”I wasn't playing hide and seek with you Mr. Nolan. I only want to protect my reputation” I said and sat down beside him. Liam hid a smile between his lips; he raised the fork and chewed the meat on it slowly. I can't believe Liam is smiling right now. Even if it's just for a short moment, I saw it. “It was fun to see you all cooped up inside the wardrobe. Was it fun watching us too?” Liam asked, his voice filled with malice. I scoffed, dropping the fork in my hand as I shot a dead glare at Liam. “Why do you think I was looking for you?” I asked Liam with my eyebrows raised at him. “I saw you, and it felt as if you were about to cry,” Liam replied, pushing my buttons. A laugh actually bubbled out of me like music. “In your dreams,” I said and carried the plate with me. I stood up and left Liam's side, not in the mood to listen to him again when I was supposed to be eating. He didn't say anything more when I left his side and sat down on the bed to eat my food. I was done eating b
”Did you later give birth to that child?" Liam asked out of the blue and my heart almost jumped out of my chest. My lips parted but no words came out. How would I tell him I actually have birth without mentioning his name as the father. “I have done tons of research, Emily, but no record was found about you and Vincent," Liam said, his voice dangerously low, but his voice still held that fucking command like a commander on a battlefield. He has always been like this which is not a surprise to me. This was part of why it was so easy for him to lead his company solely without the help of his father. ”Why do you care?" I asked, and I had to praise myself for not stuttering. A random girl will easily get intimidated by Liam but then, Liam will not pick a random girl. I have heard him occasional times talking about me and how I was actually smart in everything I do. I still remember when I asked his old secretary what Liam does in his leisure time, and he told me Liam spent his time re
I smiled when I found myself running wild in the field of flowers while Xavier continued to laugh while a man chased him. I couldn't picture his face, which made me assume this was a dream. A dream I never wish to wake up from. However, I felt something move beside me. At first, I thought I was still in the dreamland, but then something hard poked my thigh, and my eyes fluttered open. I was greeted by the sunlight that shone through the glass wall. Inhaling the smell of mint into my nostrils, my eyes became wide open when I realized what was going on. I looked beside me and saw Liam's face snuggled inside my neck like a fucking parasite as if he was going to suck me dry. How did we end up in this compromising position? His eyes fluttered open, and I lost my cool but not my confidence. He was surprised to find himself beside me. ”Morning, Emily" Liam said, his morning voice deep and husky, which made me realize I rarely get to listen to Liam's morning voice while we were together.
My nipples were poking the dress, showcasing the swell of my breast. No wonder he was looking at me that way, and strangely, an Idea formed in my head. With a smile on my face, I took off my dress and freshened up. I got out of the bathroom and met Liam pressing something on his laptop. He didn't remember the kiss he gave me last night? This is actually the first time Liam will ever forget about what he did after getting sobered but today, it was actually different. He noticed I was done but he didn't look my way. Instead, Liam stood up and disappeared inside the bathroom. I take my time to cream my body before wearing my fitted gown. We are attending a meeting which actually brought a smile to my face. Everything will start falling into the right place soon. The door was pulled open and it took me a few seconds to adjust my breathing when Liam passed my back. It took us a while before we finally got dressed. Liam was wearing a black suit with his hairstyle on the back. He sur
“So Vincent is not aware we actually slept in the bed and you cuddle me through the night?" Liam said and my heart skipped a beat. What did he just say? ”What?" I asked with a frown. “Why will I do that?" I said and chuckled. ”Oh, I have proof, Emily. I thought you were repulsed by my touch but it seems it was all a lie." Liam said, and seriously, I was scared to know the truth. I slept all through the night so I didn't know if Liam woke up or not. Liam brought out his phone and showed me the screen. My blood ran cold when I saw myself on the screen of his phone. The duvet I used to cover myself had already fallen off my waist, and my nightgown was barely covering my buttocks. I tried to take the phone away from Liam's hand, instead, he caught my wrist and pinned it against the elevator. A gasp left my lips in shock, and my eyes widened. ”What made you angry, Emily?" He asked as he stepped even closer to me, our thighs touching and I was confused the touch didn't repulse me. ”F
”Are you crazy?" I asked Liam. ”You can say I am. I actually have Vincent's contact. He will be surprised if I send this to him directly. I wonder if the wedding will still be held." He said like a fucking madman. Liam is acting strange and it is so unlike me. He doesn't care about what people think, and he doesn't care about people in general, so why is he acting possessed now? ”What do you want?" I asked with a shaky breath. ”You and your little secret, Emily" Liam said with a wicked smile. My eyes narrowed. ”Me?" I asked to be sure I didn't hear wrong. ”Yes." Liam said with a smile and I tried to break free from his hold. ”I know it's definitely not me so could it be the secret?" I asked with a shaky breath. “What do you need? You want to break me? Hit me? Then do it, and I will do the same, Liam." I said in a whisper. ”I don't want the wedding to be held," Liam said and clicked his tongue. ”Why?" I asked. ”I don't like him" ”For real? So I will need your validation now
We both sat down on the same chair while the waitress told us to order. We ordered food and ate in silence. ”I will pay the bills," Thierry said and followed the waitress. When we were done we all left the restaurant and moved to the venue where the meeting will be held. Thierry drove the car inside and parked it at the front of the building. The moment we got down, different cameras were positioned in front of us and we took one or two pictures. While Liam maintained his hard expression I smiled at the camera. No reporter was allowed to ask the guest questions. We walked forward, maintaining our distance. Getting inside, my eyes wandered around the room, enjoying the pretty atmosphere the people created. “Mr Nolan, it is nice to see you here," Someone said and I couldn't help but look at the person. It was a young man in his early thirties. “Yes. My pleasure." Liam replied and walked towards another group of people. This place is indeed made for businessmen because each part
Mrs Jones? The name felt oddly familiar, but I didn't want to dwell much on me because someone was actually in a bad mood right now. “What have you done woman?" Liam asked in a clenched tone but Georgia didn't look a little bit afraid. Georgia stood up from the chair and took bold steps towards Liam. “That's a wrong question, Liam." She said with a smile and made herself comfortable on the desk. Her nails were painted red with gemstone design on it and she didn't stop showing it to Liam's face as if she just got her engagement ring. “Last night, remember what happened. I can't believe you will do that to me. Sending me out with a fake promise that you will meet me in my room, only for you not to show up." Georgia began in a pained voice and I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotions. I clenched my dry hands together and watched the scene unfold right in front of me like a movie. So that was what they talked about. I was right when I said Liam is not interested in that
EMILY'S POVI had no choice but to sleep in Xavier's room that night and after the day's break, I was the one who spoke up first in order to prepare Xavier for school. I actually doubt I will be sleeping here again tonight.However, Liam wouldn't want me to leave considering the fact that he believed I am still in danger until Aysel is put behind the bars and since the guards are still weak from the attack that happened two nights ago, they won't be able to guard the place properly.Vincent hasn't called me after what happened last night but he must have the belief that I will be alright somehow.I descend the stairs after washing my face off. My plan is to make Xavier breakfast but then I heard a sound coming from downstairs. I wanted to go back at first but then a voice echoed at the back of my mind to check out what was wrong."Were you able to secure the footage?" I heard Liam's familiar voice and I paused behind the stairs. He was with Thierry.“Yes. We will secure the footage an
EMILY'S POVMy heart felt ripped as I looked at the moon in the sky. The truth is, I was hoping Avery would be captured today, not knowing it was all a lie.I watched the news, hoping she would eventually be captured, not knowing it was a lie. I thought Liam would take action and make sure she was punished, not knowing she would be set free. The police are looking for her? So Liam seriously wants me to believe that?And when I told him he was doing that because Aysel was his lover, he didn't deny it. I actually wished he would say no and try to explain but when did Liam ever do that?"I don't know what to do at this rate," I said and tried to remember John's number by heart.I dialed his number after pressing the digit in but instead, the moment he picked it up and I said Hello, the phone was taken away from me. It was Liam after all. "What are you doing?" I demanded and trt to take the phone from him.Since when has he been here watching me when I didn't even know? Did he eventual
LIAM'S POV"I'm jealous," I said and Emily's eyes widened.She wasn't expecting me to say that out loud but I already did. I can't even believe in myself at this point."What?" Emily asked, her voice faltering at the end."Why will you keep calling him a pet name when I know?" I asked Emily and she smiled."I can't give you a pet name, Liam," Emily said and her eyebrows twitched. She is lying."Why?" I asked like a five year old desperate for candy."Because I don't want to." She confessed and I kissed her eyes.When she fluttered her eyes open, she was looking at me with her feelings bare for me.I wasn't not fucking joking about this. God knows I want to kiss her right now on the lips and bury my body under her warm own. Still, I wanted more. I want to know everything about Emily without her hiding a thing from me, though I already failed her.Should I just ask her about the accidents that happened a few years back and maybe Emily will tell me something, but what if she doesn't ha
LIAM'S POV I knew this was going to happen the moment I saw her all acting caring with that short dress she wore. Her innocent eyes were all my beast side needed to see to go berserk. And here I am, not able to hold back, claiming her lips even though Emily was actually protesting. Eventually, she had to cave in because I wasn't letting go. My hand pulled her waist closer and despite the pain I felt in my arm, I didn't let Emily go. She is so small against my tall body that was what actually made this sensual. The fact that she is made perfectly for me actually made me full and my tongue actually delivered the message I have for her. Emily moaned into the kiss and it took everything in me not to pin her to the bed. It was more of self-restraint before I could let go. "I love you" I murmured against Emily's lips while her pupils dilated as she looked at me. I actually have a lot to say right now because I am the one who is stopping the detective from charging Aysel for ins
EMILY'S POV"Mummy, are we going to keep living here? I like Uncle Liam and I like playing with him," Xavier said and there was no way I couldn't just shut him up when he already said everything."We will talk later honey. Just go and play for now and when I am back, I will let you know." I said but he refused to leave."I will get you your favourite ice cream," I said and he smiled at me, showing his perfect teeth and dimples, just like Liam. They actually looked alike."Come with me," I said, avoiding Liam's eyes as I made my way upstairs. It seems he wasn't following me at first but then I heard his echoing footsteps behind me. I pulled the door to his room open and let him in."I don't want to do this too" I began to pace around the room as if I was actually restless.Hell, yes, because I am fucking restless right now.How would I tell him I need him to undress?"What is it?" Liam asked and stopped my Pacing. I faced him, mouth open but no words came out."I..." I said but the w
EMILY'S POVXavier was busy playing around the house with some of the maids after coming from school when I heard the sound of the car honking. Liam is back from work.The guards pulled the door open for him and he drove in while I watched him from the balcony. He stepped out while Thierry walked out of the mansion to take the suitcase from him."Welcome, boss," I heard him say and Liam's eyes were focused on me. I took out my ear pods and put them inside my ear.I wasn't even listening to any song but I was clueless about how to react right now. What if he just walked in without coming to my side.Maybe all the kisses and hugs he gave me last night were just lies. Or am I the one putting too much effort into it?I looked at the sunset, but then I felt a shadow behind me, and my back stiffened. I didn't have to look at the person to know it was Liam. He is the only one who has the right to intrude on my privacy this way."Hello," I heard him say but I acted as if I didn't hear him. H
AYSEL POV"We had some drinks and I left her place. I didn't wait that long, so what's wrong she hasn't received a call from me." I explained as if I was actually innocent right now.I really have to do this to qualify as not guilty."Is that all you did there before you left?" The Detective asked and I answered Yes."Can we have your phone?" He asked and I am glad to know I acted fast.It was actually the best plan to destroy the phone and all the evidence left in it."I would have dropped it when I got to the station today but it actually fell from the stairs and it broke. I can't seem to repair it" I said in a pity tone. If I lied that I lost it yesterday, the detective will eventually detect that I was lying because my phone was working this morning and with my location being gotten this morning, they will realize something is fishy."Okay. We will try to recover the information from the phone because it will contribute to our investigation." The detective said and all I could do
AYSEL POV After escaping the car that tailed me last night, I had to sleep in the hotel room before coming to Father's place today because I needed to run away. "Miss Aysel. Good morning." The maid said when she saw me coming in. "Hi. I'm fine. I heard dad and mum are not at home?" I asked her for confirmation and she answered Yes. "They aren't at home ma'am. They actually went to their workplace this morning." The maid replied and I nodded my head. "I need to take something home. You can actually leave," I said and she bowed her head before leaving. I ran up the stairs as if I was being chased by a mad dog. Report came to me that Emily is still breathing well because she escaped and that has left me puzzled. Liam was even the one who got her escape. Now, I don't want to think about it. I just want to escape. My phone rang on the bed but I couldn't dare pick it up. I ran towards where the wardrobe was and pulled out my suitcase hastily before packing my clothes inside the bag.
EMILY'S POV I sat in the sitting room and dialled Chelsea's number on the new phone Liam gave me. My plan is to fill her in on what had happened. "Hello, Chelsea. How are you doing?" I asked her over the phone and she quickly answered. "I am fine, baby. That place is actually quiet. Where are you?" She asked and I rolled my eyes. "I actually have terrible news and please don't be too surprised," I said and Chelsea agreed to be quiet about this. "I almost got raped yesterday," I said and a gasp escaped Chelsea's lips in shock. I couldn't blame her, though. I tried to narrate everything to her and She listened attentively. When I told her Liam came to my rescue, she almost cried on the phone. "Emily, I'm coming to see you," she said, her voice filled with concern. "I need to make sure you're okay." I smiled, grateful for her friendship. "Thanks, Chelsea. I'll be fine." I said and dropped the call. The maid served me some food which I ate carefully in order not to have indigestion