When Darkness come

Fighting For My Honor

Liam had a few days before the ball started. He was busy whole the whole week. With the money, he got from the Duke he publicly donate to orphanages, a shelter, and a free training center for those inspired to be a knight. He was in every newspaper and blog all spoke well about what he did in the community. The orphanage ensures that the kid grows healthy for the future he also paid for school, clothes, meals. Liam brought land near his home and build a training center for the poor they had to pay a small fee of one silver coin. It was cheaper than bread he invested in new equipment, Weapon, armor for them. Of course for a fee but it was cheaper than a normal blacksmith.

He got most of the idea on a discount price because a lot of people wanted to help him build up the community. However, the teacher came out of his expensive he paid them 2,500 silver a month. But that was a small price to pay for helping his community out in addition to that he also help with the repair of the holy temple in his hometown.

But that was only the start a few days later Liam invest in a medical center for the poor. Of course, didn't spend all his money he only spent four hundred thousand wasn't a lot. With the rest of the money, he plans to start his business Liam had an idea for a communication device.

Liam made one in the future for his team. It was made out of a common mana stone he used it for talking to his crew it was something like a walkie-talkie. Liam Discover was good with his hands in the war a lot of resources he didn't have he had to a fine creative way to get what he need. This is where he came up with his best idea and he was going to use it to make a profit. But he need a business partner and a blacksmith that he could trust. But finding them proves to be challenging of his bad reputation.

Soon the day of the ball would come everyone was dressed in their fancy formal wear and Zoey and Liam were no different they had similar outfits with a few settled differences Liam was wearing luxury Fabrics of plum purple. Combined with lace over the top of the purple left a distinct and elegant design of the shirt out of royal light lilac silk. A range of light purple and dark purple made the suit come together. Liam wore expensive jewels his hair was slicked back exquisitely handsome Zoey was no different she wore a ball gown dress similar design and color to Liam'

s.

The dress was snug to her body and showed off her curves however it was a bit heavy because of all the Jews and Lace that was on it. She also wore purple lilac jewels that complement her dress the dress flowed down and cover her feet. She wore comfortable flats under her dress they were high-end shoes. Her Ginger hair was slightly curled with pearls in them the hairstyle add Beauty to her face. They arrived at the royal ball Liam grab Zoey's hand and escorted her into the building the ball had Grand doors open and everyone was in awe of them. They naturally look like an authentic couple however some people were disgusted disapproval of a relationship. Perhaps because they were miserable themselves or they just didn't like Liam. After all, do Liam has made a lot of enemies some had a good reason to hate him. While others were just jealous after a while Zoey and Liam split up to a network.

Zoe became very popular at the party found herself surrounded by socialites excluding Jasmine perhaps it was her friendly smile that attracted them to her. Or a down-to-earth personality that made them want to get closer to her. Nonetheless, she was a highlight of the party many women complimented her dress in agreed to invite her to more parties. On the other hand, Liam's night didn't go as expected no one talked to him he spent most of his nights standing in the corner. Drinking white wine however he observes something strange. The men gathered around in a circle surrounding one person his name was Jonathan Wellbrid. He is elegant and extremely rich most of his profits come from small businesses. He made a fortune off of one invention he's a genius and investor in a potential partner for Liam. Jonathan was one of those strange guys you just didn't know what you want to get with him it was unpredictable and most importantly he was arrogant and cocky. Sometimes he can be a right out a****** his Entourage secretly hated him but they knew they couldn't do business without him. Liam heard about him through the old acquaintance he didn't care about his bad attitude long as they can make money together. With confidence, Liam walk over to the crowd of people that were surrounding Jonathan. He made his way through the crowd and introduced himself to Jonathan. His Entourage had a smug look on their face the first Jonathan seem to be nice but then Liam could detect sarcasm in the undermining tone in his voice. Liam told Jonathan small details about the business that he wanted to create.

" wow I didn't know a noble son wanted to start his own business," he said

They laugh in contempt Liam took as a sign of disrespect held his composure he continued to talk business with Jonathan. But everything he said they made fun of eventually he realized being Jonathan's partner is futile. However, it was no fault to Liam because he knew one day he will find a good business partner. He continued to make friends and network although he never bought out the business again at the party. Eventually, because it's friendly Behavior a lot of people start to warm up to him. Now reed came late to the party because he didn't ride with the Duke over the week rumors begin to spread about reading and how not Noah's son was. Noah didn't put an end to these rumors instead he added fuel to the fire showing up with Liam and not reed. His silence said everything and everyone took it as it was true. Imagine being arrogant and self-centered as reed walking into the party expecting people to flock to you only to realize that you're no longer the center of attention. But a laughing stock to around you. This is how it was read the despair he must have felt it was like everyone can see his insecurities it was making fun of him. Those who would never dare to mess with Reed now have belittled him. Liam went back to his corner the observe everything it was like watching a soap opera take place. And he loved every minute of it they brought him a joy to see Reed close to despair his ego being crushed by the people he crushed. They were persistent a ruthless with attacking his character they bad-mouth the whole party and no one stood up for him. Someone else is getting pleasure out of this Noah.