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
After The Meeting Was Over…Isla walked behind Heidi down the hallway of the top floor. “Ms. Olsen, you really dealt with your uncle well. He never saw it coming that you would expose his monkey businesses while managing the Group.”Heidi only smiled in response.They entered her office and she sat down on the couch, looking tired.“You're perspiring, Ms. Olsen.” Isla brought out her hankie, carefully wiping Heidi's sweat. “Do you want to rest before going home?”It was almost closing time. Some of the employees were preparing to leave, in fact.“Mm,” she hummed, rubbing her flat abdomen. “I'm starving and should stop by a restaurant.”Heidi wouldn't dare to eat at home, since her mother had become a detective, always scrutinizing every one of her actions.She felt like eating dozens of meals, which must be due to her pregnancy.Isla's phone rang. Sitting across from Heidi, her eyes widened with disbelief and she glanced back and forth between her phone and Heidi.“What's wrong?”“I'v
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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