“Mr. Olsen's contact's not reachable,” Isla murmured disappointedly. “Let's see if I can reach Ms. Anderson.”Some minutes later, Kate barged into the office after receiving Isla's call.She was all sweaty and panting heavily, struggling to catch her breath. “Heidi- Heidi, what happened to you?” She grabbed Heidi's shoulders, turning her around.Seeing the tiny bruises, Kate swore, “Who the hell did this to you, Heidi? Damnit! I'm gonna shred them to pieces. Who had the audacity to kidnap you at the bar?”Due to Kate's vigorous shaking of her body, Heidi was forcefully pulled out of her reverie.Looking from Kate to Isla, her feverish eyes moistened.“Tell us what happened to you, Heidi. We're both dying of curiosity,” Kate said.What else could Heidi tell them apart from the alarming news weighing on her mind?Summoning up her self-resolve, she sat on the couch and Kate and Isla sat beside her.“Ms. Olsen, please tell us what's bothering you.”Heidi put on a wry smile, flicking away
The Carlsons' Family?Lucas listened to the other person, his mind filled with confusion.What kind of a relationship would the Carlsons probably have with such a hooligan?“How accurate is the information?” He asked after some moments of pondering.The other person replied, “Many people who know him confirmed that he is Mr. Carlson's boy. RoseHills Hotel belongs to Mr. Carlson, and the person who manages it is Todd Lewis.”That was how strong Todd Lewis's relationship was with the Carlsons.“Find him wherever he is hiding. If you have to turn down the whole city, do. I want him alive and healthy.”So that he could revel in torturing the maniac.After hanging up, Lucas didn't spend another second in his office.He left the company and ordered the Driver to take him to the Carlsons’ Household straight.Mr. Carlson and Mrs. Carlson, apart from being happy, were also surprised to see him.“This is an unusual surprise, Son-in-law. At this odd time of the day, you decided to grace our home
“Well, do something about it, Tracy. We can't let Lucas Harrison believe that scandal.”How could Tracy prevent him from believing a scandal she wasn't sure he'd even heard about?Then if it wasn't because of the scandal, why would Lucas Harrison barge into her parents' home and interrogate them?Fiddling with her phone, Tracy dialed his number.After a few rings, Todd answered his phone.“What's up, Babe-”“What did you do to Lucas Harrison?” Tracy interrupted him. “Are you aware that he's searching for your whereabouts?”“Ha, I know!” Todd laughed. “And if it wasn't for someone dear and kind to me, I would still be in police custody.”“Quit it. Just tell me what you did, Todd.” Tracy gritted her teeth.Todd answered, “If you want to know the answers, how about you meet me face to face?”Then he hung up and sent Tracy his address.Tracy's eyes became dim and she gripped the phone, staring at the address.“Ms. Carlson, where are you off to?”“Get out!” Tracy pushed the maid out of her
…Tracy returned home in the middle of the night.She sneaked into the bed beside Lucas, unaware that the man wasn't sleeping.“Where are you coming from?” His deep voice echoed within the walls of the Master Bedroom. “And what are you doing in my room?”“I- I feel so scared, Honey.” Tracy sniffed her tears, reaching out to touch him. “I just lost a very close friend of mine. It's devastating.”Now Tracy regretted coming to Lucas's room.But she was disoriented and truly scared after being tortured mercilessly by that lunatic Todd.She was so scared that she couldn't even sleep alone in her room, fearing she would experience a nightmare about what happened.That was how horribly traumatized she was.Lucas turned on the lights, staring at the thin fabric of her night dress, his gaze darkening. “Get. Off.”He didn't need to say those words. Tracy was ready to flee the room already, sensing his rage towards her.But Lucas stopped her before she reached the door.“Come back here.” His ton
With her heart in her throat, Heidi lifted her head slowly, meeting her mother's scrutinizing eyes, dreading filling her chest.“You are not eating your food, why?”At her mother's question, Heidi let out a breath she'd suppressed ever since the woman called out her name.Was she paranoid thinking that her mother might speak about something else?She forced a smile and replied, “I’m gonna eat now, Mum.”Yet, everyone stared at her strangely.Lost in her own world of thoughts, Heidi didn't realize that they all found her odd silence interesting.“Ha! Heidi must be feeling burdened by the new position of the AG Group's CEO already. Now she looks like a drenched rat seeking shelter!” Aiden slapped the desk, laughing.“You have bit off more than you can chew, Heidi,” Lilian added. “We were all right by saying you aren't up to this job.”“Have I not warned you all to never fight again at this table? Lilian, Aiden, will you not follow my orders until I throw you out!?” Grandpa Jeffery looke
Heidi's lips parted in shock and she sprang up, dazed and confused. “When did it happen?”“An hour ago.”Because she'd stood up abruptly, Heidi felt dizzy in her head and she shut her eyes for some seconds.Why wasn't she notified then?If the beverage company was closing down, they were supposed to have given the AG Group a head start.Under the gazes of the family members, Heidi hurried upstairs and picked up her phone.Before she dialed Isla's number, the phone's screen lit up with Isla's name.“Ms. Olsen, I've been dialing your number for over an hour now. What’s wrong? Why didn't you answer your phone?”“What's going on, Isla?”Since Heidi put the phone on silent last night, she hadn't turned it on.Isla told her the same news the Butler broke to them. It turned out Isla wasn't aware and then forgot to tell her.“What are we gonna do now, Ms. Olsen? These people pulling out their investments is worsening matters.”“Don't worry, I'll think of a way,” Heidi assured her.But after h
“Uncle, you are being too selfish. Your actions can completely destroy the AG Group. Once that happens, I wonder which company you will run alone.”“Well, if you don't want the Group to go down, return the position to Natalie and leave.”“Ha!” Heidi chuckled. “The day I leave this position is when I get a higher one. Uncle, stop toiling with the AG Group's fate.”“Heidi, I'll give you one more chance to leave the Group.”“I hope this is the last time you play a traitor's role in this company, Uncle.”Heidi hung up, intentionally irking the man. She stared at Isla. “Arrange a meeting with the Manager of that company. Let's meet and talk.”Isla looked disappointed. “Ms. Olsen, I've tried reaching out to him but his phone was switched off.”Heidi frowned.Did Harold Olsen have so much money to bribe the beverage company's manager?What did he promise him?“Ms. Olsen…” Isla called out to her but Heidi was deeply engrossed in her thoughts.“Ms. Olsen,” Isla called out again.Heidi lifted h
…At The AG Group.Tension hung inside the general conference room, each board of directors clearly not in a pleased mood.Across the long table, all the Shareholders and other high-ups of the Group sat on the chairs, with Heidi occupying the CEO's seat beside Zach, the president.No one's expression looked good. Harold Olsen's allies glared in Heidi's direction while the rest simply appeared crestfallen, including Grandpa Jeffery who had to attend the emergency meeting.“Why is everyone quiet? Are we not supposed to be discussing the issues related to the Group and the ways to solve them?” Grandpa Jeffery's voice broke the deafening silence.The board of directors exchanged glances.“What are we supposed to say? It is clear that this Group has poor management.”“Every investor has pulled out, and every ally has canceled their collaboration-”“So it is obvious that we're all on a sinking ship. AG Group is falling and we cannot do anything about it.”“What does the CEO have to say?” Th