Karen had almost died because of some guy named Curtis who had ordered a hit on Shannon. And apparently his men had failed to assassinate Shannon but instead shot Karen and she had almost lost her life. While glad and greatly relieved that she was alive even after getting shot and falling into a coma, Liam couldn't help feeling fearful when he imagined what if the worst had happened?What if she hadn't made it? The thought clawed into him, a vision of her falling, eyes lifeless. Just thinking of the possibility made Liam fear shivers run down his spine. Karen had become a very important person in his life, and he didn't want to lose her. Love was a dangerous word, but he had to admit it, it was what he felt for her.The possibility of Karen succumbing to her injuries haunted Liam. The mere idea that her life could have been taken because of Curtis's hired gunmen fueled his anger and resentment towards him. Even though Karen was not the intended target, she still got shot, and Liam co

Arriving at the hospital, Liam hurriedly made his way to Karen's room, his heart pounding with worry after receiving his mom's urgent call. The sense of urgency in her voice had left Liam fearing the worst, wondering if something bad had happened to Karen in the hospital. As he entered the hospital room, Liam's anxiety peaked,.and he couldn't help imagining the worst. However, to his immense relief, when he entered the room and darted his gaze towards the bed, he found Karen lying in the bed with her eyes open, listening to Mrs. Danvers and her mom speaking to her. A wave of relief washed over Liam as he observed Karen's alertness, reassured that she was awake and seemingly on the path to recovery, just as the doctor had predicted.A smile of relief and happiness spread across Liam's face as he approached the bed. His worries eased as he reached out to gently grasp Karen's hand, feeling grateful to see her awake and responsive.Liam pulled up a chair beside Karen's bed, his gaze soft

Upon finding what she was looking for, the maid had a relieved expression across her face. She quickly tucked the ring away, murmuring. “Okay, now, let's fix this mess.” She immediately got back to rearranging everything back in its place.Minutes later the maid came out of Liam's room, purposely walking down the hallway. As the maid stepped outside the manor, into the garden, she let out an audible sigh, clutching her chest as she felt even more relieved that she had successfully gotten the ring from Liam's room without getting caught. However, her relief was short-lived as she continued walking and spotted a figure waiting for her in the distance, a sense of unease creeping at the back of her mind.A frown crept across her face, as she approached the man. Her steps slowed, her heart pounding with nervous anticipation. Getting closer, she could feel his eyes on her, sending a shiver down her spine. Meeting his gaze, she finally spoke up. "I have what you asked for, sir," she addres

After Mr. Hastings presented the ring to the mysterious figures, a heavy silence enveloped the chamber. Finally after a brief pause, the figure seated in the middle, on a throne-like chair,rose to his feet. The figure's face was concealed by the darkness and cloak. With piercing intensity, he scrutinized the ring in Mr. Hastings' hands. It was evident, judging by his authoritative aura, that the figure was the head of the council, known as the Supreme Master.As the Supreme Master took his gaze away from the ring, he turned his attention towards the entrance, where two cloaked figures stood guard. And then with a silent command, the Supreme Master signaled to the guards.Following the silent command from the head of the council, one of the cloaked figures approached Mr. Hastings, who handed over the ring to him with a sincere expression. Mr Hastings watched as the cloaked guard approached the supreme master and handed the ring to him. With a respectful bow, the guard turned around and

This was what he had been trying to avoid, when he didn't want to tell her, he knew that there was a chance that she wouldn't understand or believe him. And he was right for thinking that. But he couldn't blame Karen for her reaction, finding out that her boyfriend was expecting a baby with someone else was not something to be taken lightly, and Liam understood her reaction. He just hoped that soon she will calm down and talk to him. Letting out a sigh, Liam turned his attention to the waiter, and called him over. Taking out his bank card he handed it over to the waiter, who swiped it. After the beep that indicated that the transaction had went through, the waiter handed the card back to Liam. Standing up, Liam made his way out of the restaurant. Getting outside he got in his car, leaning back as he let out a sigh. He then reached for his phone thinking of calling Karen, but he stopped himself, realizing that he had to give her some space. Liam started the car and drove off.A about