Chapter 3: How Thick Is Your Face?

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Liam Bernthal had always dreamed of buying a house in the Biltmore Villa since he graduated. Working for Andrew Siega, there was no hope of buying a house in this lifetime, but Liam Bernthal never expected his dream to be realized in such a way. Ana Gosling informed Liam Bernthal before leaving that he must stay at the Biltmore Villa at night unless there was something important. This made Liam Bernthal feel helpless. However, thinking about the substantial divorce settlement he would receive three years later, he accepted it. Putting his thoughts aside, Liam Bernthal took a taxi back to the hospital. He deposited the remaining 70,000 dollars into the hospital account. Liam Bernthal let out a sigh of relief as the weight on his heart finally lifted. The life-saving money was finally secured! Arriving at the entrance of the emergency room, Liam's mother and sister,Nina Bernthal, were anxiously waiting. Seeing Liam Bernthal return, the mother and daughter hurriedly approached. Before they could say anything, Liam Bernthal's phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, Liam Bernthal furrowed his brows and didn't answer. Putting his phone back in his pocket, Liam Bernthal said, "Mom, Nina, Dad's surgery fees..." Before he could finish his sentence, the phone rang again. Seeing the situation,Nina Bernthal said, "Liam Bernthal, it must be something important since they are calling so urgently. Dad is still in surgery now, you can take the phone first." Liam Bernthal shook his head and put his phone back in his pocket. "Mom, Nina..." Ring, ring! The phone rang again! Impatiently, Liam Bernthal took out his phone and answered, "What?" It was his girlfriend, Laurie Holden, calling. Laurie Holden seemed oblivious to Liam Bernthal's tone and said, "Liam Bernthal, I just saw a dress at the mall that I really liked. It's only 2,000 dollars. Quickly transfer the money to me so I can buy it." Hearing this, Liam Bernthal was infuriated! She was willing to act like a dog in front of Andrew Siega, yet she had the audacity to ask him for money? Liam Bernthal had never seen such shamelessness people before! "I don't have any money!" After saying that, Liam Bernthal hung up the phone. "Laurie Holden?"Nina Bernthal asked. Liam Bernthal nodded and didn't say much. He felt embarrassed even talking about such things. Nina said, "Did you two have a fight again?Laurie is still young, it's normal for her to spend more money. Dad is still in the operating room, what are you two..." Before Nina Bernthal could finish, Liam Bernthal interrupted, "Sis, you don't need to say anything about this. I know how to handle it.Laurie has been with me for a while, and I believe I treated her well. But now she calls me only to ask for money, and there are some issues that I can't tell you for now." "When dad is out of danger, I'll find a time to break up with her." Nina pursed her lips and ultimately didn't say anything more. Their father was still in the operating room, and they didn't even know whether he was alive or dead. Laurie Holden didn't come to the hospital, but she still asked Liam Bernthal for money? Did she think of him as an ATM? It was indeed too much. However, before Liam Bernthal could have a moment of peace, the phone rang again. Taking a deep breath, Liam Bernthal tried to suppress his anger and answered the call. "Aren't you at the company, Liam Bernthal? Where are you? I'm coming to find you!" Laurie Holden asked. Liam Bernthal sneered. Did Laurie Holden know he wasn't at the company? She must have contacted that bastard Andrew Siega. His colleague, Jasper Holden, helped him take a leave, and Andrew Siega probably told Laurie Holden that he was at the hospital. Thinking this, Liam Bernthal said, "I'm at the hospital, come over!" He wanted to see to what extent this shameless person could stoop! The red light in the operating room was still on. Liam's father hadn't come out yet, but Laurie Holden had arrived. She walked over in high heels without greeting Nina Bernthal and their mother, and went straight to Liam Bernthal. "Liam Bernthal, I really found a beautiful dress that I liked! You have no idea, my best friend laughed at me because I couldn't afford it. I feel inclined to sink into the ground with shame!" As she spoke, Laurie Holden began to feel that something was wrong. In the past, Liam Bernthal always wore a pleasing smile towards her. Even when she vented her frustrations on him, Liam Bernthal never uttered a word of complaint. But now Liam Bernthal was looking at her with a cold smile? "Are you finished?" Liam Bernthal's expression turned cold. "If I were you, I would find a hole drilling now. Laurie Holden, how can you have the face to ask me for money? How can you have the face to come to the hospital to look for me?" "My mom and Nina are right here, don't you know them? You didn't even greet them. I'm not asking about these things anymore." "If I were you, I wouldn't be calling me for money, but go find Andrew Siega!" Boom! Hearing Liam Bernthal's final words, Laurie Holden's mind felt like it was struck by thunder! Find Andrew Siega?! Did Liam Bernthal already know about her and Andrew Siega? How did Liam Bernthal find out? She never let Liam Bernthal see her phone, and Andrew Siega promised not to tell Liam Bernthal. How did Liam Bernthal know? Did he guess? "Liam!" Thinking of this, Laurie Holden's eyes became misty. "Liam Bernthal! You actually suspect that I am having an affair with Andrew Siega?! I barely even know him! I've only seen him once!" She gritted her teeth, her body trembling, feeling a great injustice. Laurie Holden had some beauty, and when her eyes turned red and she looked pitiful, who wouldn't feel pity and sympathy? Who wouldn't be softened? However, seeing through the chat records, Liam Bernthal was no longer fooled. He looked at Laurie Holden coldly. "Now I officially inform you, Laurie Holden! We are breaking up!" Liam Bernthal turned away, no longer sentimental towards Laurie Holden. What can a several years' relationship do? Even if a heart dies, it's only for a moment. "Liam Bernthal!" To Liam Bernthal's surprise, Laurie Holden grabbed him and cried out, "What has gotten into you? In the past, you used to listen to me. How can you treat me like this? We've been together for almost ten years! Don't you know me yet? Liam Bernthal, what's wrong with you?""Laurie Holden!" Liam Bernthal pushed her away: "Do I have to reveal your ugly affair with Andrew Siega before you're willing?!" Laurie Holden was instantly stunned! Liam Bernthal had found out! She took out a tissue from her bag and wiped away the tears on her face. "Fine, Liam Bernthal! We'll break up then! But I've been with you, Laurie Holden, for almost ten years! Even if it's nine years, it's still good enough! I'll accept a breakup, but I want a loss fee of 10,000 dollars per year of my youth! Give me 90,000 dollars as a breakup fee and I'll leave obediently! Otherwise, I'll make your life a living hell!" Liam Bernthal was furious: "Not a penny! Get lost!" "Fine! Very well!" Laurie Holden's face twisted in anger: "I had an affair with Andrew Siega! You, Liam Bernthal, are just a useless waste! Everything I want, Andrew Siega will buy for me! What about you? You don't have any money, not even a penny!" "You're almost thirty years old. Who would want to marry a poor loser like you?! If you break up with me, you'll be a bachelor for the rest of your life!" Liam Bernthal laughed. He took out his marriage certificate from his pocket and almost slapped it in Laurie Holden's face. "Laurie Holden, take a good look at this, a marriage certificate! I, Liam Bernthal, am married! Sorry to disappoint you!" When he said this, Liam Bernthal felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Finally, he win a round! Laurie Holden only saw Liam Bernthal's name on the marriage certificate before he took it back. She was completely dumbfounded! Liam Bernthal got married? When did this happen? "f**k off!" Liam Bernthal put the marriage certificate away and turned his back to Laurie Holden. "Fine! Liam Bernthal, we'll see about that! This isn't over!" Laurie Holden walked away in her high-heeled shoes, showing no signs of sadness. Perhaps, she really just saw Liam Bernthal as an ATM. Meanwhile,Nina Bernthal finally snapped out of it and asked dazedly, "Liam Bernthal, you're married? When did this happen?" Liam Bernthal smiled bitterly, "Nina, it's a long story..." He wore a pained expression. He had intended to borrow money, and although he got the money, he hadn't expected to also receive a marriage certificate. Meanwhile, at the Gosling's home. Ana Gosling took out the marriage certificate she had just received, took a picture, and sent it to the Gosling's family chat after blurring Liam Bernthal's ID number. Immediately! "Ana! You got married?!" "Oh my god! Ana got married? Did you elope? This is so sudden?!" "Liam Bernthal? Surname Liam? Ana, is your husband from the Liam family in New York?" Seeing the Gosling's family chat go into chaos, Ana Gosling's lips curled up, and she looked stunning in that moment. Even her female secretary was somewhat stunned. After a moment of thought, Ana Gosling mentioned her brothers: "I got married. According to our previous agreement, I can still manage Gosling's Company for another three years, is that right?" Soon, a wolf head avatar replied, "Little sister, of course! Bring your husband home for dinner tonight and let our family members have a good look at your husband and let your husband get to know everyone." Ana Gosling didn't reply to this message. She didn't want Liam Bernthal to meet the people from her family for now. This marriage was just a bargaining chip for her to prolong her control over the Gosling's Company.
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