Heidi didn't waste time sitting there and admiring the view. Carefully, she rose to her feet and tiptoed out of the place. She located a staircase right in front of the large doors, then increased her speed and hurried down.Heidi didn't meet anyone on the way, fortunately. From the time she left the building to the time she approached the fenced gates, there was no one in sight.Coming out of the Villa, Heidi stepped into a deserted wide land with dried trees and sand. As she looked ahead, the trees spread far and vast, and there wasn't any sign of the city.Where did those people bring her?Heidi couldn't help but shudder inside, standing alone in this strange area.Yet, it was better than being back in that place, not actually knowing what was her fate.As she took to her heels, following a narrow path, the crushing sound of leaves and the sound of heavy footsteps came from behind her. “Stop right there.”Heidi's hair stood on end. On turning around, she came face to face with
…After running for God knew how long, Heidi's energy was running out and exhaustion weighed down on her.Panting heavily, she didn't stop running, her eyes darting back now and then to see if the guy was still after her.Strangely, when she glanced back this time, his figure had disappeared and an empty wilderness spread behind her.Heidi stopped to catch her breath, holding her knees with both hands.Her heart pounded non-stop and sweat poured down her face.How was she going to get out of this place?Where was the way back to the city?Those same questions haunted her as her eyes roamed over the vast area.Well, it was already good that she wasn't anywhere near that Villa now.“Gotcha!”“Ah!”Someone jumped in front of her, causing Heidi to yelp.Seeing that it was the same guy from before, Heidi took several steps back.The back of her leg hit a tree branch, and she staggered and fell.The guy used that opportunity to pin her down instantly. He brought out a sharp knife and levele
From the side view of her eyes, Heidi sighted the glinting knife descending. “Ahhhh!” She screamed with all her might, shutting her eyes. Then a loud crash came from behind her followed by the sound of someone groaning. In her panicked state, Heidi didn't realize that the grip on her neck had loosened, until she felt a thud. Turning around, her heart did a summersault as she came face to face with Lucas. Holding a broken branch in his hand, his whole being oozed off a dark dangerous aura, his murderous eyes fixed on the bleeding guy who had passed out on the ground. Heidi was shaken to the core, not believing her eyes. She literally jumped on the man, hugging him tightly, her shoulders trembling with fear. Lucas let go of the tree branch. His heart beat uncontrollably as he hugged her back. “I- I was so scared, Lucas.” Heidi sobbed. “If you hadn't come, would I have lost my life?” “It's okay. You're safe now.” Lucas stroked her back. As Heidi's tears flowed freely, her whol
Lucas's eyes lingered on her back until her figure disappeared. He sat there for a while, slightly stunned by Heidi's outburst. The fury he saw in her eyes… Heidi wasn't just bluffing that she would take Blake Harrison to the authorities.Where did that confidence come from?A few hours later…Inside the Harrison Mansion. Lucas sat on a couch in the living room of his quarters, and standing before him were twelve bodyguards whose heads were lowered. Among them was a wounded bodyguard whose head was wrapped in a thick cloth. With both arms spread on the couch's headrest and one leg placed atop the other one, the man exuded fury and dread, the suppressing atmosphere surrounding him suffocating the bodyguards.“You were trained to protect lives, but you've turned into criminals. I am highly disappointed.”His low tone filled with rage made the bodyguards shudder. They all knelt at once.“Young Master, please forgive us.”“You had the guts to hurt Heidi.” Lucas's dark eyes fell on the
As Lucas's car drove out of the mansion, a familiar blue car was driving in. Lucas's eyes turned cold. He pressed the brakes and left his car.Blake, who had also sighted him, jumped out of his car with Stella following behind.“Why did you fire all the bodyguards, Lucas? Do you know what you're doing?” Blake demanded loudly. Looking unfazed, Lucas replied, “I have told you: If you didn't bring Heidi out, you'd all have it coming.”“Lucas Harrison, what is so special about that girl? Don't you dare to overstep your boundaries.”“The matters between Heidi and I are not for you to interfere in. She was my wife, right?”“You!”Stella stepped between the father and son, trying to pacify the situation. “Please don't fight, Guys. Yes, Blake got that heirloom for me. Am I not its rightful owner in the first place? Heidi was your wife, you're right. But she's no longer a part of this family. Why would your grandfather be so selfish?”“Whether it should belong to you or not doesn't concern m
“Why does Heidi seem to be in a bad mood, Grandpa?” Zach approached Grandpa Jeffrey, his eyes fixed upstairs.“How should I know?” Grandpa Jeffery sighed. “It's as if she doesn't want to talk. Well, the best thing is that she's back safe and sound.”“Damnit!” Zach shook his fist. “I'm going to make Lucas Harrison pay for this.”“Be quiet!” Harold stood up. “If you can't do anything to save AG Group, stop finding ways to bring it down. You've already made the GK Group our enemy, will you not rest until they completely crush AG Group?”“Dad, I told you to let Heidi join AG Group as its CEO,” Zach exclaimed. “To hell with GK Group, who said we're afraid of them?”“I've heard news that she can't even manage that small brand well. Is it the whole AG Group she can manage?” Harold hollered then said to Grandpa Jeffrey. “Dad, can you please put an end to Heidi's craziness?”“Grandpa, Heidi's only gonna cause more trouble. Please allow us to take our positions back,” Aiden pleaded.“If you wan
Zach's car came to a screeching halt, his eyes popping out. “Heidi, what are you doing?”“Please give me a ride to StriveStyle Co.” Heidi hurried inside the car without waiting for him to speak.Zach had no choice but to resume driving. “Grandpa's so worried about you. Did something come up at the brand?”“Yeah. I have to be there.”Zach was worried about her health, but seeing Heidi working hard, he didn't want to pull down her morale. So he dropped her off at the brand. Heidi rushed into the office and found the employees gathering some broken chairs. “What's going on?”Isla hurried up to her. “Ms. Olsen, the situation is very bad. Fortunately, the policemen arrived on time to help the security men out. They just left with the hooligans.”“What hooligans?”Isla followed her to her office. “It's about the Finance Department's Manager who has gone missing. It is creating a buzz online, painting StriveStyle Co. as being careless about its employees. His wife came with an angry crowd a
…Inside A Villa.The hummingbirds chirped from outside, and the morning light streamed in through the curtains. The solitary figure of the man stepped inside the closet, his eyes scanning the several business suits hanging from the racks. In the dimly lit walk-in closet, Lucas took his time searching for something special to wear. In his exploration, his hand reached the furthest end of the closet and his fingers grazed something that felt like a box. Lucas retrieved the wide box, his brows furrowing. He opened it and found a striking dark blue tuxedo with his initials carved with a golden thread in the front pocket. Lucas wore the tuxedo and took an unusual time appreciating his appearance in the mirror. Not recalling when he ordered this custom-made tuxedo, he summoned the maid when he reached downstairs.“Mira, when did this arrive?”Mira held her cheek with both hands, her eyes shining with admiration when she saw the boss looking more handsome than usual. “This looks very
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Heidi sprang to a sitting position instantly, hearing the voice coming from the door. Dread washed over, and instinctively, she pulled her baby into her arms, her eyes darting around for any possible escape route. Heidi's first instinct was to flee, but to where?“Daddy?” Her daughter, on the other hand, jumped in excitement. “Hey, Mommy! It's Daddy! Daddy's here!”The door's handle shifted as someone juggled it from the outside. The sounds of knocking increased. “Heidi, are you inside?”Lost at what to do, Heidi just stared at the door, hugging her baby. Lucas barged into the room as he kicked the door open. He came to a screeching halt right in front of her, almost colliding into the bed. “Heidi…” as he whispered her name, Heidi's eyes locked into his. Except for the subtle changes; his once dark eyes now crystal clear, his stubbled jaws and overall demeanor, everything about him was the same. Tears pricked at her eyes and her heart hurt tremendously, wondering how she'd been a
All eyes turned to Harold, some blinking in shock and the rest widening. Heidi was confused too that of all people, Harold Olsen was the one who believed her.But from the look of guilt on his face and the way he sank onto the floor, literally kneeling in front of her, something was definitely fishy. “Heidi, please forgive me.”Heidi flinched when he held her knees. She stared at him, frowning. “Forgive you for what, Uncle?”“What did you do Dad!?” Zach hollered, his eyes filled with horror.The others looked fearful as well.Hanging his head, Harold shook it slowly. “I know saying this is probably too late. That night, Heidi didn't lose her child. When the police found her and Natalie, I orchestrated everything that happened after.”Several gasps spread across the room.Avoiding everyone's gaze, Harold said in a melancholic tone. “Having Heidi and Lucas Harrison together at that time meant the end of my sovereignty in this family. I did that to strip Heidi of her position- and…” He
All eyes snapped in Heidi's direction.As her sobs echoed in the living room, they all but sprang to their feet. “Ha! How many times have I told you guys to stop mentioning Heidi's name?” Lilian cried out. “Now I'm seeing Heidi's face instead of this lady who appeared from nowhere with a child!”“Are you seeing Heidi? I'm also seeing her!” Natalie gasped. “That's impossible, right?”“Unless we're all out of our minds!” Kate cackled. “Because we all might be seeing Heidi.”Lifting her head, Heidi glanced at everyone's face. Her gaze stopped at her mother whose expression was deadly pale. “Th- This- This isn't Heidi. My Heidi's dead!”Shaking her head, the woman staggered backward. “Who the hell summoned Heidi's ghost?”Her mother fainted immediately after saying that, and the whole room was thrown into chaos. Heidi shot to her feet, holding her baby tight, racing to the spot. Under the family's watchful gazes, she sat beside her mother, shaking her. “Mum! I'm not a ghost! I've come
~During the car ride, Heidi's mind was muddled with different kinds of thoughts that brought worry to her heart. Her only solace was the little girl sitting beside her, holding her hand. “You're so quiet, Mommy…” she asked, “Is everything alright?”Heidi smiled, parting her hair to the side. “I'm okay, Baby.”“Where are we headed?” She murmured, glancing out of the car's window. “You brought me back, Mommy. Are you gonna drop me off at Nanny's place and disappear again.”Smoothing the tiny frown on the girl's forehead, Heidi's heart ached as she kept repeating that word. Disappearing hadn't be easy, and appearing again would definitely incure many repercussions. Heidi picked her up and sat her on her lap, hugging her. “I'd rather die than to disappear again.”Here she was, loathing death, something she'd actually been craving for the past three years. Her heart was an ocean of emotions and her tears never dried up, so much that her eyes were hurting. “Please, Mommy, stop crying
“For the first time, I'm agreeing with Jason's words.” Freya nodded. “Let's return her to the poor man, Heidi. She's not lost.”“Please don't let them take me away, Mommy.” The little girl hugged Heidi's arm. “I promise I'll be obedient. We'll stay in this paradise forever.”“Don't mind them, I won't let you go.” Heidi patted her hair. She stared at Jason and Freya, communicating with her eyes. The two gave her crestfallen looks and sighed at the same time. That Night;Heidi rested on her bed, holding the baby close, and sniffing the familiar scent on her. Citrus mixed with lavender. The scent of the Harrisons Villa. A scent that only belonged to the man she loved. Whenever she thought of him in the past, she'd feel hate and remorse, but now… the thought of him brought fear to her heart, and a regret she couldn't deny. Beside her, the little girl shifted. She opened her sleepy eyes, her wide milky eyes blinking. “Why aren't you sleeping, Mommy?”“I just love staring at you.” H
From caressing the girl's hair, Heidi found herself drawing her close, wrapping her in a gentle embrace. “What's your name?” Uncertainty filling her heart, she asked in a hoarse voice.The little girl neither struggled nor made a sound of discomfort, she in fact snuggled deeper into Heidi's embrace. She murmured, “Nanny calls me Didi, but Daddy calls me Heidi.”Heidi shut her eyes, swallowing down a sudden lump in her throat. A soft laughter escaped her lips. “That's a beautiful name you have, Baby.”However, the little girl pulled away, furrowing her brows. “But my first Mommy dislikes it. She once argued with Daddy about it.”“Oh, is that so?” Sniffing back the tears threatening to burst out, Heidi forced a smile. “Why doesn't she like your name?”“Because she's a meanie. Nanny said she made my Mommy disappear.” The girl blew out a sigh, her tone gloomy. “But Daddy promised she won't bother us anymore.”Heidi didn't know where to keep her emotions. She just didn't want to cry in f
“A kid means no harm. Relax, Heidi.” Jason patted her shoulder. “That pilot must be her father.”Heidi sat on the couch. “Now let me get to work! I'll see to it that that man is taught a lesson for crossing my number one rule of this Island! No tourists are allowed with a helicopter!”As Jason matched out of the room, Freya snickered. “He's doing a bad job managing this place. Too bad none of us can be in charge.”Under the pretense of working for the AG Group and managing the resorts here, Jason had moved to the mystic Island to be with her. One coincidence led to the guy clinging onto her.Driven by curiosity, he'd wandered into this cabin on a particular day, which was rumored to be haunted, and that was how he found her and Freya. Wondering if Jason was going to send the father and daughter back even though she didn't like that idea, Heidi carried on with her day, taking a walk down the empty beach separated from the resort’s area. The Island ahead was like an abandoned old ca
… Waking up the next morning to a foreboding feeling in her chest was enough sign that her peaceful days on this Island were over. The moment she opened her eyes, someone hugged her. “What am I gonna do with you, Heidi…” Freya murmured. “An emotional outburst can cause you a second heart attack, and that will be the end of us. Our days of hiding here will be over… we'll need to go to any nearby city for your treatment, and the police won't have mercy once they catch me.”Heidi sighed inside. Did she faint last night? Her only cure was ultimate happiness, something she doubted she was ever going to find on this Island or anywhere in this world. “If I have a heart attack someday, don't bother yourself, Freya… let me die and-”“Please, Heidi… stop it,” Freya whispered. “How dare you wish death upon yourself? You're the nicest person I've ever met; I fell for a villain and almost let him slip away, I lost my job and was about to lose my life but you saved me even though we never kne