Zach's expression transformed into a carefree one. He stood up and patted Steve's shoulder. “Don't get too excited. Heidi has not become your wife yet.”“But she'll soon be-” Steve smiled. He hadn't finished speaking when Zach delivered a punch across his face.“Son of a b*tch!” Zach kicked him. “How dare you knock my baby sis up? Even Lucas Harrison didn't dare to do that! Steve Anderson, aren't you so gutsy?”Heidi sprang to her feet, taken aback by Zach's reaction.“Hey, Zach, stop it.” She pulled at his arm before he delivered his next punch at Steve. “Let me at him, Heidi!” Zach pushed her aside. “He's a man, he shouldn't have taken such a matter lightly even though you wanted to get back at Lucas Harrison. He's insulting the Olsens Family, now we're the laughingstock of the media because of him!”Zach didn't hold back as he kicked and punched the guy to his satisfaction.Heidi didn't bother to stop him. Somehow, seeing Steve beaten up, she felt satisfied. Zach finally left him
'No. No. Zach!’Heidi's mind screamed, her heart threatening to burst out.She slapped off his hand and attacked him, beating at his chest and yelling, “Monster! Maniac! Criminal!”She wailed. “Steve Anderson, what the hell are you? How could you- What did Zach do wrong?”Steve grabbed both her hands, immobilizing her. “Zach Olsen has himself to blame.”“Smack!”Heidi slapped him hard, the red marks of her fingers outlining his cheek. “You're a monster! I hate you! I wish we'd never met! What in the world did I do to deserve this?”“Stay put!” He commanded. “Or I'll make you regret it! You want more death, so be it!”Scared and devastated, a sharp pain sliced through Heidi's stomach, forcing her to cease her frantic movements. She sat properly, her shoulders trembling, and more tears dropping from her eyes. No. The Skyline Bar was intact. Nothing happened, nothing was destroyed.Zach must be fine.Steve resumed driving, rubbing the side of his cheek. “Be grateful you're in this cond
A deafening silence engulfed the room, a palpable tension hanging in the air. Putting on a confused look, Steve stood and approached her. “Heidi, what do you mean?”Heidi glowered at him.He pulled her into his arms and hugged her. “You must be shocked. Relax.”The hurt ate at her heart. Heidi hated her vulnerability and helplessness.“Why don't you understand simple words?” He whispered in her ear. “Heidi, will you never learn your lesson?”“I hate you,” she cried. “I can't say the same,” he whispered.Were all men the same? First, it was Lucas Harrison, and now Steve Anderson.Each man had their different shades of cunningness, but she had to admit that Lucas wasn't such a monster.Had Lucas Harrison ever hurt someone to spite her?Had he ever threatened her with the loss of the people she loved the most?More tears poured from Heidi's eyes. The pain in her stomach increased and her head spun with dizziness.Everything turned blurry then black. She went limp in his arms, slipping
Heidi's joy disappeared instantly. Her blood boiled with rage and she shot him an icy look.Steve laughed softly and dropped the fruit bag on the bedside table.“What do you mean by the media will laugh at us?” Grandpa Jeffery asked him.“It is true, Grandpa,” Steve said in a sad tone. “There are many scandals about the AG Group and the Olsens Family. Postponing the wedding will give them more opportunity to cook up more headlines.”Zach groaned. “Do you love Heidi so much that you're so eager to be with her? Watch your tone, Steve Anderson!”“Zach Olsen- I mean Brother-in-law-”“Shit! Don't call me that-”“Zach…” Heidi called out his name gently, quickly ending their bantering.Steve was a twisted maniac.Zach only beat him up and he decided to do this to him. If she let an argument break out between them, imagine what he would do next.“Do you agree that you won't postpone the wedding, Heidi?” Zach said in disapproval. “Why are you siding with him? For your wedding, I plan to invi
Inside The VIP Ward…Heidi broke her glaring gaze from Steve. Disturbed by his presence inside the room, she stood up to join the family in the other ward when commotion came from the outside.“No one is allowed to see Zach Olsen.”“What Zach Olsen? Isn't Heidi in there?”“Mr. Harrison, please wait-”Before Heidi could get over the shock of hearing Lucas's voice, he barged into the room, bypassing the nurse.He almost bumped into her, and Heidi staggered backward.A deep tension hung in the air as Lucas's narrowed gaze accessed everyone inside the room.His eyes landed on Heidi and a look of relief flashed in them followed by the confusion. “Weren't you unconscious?”“Lucas Harrison! What you did was dangerous!” Grandpa Winston also barged into the room. “Because you heard Heidi was sick, you didn't even consider my health and shoved me aside.”“I'm sorry, Grandpa.” Lucas supported him with his cane. “I was too impulsive.”Grandpa Winston patted his chest, panting heavily to catch his
“Lucas, I said let's go home!” Grandpa Winston turned around. “Leave Heidi alone, will you?”“I just want to have a minute's talk.”“Why?” Steve asked. “You do realize that Heidi is now my property.”“Is she a commodity that you think you can own?” Lucas glared at him, pulling Heidi forcefully, causing Steve to lose hold of her.Not again.Apart from feeling embarrassed, Heidi was also afraid.What the hell was Lucas doing? Was he tired of living? If he knew Steve was a cold-blooded maniac, would he still be arguing with him?“Whether you like it or not, Heidi will soon be my wife.” Steve also pulled her forcefully, causing Lucas to lose hold of her.“That will never be possible,” Lucas growled. “Is that so?” Steve chuckled.Heidi felt dizzy from being pushed and pulled constantly.As her head began buzzing again, Grandpa Jeffery stomped forward and stood in the midst of both men, holding her.“Why are you mishandling my granddaughter, both of you!” He hollered at both men. “Are you
After Lucas left with Grandpa Winston, the other family members came inside, each throwing questions at her to satisfy their curiosities.“Why did they come, Heidi?”“Did you invite them?”“Do you have a thing going on with your ex-husband?”“What were you guys discussing? Why did you lock the door?”Heidi held her forehead, acting as if she was in pain. “You guys are thinking too far. Why would I have a thing going on with Lucas when my wedding with Steve is in three days?”Everyone else seemed to believe her, except for Steve who gave her a distrustful look.Regina flicked her on the forehead. “Will you not repeat that next time? Don't you know how displeased your grandfather is? He has left the hospital because of that.”“Grandpa Winston was my best friend while I was in the Harrisons Household. Mum, I had to give him some face.”“Giving him some face doesn't mean you had to invite him and his Grandson here.”“I didn't invite Lucas,” she defended, her hopeless gaze darting to Steve
Lucas took a considerable amount of time, staring at the phone.His eyes finally strayed to Grandpa Winston before he left.On his way back home, he kept thinking about the text messages, not wanting to believe it was real.When he reached the Harrison Villa, Lucas was so lost in his thoughts that he failed to notice the extra car inside the parking lot.He walked into the house to be greeted by the loud cry of the maid.“Ahhh! Ms. Carlson - I mean, Young Miss. Please, I apologize! I will never repeat that -”“Smack!” The loud sound of a slap echoed in the house. “How dare you, you filthy girl! If you loved your life, you wouldn't have told Lucas that I stole his money.”“I swear I didn't tell Mr. Harrison anything, Young Miss,” Mira wailed. “Please believe me.”Tracy's hand was raised in the air, ready to slap the maid again, when Lucas walked into the living room.“Young Master, please save me!” Mira crawled towards him on her knees, holding his leg. Her face was dampened with tea