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
…At The Olsens Mansion.After Grandpa Winston finished his morning stretch-ups, he sat on a chair in the garden, wiping off his sweat.“Master, my eyes must be tricking me! You have to take a look at this!” Butler Luke rushed to him with his tablet.Grandpa Winston frowned. “Did I not ask you to bring me water!?”However, the Butler showed the tablet's screen to him and Grandpa Winston was forced to view the news.He forgot about the water and got up on his feet. “This- This, you mean Heidi has become the CEO?” His exclamation filled up the garden area. “Heidi is the CEO!?”Butler Luke chortled. “Isn't this a miracle?”“This is more than a miracle! Quick, servants! Summon everybody! Get me Blake and his wife!”The servants scampered away to Blake's quarters.“Bring out your phone and get me Lucas Harrison, now!” He commanded the Butler.A few minutes later, the whole family was gathered in front of Grandpa Winston in the living room of his quarters.“Dad, why did you summon us?” Blak
Pregnant!?The whole family was stunned as a deafening silence descended, engulfing the large living room of Grandpa Winston's quarters.The Doctor looked shocked as well, breaking the most strange news in the family.His eyes fell on the shocked family members. “C-Congratulations?”“What congratulations?” Lucas's tone was filled with disbelief as well as irritation. “You just did a physical examination and you pronounce she's pregnant.”“Mr. Harrison, I am ninety percent sure that Ms. Carlson is pregnant, which should be at least two weeks old. The physical symptoms proved that.”“Pregnant! Am I pregnant!?” Cried Tracy, the most shocked of all. “H-How? Why? How can I fall pregnant while I've only spent one night with Lucas? Is that possible?”She let her tears fall, covering her eyes, looking scared and shaken. “Lucas and I haven't planned on having a baby yet.”No one knew before, but now everyone was aware that the couple had slept together.“She can't be…” Lucas shook his head. “I
…The Next Day, at StriveStyle Co.Heidi and Isla were packing her stuff inside some boxes, the atmosphere lively and blissful.“Ms. Olsen, every employee in this brand is saddened, you know. They all wish they could come along.”“I'm also saddened to leave this place.” Heidi let out a soft laugh. “But duty calls.”“Congratulations, Princess!” Zach barged into the office, startling everyone. “I heard about the big promotion and had to leave the comfort of my Villa to personally congratulate you! I always knew you would be victorious.”He pulled her into a hug, squeezing her tightly and Heidi gasped for breath.“I thought you left the country for real.” Heidi pushed away.“Nah!” Zach laughed. “I’ve been taking my time recovering at home and having the fun of my life until I heard the news. By the way, I have some mind-blowing news to share with you.”He sat Heidi down on the couch, sitting beside her. “What news?” His big mischievous smile made Heidi uncomfortable, anticipating what h