Liam's father's serious tone made Liam's heart race. "Now, there is one more thing I need you to achieve as my true heir," he said, holding Liam's gaze. "Before the end of spring, you must get married."
Liam's eyes widened in disbelief. "Married? Dad, I'm not ready for that kind of commitment," he protested.His father's expression remained stern. "As the heir to our family's legacy, it's your duty to continue our lineage," he replied. "I know you are skilled with the ladies, so I have no doubt that this will be an easy task for you to accomplish."Liam's anger boiled within him, but he knew better than to argue with his father. "I understand, Dad," he said, trying to keep his tone level. "I'll do my best to fulfill your wishes."Just as Liam was about to leave, the butler walked into the relaxing area. "Dinner is served, sir," he announced."Excellent timing," Liam's father said, rising from his seat. "Join us for dinner, Liam. We have much to discuss."Liam reluctantly followed his father to the dining room, his mind racing with thoughts of his impending marriage.Liam and his Dad entered the dining room, where his family was already seated and engaged in conversation, including Isabella. As he approached the table, his mother gestured to the seat next to Isabella."Liam, darling, sit…," Before Liam's mom could finish her statement, Emma interrupted. "Liam, come sit next to me!" Emma exclaimed, patting the seat next to her. "I saved it just for you.''Emma was well aware of her mother's intentions to set Liam up with Isabella, which was the reason for the family's early dinner. Liam, who was also aware of his mother's plan, decided to go along with it."Thanks, Emma," Liam smiled at his younger sister, "but I think I'll sit next to Isabella so I can get to know her better."His mother's face lit up with pleasure. "That's a wonderful idea, Liam," she said, beaming at him. "You two make such a lovely couple."Liam's mother's face lit up with pleasure at Liam's decision to sit next to Isabella. "That's a wonderful idea, Liam," she said, beaming at him. "You two make such a lovely couple."Liam smiled at his mother's statement. Isabella couldn't help but feel drawn to Liam, and she flirted with him at every opportunity during the meal. As they ate, Isabella found herself lost in the thoughts of Liam and the pleasure she could derive from his touch.Liam noticed that Isabella had barely touched her food, and he decided to play along with a conversation. "You seem not to like the food, as you have barely eaten," he said, smirking at her.Isabella snapped out of her daydream and blushed. "Yeah! It's delicious," she responded, feeling flustered.Liam chuckled at her reaction. "Okay, tell me a little about yourself," he asked, hoping to steer the conversation away from his mother's matchmaking stare.Isabella eagerly listed off her interests to Liam, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Well, I love yoga, swimming, reading, going live on social media, dancing, and so much more. The list is endless," she beamed.Liam nodded politely, but his mind was elsewhere. "That's an interesting list," he replied, sounding uninterested. "Excuse me, I have to make a quick call," he said abruptly and stood up from the table.As Liam began to leave the dining room, his mother called out to him. "Liam, dear, would you be a darling and drop Isabella off at her house on your way back to the city?" she asked in a calm but firm tone.Liam's heart sank at his mother's request. He knew that this was just another ploy to push him towards Isabella, and he wasn't sure he was ready for that kind of commitment. "That wouldn't be a problem, Mother," he said, avoiding her gaze as he spoke. "I'll be leaving in fifteen minutes."With that, Liam quickly made his way out of the dining room, feeling overwhelmed by the pressure he was under. As he walked down the hallway, he could hear his mother's voice from the dining room. "Liam is such a good and caring boy you know ," She said Liam chuckled on hearing his mom's statement.As the dinner with his family came to an end, Liam bid farewell to his loved ones and departed from the grand mansion together with Isabella. Despite his own desires, Liam decided to drive Isabella back to her house, solely to appease his mother's wishes.As they drove away, Liam couldn't help but feel both entertained and irritated by his mother's obvious ulterior motives. He detested when anyone interfered in his romantic affairs, particularly his mother's attempts to suggest who he should date or marry.The ultimatum imposed by his father to settle down only added to Liam's anger and frustration. He felt like his life was being controlled by others, and he yearned to break free from their grip.Liam drove away from the mansion, lost in thought, while Isabella sat beside him, trying to initiate a conversation. Despite his lack of interest, Liam decided to engage in small talk with her, hoping it would make their journey back to the city more tolerable."So, you're an only child?" Liam asked. glancing at Isabella before returning his gaze to the road.Isabella chuckled, smiling sheepishly as she responded. "Yes, I am."She then looked at Liam, batting her long, luscious lashes. "I've always wished for a baby sister like Emma," she said with a dreamy expression. "It would be wonderful to have someone to share all the love and attention that my father showers only on me," she added with a hint of sadness in her voice.The mention of his beloved sister's name caused a wicked grin to spread across Liam's face. Isabella shared with Liam how her father always showered her with everything she desired, even if her mother was angry and jealous. "Anything I want, I get," she said, beaming with pride.Liam couldn't help but give an evil smirk at her statement. The idea of someone getting everything they wanted on a silver platter every time seemed absurd to him. Isabella continued talking, recounting stories from her childhood, teenage years, travels around the world, modeling career, and social media following. Her list seemed endless, and Liam struggled to feign interest in her lavish lifestyle.To make matters worse, the calm spring night suddenly turned windy, and debris started flying around, obstructing Liam's view of the road. He had no choice but to leave the highway and seek refuge in a nearby cafe.As they stepped inside, Liam couldn't help but feel grateful for the warmth and comfort the cafe provided. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and soft jazz music played in the background. Liam and Isabella settled into a cozy booth, and Liam ordered a cup of coffee to warm himself up.Liam muttered words of anger to himself as he entered the cozy cafe with Isabella following close behind. They were greeted by a mature male who welcomed them like a couple. Suddenly, the signboard outside the cafe fell with a deafening crash.Isabella seized the opportunity to wrap her arms tightly around Liam's waist, from behind as if her life depends on it.Liam was furious at her behavior but managed to keep his cool, gently prying her off him and reassuring her that they were safe in the cafe.Isabella smiled knowingly, playing with her hair in a seductive manner that captured the attention of the cafe Employee. "Thank you," she said, feigning fear. Liam couldn't help but roll his eyes at Isabella's theatrics. He wondered if she always acted this way to get what she wanted, or if it was just a ploy to manipulate him. Regardless, Liam knew he needed to keep his guard up around her.Liam's attention snapped back to the cafe employee, and he shot an angry glare at him when he failed to respond promptly. "Have you found your lost soul in her?" Liam asked sarcastically.The cafe employee looked confused for a moment before realizing what Liam meant. "Oh, I'm sorry sir," he apologized. "May I suggest our best coffee for the beautiful couple?" he suggested, trying to recover from his mistake.Isabella beamed at the word "couple," thrilled at
As she stood in the room, Isabella's mind wandered to her kiss with Liam. "Wow!" she breathed in a hushed voice, caressing her lips with her right finger and biting her lower lip gently as she pictured Liam kissing her. The thought sent shivers down her spine, and she was lost in her daydreams until an inner voice interrupted her reverie. Isabella walked over to the large chair in the cafe's spare room and sank into it, imagining Liam calling her "mine." She couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the thought of possessing Liam entirely. Rising from the chair, she walked over to the glass window and gazed out at the debris flying around in the strong winds. "Liam, you will stick to me like gum, just like this debris sticks to the wind. You will always be mine," Isabella murmured to herself.Feeling giddy with excitement, Isabella reached for her phone and dialed her mother's number. Her mother picked up immediately, and Isabella couldn't contain her enthusiasm. "Mum, Liam k
As Elena entered the creative department section, she was met with a sea of eyes all focused on her. Despite the attention and the background whispering, Elena remained unshaken. She greeted everyone in her usual jovial manner and walked straight to her desk.Scarlett, Elena's best friend, couldn't help but smile excitedly as she watched Elena handle the attention with ease. She walked up to Elena and gave her a warm hug."You're finally back, ma'am," Scarlett whispered teasingly in Elena's ear."Thanks, dear. Although I'm a Miss, not yet a Ma'am," Elena winked at her."We all missed your beautiful face and your funny jokes," Mrs. Smith, the data scientist, said as she walked up to Elena and also hugged her."I'm so sorry about yesterday," Elena said, feeling guilty about her previous outburst. "It was never my intention to walk out on you.""Don't bother yourself about that, sweetie," Mrs. Smith smiled. "It's all in the past now."Elena felt a wave of relief wash over her at Mrs. Smi
But Elena kept her cool, knowing that her plans and determination to start her own tech company outweighed her fury. She even apologized, even though it wasn't entirely her fault. Her actions and reactions confused Mr. Ford so much that he was practically tripping over himself to please her gently."I'm sorry, sir," Elena said calmly, her voice barely above a whisper. "It won't happen again."Mr. Ford looked at Elena, his eyes narrowing as he tried to read her expression. But Elena's face was a mask of composure, and he couldn't tell what she was thinking. He cleared his throat and shifted in his seat, clearly uncomfortable."Well, then," he said, his voice betraying a hint of nervousness. "I suppose that's settled. Is there anything else we need to discuss?"Elena shook her head, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. "No, sir. That will be all.""Okay, Elena," Mr. Ford said, his voice softening slightly. "I know you may feel disappointed about not getting the promotion, b
During their lunch break, Scarlett couldn't contain her curiosity and asked Elena to spill the details of what had happened earlier. Elena approached her friend with a smile but quickly cautioned Scarlett to lower her voice. "Calm down Scarlett, not everything at the moment, remember they are hidden listeners everywhere," she said in a hushed tone.Scarlett's enthusiasm was dampened, but she persisted. "Okay, just tell me anything relating to what happened at least, I want to hear it."Elena considered for a moment before finally relenting. "Well, I have some exciting news. I'll be attending the C.E.S. this Saturday," she said with a glint in her eye.Scarlett's eyes widened in surprise. "You are?"Elena nodded, unable to contain her excitement. "Yes, I am!"Scarlett squealed with delight. "Oh my goodness, Elena! I'm so happy for you!"Elena chuckled at her friend's excitement. "Thank you, Scarlett. I knew I could count on your support."Scarlett couldn't help but express her envy tow
As the Lady made her way through the room, Elena couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at her presence. It was as though the entire atmosphere of the room had shifted with her arrival, and all eyes were fixed upon her as she moved gracefully toward her destination. Elena couldn't help but feel a little envious of the woman's effortless beauty and poise and wondered who she might be and what brought her to their office.As the woman passed by Elena's desk, she couldn't help but catch a whiff of her subtle, floral perfume. Gianna spotted Isabella walking down the hallway and waved her over to her office. "Hey Isabella," she called out with a smile.Isabella walked elegantly towards her friend's office, her captivating beauty turning heads along the way. When she arrived, the two friends exchanged a brief hug and pleasantries before shutting the door behind them.As they settled in, the office seemed to come alive once again, but this time the chatter was all about Isabella.
Instead, she squared her shoulders, took a few deep breaths, and walked back to her desk with renewed determination.As the day's work came to an end, Elena and Scarlett left the office, chatting and giggling as they drove back to Elena's house. They discussed the events of the day, sharing their thoughts on Isabella's demanding attitude and Gianna's cool demeanor.Once they arrived at Elena's house, Elena went straight to her bedroom and emerged with her laptop, eager to show Scarlett some of her latest creations. She pulled up a few websites, games, dating sites, and apps that she had developed, and Scarlett's mouth dropped open in amazement."Oh my gosh, Elena! How did you make all these?" Scarlett exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder.Elena chuckled at her friend's expression. "I developed and made them myself," she replied, a hint of pride in her voice. "Although, I'm still adding some essential parts. These are just a few of my many software creations, and I intend to showcase s
Liam smiled to himself, feeling excited about the night ahead. As he got ready for the club, he couldn't help but feel a rush of adrenaline at the thought of what the night might bring.Isabella had been trying to call Liam's mobile number repeatedly since leaving Gianna's office, but she couldn't get through to him. Frustration creased her face as her body twitched with irritation."Didn't he call me last night with this very number?" she muttered to herself. She tried one more time, but the call went straight to voicemail. Isabella's exasperation tripled as she sent a series of messages, but still received no reply.Isabella was not one to back down or give up on something she craved and wanted. She was determined to have Liam by her side, and she would draw down lightning, thunder, and brimstone until she got what she wanted.She briefly considered calling Mrs. Hamilton, Liam's mother, but decided it was too early to get her involved. Isabella knew she needed to try and handle this