It proves to be a hectic day for Liam. He's been escorting Austin to the company houses built in Los Angeles. Austin expressed interest in owning a city house, and Liam graciously offered to personally show him around. Although the department head could have handled it, Liam decided to tour him around since he flew all the way from Miami. As they descend the stairs and leave the last house, Austin surveys the area and nods in approval. This is the kind of house he had in mind."What do you think? You must like this one. I see the way you took your time to inspect it." Liam said, gaining his attention."Yes, I'm impressed. Your team is hardworking. I love this one. How about we discuss it in your office before I head back to Miami?""Sure. I don't have a problem with that. I will see you in my office." He responded, and continued. "Also you said something about seeing my assistant.""Yes. That's if you don't mind. I got to discover what happened watching the news, I didn't want to both
Liam got dressed, ready to leave, but Laylah hadn't come upstairs to shower or change. He wondered if she was okay, and descended the stairs. As he walked into the living room, he found her absorbed in a movie, munching on her popcorn. "Don't tell me you forgot we're heading out?" He asked, bringing her attention back to him.Laylah had no interest in attending, especially to avoid Hilda's bullying. "I'm sorry, I just don't feel like going. I mean, it's a family dinner, but I don't feel like attending." Liam approached her to check her temperature. He touched her but didn't feel any warmth. "Are you unwell? You don't seem like it?"She chuckled and tossed a popcorn at him, which he caught and ate. "I'm not sick, it's discouraging. The Mayor is out of the country. It will be just you and the others. I don't even know what will happen without his presence.""I'm here to protect you. Now go upstairs, shower, and come down here looking all pleasant." Laylah nodded and went upstairs to c
"Liam, how about we have dinner when you are less busy? Maybe with your wife. Last time I was at your place, you weren't there." Adrian said, causing Philip's cutlery to slip from his hands. Liam wasn't supposed to find out he had been at the house.Everyone was stunned, pausing their meal. "Philip, are you okay? You look shocked." His mother asked.Liam's gaze had been on his wife, waiting for her body language to confirm if what his brother said was true, but she didn't react."No, it just slipped out of my hands. I have been clumsy lately, what's wrong with me?" He grabbed another fork from the table.Liam looked away from his wife and turned to his brother with a smile. "I wasn't aware you came to visit. Milady must have forgotten to inform me. I have no problem having dinner, you can always come around when you are ready.""But when did you visit? You just returned?" Lydia recalled her husband telling him to keep a low profile."It was on the day we went to see Aunt Laylah, we me
The unexpected happened after Liam and his wife returned home from the dinner. Adrian couldn't control himself after failing to provoke his brother. He had been trying to get on Liam's bad side but was yet to succeed. The only way things could go south between them was if Liam retaliated, giving Adrian the opportunity to talk about reclaiming the company he believes was rightfully his before he was taking to the psychiatric hospital.Adrian found himself in a cab heading to his mansion unannounced. The house had been in his name from the start, so he believed Liam had no right to stop him from coming over whenever he felt like it. He laughed and murmured to himself, which made the cab driver glance at him curiously. Adrian had been acting strange and hadn't been taking his medication for his mental health. Since his return, he had stopped his medication, and it had been affecting him since he woke up on Friday morning.The cab driver didn’t say a word, thinking he must have picked up
10:00 pm The evening went roughly for Aiden. His father hadn't been happy with him ever since the scandal at the engagement party. He had made calls and met with some prominent people in the media, but nothing had been done. He arrived home to find his parents conversing in the living room. His stride caught their attention, and his father stood up to stop him before he could pass by. "How did it go? Were you able to meet with him?" His father asked. "Yes, I did. But it's the same story; I have to wait until it dies down. I don't know why it's taking forever. With just a single call, everything would have been resolved." "This is your fault. If you had stayed away from those ladies, they wouldn't have sent her messages, just as she claims." "This isn't the time to shift blame. We know she must have a motive. Have you forgotten how she found out they are divorced?" His mother, Martha, chimed in. "That doesn't change the fact that he caused it. We have an upcoming election
The next morning, Sophia returned home and called for her maid to open the gate. It was dawn, but the sky was already lightening. Sophia believed that most of the guards were still either away or asleep.She sat in the car, her heart pounding, when she felt someone place their hands between hers, startling her.b"Relax! It's me. I'm here for you." Genius assured her, as he presses her hands warmly. She nodded, and flash him a smile.She looked down at their entwined hands, "I will miss you. When next should we meet? I would rather not keep making calls, I want to be with you always.""I can always make time for you. Trust me, I wish to be with you, and won't hesitate to make things work between us." He assured her, that was how much he loves her."Thank you. I promise to be with you in thin and thick, don't leave me for someone else." She flicked his nose, making him chuckle.A smile found its way to his lips, "I won't." He assured her, before letting go of her hands, and pointed towar
After a thirty minute drive, Aiden arrived at his destination. He stepped out of his car, and made his way to the house. Immediately he stood next to the door, he rang the doorbell, and waited patiently. He stood there for next two minutes, but got no response. He rang the doorbell again, and this time, the door flunked open, revealing a male figure clad in just a boxer.'A whore will always be one, I can't believe she got herself a teenager to spend the night with' Aiden thought.Aiden pushed him out of the way even before he could ask whom he was looking for. He let himself into the house, and began to yell his ex-wife's name."Jasmine! Jasmine! Jasmine! Where the hell are you? Come out right now before I come In there and get your ass out.""Hey you can't come in here and start shouting. This is public disturbance, I can call the police, you know." The male figure said, wanting to push him out of the house, but Jasmine walked into the room clad in her night wear, holding a glass o
Sophia waited in the living room until her brother returned. She stood up, hoping he might strike up a conversation, and explain what. Happened. He didn't say a word and just walked out of the house. She sighed, shrugged her shoulders, and went back to her room."He's gone. Do you want to go downstairs?" she asked, flashing him a seductive smile.He rose from the bed and pulled her close, his hands wrapped around her waist, her backside pressing against his crotch."What happened when you returned last night? Did you get caught? I couldn't stop worrying until I got your text message.""Nothing to worry about. I used my period as an excuse. I told Mother I needed pads. Sometimes I hate it here, but because of you, I want to stay in Los Angeles." He wondered what she meant by that but didn't ask further questions."Between your parents, who cares for you the most?""Neither of them. Mother isn't as nice as you think. I love Aiden more, he's the only one who cares about me. And then ther