He was crazy, right?Heidi studied his eyes and the seriousness in them, unable to hide her astonishment at his ridiculous words.He wouldn't force her to come back but would court her properly?'What does that entail?’“Lucas, stop messing with me.” She raised a hand, halting him from speaking further. “Whether you're joking or not, I don't care. Tell me your actual goal- your mission, and stop playing with my mind.”“You are my goal, Heidi.” He took her hands, putting on an offended look. “Haven't you realized it by now?”“I don't understand you.”“You won't understand me until you understand my plight.” He stared down at her palm and sketched invisible lines on it with his finger. “Just give me a chance to chase you properly. A lover is never an enemy, will you stop pushing me away?”Give him a chance?“You're lying. You have a hidden intention towards me.”“My heart is pure, Heidi.” He placed her palm on his chest. “Can't you feel it?”Of course, Heidi could feel the rapid beating
Why should she give him the permission?How many times was she going to tell him that it was never going to be possible between them… ever again?Even if she still had control over her life, would she allow her heart to wander into his hands again?“I'll think about it.” She pulled away forcefully, making him release her.Lucas's expression relaxed. “Do you mean what you said? Is that a yes, Heidi?”“Hey, you have quite an imagination.” Heidi frowned. “I just told you that I'll think about it.”“I anticipate your response, Heidi.”Heidi ran out of the Villa as fast as her legs could take her.The yacht was set and the captain was dozing inside it, as if he'd spent the whole night waiting there.As soon as Heidi arrived at the resort, the sky had not even cleared up yet.She reached for her luggage inside the bedroom and started packing her things inside.“What's going on, Ms. Olsen? Why are you packing up?”Isla had just woken up from the commotion and she walked into Heidi franticall
…“Ms. Olsen, this is too sudden. Is the MXG Group's President willing to see us?” Isla asked, the worry in her eyes increasing as she stared at Heidi whose gaze was fixed on the window of the train.It took three days of journeying, leaving the Island on the yacht, and spending the night at a nearby village, to finally be on their way to the Central City. Heidi's eyes left the window and stared at her phone.Still worried about Steve, added to the fact that she couldn't reach his contact, her mind was consumed with thoughts that she failed to hear Isla's question until she repeated it.“Ms. Olsen…” Isla tapped her gently.Heidi blew out a sigh. “Whether it is sudden or not, we're already here. I have sent him a proposal already, so I hope he won't refuse a meeting with us.”“Oh…” Isla nodded, looking unconvinced, though.“Come on, quit being pessimistic.” Heidi nudged her playfully. “We'll be alright.”“I doubt so, Ms. Olsen. This journey has worn both of us out, and considering you
“Oh…” Heidi looked away to hide her embarrassment. She really didn't want to speak about it. Since Isla was her only companion on the journey, it would be wrong to always keep her in the dark.“Lucas Harrison…” she grumbled. “That crazy man took photos of us and sent them to Steve.”“Huh? He did that?” Isla blinked. “That is going to spoil things for you and Mr. Anderson.”“It is strange that Steve doesn't mind, though.” Heidi shrugged.“Oh, really?” Isla tapped her chin, frowning. “That's very weird.”“I know, right?” Heidi relaxed back on the seat, letting her eyes close, the loud honking of the train not letting her catch a wink of sleep which she so desperately craved. …Back at Mystic Island.Lucas stared at his phone.This time, he was a hundred percent sure that Heidi wouldn't snub him.She wouldn't cut his call because- well, she no longer pushed him away.“Mr. Harrison…” Amanda sat across from him, peeling an apple, her fingers red. “I have peeled thirty apples already. Mr
…At The Central City.It was nighttime, and the pitter-patter of raindrops splashed against the verandah window.Inside the dimly lit hotel suite, Heidi sat on the bed dressed in pajamas, her eyes on the screen of her laptop.“Do you mean what you said?” She couldn't believe her ears, not knowing how to digest the news Steve had just told her.“Of course, I mean it.” He gave her a small smile. “It's quite astonishing that you're shocked, though.”Well, why wouldn't she be shocked? Having his tech company collaborate with the AG Group was something that had never crossed her mind.Heidi didn't dare to think or dream about it, because it was just too far-fetched. Then a thought came to her mind about why Steve might be doing this.Her eyelids dropped and she pressed her lips into a thin line. “This isn't to win me, right?”“No, it isn't.” His voice came from the speakers. “Heidi, there's a difference between work and personal life. Joining both companies will in no doubt benefit us al
She was imagining things, right?No, Heidi was definitely hallucinating. She pinched herself, shut her eyes, and opened them again, blinking, knowing he would disappear because he was only a part of her imagination.Lucas, however, was right before her, his lips holding a mischievous smile that spelled she was in trouble.“Hello, Heidi Olsen.” He acknowledged her.Heidi looked from her left to her right. It must be someone who looked exactly like Lucas Harrison, right?“Mr. Harrison, do you know each other?” Another man walked in.He wasn't lacking in height and his handsome physique resembled that of Lucas.Apart from that, there was also a sense of familiarity to him which Heidi couldn't point her fingers at.“Mm.” Lucas gave a curt nod. “Heidi and I know each other.”From the way he said it, it was as if there was an underlying meaning to his words.“Well, that's a coincidence.” The man's brows shot up, his eyes darting from Heidi to Lucas. “It just happens that Ms. Olsen is my gue
Heidi glared at him, pursing her lips. “Mr. Harrison, this is a meeting between the AG Group and MXG Group. Other parties aren't invited.”Killian looked at Lucas and both men chortled.“Please go on, Ms. Olsen,” Killian said. “I hope you forgive Mr. Harrison for interrupting.”Heidi could forgive him for interrupting, but not for giving her the biggest shock of her life by suddenly appearing here.She'd been doing a good job acting calm, she couldn't afford to lose her resolve.So she continued with the presentation, eventually taking Lucas's question into consideration. “By making waves, I mean the MXG Group can rise to the top of the trending topics if it suddenly reaches out a helping hand to the AG Group. The AG Group has already gained the mass's support and everyone sympathizes with it.”“So you mean the AG Group will help us make an appearance on the news again after so many years?” Killian asked, his eyes glinting.Heidi paused, holding her breath.“I think you're mistaken, M
Killian raised his hands defensively, laughing softly. “Easy, Buddy. I wasn't the one who told Tracy you're here. My assistant must have told her that.”Tracy's eyes turned gloomy, and she pouted. “Honey, what's wrong? Aren't you happy to see me?” She sat beside him and held his arm. “I have been obedient for the past several weeks. I didn't leave this city for once as you instructed me, why don't you seem happy?”“Honey…” She placed his hand on her stomach. “Our baby is growing so fast. My bump has started showing, see?”Lucas retracted his hand instantly, shifting away from her. “Go home. It's unsafe outside.”“But you're here with me, Honey-”“I said go home.”Tracy stood up, her red teary eyes throwing him a pitiful look.She grabbed her handbag and stormed out of the place.“What a great show,” Killian cackled. “Lucas, your attitude towards her has changed completely. Isn't she your dear wallflower? What changed?”“You know what changed.”Killian sighed. “You've failed my hands.