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THE VENGEFUL HEIR Choose Your Allies Wisely
Liam walked away after saying that, leaving Lord David frozen in place with a mix of confusion and suspicion. Just like Liam, there were some things his best friend did that he was not able to explain. Things that made him question his status and who he really was.As he stood now watching him walk away, he could not help but wonder if there were some secrets that the Maron family were hiding. As much as he wanted to believe that these were all coincidences, the pieces were not adding up. Liam, being a nobody, could not have possibly had a connection with all these influential and powerful figures in society if he was truly a nobody.Lord David was so deep in thought that he almost did not notice Mia approaching him,“Grandpa?” She called softly, breaking him out of his trance.Seeing the disturbed look on his face, Mia drew closer, “Is everything okay? I’m sorry about the deal. I-““Don’t worry about that child. I know it wasn’t your fault.” He paused and heaved a deep sigh.“I shoul
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Trailing
“What is it, Grandpa?” Mia asked, seeing the disturbed look on Lord David’s face.“It’s from Peter Nelson.” Lord David said with an anxious look on his face.“He says we should choose our sides wisely, or fall.”The words sounded even more ominous than what Mia had imagined. She clenched her fist in annoyance. Peter Nelson was getting too comfortable with messing with her family and it was about time she returned the favor. “Do not worry about this Grandpa. I’ll handle it.” Mia said determinedly and without waiting for his response, she walked away. She quickly pulled out her phone and called Celine,“I need your help.” She said as soon as Celine answered.“Okay? What do you need my help with?” She asked, her voice tinged with confusion.“Liam just left here not too long ago. I need to know where he is going.”“Mia, I’m not sure this is really a good idea,” Celine replied with concern, but Mia was in no mood to listen. “That bastard Peter just threatened my family again. I can’t ju
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Key
“I-I was just…” Mia stuttered, and mentally scolded herself for not thinking of an excuse much faster.Liam shifted his gaze around the vast empty warehouse and his eyes narrowed in suspicion, “Did you follow me?” He asked angrily.However, Mia stood her ground and stepped forward, “I didn’t have much of a choice Liam.”“What do you mean you didn’t have a choice? I thought you trusted me. I told you I’ll handle this and you didn’t need to get involved.” Liam retorted.“So what? I was just supposed to sit back and do nothing?” “No, you were supposed to trust me.” Liam said angrily. He stopped and pinched the bridge of his nose, trying not to lose his temper. “Trust you,” Mia scoffed, staring directly at him. “I did trust you Liam, I finally did. But it seems all this time you were just using my family as pawns for whatever twisted game you were just talking about in there.”“Is that what this is to you? This thing with Peter? Just some power struggle? And who were those people anywhe
THE VENGEFUL HEIR In a Scandal Again
“What key?” Liam asked, his frustration rising. The man stepped forward. “You don’t remember but your father left you the key before he died, but when you were about to head off to school abroad, your grandfather decided it was safer if he kept it close to him. Even though it turned out not to be so safe,” he paused, staring at Liam pitifully,“Your grandfather did not want to tell you, but after you left the country, your home was attacked and the only thing they took was the key. We combed the city looking for it, but never found it.”“Peter’s plans would not work if he doesn’t have the key, but even if he somehow manages to get his hands on it, he’ll need to bypass the security measures encrypted in the neural facility before he can even get a chance to use the key.”Liam listened attentively, appalled by the new information he was receiving.“How do you know so much about this neural facility and how come I’ve never heard of it?” He questioned curiously. At that point, the men e
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Mia and Victor
Just as Liam anticipated, Victor had leaked Melissa’s offshore account and framed him for it. The scandal had taken the media by uproar, causing the Steven’s family to suffer more public discontent and humiliation. In no time, the news made it to every major channel and once again, the Stevens family was taking the heat.No one knew how this happened, or who leaked it. Even after realizing what Melissa had done, Lord David and the rest of the Steven family were too preoccupied with managing the damage it was quickly causing to their reputation to blame Melissa.At this time, Victor quickly showed up at the mansion, moving with urgency and fake concern.“I came as quickly as I saw it,” he said urgently rushing towards Melissa,“How did this happen? Do you have any idea who could have done this?” Melissa was a mess at this time, her face a mix of anger and fear. She knew by now Peter would have found out about the account leak and would not be happy. They were already in a fix with t
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Victor Exposed
Meanwhile, Liam has finally had enough of Victor’s attempts to smear his image and ruin his relationship with Mia. He could tell from the onset that this was about sabotaging his chances with Mia, but since the man did not want to play fair anymore, he was going to deal him with the same cards.Retrieving his phone, he quickly called Jack. As soon as the call went through, Jack immediately answered,“I’m already on my way to you sir,” he said, thinking Liam was calling to know his location, but Liam quickly interjected, “That’s not the reason I’m calling Jack. Have you seen the news?”“The news?” Jack’s voice was laced with confusion.“Yes, it seems I underestimated Victor Carpi’s relentlessness. He’s released the Nelson offshore account and implicated the Steven’s family, but the sneaky bastard is making allegations that I’m the one that released those records.”“What do you need me to do?” Jack replied in a malicious tone.“I need you to release every information you gathered on Vi
THE VENGEFUL HEIR Laura Visit The Stevens
“Well, well, well. What do you know?” Mia taunted with a malicious look on her face.“Looks like I was right all along. What are you going to say this time, Victor? Your secrets are out and just like I suspected, you leaked the offshore accounts. I mean it has to be with all these records of you involved in illegal dealings, fraud, and whatnot.” Mia said with a smug grin.Meanwhile, Melissa remained frozen. She could not believe that she had been instrumental in this whole mess. The only other person she had trusted with this secret was Victor, and judging from the looks of things now, she could tell that he had leaked the reports.She lunged at him furiously, but before she could get to him, Yona stepped in front of her, holding her back,“You bastard!” Melissa sneered.“Why would you do this to us?”“Isn’t it obvious Mom?” Mia scoffed.“He’s just trying to implicate Liam, and then win your trust so you all would choose him to join the family.”By now everyone was already acquainted
THE VENGEFUL HEIR The Neural link
Shortly after Liam ended the call, he texted Luara the address of the Stevens family with directions on what to do when she got there. Right now, he was more focused on finding the network facility. With everything happening, Liam felt more relieved. Peter would be distracted by all of this, he doubted the man would have the time to plan an ambush.After a short drive, he finally arrived at the location.From the gate, one could not see into the facility or even know if it’s existence. The building looked like a regular office building that had been abandoned with no visible guards or security details anywhere. Confused, Liam drove his car into the facility and again picked up his phone to call Jack.Jack’s phone rang for a few moments and then he answered, “Sorry for keeping you waiting Young Master. I’ve just finished talking to Laura about what to do about the Stevens case and will be there shortly.”“Alright, but that’s not why I called Jack,” Liam replied and stared straight ah
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What Comes Next
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
