She wouldn't rebel against her family to be with him again.The words tugged at his heart, hearing them directly from her mouth. At the end of the day, she'd always choose to leave him rather than stay. Maybe he hadn't tried hard enough. Maybe she hadn't totally forgiven him yet. “I also don't think rebelling against your family is the best option…” She stared at him with confusion.“There’s another way we can be together without any trouble from your family,” Lucas continued. “What's the other way?” She asked. Lucas shrugged. “Getting into their good books.”Her frown disappeared. She now looked uncertain as if what he said would never work. “I've told you before-”“Minds can be changed, Heidi,” he said. “Do I have to kneel and beg for your grandfather's forgiveness? It's easy.”“Will you kneel and beg for his forgiveness?” She gave him an astonished look.“If that will make him approve of us.”She chortled at his words, her smile mixed with the sad look in her eyes. “That's so
…At GreyHills City.“It's you again.”Standing in front of the cell, Freya faced the man glaring at her. “Yes. It is I.” She smiled. Steve gripped the metal bars, tugging rashly. “Traitor! If you're here to get any answers from me, you'll leave disappointed.”“Trying to make you speak is the same as wasting my energy…” One of the Police Staff brought her a chair and she sat down. “I've come to keep you company and also share some good news.”He stared at her doubtfully. “Keep it to yourself, I don't want to hear it.” Walking away, he sat on the narrow bed and laughed. “Freya or whatever you're called. Whatever tactics you use won't work on me. You're never going to know whoever I'm in collusion with.”Freya maintained a smile. She rubbed her flat stomach. “For our child's sake, won't you speak?”“Nonsense!”“It is the only way you'll ever get out of here. Once your allies have been caught, you'll receive a lesser punishment.”“I don't regret anything. Isn't the AG Group's reputati
Testifying Lucas was guilty?What kind of bizarre news was that?Lucas hung up brutally after hearing Amanda's words. He strode to the living room and Heidi followed him.“I think it's a joke, Lucas…” Heidi said, struggling to calm the erratic beating of her heart.The AG Group had been stable, and she was right here with him. How could she be on the news testifying against him?The man whose expression was already dark didn't seem to hear her words. He picked up the remote and turned on the TV. “Amanda will know better to crack such kind of a joke.”Right in front of them, the news was airing on the large TV screen.Sitting on a chair and conversing with the reporter was a girl similar to Heidi in both appearance and demeanor.“Heidi Olsen, I believe you're happily married to Steve Anderson, who by the way has been caught up in a scandal recently. Why do you believe Lucas Harrison will target your family's business?”The girl sighed, her eyes sad. “It is common knowledge that Lucas
…At The Olsens Mansion.Inside the large living room, the whole family was gathered and Caleb and his wife were the center of attention.“As long as Heidi keeps calling herself a member of this family, the problems will never end.”“Not only did she make us an enemy of the Harrisons, but even her husband is suffering because of that.”“All she does is bring in trouble one after the other without any solution. Father, we are fed up. The AG Group needs a change of the CEO as soon as possible.”Harold Olsen and his wife filled up the whole room with their loud voices.Grandpa Jeffery sat on his king-sized chair, looking aggrieved and downcast. “This time around, Lucas Harrison is to be blamed. Why does he keep torturing my granddaughter?”“Can’t you see that Heidi also has a fault in this?” Harold spoke up. “If it wasn't for her, Lucas Harrison wouldn't have even known that this family exists.”“When you all but rely on Heidi, you keep blaming her for everything…” Caleb sighed. “Zach Ol
…Lucas arrived at the GK Group. As he stepped out of the elevator, Amanda hurried up to him with a tablet.“The netizens are angry.” She showed him the comments online. “They all think the GK Group is bullying the AG Group that is already down.”Because that was what Steve Anderson wanted them to think.Lucas wasn't a bit worried about what the masses would say… but Heidi's family.He headed straight to the conference room with Amanda behind him. Sitting across the large desk were all the Shareholders.“Mr. Harrison, regarding the rumors-”“Did the AG Group offend us again and we don't know?”“We believe the Group is already suffering. I don't think it is a good thing to…”Most of them said half of what they intended to say, leaving the remaining words hanging.Knowing the Shareholders were siding with the netizens as well even though some of them looked unbothered, this matter shouldn't only be resolved in the conference room.“The GK Group will hold a live conference. Invite all t
Lucas sprang up from his chair, hearing Heidi's words. “Tell me it's a joke,” he said, hoping she'd say yes. What else would it be apart from a prank? Maybe he didn't hear her right. With an exasperated voice, Heidi replied, “I said I'm in your company and the security refuses to let me in.”The phone almost slid off Lucas's hands, and his first instinct was to dart for the door. “You aren't joking?”“No.” She sighed. Lucas cursed under his breath. His hand gripping the phone, he murmured, “Give the phone to the security.”Seconds later, the wary voice of a security man sounded through the phone. “Mr. Harrison, a strange pregnant lady is here asking to see you. She won't even let us see her face.”So she had her face covered. Relieved by that, Lucas replied, “Lead her inside. Straight to my office through the private elevator.”“Right away, Mr. Harrison.”Lucas hung up the phone and paced in the office.“What's up, Buddy.” Killian was also on his feet. “You don't look good.”“Aman
Inside the largest hall of the GK Group…Cameras flashed, noises ripped through the atmosphere, and all eyes were fixed on the stage. The paparazzi occupied most of the chairs, with the Shareholders and other higher-ups sitting on the chairs lined up across the stage.Without waiting for the Group's President's arrival, they bombarded everyone with questions.“So is it true that the GK Group holds a special grudge against the AG Group?”“Once upon a time, the AG Group was one of the most powerful companies in Phoenix City before the GK Group rose to the top.”“Rumor has it that the heiress of the AG Group has once been married to Lucas Harrison, President of the GK Group. Was it a marriage of alliance between both families? Why did it end up in divorce?”“Some months ago, a heated battle took place between Lucas Harrison and Steve Anderson, Heidi Olsen’s current husband. There have been talks that Lucas Harrison vowed to punish his ex-wife and bring her family down. Is it true?”As t
Standing across from the stage was the woman in question. Jaws dropped and gasps broke out. A deafening silence descended after. She stared straight at him, her eyes filled with conviction. Lucas's heart sank and sank until he could no longer hear his heartbeat. One hand wrapped securely around her bump, she covered the distance between them. What she did next knocked the air out of him. Tugging at his necktie, she pulled him downward and kissed him under the hundred pairs of shocked eyes. The sounds of cameras clicking engulfed the large hall.Lucas returned to his senses only after she pulled away. Feeling lost and alarmed, his lips parted,“What's this for, Heidi?”She only smiled, sadness reflecting in her eyes. “That's enough. I'll take it from here, Lucas.”She turned her attention to the crowd, her clear voice silencing the shutters of the cameras. “I hope that's enough evidence to answer all your questions.”“Heidi- Heidi Olsen!” One paparazzi exclaimed. “What are you do