“Mum, come on!”Heidi shifted uncomfortably, avoiding her mother's gaze, wishing the ground would open up and swallow her whole. “I haven't always been skinny, remember? It's normal to regain weight after gaining freedom from Lucas Harrison.”Regina let go of her hand, her eyes still interrogative. “Did you just gain weight? Heidi, I think-”“There's nothing to think about.” Heidi interrupted her, hugging her tightly. “Mum, I missed you so much. Where's Dad? Is he in town?”“Get off.” Regina pulled her away. “How should I know? Both you and your father love running from home.”Heidi sighed. “He has traveled again.”“The fifth time since you traveled,” Regina grumbled. “By the way, where's my son-in-law? Have you been keeping in touch? It's been quite a while since he visited us.”“Steve must be busy,” Heidi hugged her arm. “And can you please stop calling him your son-in-law?”“Didn't your grandfather tell you?”Heidi frowned. “Tell me what?”Regina looked happy as well as nervous. As
Inside the AG Group's General Conference Room…The shareholders were present as well as the major employees; the managers of the respective departments.Again, Harold Olsen and his allies never backed out of the perfect opportunity to downgrade her with words.“I told you guys it was a bad idea, but you all refused to listen!” Harold got to his feet, speaking boastfully. “Instead, you listened to my silly daughter who has been brainwashed by her grandfather. I told you Heidi can't handle this position, yet-”“Is it you who can handle it, Harold Olsen?” Grandpa Jeffery looked irritated. “This is a family business that's in trouble. Instead of using this medium to dictate your ambitions, why don't you offer some useful contributions?”“A scandal that has affected the whole Group shouldn't affect only me,” Heidi said. “It has affected us all, Uncle. Will you go out to the media and say the same thing?”“Well, you should take responsibility. We don't care if It was you who ordered those t
Heidi shuddered, fright jolting her heart. She staggered to her feet, stuttering, “Grandpa, H-How did you-”“You thought I wouldn't keep an eye on you!” Grandpa Jeffery hit the desk, and Heidi flinched. “I have been communicating with the yacht captain, okay? He reported every single situation on that Island.”Heidi swallowed- nothing. Her throat dried up, not helping the devastation causing her to lose gallons of fluids in the form of sweat. “Grandpa, I can explain…”“I don't want your explanation.” Grandpa Jeffery raised his hand. “I was planning not to bring it up, knowing you won't disappoint me and reunite with that Harrison boy. But since you hesitate about the wedding, I have this feeling of doubt.”“There’s nothing between Lucas and I. Grandpa, please believe me,” Heidi said desperately. “Don't listen to what the other people say.”“Well, there should better not be.” Grandpa Jeffery sighed and sat down. “To prove your honesty, give me permission to invite Steve Anderson and
Lucas became silent, only his heavy breathing sounding from the other end, evidence that he was bottling in his rage.“You think I'm lying?”“I believe you're lying.”Then she hung up, the beeping sound of the phone resounding in Lucas's ears.He stared at the phone's screen for a while, his jealousy kicking in.Probably, Heidi had feelings for that guy… the reason why she would never believe he'd do such a thing. Lucas dropped the phone and lifted his head, glaring at the secretary standing across from him. “You said this would work.”“I only suggested we give it a try, Mr. Harrison.” Amanda sighed. “At least, you were able to give Ms. Olsen- I mean, Mrs. Harrison a heads-up.”“What's the use in doing that when she doesn't believe me?” Lucas stood up and paced back and forth.Inside the huge skyscraper of the GK Group, he stopped by the window and looked up at the dark sky, a reflection of the dark storm in his eyes.“Mr. Harrison, I have another suggestion.” Amanda approached him.
“Ah-Aha!” The security man grabbed her arm. “Now spill the whole truth! Where did you hide Mr. Harrison's money?”“What's going on?” Mira's eyes widened with fear. “M-Mr Harrison, did I do anything wrong?”“What is the meaning of this?” Lucas directed his glare at the security man.“Please don't mind me,” the guy said proudly. “You see, Mr. Harrison, I tricked her to come back by telling her that you would increase her salary. If I have told her about the money, she might run -”“You!” Mira's eyes dampened with tears. “Which money are you talking about?”“The money you stole from the Boss's safe.”“Me?” Mira pointed at herself, crying. “Mr. Harrison, please don't believe him! I didn't steal any money.”“Can you explain the messy bedroom and study room?”“What messy bedroom? I tidied everything up before I left-” Mira wiped her tears. “I mean, before Ms. Carlson- The Young Miss… Before the Young Miss fired me.”“You were fired?”Mira nodded. “She grew tired of me and chased me away. Th
…Heidi woke up the next morning to see another missed call from an unsaved number. Knowing who might be calling her, she groaned and sat on the bed, rubbing her eyes and yawning like a starving beast.A soft knock came from the door, and a maid's voice sounded. “Young Miss, are you awake? The whole family is downstairs for breakfast. The Old Master ordered me to wake you up.”“Can you please tell them I'm jet-lagged and still sleeping?”“But, Young Miss-”“Just tell Grandpa, he'll understand. Tell them to eat without me.”Using that as an excuse should convince Grandpa Jeffery.Heidi wasn't ready for another argument about Steve Anderson or Lucas Harrison, or her damn wedding. She rested on the bed, spreading her arms wide, staring at the ceiling. Then she touched her stomach and blew out an exasperated air.No way! There were already signs of her baby bump appearing.How would she be able to-Her phone rang, interrupting her thoughts. Heidi grabbed it lazily, gazing at the displ
Heidi put a brake to her steps, coming to a screeching halt on hearing Grandpa Jeffery's voice.What was going on?She took a few seconds to collect herself, strolling towards the dining area, convinced that she must be hearing wrong. “Grandpa, you must be kidding,” Steve chuckled.“Why should I joke about such an important matter?” Grandpa Jeffery patted him on the shoulder. “Believe me, Heidi has given her consent and you will get married-”“Grandpa!” Heidi yelled in a panicked voice, startling everyone at the dining table.All eyes turned to her. Her mother frowned as well as her Grandfather.“Hey, behave yourself, Silly Girl. Don't get too excited, can't you see we have an important guest?” Grandpa Jeffery scolded. Excited?Heidi wasn't excited. She was, instead, flabbergasted. “I thought you were never going to come down because you're shy.” Her mother said, “Can you sit down so we can finally start eating?”Heidi sat on the only empty chair, again beside Steve. Due to the sh
Plates and utensils shattered on the floor as the servants halted what they were doing. Everyone else sitting across the dining table sprang to their feet, including Grandpa Jeffery who was more agile than the rest. The most shocked of all was Heidi. She was the most devastated, and the most confused. “Steve-”“Pregnant- Pregnant!?” Grandpa Jeffery held on tight to his cane as he almost lost his footing. “Who? When? How?- Who the hell did you say is pregnant!?”Heidi's thoughts went haywire…No. Steve didn't just reveal the news about her pregnancy.It was a nightmare- she hadn't woken up yet.“Aha! I knew it!” Her mother's grip on her arms was what brought her back to her senses. “Heidi, did you think you could fool me? I always had this feeling you are pregnant.”“P-Pregnant!?” Grandpa Jeffery said absentmindedly. Then he held the side of his chest and broke into a fit of cough.One of the servants quickly poured him a cup of water. Then they all dispersed.“No way, Heidi!” Lili