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
“Heidi…” Lucas called out, his eyes following each of her uncomfortable movements as she shifted on her chair. “Look at me at least.”“What do you want, Mr. Harrison?” Heidi mumbled, not daring to glance up. “Can you stop calling me that?”“Stop calling you what?”“Well, you can call me by my name…” he suggested.Heidi's attention instantly turned to the food she'd shunned as the delicious aroma made her stomach grumble.The fact that they ordered some of her favorite foods wasn't helping matters. She hesitated, looking from her lap to the food, struggling to ignore its presence.“Are you hungry?” Lucas's chuckles resounded in her ears.Heidi sighed inside. She'd be damned to embarrass herself by saying yes. He didn't wait for her reply though. He took a plate and some utensils and served the dishes for her.“W-What are you doing?” Heidi asked, flabbergasted. “Trying to feed you.”“Huh?”Lucas took a portion of the salad coupled with grilled steak in a fork. He reached forward wit
So many thoughts bombarded Heidi's senses at once, fear and anxiousness clouding her mind.Before Lucas completed his words, she straightened up and pecked him on the lips.Using his momentary distraction to her advantage, she turned around, opened the door, and fled.“Ms. Olsen, you're finally out.”Heidi almost bumped into Isla in the hallway as she took to her heels. “Quick, let's get out of this place.”She grabbed Isla's hand and they hurried into the elevator. “What's wrong?” Isla patted her chest, taking in a deep breath. “Did Mr. Harrison do something to you?”“Forget about him.” Heidi flicked off the beads of sweat on her forehead. “By the way, are you hungry?”Because Heidi was hungry again as her stomach grumbled nonstop.Isla shook her head. “Mr. Jonas- I mean, Killian ordered some food for me. I ate while we were outside?”“Killian?” Heidi's brows furrowed.Isla blushed and looked down. “He told me to call him that.”Back Inside The Private Room…Lucas remained standing
…In The Next Morning.Heidi and Isla left the hotel, while Heidi made a phone call.“Merging both companies, Steve…” she sounded hesitant. “I thought that was your family's business.”“You are my family, Heidi,” said Steve from the other end. “To lessen the company's burden, while you're away I'll be the acting CEO.”“That's a hectic amount of work.” Heidi sighed. “I'll return to Phoenix City soon, please hold on.”“Is it Mr. Anderson again?” Isla asked after Heidi ended the call.Heidi nodded, her eyes flashing with worry. “Steve is working too hard.”“But no one can tell him to stop.” Isla sounded helpless. “Ms. Olsen, how does it feel to be chased by two powerful men?”“What do you think, Isla?” Heidi rubbed her forehead, staring out of the car's window.“Well, I would live every day in fear if I was in your shoes. Thank goodness, the war between Mr. Harrison and Mr. Anderson has ended before both men destroyed each other.”The car dropped them off at a mall. People walked in and