"Liam, can I attend Aunt Ember's birthday banquet as your female companion tonight?" Hannah asked over the phone. Her voice was tinged with anticipation. Liam rubbed the spot between his brows. "Hannie, your parents won't agree to it." "I don't care. Pick me up after work," she said wilfully. "I'll only be your female companion. If they don't agree to it, I'll just go there alone and let everyone laugh at me." "You're Ms. Lancaster and also my princess. No one will make fun of you," Liam replied with a smile. "Are you going to bring Ms. Jenson with you? Liam, Aunt Ember will get angry." Although he didn't refuse her, tears immediately misted over Hannah's eyes as she discerned the underlying meaning in his words. "Even if you don't want me to be your female companion, you can't bring her either. Aunt Ember loves you a lot. If you attend the banquet with Ms. Jenson, do you know how sad your mom will be?" Well, he did want to bring Amelia along, but she refused
Liam was unaware about the argument between Hannah and Karen.Before returning to Prescott Manor, he took a trip to Riverbay Residence. For some reason, he suddenly wanted to come back for a look. He managed to find his and Amelia's marriage license. He also found the only photo they ever took together.In the photo, Amelia's lips were curved into a smile, but Liam had a cold look on his face. The space between them was enough to fit a fist.Liam could've helped to resolve the scandals about her online, but Amelia just refused to beg him. He would've helped her if only she asked. It wouldn't matter even if it was a scandal between her and another man.Liam was furious, but he still had his wits about him.Amelia was as timid as a mouse in front of him. So she couldn't possibly be bold enough to cheat on him!He knew that very well. But sometimes, he just couldn't control his temper.Upon personally verifying that Amelia had never been touched by another man, Liam was pleasantl
"I've already sent someone to deal with it, so the matter should be resolved by tomorrow morning. Don't worry, Mom. I won't let her disgrace the Prescotts." Liam smiled and comforted Ember."With scandals like that, I don't care if it's real or not. She's already gotten involved with you, so the Prescotts are already disgraced!" Ember displayed her dissatisfaction.She continued, "Liam, that woman truly isn't worthy of you. Now, be on the lookout tonight. See if there are any other women that catch your fancy."Liam frowned upon hearing that. He didn't approve of Ember's actions. "Mom, I'm already married." "I know that you're married. I'm not telling you to get married to someone right now. I just want you to take a look. You didn't like the women I got for you in the past. You even got a marriage license with that woman just to avoid the blind dates I set up for you. Just thinking about it now gets me so mad!" Ember glared at him. She had arranged the blind dates for his good!
Once Ember had gone to the yard to check on the banquet preparations, James asked Liam in a knowing tone, "Liam, were you trying to tell your mom that Ava's child wasn't yours?" Although it was a question, James sounded very sure of it.Startled, Liam glanced at James. Then, he nodded. "So you already knew about it, Dad.""You're my son, so of course, I know you very well. Ava's pretty, but she's just acting. You wouldn't fall for a woman like her." James chuckled. He was quite pleased with Liam."But my mom doesn't know me half as well as you do." Liam smiled in exasperation. He had never once admitted that the child was his. But when the online articles were published, Ember had believed it right away. She also believed everything Ava said. She had even interrogated him about Ava's child on a few occasions."Your mom just cares about you too much. She also wants to have a grandchild as soon as possible, so she believed it." James smiled and spoke up for Ember.But then, he
The car suddenly stopped somewhere near Prescott Manor. Amelia looked at Eric in surprise.Eric smiled and explained, "I noticed that you've been nervous all this while. If you really don't want to go, I can send you home right now. We still have time."Amelia felt a little embarrassed because Eric had seen through her. She smiled. "It's okay. We're already here, anyway, so let's go in."She was indeed a little nervous. In fact, she had already been somewhat regretting it when she was getting the makeover. But Amelia had already promised Eric yesterday, so she didn't want to reject it now.Hence, she could only grit her teeth and follow him."You don't have to force yourself to do this. I was exaggerating a little yesterday. Even if you change your mind, I'll still find a female companion in time. I just won't have time to get her a makeover, that's all," Eric spoke nonchalantly. But Amelia felt even guiltier about her thoughts now.Although Amelia was still a little hesitant
Ember's voice was a little sharp. James frowned and placed a hand on her shoulder. He said softly, "Everyone's here. Don't cause a ruckus now."Ember had a foul look on her face. She knew what James meant, but she wondered who was the one trying to cause a ruckus here.Eric smiled in surprise. Then, he said, "Ms. Jenson is very outstanding, and I also wish to get a girlfriend like her. Sadly, I don't have the honor. She already belongs to someone else."Eric's words caused Amelia's heart to skip a beat.Upon hearing that, Ember's expression improved. But only by a little."I see. You two looked quite intimate, so I thought you were a couple!" Ember shifted her gaze to Amelia.There was a mocking tone in her voice. "Since you're already taken, Ms. Jenson, perhaps you should stay away from Mr. Richards. People might start whispering."Of course Amelia knew what Ember was talking about. She had always been easily embarrassed. So when Ember said that, Amelia's face turned red in
"Don't worry. That woman won't dare to do anything to you even after tonight!" Eric spoke with a confident look on his face.But Amelia didn't understand what he meant. Just as she was about to ask him about it, she heard a cold voice."You refused to come with me just because you had to be his companion?"Amelia shivered upon hearing that voice. She slowly looked behind her.Liam was wearing a dark suit, and he looked even darker standing in the dimly lit corner.Amelia didn't dare to look at his expression as she pondered how to answer him."Mr. Prescott, would you like to sit down and talk?" Eric gestured an invitation. Liam glanced at him and took a seat opposite Amelia. Then, he looked coldly at her. "Come here!" He didn't like the sight of Amelia and Eric sitting together.Amelia pursed her lips. She thought about the consequences of disobeying Liam and chose to sit with him in the end.She already provoked him by coming over tonight. She couldn't afford to make him e
Amelia turned away and continued silently drinking her juice. After she was done, Eric got another glass for her."Liam, everyone's waiting for you. You didn't come back, so I came over to look for you," Hannah explained in a low voice. Then, she glanced at Amelia and smiled."I thought you were going to see your parents. I didn't expect that you'd be here to keep Ms. Jenson company. Since you're busy, I won't bother you anymore. I'll explain it to them. You have so many women around you, Liam. It's not easy for you to have found someone you can truly settle down with. I'll also tell them not to come over and bother you," Hannah said.As she spoke, she sounded like she was choking. Seeing that Hannah was leaving in a hurry, Liam couldn't help but stand up. But he didn't go after her. Instead, he asked a nearby Gio to go after her.Seeing that, Eric smiled. "Your companion looks quite sad. If I saw correctly, she was even crying. Are you sure you don't want to go comfort her, Mr