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
Zach reached for Heidi's bag, groaning in pain.He brought the phone out and saw a familiar name flashing on the screen.“What the heck! Heidi. Harold Olsen is full of shit. He did that to you, didn't he?” Kate's loud voice blared through the phone's speaker.Zach distanced it from his ear, cringing.“Heidi, are you there?” Kate sounded worried, hearing no response.Zach groaned. “Come to Skyline Bar and pick me up, otherwise your best friend will soon lose her favorite cousin.”Kate was irritated, hearing Zach Olsen's voice. Was he in trouble?Well, he might as well die!However, what if Heidi was also in trouble?With the last thought in mind, Kate arrived at Skyline Bar in a matter of minutes.Seeing Zach in such a story state, she didn't look bothered. “Where's Heidi?”“Lucas Harrison… he took her away,” Zach said with difficulty, struggling to sit up.“And what about you?” Kate eyed him from head to toe. “Why does the mighty Zach Olsen look like a battered punching bag?”Was Zach
“Why's it locked?” Heidi pulled at the door's handle, panicking. “Quick, bring me the keys.”“What's wrong, Young Madam.” Mira's expression turned sad. “Are you planning to leave? I- I thought the Young Master said you've reconciled. Aren't you back for good?”“To hell with reconciliation!” Heidi looked baffled, thinking she'd underestimated that man. Who would ever think that Lucas Harrison would resort to kidnapping her? “Quick, bring me the keys. I have to get out of this place, Mira!”Remembering what Lucas had done to Zach, Heidi wasn't sure of Zach's fate. Was he in a worse situation?“I- I don't have the keys,” Mira explained. “The Young Master must have locked the house with a new password. I didn't know that he locked us up until I wanted to take food to the security man.”“Oh- no!” Heidi groaned out loud, staring up at the ceiling helplessly and pacing back and forth.“Madam, why don't you want to stay?” Mira approached her. “Don't you know that the Young Master has been m
‘What kind of girl gets a relationship and a marriage proposal at the same time?’Heidi should be feeling bliss, over the moon. But Steve's words only brought discomfort to her heart. Not because she repulsed him, but because no one had ever treated her this way before.Throughout the rest of the ride to the hospital, Heidi remained silent, an air of awkwardness lingering in the atmosphere.…The evening came, the sun had gone down, paving way for darkness in the sky.Lucas returned home, holding several bags with tags on them. He entered the living room in haste, his hopeful eyes straying upstairs.“Heidi!” He called out, dropping the many bags on the couch.Inside the bags were branded clothes, shoes, and bags. After receiving an invitation to a business gala a while ago, he thought about Heidi and bought all this designer wears.From now henceforth, Lucas Harrison would be taking his wife along to all the important events.But finding the home oddly silent, Lucas's brows furrowed.
As much as Lucas didn't want to listen to anything his father had to say, he couldn't turn down his invitation because Blake Harrison looked greatly enraged.“Lucas Harrison, what is the meaning of this? Ever since the engagement failed, you have labeled me as your enemy, right? You have forgotten that you have a father,” Blake scolded him after they arrived at his quarters.Lucas sat down on the couch, his tone calm. “What did you want to discuss?”“What other thing apart from your wedding with Tracy?” Blake sat across from him. “You are prolonging it for too long. Didn't you announce before that you were going to marry Tracy? I know I made a mistake by planning your engagement, we should have proceeded with the wedding.”Lucas didn't like his father's tone of speaking. He wasn't a kid anymore to be ordered around.“The matter of my marriage is a crucial aspect of my life. I reserve the right to make such decisions.”“No, you don't.” Blake gave him a hard look. “You have to listen to
Stella clicked her tongue, staring at her phone. “Tsk, Heidi. It seems I have underestimated you.”She clicked on an audio recording on her phone, playing Lucas's conversation with his father.Then she forwarded it to Tracy, accompanying it with a text message. [Why are you so useless? Will you not do anything until Lucas Harrison reunites with Heidi? Tracy, have you forgotten your mission?]When Tracy saw Stella's message, she neither looked shocked nor angry as if she'd seen it coming.She sent a reply, [It's so difficult to kill her, Stella. Don't worry though, very soon Heidi will no longer be our problem. I have a new plan.]Tracy didn't drop her phone and she dialed a number.“What is it?” From the other end, the male voice sounded irritated.Tracy smiled. “Oh, don't hold a grudge against me because I'm Heidi's enemy. Steve Anderson, Remember we'll both benefit from this cooperation.”“Tell me what you want.” Steve sounded doubtful.“Well, aren't you desperate to have Heidi acce
“Dad, please stop it.” Harold interrupted Natalie from speaking. “It is already too late, anyway. Heidi won't get the position, she might as well continue managing that small brand.”“This is not what a responsible family member does, Brother.” Caleb stood up for Heidi. “You have gone too far by dangling the cherry in front of her and snatching it away when she almost grabbed it.”It was Harold Olsen who had suggested managing that brand in the first place, to test Heidi’s capabilities. Not only did he fool Heidi, but he also crushed her anticipation.“You- Caleb.” Harold pointed at him. “What right do you have to accuse me? Didn't you neglect all your duties in the company and go around catching fun?”“What duties do you mean, Harold?” Regina shot back. “Is it the duties you forcefully snatched from him? Everyone knows my husband is jobless which is all because of you!”“Regina, watch your mouth!” Beatrice stood up. “I know you and Caleb are jealous because you're both useless in thi
Flabbergasted, Heidi glanced at Kate who was also smiling. She couldn't mask her confusion. “Why, Suzie?”“I think I know why, Ms. Olsen.” Isla beamed. “You see, StriveStyle Co.'s glory has also contributed to Ms. Anderson's fame. It's ridiculous, right? But everyone online is praising Ms. Anderson for stepping in boldly and helping to revive the brand.”“I've never been this satisfied with my job before.” Kate chuckled. “Heidi, I have a crazy idea. What if I become a shareholder in this brand? Then I can work solely for the brand. I'm tired of juggling from one brand to another anyway. I want something of my own; by focusing alone on StriveStyle Co., and maybe someday I'll acquire it.”Kate's big offer was mind-blowing, prompting Heidi and Isla to let out a gasp.“That will be a good idea,” Suzie agreed. “Steve Anderson has broken into the business world in Phoenix City. Since he's going to live here for a while, I think it's better to have Kate stay here too.”“Come on, Suzie!” Kat