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THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Nelson Invitation
“Umm, I was just…”“Snooping around?” Laura interjected, narrowing her eyes suspiciously.“No,” Mia quickly replied, “I-I was just…” she paused, desperately trying to find an excuse, anything to say and get herself out of this difficult spot right now. Laura walked closer to her, her eyes glued to Mia’s perplexed face, and then stopped in front of her.“I could tell something was off downstairs,” she started, making Mia more confused, and then walked around her, observing her closely. “At first, I thought you were feeling threatened because I guess Liam never mentioned me, and maybe you thought something was going on between us, but then I saw that wasn’t it.”“You were not quite as threatened by me as you were more curious about something.”“So, I asked myself, what could Mia Stevens probably be trying to find? So when I saw you through the hallway monitors sneaking into Liam’s room, I figured it had something to do with him.”Mia stood wordlessly, staring at Laura with a stern gaz
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Forced Alliances
Laura hesitated for a moment. Jack’s response was not the one she was looking forward to. “Umm…” she started weakly, “There’s something else I forgot to mention.”“Yes?” Jack replied sternly.“They want Mia to represent them.” As soon as Jack heard Mia’s name, he hesitated for a moment. He knew Liam would be concerned if he found out Mia was directly involved in this. He arched his brows in confusion, pressed the microphone with his finger, and turned towards Liam, “Young Master, there’s a bit of a problem.”Liam shifted his gaze sharply at him, “I thought I told you to handle everything, Jack,” he said tiredly, “What is it?”Jack hesitated for a moment, not sure how to say this, “Um…”“Spit it out, Jack.” Liam cut in hastily.“Peter has asked Mia to represent her family in the meeting. He’s on to you.” Jack’s words took Liam by surprise. He slowly raised his hand to his cheek, contemplating the gravity of this new development.With Mia in the frontline, he might not be able to im
THE VENGEFUL HEIR 10a.m With The Devil
Liam and Jack arrived at the Nelson company shortly after, and without wasting any time, Liam stormed towards the front desk,“I need to see your President.” He demanded coldly.The receptionist glanced at him and then smiled politely, sensing trouble, “I’m sorry sir, but I’ll have to confirm your appointment with Mr. Nelson first before you can proceed.”“There’s no need for that. He’s already expecting me, so just give me his office number and I’ll be on my way.” Liam replied hastily.At this time, the receptionist’s brows creased into a frown, “I’m sorry sir, that’s not how it works here. Now please exercise a little patience and wait by the lounge. I’ll quickly check in with Mr. Nelson, and once he gives the permission, you can go ahead and meet with him.” She said authoritatively.Liam remained frozen and then smiled. It wasn’t like Peter Nelson to hide. If he’d done all these, requesting Mia to represent her family in the meeting, then certainly he was expecting him to show up.
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Chrysanthemum Heist
Liam watched in horror as Peter spoke freely about the horrors he had committed with no regard for the people whose lives he had ruined just to keep himself out of fire.“Tell me Peter, do the lives of these people whom you’ve trampled upon and ruined affect you? Do you ever develop a conscience over the things you’ve done?”Peter shot an amused gaze at Jack. For a moment, he believed Liam was trying to be humorous, but when he saw the stern look on Jack’s face, his smile slowly faded away, “Oh you’re serious,” He coughed.Peter folded his arms across his chest and his face turned sinister, “To be a frontier for a new revolution, some tough calls have to be made,” he paused, and continued, “The lives of these people… they don’t matter. If situations demand it, they’re just instruments for us to achieve a greater cause. In order for the world to advance, someone needs to wake up and make the tough decisions and damn all consequences.” Liam and Jack stared at him, horrified by the word
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Silent Warning
Liam remained quiet for a while. He shot a side glance at Jack. This was it. This was the moment that will determine everything. If Peter had the slightest clue that he was the heir of the Moran family, he would come at Liam with everything he got, but he also knew that he could not lie about Peter’s suspicions.With that flowing through his mind, he glanced at his watch and then heaved a deep sigh, hunkering into his seat, “You’re right Peter, I am a descendant of the Moran family, but rest assured I’m not here to drag control and influence in this city with you.”Peter interjected sharply, “Drag control?” He chuckled.“Do you think that is what this is about?” He paused, chuckling again.Liam and Jack exchanged puzzled looks with each other and seeing this, Peter calmly interjected, “I don’t want to fight you, Liam. On the contrary, I want to work with you.”Liam’s eyes widened with surprise, “Work with me?” He repeated, trying to ensure he had heard him clearly.Peter heaved a deep
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Your Move, Peter
Peter shook his head and sighed, “I must say I’m a little disappointed by your answer Liam. I was really looking forward to working with you. It would have made everything much easier. We could have had the world, but I can’t force you to join me,” he paused, and his expression suddenly darkened as he stared at Liam with bottled rage, “You do understand that from now on, if you get in my way, I am going to fight you with everything I have, don’t you?”Liam ignored his threat, creasing his face in annoyance, “Do not make me ask again. Leave the Stevens alone.”Peter could no longer contain Liam’s arrogance. Now that Liam had rejected his offer, there was no need to play pretend anymore. “I’ll suggest you look around and remember where you are Mr. Moran,” Peter slammed his hands on the table and stood up, his eyes sharp and intimidating,“You are in no place to make demands. In case you have forgotten, this is my company!” He snarled.“I can have my men in here before you can leave thi
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Let's Have a Party
“I’m excited for it. Whether you partner with me or not, there is a darkness in you and soon you won’t be able to keep hiding behind that mask.”Liam suddenly stopped at the door and slowly turned towards Peter with a startled look, “What makes you think that I’m anything like you or will ever be.” However, before Peter could say anything, Liam continued, “You’re not far off Peter. I have been you. I have been so misguided by my ego and drive that I failed to realize one thing, and it almost ruined me. But you might not be so lucky, so consider my warning. Stop before all these become even too much for you.”Peter scoffed and gestured to the door, “Goodbye Mr. Moran. We’ll meet again soon. I must warn you before you leave, our next conversation might not be so civil.” He said with a veiled threat. Liam remained frozen for a few minutes. He’d hoped that his words would at least give Peter something to think about, but now he could see it more clearly, Peter was already a lost cause an
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Race
Following Lord David’s announcement, Liam arrived at The Stevens family once again. He was the only one who knew that this was far from over. Peter might not have been a threat to them anymore, but there was still a danger that lay deep within the Steven family, and until this was contained, Mia was never going to be safe.He parked his car that afternoon outside the Steven mansion and stepped out. Standing around the entrance of the building were Carl and some of his friends. Immediately they saw Liam, and one of them stepped forward. It was Duncan Roger. For years, Duncan had had a silent crush on Mia but did not make any move out of fear of rejection and Victor Carpi.When he learned that Victor was no longer a problem, the only thing standing in his way was now Liam. Cracking a sinister smile, he walked towards Liam, stopping in front of him with his eyes glued to him with a dark gaze.Confused, Liam tried to brush it off, not interested in whatever this was, “You’re in my way.” H
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The next morning, Liam and Mia’s new home beamed with sunlight and flashed across the bed between them. Mia opened her eyes slowly, blinking against the soft light and for a moment, she forgot where she was, but then she turned her head and saw Liam lying next to her, his arm wrapped gently around her waist, eyes already open.“You’re awake.” He said with a half smile.“You were watching me sleep,” Mia asked, half amused, half shy.“Yes I was,” Liam replied. “I still can’t believe this is real. I still can’t believe that we’re truly finally here.”She smiled and buried her face into his shoulder softly. “It is, Liam. After everything that we’ve fought through, we’ve finally made it real.”They stayed like that for a while, and this time, there was no rush, no calls, no meetings. Just the quiet peace of morning and the feeling of finally being home. Eventually, they got out of bed that morning and wandered into the kitchen. Liam stood there, brewing coffee while Mia leaned on the count
Together At Last
The city had finally gone quiet and for once, Liam didn’t have to look over his shoulder. There was no press chasing him, no Tribunal waiting for a reaction, no enemies watching. It felt strange, but in a good way.Mia sat beside him in the back seat of Jack’s car, blindfolded and full of questions. Liam told her he had a surprise for her, but that he wouldn’t let her know until they got there.Mia sat calmly in the back seat, but her curiosity was growing by the minute and finally she could not handle it anymore and blurted out, “Liam, if you make me wear this thing for five more minutes, I’m going to scream,” she warned, a teasing edge in her voice.Liam chuckled. “Just trust me. We’re almost there.” He said.Jack who was driving up front, smirked but stayed silent. Liam had told him to take the long route. He wanted this moment to feel right—not rushed, not part of the chaos they’d just escaped. This time, it was just going to be them.“Is this one of those weird Liam surprises?” M
The Redemption of Liam King
Liam held Mia’s hand tightly, the quiet strength between them louder than any speech. They stood outside the main estate hall, their eyes locked in a deep soulful gaze. The city lights sparkled in the distance as if the night itself was waiting, but just then Mia’s phone buzzed. She glanced down at the screen, breaking the moment between them and then exhaled slowly, her eyes softening.“It’s from Lord Steven,” she said, her eyes narrowing in curiosity.Liam looked at her and then asked. “What did he say?”Mia smiled faintly, shifting her gaze back to him. “After my speech, the family council held another vote. Unanimous this time, and it’s official. They’ve accepted me as head of the Stevens family.” She said and paused for a moment, as if she still needed time for the words to settle.Liam’s brows lifted slightly, and a proud grin tugged at the edge of his mouth. “You did it.”“No,” she said, squeezing his hand. “We did. If it wasn’t for your push and grandpa’s I don’t think I would
Setting the Record Straight
Meanwhile, across the city, the air was thick with tension as Liam waited in the quiet, dim café. His fingers tapped lightly against the side of his coffee cup. He had made up his mind, and knew exactly what he had to do. He didn’t want to drag this meeting out longer than necessary.Natalie walked in a few minutes later, dressed in a stunning blue bodycon dress, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. She was all smiles at first, sliding into the seat across from him like she owned the space between them.“I wasn’t sure if you’d actually come,” she said sweetly, tossing her hair over her shoulder.Liam leaned back, arms crossed and jaw tight, “This isn’t going to take long.” He said firmly.Natalie blinked in shock, then her smile slipped slightly. “What do you mean, Liam?” She asked sweetly, but clearly disturbed.“I’m here to make things clear,” Liam said, voice steady and sharp. “Whatever story you’ve been building in your head or in the media between us, it ends now. I have
Crossroads
Liam sat alone in his car, staring through the windshield at nothing. He thought a drive might help him to clear his head and figure out what he needed to do. The city lights blurred against the night sky, but he barely noticed, his mind had been elsewhere.Vaughn’s words kept circling his mind like a ghost.“You still don’t know what she’s capable of.” The words echoed again.Liam could not help but wonder, was he talking about Natalie? Mia? Or himself?He leaned his head back against the seat and sighed in frustration. His hands tightened on the steering wheel as everything replayed in his head again — Natalie’s games, the way she slid into his life like she had every right, made his stomach twist. But even though he knew he could go to Michael Young and ask him to keep his daughter on a leash, the mere thought of it seemed too unsettling. And Mia…The way she had looked at him tonight, like she didn’t know him anymore, had hurt him deeper than he thought it would have. He had stopp
The Silent Rift
After the verdict from the court was announced, Liam didn’t wait around. He returned to the safe house quickly to reconvene with his team and figure out their next approach and move. That afternoon, he paced back and forth across his office, his phone still pressed tightly against his ear in frustration. He’d been trying to get to Mia all this time to share her the good news, but couldn’t. Her line rang again and then went to another voicemail. “Mia, it’s me,” he said, voice low. “Please call me back.” He said and hung up, staring at the phone like it might suddenly ring. But it stayed silent.He ran a hand through his hair and blew out a deep breath trying to steady his thoughts. Mia had seen the photo of him with Natalie. He knew it. He felt it in the pit of his stomach. Although it wasn’t what she might have thought it meant, the media had again spun the narrative to suggest that she and Liam were romantically involved.Before he could sink deeper into frustration, a message buzzed
The Fall of Vaughn
The next morning, the Tribunal chamber was packed with journalists, city officials, and citizens, all crowded in and waiting for the final decision. Liam stood in the center of it all, calm on the outside, but inside there was a storm brewing.Lord Ainsley stepped forward, ready to announce the verdict of the court, his voice steady. “After reviewing all evidence, this Tribunal declares Vaughn unfit for leadership and possession of Peter’s empire. Effective immediately, he is stripped of his authority and is no longer an associate of the Tribunal. Anyone found to be in contact or partnership with him on the Tribunal will be ex communicated.”A wave of gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as soon as those words fell. Liam locked eyes with Vaughn across the room and for a long second, neither of them looked away.Still holding his gaze, Vaughn approached him, his steps slow and deliberate. He leaned in close enough that only Liam could hear and then shot him a sinister smirk. “Yo
Breaking the Mask
Liam stood in the dim light of his study, flipping through the files Ainsley had given him. These were all pages and pages of coded payments, offshore accounts, secret meetings, and signed contracts all tied back to Vaughn. It was enough to burn his entire image to the ground and ruin him forever.Jack leaned over his shoulder. “We’ve got him.” He muttered excitedly, “This isn’t just shady—it’s criminal.”Liam nodded but didn’t smile. He knew having the evidence was not just enough. “He’s going to fight harder now. We need to time this right.”Chloe walked in at that moment with a flash drive in her hand, and both Liam and Jack’s eyes flashed with surprise at her unannounced visit. “I’ve finished the article. Once it goes live, the public will see everything. No spin, no edits.” She said, as if expecting them to understand.Liam was the first one to ask, “What article?” Chloe smiled wryly and took a seat, “I didn’t want to tell anyone till I was done with it, but I’ve been working on
Fault Lines
By the next morning, headlines across the city shifted from courtroom drama to political chaos. Vaughn wasn’t sitting quietly anymore, especially after the new witness threatened to destroy every credibility he had been trying to build. News channels flooded with debates. Talk show hosts dissected every moment of the trial. Some networks downplayed the scientist’s testimony, focusing instead on Liam’s past and the unrest following Peter’s fall.Vaughn was pulling strings again, but this time it was through the media.“He’s buying airtime,” Evelyn said, pacing across Liam’s office. “Look at these anchors, same phrases, same narrative. This isn’t reporting, it’s a script.” She paused in frustration and tapped her forehead in frustration. “To think these are the same people we are fighting to protect. Some corrupt figure throws money at them, and they all fall in line doing his bidding.”Liam stood by the window, staring out. The city felt quieter today, but he better. It was just the ca
