Entering the Matthews mansion, Liam ignored the officers sitting on the couch, checking the files and questioning the maids and servants. He rushed upstairs to find his wife and daughter who were in the bedroom.
Lilian breathed in relief when her eyes landed on Liam. She asked without understanding what was happening in the home. "Liam, what is going on? They confiscated our mobiles."
She just knew there was a court trial and the officers were from the tax department. Worried about the baby, she didn't get the chance to know about the situation.
Lilian watched Liam rub her head before sitting next to their sleeping daughter. She asked, seeing him sighing repeatedly, "Did mom get the bail?" She asked.
Liam felt bad for his wife who has to go through all these and also hear from people due to his mother and father's doing. He unintentionally sighed again, shaking his head in response. "Mom was tricked into telling the truth. Anya Owen's identity is very crucial so Mom will be under custody."
Lilian slid her palm into his and held his hand, trying to comfort him. She faintly nodded in response. Lilian could understand Gianna feels cheated and betrayed by Casper but she disliked Gianna for attempting to kidnap Zane.
Lilian wouldn't have meddled with their issues but didn't like it when Gianna included a young innocent boy's life in it. Hence she didn't feel sorry for Gianna.
"And...?" She probed him to share with her, instead of burying everything in himself. He couldn't share these with his other friends, so she wished to support him during the tough time.
Going to the couch, Liam briefed about the revelation of truth, the tax raid, and who was behind it. Then he mentioned Harrison's advice for him.
Lilian had lost count of Liam's sighs and watched his deep frowns. She could understand his worry for Gianna, yet he was worried about the employees suffering between the battle of Casper and Alvin.
More than that, she was aware Liam never considered himself to be fit for handling the power at the highest position. Liam was accepting his mother's doing so he will slowly accept the result of the legal process. If Liam fails to stop the battle between Casper and Alvin, Liam will blame himself for years.
Shifting close to Liam, she cupped his hand between her palms and chose to encourage him, even if it was against Casper. "Liam, you will be a better leader than dad. The business isn't just for livid, greedy people. The company and employees need you. You could protect it from more trouble."
As far as she heard about Alvin from the Matthews family and how he was dealing with things, she could easily guess Alvin wouldn't stop if Casper stayed in power.
"You are level-headed and smart, Liam. I have never seen a person as sensible and responsible as you. So please, trust yourself. You can do it." She encouraged him to take Alvin and Secretary Harrison's words seriously.
With a brief pause, she added hesitantly, "Mom has to face her retribution." So fretting over Gianna's situation would only hurt Liam more.
Liam watched his wife show her unconditional support and trust in him. Seeing her wary speaking of Gianna, he reached out and pulled her into his arms. He wasn't angry at her for her words on Gianna. They would have fought if Gianna was wrongly accused but Gianna was the real culprit.
So he started to think about the company seriously. For that, he needs to get complete power over the company. So he began considering various aspects to stop all the turbulence at the company.
He might not be able to achieve anything in business like Casper or Alvin. He just wanted to protect what Casper had built so far.
Lilian was leaning on Liam, lost in her thoughts. She quivered just at the thought of Liam being like Casper. She was glad he wasn't the least bit like Casper or Gianna.
Suddenly their silent time came to a halt when Cordelia barged into their bedroom. "Liam, you should have a baby boy as soon as possible." She ordered them as if having a baby is as simple as going shopping and choosing the item.
Lilian, who jerked up due to the appearance of Cordelia, lowered her head after hearing Cordelia. She was aware they wanted to avoid Alvin or Zane from taking the inheritance from the family or company. She felt disgusted by how Cordelia brought up babies to their advantage.
Liam looked at Cordelia before he lazily stood up. He crossed his hands and sneered, "Or else will you ask someone to kill me too, Grandma?" Both Liam and Lilian were surprised at his behavior.
Cordelia's eyes widened. She hadn't expected Liam to get to know about her. But she didn't drop her pride. She snapped at Liam, "Is this how you speak to me?" Liam was always courteous to her.
Liam was angry at Gianna all these years because of her actions against Alvin. He never bothered about Casper and always respected Cordelia. After hearing and seeing the real colors of his family members, he was too tired to think of putting on an act of filial son.
He strode towards the door, grabbed Cordelia's arm, pulled her out of the door, and shut the door in her face. He would have tolerated their abusive words at Alvin like in the past but killing? He felt like he was living with a bunch of criminals in the home.
"We will move out after the raid," Liam announced to his wife.
Lilian had no objection as the Matthews family never behaved like a family, to begin with. However, she voiced her curiosity, "Will we live with Alvin and Anya Owen?" Liam always wanted to live like a big happy family.
Liam was amused hearing his wife. He might have liked that but after whatever Gianna did, it was hard for him to face Alvin or Anya. Nevertheless, he shook his head, "Alvin would prefer to stay with his wife without any disturbance." He meant to say Alvin was crazy about Anya. Since they had met and married after so many years, Liam also felt they should have their time and space.
Lilian understood that and didn't probe further, seeing him seriously thinking about the company. There was going to be a drastic change in their life, and Lilian mentally prepared for it.
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At Alvin's office, Skylark.
Having no choice against his wife's worry, Alvin brought her upstairs to calm her tensed nerves. He cleared his throat as he passed her a file. He explained carefully watching her expression.
"If anybody wishes to buy more than twenty percent of the shares from various shareholders, then it should be authorized by the board members..."
Before he could even get the chance to complete it, Anya's jaws dropped, and rubbed her eyes, doubting if she was reading right.
Alvin found her actions cute and suppressed his smile. He continued, "Thus I brought twelve percent from Skylark and eight percent is my investment." Thus Casper couldn't invalidate his shares. "I knew Casper would use it so I purposefully hid it."
Anya slapped the file on the desk and breathed out loudly. Her eyes narrowed at the man who sheepishly grinned at her. "Alvin Matthews, you are a sly fox." She couldn't believe he always planned and was prepared for everything. There she was, worked up like a headless chicken. "I won't trust you again." She humphed and stomped away from him.
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