“Why do you bring this up? Can't you at least wait until Dad recovers from his illness?” That was her father's voice. The usually cool man sounded angry. “We all know the only remedy to his illness is saving the AG Group,” Harold Olsen argued. “So this is the best time to speak about it. Dad, do you agree with the collaboration, because it is the only way to save the Group.”“Which collaboration are you talking about, Harold?” Grandpa Jeffery's weak voice sounded. “We're all waiting for Heidi to come back.”“You know that girl will never come back. Once she gets married, she bids the family goodbye for good. Who knows, she might also spend three years with Steve Anderson or even five years before she remembers about her family after he divorces her.”“What are you saying? Why do you always wish bad for Heidi, Harold!?” Regina berated. “I'm not wishing bad for her. Your daughter is just unreliable. She can't even get Steve Anderson to help us out in this critical moment!”“My husban
The only way to save the AG Group was through marriage.Would that be the only solution? And won't the family get disappointed in the long run?Considering marriage as the only way to save the Group would be demeaning the family's values. Other socialites would look down on them, a thing that had never happened to the family before despite the AG Group constantly causing headlines. “Did you see Grandpa? How's he?” Lucas asked Heidi as she returned to the parking lot. Even if Heidi had the opportunity to, how could she have the mind to see Grandpa Jeffery when he was greatly mad at her? She sat in the passenger's seat, silent for a while, trying to digest the family's decision. Lucas was trying his best to help. But just a secret collaboration would do nothing to make the AG Group stand back on its feet, right?Time was running out. Grandpa Jeffery was ill due to the anxiety caused by the Group's plight. Sometimes, Heidi wondered what it was like to be a normal person without ha
Heidi looked at him. Astonishment flashed in her eyes for a split second, replaced by the chill that hardened her features. Realizing that he'd failed to bottle in his anger, the words left his mouth before he thought twice about it. And the look in her eyes made him want to take back his words,...Unfortunately, it was too late. Thinking she might jump down his throat or do something worse, he didn't see her reaction coming. Silent and stiff, she turned the door's handle and left the car.On the vast dark street, she stood by the roadside, her hands folded across her chest, her features cascaded with a coldness that cracked his heart. Lucas took in a deep breath, fighting down his rage.“You know it's a silly idea.” He left the car and stood in front of her. “Neither Killian nor your cousin loves each other.”His words were greeted with silence. Heidi looked sideways, blinking rapidly. He'd prefer she yell at him and express her anger rather than her silence. Lucas couldn't even
…Heidi sat on the dining table, The Next Morning, picking at her food, her eyes straying to the chair across from her. What was he still doing upstairs? It had been thirty minutes and he hadn't come down for breakfast yet. Was he avoiding her?Was he still mad?Wasn't she supposed to be the one angry at him?Lucas didn't agree with her request. It was obvious, because he spoke no more about it even after they came back home last night. Poor Grandpa Jeffery. If only she could see him and reassure him that all would be alright. What assurance could she give though when she wasn't sure how far into the investigation the men Lucas hired were? “Madam, your food will lose its warmth. Why aren't you eating?” Mira appeared and dropped a tray of food. Heidi tapped her fingers on the desk, chewing her lips anxiously. “Can you check the study room if Lucas is still sleeping?”“The Young Master?” The maid scratched her head, looking hesitant. “You know the Young Master usually wakes up be
…At GreyHills City. Freya looked at the text message on her phone, her expression changing from calm to sad. Hearing footsteps approaching, she deleted the message and dropped her phone. “You aren't looking around. Didn't you want to come for a tour?”She lifted her head, staring at the man standing in front of her. “While you were away, I looked around. This place looks great.”“More appealing than the AG Group?” Steve sat beside her on the couch in his office. Freya nodded, looking around. “Yeah. I prefer this place.”“You have changed a lot, Heidi.” He took her chin in his fingers, turning her face to stare at him. “I think I'm starting to miss the old Heidi, fiery and honest.”“You said it yourself that you prefer the docile Heidi. It's a surprise that you're fed up with me already,” she replied in a soft tone, looking down. Steve sighed. “I'm just bored. But who am I to complain?” He shrugged. “This Heidi is less troublesome.”She nodded meekly, playing with her fingers. Mo
“M-My Uncle?” Freya stammered, a look of fear and disbelief casting over her features. She shook her head, “No.”Steve gave a sarcastic laugh. “Is it so hard to digest? You're in denial, right?”She went silent for a while, avoiding his gaze. “Look at me.” Steve made her look up. “Do you doubt what I said?”“I'm not in denial…” She sighed, her voice hoarse. “I just want to know what my Uncle did for the whole family to deserve this.”Steve narrowed his eyes. “Are you sure you want to know?”Freya bobbed her head. “Won't you start hating me after you hear it?”“I know you're trying to destroy the AG Group, and I didn't stop loving you for that. What else will make me hate you?”Her words never ceased to surprise him. He looked at her as if he was staring at a different person. Steve sat on the couch, pulling her down with him. “Just so you know… I don't regret what I'm doing.”“I understand, Steve. Especially if it's my family that hurt yours.” Freya lent him a listening ear, urging
…Heidi sat on the dining table, playing with her food, jabbing the knife at the bread toast in front of her. Sitting across from her was Isla whose sad eyes mirrored the feeling in Heidi's heart.Not only was Heidi sad, but she was also confused and mad. “Won't you eat your food, Madam?” Mira urged her gently. “Please eat the food. It's good for your health.”Heidi pushed the plate of food away instead. “I understand you're angry, Madam. But-”“What are you hiding from me, Mira? Do you know where Lucas is? Did he tell you not to tell me?”Lucas was acting strange again. What Heidi feared was the man playing with her feelings. What if he'd lied to her? What if he was currently in the Harrisons Mansion and Tracy was still there?He didn't return last night. He spent the whole day yesterday outside, and didn't even pick up anyone's call. Was he fooling her again?“I'm not hiding anything, Madam. Please believe me.” Mira lowered her head. “Two nights ago, the Young Master left in a
Maybe she was imagining his voice, or maybe it was truly Lucas Harrison who had finally remembered that he'd kept a pregnant lady locked up in his Villa. Heidi slapped the desk and turned her head,But every angry word died down in her throat when she saw who he was with. Isla made a shocked sound, surprised as well. “K-Killian?”“What a coincidence. The last time I visited, you were here. Now you're also here, Isla Kendall. Is this destiny?”Isla blushed and fidgeted with the straps of her bag. “I- I was about to leave. But then, Mr. Harrison…” she stopped, glancing towards Lucas. “You wanted to see me.”On the other hand, Lucas's eyes were only on Heidi. He stopped by her side and stared at the almost untouched food. “You aren't eating?”Heidi ignored him. He sighed and turned to Isla. “You may leave. Thanks for coming.”“Huh?”“Huh?”Both ladies stared at him with confusion. Heidi broke the silence first. “She should just leave? Didn't you invite her since last night so you can