked up Jovie with the other hand and looked at the drawing Jovie was holding.It was three simple figures. Two adults were holding hands with a small person in the middle.Liam had
Ayla stepped forward and asked in confusion, "Ms. Stone, this video has just been posted online and it's already all over the internet. Everyone in the company was saying that the man in the video was your husband. Do you think that's him? They all said he looks very much like him."Celena carefully watched the video from the top again. The more she watched, the more she felt she was right.However, she had a confused look on her face and said, "It shouldn't be him. Liam is not in the army anymore. Why would a captain salute him? "Also, look, that's the head of the Wheeler family. With his status in Drunham City, he wouldn't possibly kneel before someone to apologize unless he's a big shot from the military region. Liam? How could he possibly be Liam?"Celena denied it, but she was still skeptical about it. That man truly looked very like Liam, but she could not be sure.Upon hearing that, Ayla took her phone back and muttered, "That makes sense. If your husband is that capable,
Her feelings for Liam were very complicated. After all, he was the man who hurt her seven years ago. They were already married, and Liam helped her very much, but she would not be able to accept Liam lying to her.Celena looked more relaxed as she turned around and headed to the bathroom. Liam, too, felt relieved as he watched her walk off. He carried Jovie to the dining table and got ready to have dinner.The family of three had a joyful dinner together. Liam kept putting food on Celena's plate to the point that a pile was quickly formed. In the end, Celena had no choice but to stop him."Hurry up and eat your dinner. There's no need to keep piling food on my plate. I won't be able to finish them," said Celena.It was only then Liam stopped.Halfway through dinner, Celena suddenly thought of the Hughes family, and her expression immediately darkened.Feeling a little worried, she asked, "Liam, how do you plan to take care of the issue with the Hughes family? Do you have a solu
Because of the price range for Wonderland Restaurant, the majority of the people who would want to dine there were either wealthy people or famous influencers. Even then, they would still have to wait in line to get in.After Liam got to the entrance of the restaurant, he glanced at the crowd standing in line and walked straight to the host stand to make his intentions clear."Hi, I would like to book out the entire restaurant," said Liam."Book out the whole restaurant?"At first, the hostess was busy cross-checking the customers' reservations. She was dazed when she heard Liam's words. Surprised, she looked up at Liam, who was carrying his daughter. Seeing that Liam did not seem to be lying, her gaze was immediately filled with enthusiasm."Hi, sir. Are you sure you would like to reserve the entire place?""Mmhmm. That's right. I want the whole place," Liam said with a nod.The hostess did not look down on Liam. She simply followed the standard procedure and explained, "Sir, y
What was more important was that Liam was the heir of the Cole family. He was someone that many people were fawning over. However, Liam was arrogant, so he ignored everybody.Tanner repeatedly tried to ingratiate himself with Liam, but he was ignored and rejected every time. Liam even rejected him in front of a crowd once. That made Tanner feel incredibly embarrassed.It was then Tanner started holding a grudge against Liam.However, the Cole family fell after that. Tanner was cheering in secret at that time. Before he could mock Liam, he disappeared from Drunham City.At that moment, Tanner could not believe that he would meet him again.Seven years passed. The heir of the Cole family who were once all high and mighty became a live-in son-in-law. Tanner, on the other hand, was the manager of the famous Wonderland Restaurant. Both of their social status drastically changed.Tanner no longer felt inferior like he once did when he faced Liam at that moment. He was looking at Liam
Liam saw Sunniva was up and wasted no time, saying. "Ms. Bristow, we've got gang trouble at the hotel. It's not safe. We're bailing to a new place," he said.Without skipping a beat, Liam and Sunniva were out of there, speeding off to another hotel in the car.Little did they know, as soon as they left, a convoy of black SUVs pulled up ominously at the hotel's grand entrance.The streets surrounding the hotel suddenly buzzed with the arrival of several new cars. Their occupants spilled out, pacing the perimeter with a clear intent to surveil.From the lineup of rugged SUVs at the hotel's entrance, a squad of men clad in black, brandishing weapons burst forth. They stormed the hotel, their presence ominous and unchallenged.The receptionists, staff, and patrons were petrified, cowering in corners, none daring to confront the intruders.The men made a beeline for Liam's last known location, only to find the room deserted.The ringleader cursed under his breath, "Damn it! He's slip
Each victim was marked with a triangle tattoo, a calling card that did not go unnoticed. Someone had snapped a picture of it before the hotel staff even showed up and had split.Liam passed the photo to Cirocco and Calum, and it hit them like a ton of bricks. Calum scrunched up his face and said, "Sir, this is Alpha's tag. They're big-time hitmen around Rasford City."They're known for their love of curved blades, and that triangle is their signature."Cirocco had been doing some digging too and came back with chilling news about Noel. "Sir, we got the why. Someone's put a three million dollar price tag on your head, right there on the hit list!""Moreover, the bounty was so colossal that it had all the shadowy players in Rasford City licking their chops. A coalition of forces was now banding together, plotting a takedown that had you in their crosshairs."Cirocco's face was a mask of ice as he spoke, and Calum's features were twisted in a scowl.Liam chuckled darkly, the quint
The new plan was a hit; every assassin in the room was on board.One of them, posing as a bellhop, stood at Liam's door, ready to knock.However, he never saw it coming. Before his knuckles could rap on the door, it burst open from the inside.Wham!The would-be knocker was sent flying, slamming into the corridor wall with a thunderous crash.The others barely had time to register what happened when Liam burst out, a quintuple-edged dagger in hand.He was a shadow among them, his blade a flash of silver that danced across their wrists, disarming them of their scimitars.In moments, the hallway was a cacophony of clattering blades and piercing screams that filled the hotel.The leader, clutching his bleeding wrist, stared at Liam in horror, leaning casually against the doorframe. Liam's dagger dripped crimson. He watched the fallen assassins with an unfeeling smirk."You think you can play assassins, skulking around in the dark?" Liam's voice dripped with scorn. With a casual f
Noel was a name that turned heads in Rasford City, especially since the Noel family ran a successful pharmaceutical business. In any place, those in the medicine game hold sway, and Noel was no stranger to the city's shadowy bigwigs. After all, nobody was immune to getting sick!Noel was quickly taken to the hospital for emergency care. Meanwhile, the assassin he had hired had pinpointed the hotel where Liam and Sunniva were hiding out.Sunniva was still visibly shaken when they reached the hotel. Too frightened to be alone, she could only gaze at Liam with watery eyes, silently pleading to stay in his room.Liam, left with little choice, let Sunniva take his room while he made do with the couch in the living room.After the night's earlier ordeal, combined with the alcohol and the drug slipped into her drink, Sunniva washed up and promptly fell asleep in Liam's bed.Liam, however, remained on the living room sofa, poring over the mysterious Arcane Manuscript.Out of nowhere,
"Thud!"Then, without missing a beat, Liam grabbed Noel by the throat and landed another punch on him. He struck him squarely on the chin, dislocating it and forcing a couple more of his teeth to fly out. "Ahhh!" Noel shrieked. His face was swelling up to twice its usual size, and he could not help letting out a cry of agony. Liam did not stop there, though. His fists rained down all over Noel without ceasing, his every punch striking where it hurt the most. "F*ck! You're going to pay for this!" Noel grunted. He would make this twat pay! What gave him the right to attack him? He was an heir of the great Noel bloodline, and he would make this cocky, self-righteous prat pay!Liam scoffed, then swung his fist and struck Noel squarely in his abdomen.Noel spat out a mouthful of blood, unable to utter another word from the sheer pain, but this did not stop Liam. The next moment, he grabbed Noel by the hair and bashed his head against the wall behind him.A sickening crunch alerted
The words had barely left her mouth when Noel lost his patience, swung Sunniva around and slapped her hard across the cheek. "D*mn it, you f*cking sl*t! What the f*ck are you shouting for? Let me tell you this—no one will come to save you, not even if you cry yourself hoarse!"The slap came so abruptly that Sunniva was momentarily stunned. Her cheek soon swelled up, and a bright red mark in the shape of Noel's palm began to take shape. Noel had hit her so hard that the back of her head struck the wall behind her, and all she could feel was an intense, throbbing pain that reverberated through her skull. Blood seeped out of the cut on the back of her head, and she could feel the warm liquid trickle down her neck. She suddenly felt strangely faint and stopped resisting. Noel seized the opportunity to strip her naked, grinning. "Ms. Bristow, I suggest you stop wasting your energy. You're mine tonight, and there's no running now!"He had long since heard of Sunniva's beauty, and he was
"Mr. Noel? What is the meaning of this?" Sunniva shrieked in alarm. Noel was wiping his face with a towel when she spoke, and upon hearing her voice, he slowly moved toward her. "Ms. Bristow, do I really need to spell this out for you? You're a gorgeous woman, and I admire you very much. There's nothing to be afraid of, darling. We're all adults here, so there's no need to be shy. I promise that I'll make this the most memorable night you've ever had. "Ms. Bristow, do you know how many women would die to be in your position? Women everywhere bend over backwards to keep me happy, and most of them are willing to please me just to get my business. If you still want this partnership, you better be a good girl and keep me satisfied. If not…"Noel trailed off, for at this point, he had already reached the bed and was just inches away from Sunniva. His flesh quivered with his every move, and he was so tall that he loomed over Sunniva's tiny body like a beast eyeing its prey. "You… you
Noel was not used to being rejected so outwardly. Sunniva's indifference infuriated him greatly. He scoffed, then brought his hand up to his nose and took a deep breath as if trying to catch a whiff of any scent that Sunniva had left on his skin. He sneered. "Ms. Bristow, it seems you are intent on challenging me?"Sunniva replied curtly, "So what if I am?""Very well then! You like to do things the hard way, eh? Let me make this clear—the moment you step out the door, the partnership will be called off! I will no longer do business with Bristow Group!"The audacity!With a smug grin, Noel cast Sunniva one last look before returning to his seat. He watched her coolly and made no move to stop her from leaving again, for he knew he had her cornered. Sunniva stood rooted to the spot, her brows furrowed in deep concentration. Noel knew he had Sunniva caught in a dead-end situation. He smirked and raised his glass to his lips. "How about this, Ms. Bristow? Just one last drink with
A glimmer of annoyance flashed through Noel's eyes, but he continued to reach toward Sunniva, grinning. "Ms. Bristow, I really, really admire you…"Sunniva froze. The next moment, she leaped to her feet, still holding her wine glass, and ducked out of Noel's reach. She replied, raising his glass in an attempt to disguise her nervousness, "Mr. Noel, I greatly admire your success as a businessman as well. Cheers to our partnership!"Noel's arm hovered in mid-air, looking awkward and forlorn as it dangled out of reach of its target. A strained silence fell over them. The tension lasted only a few minutes, though, because Noel soon regained his composure and drew his arm back. He clinked his glass against Sunniva's as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened. The two of them had been drinking for quite some time now, and Noel was growing more and more inebriated by the minute. He was a pale man, and so the alcohol gave him an unnatural flush that made him look as though he was