“Why are you so quiet?” Lucas asked her the same question she'd asked him as he drove the car down the city.Why was she quiet?Ever since Heidi had that realization, she couldn't find her voice.It was as if her tongue had been tied and whatever she wanted to say slipped her mind. Consumed by many thoughts at once and the memories flooding back of her relentlessly chasing the man, now it all felt like a big joke.But the drowning incident…If he didn't recognize her in broad daylight, was it inside the water that he would? Asking about it would only disappoint her further. Because Heidi felt so disappointed right now that the man she'd spent so many years loving didn't even know that she existed. “Heidi…”She only looked at him when he called out for the second time. Seeing the wariness as well as worry in his eyes, Heidi's heart throbbed.“What's the matter?”“You're not yourself.”“I'm fine.”“You can tell me whatever's bothering you. I'll do anything to make it go away.”“It's
The first person that came to Lucas's mind was Tracy's Grandfather. He could go straight there and demand for them to bring Heidi out, yet, the possibility that it must be one of his foes in the business world was also high. “Why are you just standing!?” Grandpa Winston hollered. “Shouldn't you go and free Heidi from that maniac's hands?”“They retrieved the surveillance of that area, Grandpa. The authorities are on the search-”By the way, they couldn't alert the enemy.From that afternoon till now, Lucas's heart hadn't stopped drumming in anxiousness. He'd be damned to admit he wasn't worried. But this wasn't the time to be irrational.“Butler Luke, tell the driver to get the car ready. I am going there to save Heidi by myself-”Grandpa Winston was speaking when the Butler hurried his way with the house's telephone ringing in his hands. “I think it's an urgent call, Master.”“What urgent call?”Grandpa Winston was so mad that he refused to take the phone. Lucas answered it instea
Late?Lucas's hand trembled with the phone, his fingers curling around it, the rage inside his heart intensifying.“What nonsense is this?” He spoke to the empty air, knowing they might be near. Hoping they were near. “You gave me an hour. I came earlier.”The phone beeped. He looked at the screen, reading the next text that popped. [To save her, bring more bags of money.]Now his rage was beyond control. His eyes swept across the darkness, squinting them for a proper glimpse. Something told him they were so close. And they had Heidi. “Is this intentional? You should have demanded more before I came here.”[We had a change of mind...] Another text came in. [... We feel just a billion isn't enough. Or is she not worth the wealth you've gathered.]Was it some kind of test or what?“I demand you stand by your promise.”[Mr. Harrison, we command and you obey.]Annoyed and irritated, Lucas's hand instinctively reached for the gun in his pants pocket. Then he halted. Heidi was in their
Lucas left the Hospital, racing back to the Harrisons Mansion.On the road, he phoned Grandpa Winston. “Lucas Harrison, have you found Heidi?”“She's safe,” Lucas replied. “Dad said Tracy is inside the Mansion. Grandpa, please make sure she doesn't leave.”“You- You, Lucas-”“She might have a hand in Heidi's kidnapping-”“What!?”Shortly, Lucas arrived at the Harrisons Mansion. He stormed out of the car and headed straight for Blake's quarters.Before he entered the building, desperate cries echoed through the walls. “Grandpa, won't you believe me? I swear I didn't do it!”“Remember I'm carrying your Great-grandchild! Grandpa stop, or I might lose Lucas's baby!”“How dare you address me like that!? Do I resemble the hooligan Skyler Carlson?”Lucas entered the building. Stepping into the living room, he found Tracy on the floor crying while Grandpa Winston grabbed her ear.“Lucas- Honey, please help! Grandpa accuses me of kidnapping Heidi-”“Which you did!” Lucas grabbed her from th
After Tracy's statement, there was silence. Lucas's eyes glinted, nodding his head thoughtfully. “Remember what you said. I will find Drake and make him spill the truth. You will spend the rest of your days in jail.”“Lucas Harrison, listen to me…” Blake interrupted him. “Forget this issue. You can't favor Heidi over Tracy. They are both carrying your children.”“You doubt if Tracy's child is yours. How about you wait for the DNA test results before you toss her and her baby aside?”Hearing those words from Stella, Lucas snickered. “You truly are a fool.”Stella's expression shifted, her eyes flaming. “Call me whatever you might. I don't believe Tracy would kill my child.”“That's your business.” Lucas turned from her, returning his gaze to Tracy. “You Will remain confined here until I find Drake.”“Ah! Let me go!” Tracy yelped as Lucas pulled her away. “Where are you taking me?”“Take her to my quarters! Lock her up.” Lucas pushed her into a bodyguard's hands. “Listen to no one else
Stella cut the call. Heidi looked at the phone, curious, her frown deepening. As she tapped into the message notification on the screen, she wondered what she was doing.What kind of a big lie was that? Lucas keeping Tracy in his quarters? That was ridiculous.Yet, the picture stared back at her. It was shot at a far angle. Inside the photo was Tracy hugging Lucas.Heidi's heart jolted and she almost dropped the phone. She wasn't a stranger to his quarters back at the Harrisons Mansion. Even though Lucas never let her in there while they were still married and Grandpa Winston had to reserve a guestroom for her in his quarters, she knew the place like the back of her hand. A text message appeared on the screen. It was from Stella. [This isn't photoshopped. You can see well for yourself.]Stella was trying so hard to convince her. Heidi shook her head and chuckled, giving back the phone to the bodyguard.Of course, it wasn't photoshopped. Tracy was pregnant in the photo and Lucas wa
“Hello, Mr. Harrison. It's good to see you.” Switching to professional mode, Isla stood up and shook hands with him. “I heard you've been here since last night,” Lucas said. “How did you know, Mr. Harrison?”“Mira told me through the phone.”‘Oh, really?’ Heidi nodded her head, realization settling in. So he'd been close to his phone, only choosing to ignore her call. “Hey, Heidi. You're back from the hospital.” Lucas sat beside her, his voice soft with tenderness. “Are you feeling better now?”Heidi hesitated before answering, catching a strange fragrance from his shirt which didn't belong to him. “Y-Yeah. Dr. Shawn treated me well.”“Good. Drake is on the run. The Police are searching for him. I'll get justice for you very soon.”Heidi pressed her lips together, nodding to his words. Then he stood up and left for the stairs. Heidi's eyes followed his back, many questions bugging her mind. Lucas didn't even apologize for leaving her stranded in the hospital. Did she even want h
The bodyguard handed Heidi his phone. Once again, Heidi was forced to look at the photos of Lucas and Tracy. Wearing the same business suit he left the Villa in, in the first photo, he held the jacket in his hands, and in the second photo, he wrapped the jacket around Tracy. Heidi gripped the phone.Taking in a deep breath, she shoved the phone back into the bodyguard's hand, dreading to see more of those photos. “But the Madam told me you must see this.” He showed her the screen which displayed a photo of Lucas carrying Tracy like a bride and heading back to his quarters. Heidi's anger skyrocketed and she yelled at him, “Will you leave me alone!? What's your business with Lucas and me by the way? Be careful or I'll have you fired!”“Madam, please forgive me.” The bodyguard lowered his head. “I was only carrying out orders.”“Well, get out!” Heidi snapped, pointing to the door. “Never enter here without permission!”The bodyguard left. Heidi felt bad for yelling- well, she felt ba