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
Natalie's voice resonated in the hall, and there was pin-drop silence after her last statement.The board of directors' eyes bulged out and they all sprang to their feet including Harold Olsen.“Natalie Olsen, what's the meaning of this?”“Do you know what it means to let go of this important position?”“Are you out of your mind, Natalie!” Harold shouted. “You must be mentally sick. Since this conference started, I had a feeling that something is wrong with your brain.”“I am healthy and sound, Dad,” Natalie replied, acting unbothered by their words. “The only sick place is the mind of the corrupted higher-ups who observe injustice. If you all don't agree with my decision, I might as well quit!”Now among the board of directors, although a majority of them were on Harold Olsen's side, only a few weren't corrupt.Of course, they were aware of the current situation of the Group and lived every day in fear of what would happen next.Because of Harold Olsen's involvement, they had no choi