…On The Day of the Gala.The largest hall of the grandest hotel in Phoenix City echoed with indistinct chatter, laughter, and the sounds of glass clinking in cheers.There were so many people in one place.So many reputable businessmen and women dressed in outstanding outfits, obviously out to impress.Such an event occurred occasionally in Phoenix City, but this was the first time Heidi was attending one again after many many years.It's scary how things had changed a lot.The last time Heidi was in this kind of gathering was during the time her Grandma was still alive.Her Grandma, who had wanted to groom Heidi to be like her someday, would always drag her to such places even at a very young age.“Ms. Olsen, this is the perfect time for you to mingle,” Isla said, pulling Heidi's thoughts away from reminiscing the past memories. “All the great businessmen and women of Phoenix City are here, there's no doubt we can make some allies.”Heidi grabbed a glass of wine from a passing waite
After her uncle left, Heidi retained a normal look.“You make me speechless, Heidi.” Steve looked lovestruck. “I never knew the always reserved girl has this mischievous side. Old habits don't die easily, do they?”Heidi knew he was referring back to the days they were at kindergarten. “Yeah. They never die, I guess.”Steve chortled at her response, giving her a doting look. “I'm off to make some connections. You should also do the same.”“Good luck.”As soon as Steve left, Heidi longed to pick up the wine glass and she reached for it when a middle-aged man approached her with a young man behind him.Heidi had never met him before, so she wondered why he was giving her an inquisitive look.“Young Lady, why do I have a feeling that you look familiar? I can't help but compare your beauty and aura to someone's,” The middle-aged man said.“Oh, you flatter me.” Heidi gave him a smile. “I am new in the business circle, so you might have mistaken me for someone else.”“Not really.” The young
Lucas's eyes were fixed directly on hers, his intense gaze making Heidi's heart beat at a random pace.Thinking and hoping the man would ignore her, he walked in her direction, and Heidi had the urge to turn around and flee.“What are you doing here, Heidi?” Was the first question he asked when he approached her.“What else would bring Heidi here, Honey?” Tracy said in an innocent jovial tone, holding Lucas's arm protectively as if marking her territory. “There are so many big wigs at this party, this is a perfect opportunity for a girl like Heidi to make some cash. Oh, I think Steve Anderson brought her. Didn't we see him a while ago?”Lucas's expression was indescribable, his eyes flashing with disbelief and something else. “Heidi, did you come to this place with Steve Anderson?”His tone sounded more like a scolding.Heidi wanted to reply when Steve approached.Steve looked from Heidi to Lucas, a doubtful look in his eyes. “Is he bothering you, Heidi?” Lucas glared at him. “What g
The crowd's murmurs disrupted the silence in the hall, each one of their words not missing Heidi's ears.“Lucas Harrison has joined the bidding. He probably wants that necklace for his girlfriend.”“It's obvious. Even after the engagement scandal, Lucas Harrison still loves her. What a lucky girl.”“And do you notice something? Lucas Harrison's ex-wife happens to be here. How is she going to handle seeing her ex-husband openly showering another woman with love?”Heidi's lips twitched in annoyance, listening to their words.Behind her, Tracy was smiling triumphantly. She held Lucas's arm and cooed, “Oh, Honey. Isn't 10,000 too much? You're so generous-”“20,000!” Heidi raised her number tag, her clear voice silencing the crowd.“20,000! That's huge. Another bidder has joined us!” The auctioner's voice boomed. “Now things are getting interesting.”“40,000!” Lucas announced, and Heidi could feel his deep gaze behind her.“60,000!”“120,000!”“300,000!”“700,000!”“1 million!”“3 million!
Curious and confused, Heidi followed the direction of the voices.The two people seemed to be discussing inside the washroom, and the female voice belonged to Tracy.“Ha! Perfect! From tonight, Lucas Harrison will no longer resist me!”“Why are you also drinking it, Ms. Carlson?”“To make it more realistic.”The more Heidi listened to their words, the more confused she got.What was Tracy speaking about?Was it something regarding Lucas's well-being? Was Lucas in trouble?Heidi found herself walking further down the hallway, passing by many doors. Not to avoid Tracy, but to use the other elevator because this one was suddenly full.Whatever Lucas and Tracy were up to wasn't part of her business, was it?She was almost near the elevator, her footsteps echoing in the hallway. “Ah!”Out of nowhere, strong hands grabbed her arm and pulled her inside a room.Heidi yelped, her heart racing, her eyes staring back at dark squinted eyes. “Lucas Harrison, are you crazy?”Lucas caged her betwe
Not long after Heidi's figure darted past the hallway, a slender girl came out of the adjacent room, her whole body covered with hickeys as well.Tracy's eyes were crimson, balling her fists and gritting her teeth.She snuck into the room Heidi came out of, and cried bitterly, staring at the man on the bed.'Lucas Harrison, why!? Is Heidi any better than me? Why did you sleep with her instead?’'I feel disgusted, you know.’ she wiped her tears. 'I don't even know that scumbag who ravished me last night.’Then her lips pulled into a cunning smile, her eyes treacherous.Tracy took off her clothes and slid her naked self under the bedsheet beside the man.Lucas woke up with a pounding headache. “Heidi…” He called out her name, but the girl he found beside him wasn't Heidi.“Why are you calling Heidi when we just shared a passionate night, Honey?” Tracy said in an offended tone. “It's unfair, you know.”…At The Olsens Mansion.Harold Olsen was speaking so loudly, not allowing anyone to
Harold looked from his phone to everyone, his face ghastly pale. For a few seconds, he couldn't find his voice.He finally opened his mouth and broke the shocking news to everyone. At least, Heidi wasn't shocked by the news.“Congratulations, Heidi! What you planned is coming true! Now everyone wants to pull out their investments in AG Group, demanding justice.”Heidi only gave him a smile, acting indifferent.Harold became more enraged. Pointing a trembling finger forward, he shouted, “You can keep on dreaming about becoming the CEO, though! And if anything happens to the AG Group, Heidi! You'll wish you never came back!”“Enough, Harold!” Caleb pulled Heidi behind him. “Leave Heidi alone, will you? You went back on your promise to her, you can't deny it.”“My husband did not make any promises!” As always, Beatrice would surely take her husband's side despite just realizing he stole a valuable treasure from the family. “Oh, didn't he?” Regina raised a brow. “You blame Heidi for ever
Lucas waited patiently, listening to her soft breathing. For a few moments, Heidi didn't speak. Then she replied, “Does it make any difference?”“Yes, it does.”Lucas could sense her shifting uncomfortably, but he didn't sense the sudden anger.“Lucas Harrison, you scumbag! Don't ever call me again!”She hung up brutally, the beeping sound disturbing his ears.Lucas stared at the phone, an indescribable emotion in his eyes. “Honey, what are you looking at?” Tracy's eyes were filled with envy, and she pretended to be oblivious to who he just made a phone call with.“What do you want?” Lucas turned around. “Why did you follow me here?”“I followed you to your office so we could discuss what happened between us. You aren't gonna shun your responsibilities, are you?”Tracy said, hinting that Lucas slept with her so he should take responsibility.Lucas's expression frosted. “I told you we're going to end this relationship. Last night was an accident.”If Tracy, in her weak state, hadn't