When Liam came out of the gate, he walked majestically towards the main gate. Then, Jack came out of his hiding place, staring at Liam with curiosity.
"Hey! you startled me, Liam.
"Sorry, but you stayed too long in there, I mean what where you both talking about ? Jack.
Liam rageously looked at Jack, he didn't want to answer the question.
So he started walking ahead of him while Jack kept on asking more questions even when he got no reply.
So they took a taxi home. When they reached, they were offered their meals.
Liam was questioned by his father Gideon, on how it went, then Liam told him how it went.
In two days time Liam and Stephanie would graduate form high school.
Liam began to prepare himself for the graduation.
Gideon took him to his family, Liam was super excited to see his family, and his parents were glad to see him.
They never believed he would adapt to such life, but they were super proud of him, this time they have the right person who's brave enough to navigate his way into the Rodrigo's life.
After the graduation, there was a grand party in a hotel. Liam went wearing rag just to deceive the Rodrigos that he is from a poor family and could attend this school because he had received scholarship.
He was mocked by pupils, since the school is reputable and attended by the wealthy. Their dressing was highly fashionable. Their expensive jewelry showcases their family's power and influence.
"Why are you on that suit that look like a rag ? students questioned.
"You should better tart yourself up, they mocked him.
Then Stephanie walked up to them, fighting on behalf of Liam.
"It's none of your business what he wears, you all should focus on the party and not on others dressing style, Stephanie.
The event started, then Stephanie went outside to meet with her other friends.
While discussing with them, Liam got a call from his father asking him to poison Stephanie's drink with an alcohol because he knew she is allergic to alcohol, and after that he should pretend like he knows nothing about it or walk out of the event hall.
When Liam poisoned the drink with alcohol, he gave it to her when no one notice, then Stephanie drank it slowly unknown to her that she would have a negative reaction after drinking all of it, then Liam took an excuse that he has to rush home because he had something crucial to work on.
Stephanie quivered and fell to the floor while everyone was dancing, she was hypnotized and trying to reach out for help.
Her skin began to change, rashes started popping out while her body weakens greatly.
She beckon for help, but for some minutes no one heard what she was saying because the music was too loud. Then, someone who was standing close to her stepped on her. He realized he had stepped on a person, he looked down closely then he saw Stephanie lying half dead.
He screamed, immediately everyone looked at him. But most of them got angry because they were distracted, so they quickly turned and continued dancing.
Stephanie was rushed to the hospital, she was still unconscious. Then the doctor diagnosed her and found out that she took something that reacted negatively.
When her parents came, they were told. Rodrigo was mad, he knows he's daughter wouldn't take what would hurt her. He also knows she's allergic to alcohol and she wouldn't try to drink it. So he pondered on who might have done such to her.
Liam got home, he called his father Maxwell and informed him that he had done what he said.
"Good! I know you'll execute it well. Now you have to go visit her, just to pretend like you know nothing about it, Maxwell.
"Alright, but…Liam stuttered for some seconds, he felt he was going to be seriously questioned by Rodrigo, because they had been known to be beside each other. And him leaving her would make him less compatible because of he needs to protect her from danger since she is their little princess.
Then Liam went to visit Stephanie, he walked reluctantly like he was frustrated and confused. When he entered the mansion, he saw Stephanie lying sick on the couch.
He ran to her and held her fist, speaking with a mild voice pretending to care.
"Steph, he called. What happened to you ?
"I feel sick because I took something I wasn't suppose to take, I'm allergic to alcohol, but I think alcohol was in my drink, Stephanie thought.
Liam's face was grimaced, he acted like he knew nothing about what happened.
"Did you add liquor to my drink ? Stephanie asked.
"No! I didn't do it and I can't do such, Liam claimed.
Stephanie believed him, because whenever she's around him she feels comfortable, so she waved that away with a smile on her face and sat down erect.
Clara walked in and saw them playing cheerfully, she was amazed. To her Stephanie was safe around him, she didn't know he was Maxwell's son, the devil that had always tried to rip them of everything.
"I can see you're getting better Stephanie, Clara.
"Yes mother, I'm feeling great, Stephanie.
"Well thanks to that young man beside you, Clara.
"It's my pleasure ma'am, Liam.
Liam spoke mildly like he has no bad intentions, then Clara walked out of the room.
Liam is always watchful, his eyes frequently moves around in search of something vital.
Stephanie went to the book shelf in the other room to pick a few books they can read. When Liam stood up and opened the cabinet in search of relevant documents he could steal from the Rodrigos, but he found none.
He was still in search of relevant documents, when he heard the footsteps of Stephanie, then he quickly sat down pretending to be waiting for her. Stephanie didn't suspect a thing, she saw him as a good friend that means no harm.
Later on, Liam remembered his brother Jack had been waiting for him, then he left.