“Heidi, that idea is perfect.” Kate's eyes shone with excitement. “I swear I can't wait to see you kick Harold Olsen in the butt!”“So you see,” Isla said. “We all support you, Ms. Olsen. We will do everything in our power to foster your dreams and cheer you up.”Some of the anxiety in Heidi's mind washed away, her heart warming up, and her lips pulled into a genuine smile. “Thank you, Guys.”“You don't need to thank us,” Steve said gently, touching her arm. “We will always be here for you, Heidi. At least, I know that I'll never leave your side.”“Oh, Steve.” Heidi felt embarrassed again.Steve chuckled. “Why do you seem surprised? Among the thousands of ladies I have met, you stand out like a phoenix among ducks. My greatest desire is to spend as much time as we can with each other.”“Ha-Aha.” Kate choked on her drink, and Isla couldn't help but blush at his statement as if she was the one being showered with those sweet words.“Ha! Suzie's calling again!” Kate suddenly stood up, br
Lucas was also taken aback seeing her.A few hours ago, he'd turned down the whole city searching for her. Yet, as she now stood in front of him with another man, several emotions swirled in his eyes.Seeing Heidi, Tracy's first instinct was to scream and flee, declaring her a ghost. Her face ashened and her heart pounded so hard in her chest, realizing that Heidi was alive.Tracy's gaze traveled from Heidi to Lucas whose eyes were fixed on each other in a trance.As if the time had stopped, none of them moved from their spot.“Honey…” Pretending not to notice Heidi and taking advantage of the situation, Tracy clung onto Lucas's arm, spilling out the words, “How generous of you, StarBite is the most popular and expensive restaurant in Phoenix City. It is just a simple birthday celebration which you couldn't attend yesterday because you were busy.”“I'm so touched that you brought me here to compensate for not being at the party. You shower me with too much love, how can I ever repay y
Forget it?How could Lucas ever forget that precious moment they shared when it also came with the regret of the realization that he'd misunderstood her a lot?He accused Heidi of throwing herself at men, but she turned out a virgin. He thought her to be a gold digger, but was it the truth?“Heidi, listen to me…” Lucas said softly. “About Tracy, there's nothing between us- I mean, there will no longer be anything between us. I will end our relationship-”“I don't care!” Heidi enunciated each word, her tears refusing to dry up. “You might as well get into a relationship with every single girl in Phoenix City then break up, Lucas Harrison, I don't freaking care!”Lucas's expression twisted between hurt and regret. “However, you're the only girl I want a relationship with. Heidi, Steve Anderson can not give you half of what I will.”Again, he thought she was only after money. Heidi wanted to laugh, but the bitterness in her heart wouldn't let her. She glared at him. “Why don't you just
… The Next Day.The tension between the family members of the Olsens Household seemed to have doused a bit.Harold Olsen ate his breakfast heartily, his voice booming in the whole building. “Dad, I am sure you are not watching the comments on the net. Can you believe that the small fashion marketing brand, StriveStyle Co., is currently the talk of the town?”Grandpa Jeffery looked up from his food. “Really?” He asked.Harold laughed. “Of course! And we all have no one else to thank for this great achievement but your precious granddaughter.”Grandpa Jeffery frowned, finding his behavior weird. “Harold…” he dropped his spoon. “Haven’t you been against Heidi all along? Why are you praising her now?”“Haha, I think you misunderstood, Dad!” Harold laughed. “I wasn't against Heidi, of course. There's a reason why I have been hard on her. Simple. To make sure she doesn't slack off and takes her job seriously.”Grandpa Jeffery nodded thoughtfully. “And you made everyone think that you disli
“Heidi, you're here,” Lucas whispered, sitting next to her.Heidi looked away, ignoring his gentleness. “I came early because I didn't want to keep the lawyer waiting.”Her indifferent reply dampened his hope. When he saw her in his office, Lucas almost forgot about the impending doom: finalizing the divorce.“Mr. Harrison, Mrs. Harrison, if you need anything please let me know,” Amanda excused herself.After the secretary left, Lucas shifted close to Heidi and she shifted away.Lucas sighed. “Why don't you want to come back to me, Heidi?”Heidi gave him a scornful look. “I hate repeating the same thing over and over again.”“You're not giving me a clear answer.”“Is disliking you enough reason?”Lucas was hurt by her words, especially when she said she disliked him.He stared at her side profile, her lips were pursed and her eyes were cold.Lucas murmured, “What if the lawyer never comes?”“She isn't the only lawyer on the earth, is she?” Heidi rolled her eyes. “We'll still finalize
“No one's going to settle any differences.” Heidi folded her hands. “I no longer want to live with a selfish man who neither respects me nor my feelings.”“Didn't you say you love me?” Lucas felt dejected.“Not anymore,” Heidi chortled. “Feelings can change, Mr. Harrison.”“Are you sure?” Lucas pulled her close by her waist, making their bodies collide. “Are you sure that there's no longer room for me in your heart, Heidi?”“Hey, let go of me.” Heidi panicked. “Let me go otherwise I will scream and let the employees know that you're assaulting me in your office!”Lucas quickly let go of her, his eyes filled with helplessness. “Where are you off to? Where do you live? Who are you living with, Heidi?”“It's none of your business.” Heidi smoothened the creases on her cloth, glowering at him.Lucas reminded her, “Remember I am still your husband since the divorce hasn't been finalized yet.”“You mean half-husband?” Heidi snickered. “It's useless, you know.”Lucas was about to reply when H
“I should be happy for Natalie, of course,” Zach replied. “But not with the knowledge that Harold Olsen is pushing all his children to their doom… Dad knew that I couldn't manage the position of the president, but he forced me. Now see what has become of AG Group.”“You will make a great president if only you become a little more focused,” Heidi assured him.“I doubt that,” Zach grumbled. “I didn't want to become the Group's president in the first place. My dream is to fly around the globe and have fun just like Uncle Caleb.”They were so engrossed in the conversation that Heidi didn't focus on the road or notice that Zach was driving in a different direction. He pulled over in front of Skyline Bar and Heidi gave him a hard look.Zach chuckled. “I know you're in a bad mood, Heidi. What better way to let the steam off than by drowning in a nice chilly bear?”Frustrated by all that had been happening lately, Heidi didn't think it was a bad idea.Zach left the car and held the door open
Zach was spreading his suit jacket on Heidi's exposed leg when the door flung open.“Who the hell!-” He hadn't fully turned around and a punch landed on his face.“Shit! What just happened!” Zach swayed backward, holding his nose as pain shot through it. “Ah, you- Lucas Harrison!” He pointed a trembling finger forward. “Are you crazy!?”“I will show you who is crazy among us.” Lucas rolled up his sleeves, delivering another punch to his face. “Zach Olsen, you'll regret ever laying your filthy fingers on Heidi.”Zach saw his next attack coming, and he blocked it with one hand, holding his bleeding nose with the other hand. “Damnit! Lucas Harrison, do you know how much this face cost? The whole of GK Group won't be able to compensate for my beauty- Ah!”The last punch was more brutal, sending Zach staggering a few steps back.Because he'd drunk some of the beer and was a bit tipsy, he couldn't gather much of his strength. “Lucas Harrison, you'll regret this!” When he moved forward this