~Lucas headed to the guest room, his mind racing with thoughts.Luckily, he had some extra clothes there. He'd heard her cry. He wasn't imagining things. What the hell was wrong with her?After changing into his pyjamas, he neither lay down nor wallowed in those thoughts. Lucas left the building and strode to the servants' quarters. He banged on Mira's door and her scream sounded from the inside.“Ahhh! Who's it!? Is it a robber!?”“Come out!” Lucas shouted. “Young Master!” She gasped. A shuffling sound came then her footsteps skittered to the door. Mira flung the door open, staring at him with fear in her eyes. “H-How may I help you, Young Master? Is Madam alright?”“What did you do to Heidi?”“M-Me?” She pointed to herself, her body shaking. “I- I didn't do anything, Young Master. N-Not that I can remember.”“Well, why is she in a bad mood?”“Young Master, did Madam say I did anything wrong? Please forgive me, I swear it won't repeat itself. Please let me keep my job!” She fell
“Don’t you dare come near me!” Lucas brought out his gun, pointing it forward. Tracy came to a screeching halt a few distance from him. Her jaw dropped and her eyes widened. “W- What are you doing with a gun? Do you want to kill me?”“I might. If you come near me.”“No- No, Honey. I know you're joking.” She staggered forward. “I just want to show you something. Our baby- it kicked.”Ignoring her, Lucas shouted out to the bodyguards. “Who the hell let her out!?”They all came running after her, and two of them grabbed her arms. “We are sorry, Young Master. She tricked us by saying she wanted to throw up outside.”“Why didn't you make her throw up in the bathroom?”“She said her pregnancy doesn't allow her to perceive the smell of the bathroom. She might lose the baby-”“Does that even make sense!” Lucas scolded. “If you let her out one more time, you will all lose your jobs!”“Yes, Young Master!”The bodyguards nodded concurrently. They started dragging Tracy away and she screamed. “A
It was the reason why Lucas couldn't disclose the news about visiting the Mansion. Heidi would ask why his constant visits and would find it suspicious. He'd had to be forced to spill the whole truth. “Can you inform the Doctor to make preparations for Grandpa's trip?” Lucas said to the Butler. “Right away, Young Master.” The Butler nodded and walked out of the bedroom. Alone with Grandpa Winston in the room, Lucas couldn't help but share the thoughts bugging his mind. “Heidi has been acting weird recently. It is scary how easily she gets angry.”“Have you asked her why she gets angry?” Grandpa Winston smiled. “The maid told me it is mood swings. How true is that?”He doubted if leaving her by herself alone at home was even a good idea. With Heidi's recurrent anger, wouldn't she feel murderous sometimes?Grandpa chuckled at his words, his eyes squinting tauntingly. “Is she not pregnant?”“So it's normal,” Lucas murmured, wishing there was a way to cure that strange symptom. Her
...At The Harrisons Villa. Heidi was on her feet, hands trembling with the phone in them as she stared at the phone's screen. Her body shook and so did her heart. Inside the living room, the bodyguard stood in front of her. “Why? Why? Have I not warned you never to show me this again?” Heidi stared from him to the photo on the phone's screen, her heart racing uncomfortably. “Don't you understand a simple command!?”She tossed the phone across the floor, breaking it into pieces. Inside the phone was a photo of Lucas, wearing the same clothes from this morning, and holding Tracy in the Mansion.As if posing for the camera, one of his hands was placed on Tracy's baby bump, and Tracy's hand was wrapped around his neck. “Are you dumb or what!?” She yelled at the bodyguard. The guy neither flinched nor budged, giving an uncaring glance at his shattered phone. “It is a duty I have to carry out. I wouldn't turn down Madam's request,” he said, referring to Stella.Heidi raised her hand
The guy looked from Heidi to Lucas, and he gulped. “D-Did she tell you I did it? It is not true, Young Master.”“How dare you deny it?” Lucas grabbed his collar with one hand and yanked him forward. “Do you know what it means to accuse her of lying?”“Young Master-”“She didn't tell me. Mira did!” Lucas tightened his grip. “Now spill everything before I rip off your tongue.”Sweat poured down the guy's face and he began breathing heavily, clearly in panic. “It was- It was the Madam who asked me to show her some photos. Blake Harrison's wife.”“Show me those photos.”“M-My phone.” The guy brought out his shattered phone. “M-My phone isn't working.”“Then get it fixed!” Lucas pushed him away. “I give you ten minutes!”The bodyguard left and returned in only five minutes, his hands trembling with fear as he handed a new phone to Lucas. “I- I borrowed this from my colleague, Young Master. I- I only needed to put the memory card.”Lucas scrolled through the photo gallery, frowning as each
…At GreyHills City. Sitting across from the man at the dining table, Freya didn't touch her food, staring at the table blankly, a sullen look on her face.“Won't you eat? What's the matter now, Heidi?” Steve said, sounding displeased. “Do you think starving yourself will change anything?”Looking up, Fraya murmured, “You wouldn't let me attend Grandma's anniversary. Steve Anderson, you've kept me locked up in this Villa for many days. Why?” Steve frowned, gripping the utensil. “What's the use of whining about that? You're not a child, Heidi.”“But I want to go out.” She sighed. “Is there a reason why you are doing all these? Would you mind telling me why you wouldn't even let me manage the company anymore?”Steve sighed, rising to his feet. He circled the table and stood behind her, dropping his palms on her shoulders. “You want to know why?” He whispered, leaning down. “Because you cook good food. You take good care of the house. I am sure you can also take good care of the child
…At Phoenix City. Lucas's car drove into the Harrisons Mansion, his face ebbed with worry. As he closed his eyes, the image of her cold eyes glaring at him made his eyes snap open.He pinched the space between his brows. Tapping his feet on the ground impatiently, he couldn't wait to teach those women a lesson. His phone rang and he answered it. “Mr. Harrison, I have great news.”The Detective's announcement was supposed to make him happy. Why did he feel apprehensive on the other hand?Great news might mean the culprits have been found.And then all matters would be resolved and Heidi would leave his Villa. “I am listening,” he said through the phone. From the other end, the detective cleared his throat. “Well, it is actually good news and bad news. However, I will break the good news first.”Lucas found himself sighing in relief. “Freya has just updated me with new info. Steve Anderson truly has a hand in those scandals. Weren't they similar to the previous ones?”“Did she
“Lucas Harrison, you wouldn't treat your father this way! What is my sin, by the way!?” Blake asked. “For taking sides with Tracy,” Lucas replied. “And trying to protect her.”Blake was so mad that he opened his mouth but coherent words refused to come out.Lucas grabbed Tracy's hand. She was trying to sneak out, thinking he didn't notice her. “Ah- Honey!”“Call me that name and I will remove your teeth.”Tracy covered her mouth instinctively. She shut her eyes in pain, touching her stomach. “N-No, it hurts!”Lucas ignored her pretentious act. He dragged her out of Blake's quarters. Taking her to his car, he made her enter it, slammed the door shut, and ordered the Driver, “Take her to the Villa on the outskirts of the city.”“W-What!?” Tracy exclaimed. “Lucas Harrison, you're joking right?” Her pupils expanded and her body trembled with fear. The Driver started the car and she beat at the window. “Please don't do this to me! I swear I'll listen! I'll never leave your quarters- Bl