Chapter 1490

Liam had only just regained the power Sheldon had taken from him not long ago. Maeve couldn't help but wonder where he had come up with so much money to purchase the priceless raw stone. Liam, however, wasn't fazed by her suspicion. With a calm expression, he replied, "Who said stones have to be bought?" "Then... what else could it be?" Before Maeve could finish her sentence, the realization hit her. She knew exactly what Liam was capable of. She slapped his arm with a grim expression. "You've been involved in something shady again, haven't you?" "I'm not Zion! I deal in illegal trades, plain and simple. Just keep an eye on your own people! Why are you meddling with my businesses?" Liam snapped. The moment he finished speaking, Zion shot him a cold glance—the kind of look that said, "Try upsetting my wife again and see what happens." Liam took a deep breath. "Relax, I haven't done anything to him. He gave it to me willingly, and I'm paying him in installments. He'll be fine."