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
Heidi's lips pulled into a smile, grateful at Grandpa Winston's kind tone. If only Lucas Harrison was half as kind as his grandfather.“Your grandfather and I have been great businessmen allies, Heidi. Your grandmother is very kind and honest. Now I know where you got those good qualities from.”“Heidi, will you come visit me soon?” Grandpa Winston asked hopefully. “It has been almost a month now since you last visited. You also left very early in the morning without saying goodbye.”“Grandpa, as long as Lucas won't be there, I'll come.”Heidi made herself clear, not wanting what happened the last time to repeat itself.Grandpa Winston sounded mad. “Did that boy break your heart again, Heidi?”“It's nothing, Grandpa. I'll see you soon.”She just didn't want to see Lucas. Lucas turned out to be her only Achilles heel. Another encounter with the man could potentially crush the rest of her dignity.While making the phone call, Isla had excused herself from the office, sensing Heidi was b
Heidi's brows knitted into a frown of confusion. She gestured to the bed, nodding cautiously. “Sit down. I'm listening.”“Will you come to the AG Group tomorrow?” Natalie said, sitting down. “Why do you ask?” Heidi asked, trying to read Natalie's blank expression.But Natalie only murmured, “Just come. You'll see.” Then she stood up and left, leaving Heidi wondering if something was wrong with her.Not long after Natalie walked out, Her mother came into the room.“What was she doing in your room, Heidi?” Regina had seen Natalie leaving Heidi's room on her way here. “I hope she didn't pick a fight.”“Natalie rarely picks a fight.” Heidi shook her head, indicating that nothing happened.Regina let go of the matter because it wasn't what brought her anyway. She sat on the bed beside Heidi, giving her an inquisitive look. “Is it true that you've got a suitor, Heidi?”“Huh? What suitor?” Heidi blinked. “Come on, don't try to deny it.” Her mother flicked her on the forehead. “I should ask
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Heidi sprang to a sitting position instantly, hearing the voice coming from the door. Dread washed over, and instinctively, she pulled her baby into her arms, her eyes darting around for any possible escape route. Heidi's first instinct was to flee, but to where?“Daddy?” Her daughter, on the other hand, jumped in excitement. “Hey, Mommy! It's Daddy! Daddy's here!”The door's handle shifted as someone juggled it from the outside. The sounds of knocking increased. “Heidi, are you inside?”Lost at what to do, Heidi just stared at the door, hugging her baby. Lucas barged into the room as he kicked the door open. He came to a screeching halt right in front of her, almost colliding into the bed. “Heidi…” as he whispered her name, Heidi's eyes locked into his. Except for the subtle changes; his once dark eyes now crystal clear, his stubbled jaws and overall demeanor, everything about him was the same. Tears pricked at her eyes and her heart hurt tremendously, wondering how she'd been a
All eyes turned to Harold, some blinking in shock and the rest widening. Heidi was confused too that of all people, Harold Olsen was the one who believed her.But from the look of guilt on his face and the way he sank onto the floor, literally kneeling in front of her, something was definitely fishy. “Heidi, please forgive me.”Heidi flinched when he held her knees. She stared at him, frowning. “Forgive you for what, Uncle?”“What did you do Dad!?” Zach hollered, his eyes filled with horror.The others looked fearful as well.Hanging his head, Harold shook it slowly. “I know saying this is probably too late. That night, Heidi didn't lose her child. When the police found her and Natalie, I orchestrated everything that happened after.”Several gasps spread across the room.Avoiding everyone's gaze, Harold said in a melancholic tone. “Having Heidi and Lucas Harrison together at that time meant the end of my sovereignty in this family. I did that to strip Heidi of her position- and…” He
All eyes snapped in Heidi's direction.As her sobs echoed in the living room, they all but sprang to their feet. “Ha! How many times have I told you guys to stop mentioning Heidi's name?” Lilian cried out. “Now I'm seeing Heidi's face instead of this lady who appeared from nowhere with a child!”“Are you seeing Heidi? I'm also seeing her!” Natalie gasped. “That's impossible, right?”“Unless we're all out of our minds!” Kate cackled. “Because we all might be seeing Heidi.”Lifting her head, Heidi glanced at everyone's face. Her gaze stopped at her mother whose expression was deadly pale. “Th- This- This isn't Heidi. My Heidi's dead!”Shaking her head, the woman staggered backward. “Who the hell summoned Heidi's ghost?”Her mother fainted immediately after saying that, and the whole room was thrown into chaos. Heidi shot to her feet, holding her baby tight, racing to the spot. Under the family's watchful gazes, she sat beside her mother, shaking her. “Mum! I'm not a ghost! I've come
~During the car ride, Heidi's mind was muddled with different kinds of thoughts that brought worry to her heart. Her only solace was the little girl sitting beside her, holding her hand. “You're so quiet, Mommy…” she asked, “Is everything alright?”Heidi smiled, parting her hair to the side. “I'm okay, Baby.”“Where are we headed?” She murmured, glancing out of the car's window. “You brought me back, Mommy. Are you gonna drop me off at Nanny's place and disappear again.”Smoothing the tiny frown on the girl's forehead, Heidi's heart ached as she kept repeating that word. Disappearing hadn't be easy, and appearing again would definitely incure many repercussions. Heidi picked her up and sat her on her lap, hugging her. “I'd rather die than to disappear again.”Here she was, loathing death, something she'd actually been craving for the past three years. Her heart was an ocean of emotions and her tears never dried up, so much that her eyes were hurting. “Please, Mommy, stop crying
“For the first time, I'm agreeing with Jason's words.” Freya nodded. “Let's return her to the poor man, Heidi. She's not lost.”“Please don't let them take me away, Mommy.” The little girl hugged Heidi's arm. “I promise I'll be obedient. We'll stay in this paradise forever.”“Don't mind them, I won't let you go.” Heidi patted her hair. She stared at Jason and Freya, communicating with her eyes. The two gave her crestfallen looks and sighed at the same time. That Night;Heidi rested on her bed, holding the baby close, and sniffing the familiar scent on her. Citrus mixed with lavender. The scent of the Harrisons Villa. A scent that only belonged to the man she loved. Whenever she thought of him in the past, she'd feel hate and remorse, but now… the thought of him brought fear to her heart, and a regret she couldn't deny. Beside her, the little girl shifted. She opened her sleepy eyes, her wide milky eyes blinking. “Why aren't you sleeping, Mommy?”“I just love staring at you.” H
From caressing the girl's hair, Heidi found herself drawing her close, wrapping her in a gentle embrace. “What's your name?” Uncertainty filling her heart, she asked in a hoarse voice.The little girl neither struggled nor made a sound of discomfort, she in fact snuggled deeper into Heidi's embrace. She murmured, “Nanny calls me Didi, but Daddy calls me Heidi.”Heidi shut her eyes, swallowing down a sudden lump in her throat. A soft laughter escaped her lips. “That's a beautiful name you have, Baby.”However, the little girl pulled away, furrowing her brows. “But my first Mommy dislikes it. She once argued with Daddy about it.”“Oh, is that so?” Sniffing back the tears threatening to burst out, Heidi forced a smile. “Why doesn't she like your name?”“Because she's a meanie. Nanny said she made my Mommy disappear.” The girl blew out a sigh, her tone gloomy. “But Daddy promised she won't bother us anymore.”Heidi didn't know where to keep her emotions. She just didn't want to cry in f
“A kid means no harm. Relax, Heidi.” Jason patted her shoulder. “That pilot must be her father.”Heidi sat on the couch. “Now let me get to work! I'll see to it that that man is taught a lesson for crossing my number one rule of this Island! No tourists are allowed with a helicopter!”As Jason matched out of the room, Freya snickered. “He's doing a bad job managing this place. Too bad none of us can be in charge.”Under the pretense of working for the AG Group and managing the resorts here, Jason had moved to the mystic Island to be with her. One coincidence led to the guy clinging onto her.Driven by curiosity, he'd wandered into this cabin on a particular day, which was rumored to be haunted, and that was how he found her and Freya. Wondering if Jason was going to send the father and daughter back even though she didn't like that idea, Heidi carried on with her day, taking a walk down the empty beach separated from the resort’s area. The Island ahead was like an abandoned old ca
… Waking up the next morning to a foreboding feeling in her chest was enough sign that her peaceful days on this Island were over. The moment she opened her eyes, someone hugged her. “What am I gonna do with you, Heidi…” Freya murmured. “An emotional outburst can cause you a second heart attack, and that will be the end of us. Our days of hiding here will be over… we'll need to go to any nearby city for your treatment, and the police won't have mercy once they catch me.”Heidi sighed inside. Did she faint last night? Her only cure was ultimate happiness, something she doubted she was ever going to find on this Island or anywhere in this world. “If I have a heart attack someday, don't bother yourself, Freya… let me die and-”“Please, Heidi… stop it,” Freya whispered. “How dare you wish death upon yourself? You're the nicest person I've ever met; I fell for a villain and almost let him slip away, I lost my job and was about to lose my life but you saved me even though we never kne