…“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.
It was that scary realization Heidi hadn't come to terms with yet.If Lucas Harrison was serious about her, what difference would it make? Many things had changed already. The past wasn't the present, and the future might even be more complicated.Heidi's palm wandered to her abdomen and she kept it there, staring out of the window in a trance.“Ms. Olsen, your phone is ringing.” It wasn't until Isla called out to her that Heidi heard the ringing sound of her phone. Seeing that it was a call from the MXG Group, she held her breath, her heart beating uncomfortably.“This is it, Ms. Olsen…” Isla sounded downcast. “Mr. Jonas's assistant might be calling to notify us about the outcome of the meeting.”Isla spoke the thing in her mind. Heidi didn't expect it to be so soon.It hadn't even been up to an hour since they left the MXG Group.After hesitating for some seconds, she brazed up herself and answered the call while Isla stared at her nervously.“Hello, am I speaking with Ms. Olsen?”
Inside The Private Room.A round table was in the middle, decorated with a wide variety of delicacies; fine wine, tiramisu, prime ribeye steak, lobster bisque, and all sorts of dessert.Lucas patiently tapped his finger on the desk, his eyes fixed on the door. “Is she going to come?”His question incited a laugh from Killian who raised his cup of wine. “Shouldn't you be more worried about these foods going to waste?”Lucas glared at him. “Can you be serious for once?”“Buddy, I'm serious.” Killian defended. “If she doesn't show up, these delicious foods will go to waste. Imagine the number of hungry people in the world.”Lucas glanced at his wristwatch. “If Heidi doesn't show up, your assistant will lose his job.”“It hasn't gotten to that, Buddy-”“You might lose something valuable as well.”“Come on!” Killian gave him a look of disbelief. “In that case, I'll personally go and fetch her. You appear to value her more than our brotherhood.”Killian hadn't gotten to his feet when the la
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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