…At StriveStyle Co., the next day.Heidi flipped through the contract documents, putting her signatures on the necessary areas. “This contract is going to last for a few days. Considering the brand's current condition, and Kate's career level, we'll have a testing period. Of course, not to underestimate Kate's abilities, but to see if the brand can impact your success in a positive way.”“That's a great way of thinking.” Kate went through the contract briefly. “While other brands are always after prolonging my contract duration with them, you shortened it so that if something goes wrong, I won't be implicated.”Even Kate's manager was pleased with Heidi's decision. “No one would have come up with this splendid plan. You lived up to your promise of avoiding all the necessary risks.”“Kate worked hard to be in this position.” Heidi smiled. “Of course, I won't extort her. This is a fair deal, Suzie. Also be rest assured that our success is not far-fetched.”“Ms. Olsen is right.” Isla s
…That Evening. Standing tall and mighty in the center of Phoenix City, GK Group's First Hotel was illuminated with bright lights. As many cars streamed inside the hotel, one of the event halls was bustling with laughter and chatter of people.Many socialites were present, some of them mingling with each other, while some of them congratulated the couple.A group of young girls surrounded Tracy, showering her with compliments.“I must say you're the luckiest girl in this city at the moment. Very soon, after this engagement, you will become Mrs. Harrison, every girl's dream.”“You are one step away from becoming a top socialite lady. As soon as Lucas Harrison marries you, aren't you above us all, Tracy?”“How does it feel to be admired and envied by every girl in the socialites’ circle? Only someone like you can surely catch Lucas Harrison's eyes.”“Girls, you think too highly of me.” Holding a red wine glass, Tracy covered her lips, laughing softly. “Of course, I'm lucky that Lucas
“What is going on here!?” Grandpa Winston's hard voice boomed. “Tell me, what nonsense is going on!?”He matched into the hall with the Butler following behind.A hushed silence fell on the crowd. All eyes turned and everyone looked shocked and confused. Stella and Blake left their respective friends and walked close to each other, looking wary and confused.“Grandpa, weren't you sick? When did you wake up?” Lucas was confused as well.Grandpa Winston glared at him. “Were you wishing for me to get ill so you could do as you wish? Lucas Harrison, since when did you become so willful!?”Grandpa Winston's rage hit the ceiling, looking as if he would faint from anger. “What is happening?”“Does Old Master Winston not approve of this engagement?”“I heard Lucas Harrison only listens to his grandfather, but it seems as if he's going against the old man.”“Why doesn't the Old Master seem happy with the engagement?”As the crowd whispered, Grandpa Winston strode towards Lucas. “You should a
…At Phoenix City's First Hospital. After the Doctor left, Tracy waited for some minutes before opening her eyes.Seeing Lucas standing in front of her, she let out a soft moan of pain and touched her forehead.Lucas frowned and sat beside her. “Are you in pain?”Tracy nodded. “I feel so much headache, Lucas. Where am I? What is this place?”“You're in the hospital,” Lucas answered. “Tracy, what was the meaning of that?”“Meaning of what, Lucas?” Tracy sat up weakly. “Did I do anything wrong?”“You told me Grandpa ordered that engagement.” Lucas gave her a hard look, seemingly controlling his anger. Tracy's heart sank, seeing his dark expression. “Honey…” Tears trickled down her face and she held his hand. “I- I am also confused, I thought- I thought-”“Speak clearly.”His harsh command made her shudder inside. Tracy whimpered and threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly. She cried, “Grandpa Winston confused me as well. I- I thought it was him who ordered the engagement. I was
…At The Harrisons Mansion.With the help of the chef, Heidi cooked up some meals for Grandpa Winston.The maids transferred them to the dining area where Grandpa Winston was already waiting.“Grandpa, I hope this will do. I rushed it unlike the other meals, so it might taste a bit different.” Heidi served him the dishes.“Everything you cook is delicious to me. This old man only wants to eat the food prepared by his precious granddaughter-in-law.”“Grandpa Winston, you can just call me your granddaughter.” Heidi felt embarrassed by being addressed with that title.Grandpa Winston shook his head at her, chewing his food carefully, and savoring the aroma. “Heidi, stop pretending. I know you still love my grandson. Otherwise, why would you go to that engagement?”Heidi's presence at that engagement was only a coincidence.The KU Designs CEO invited them to a dinner in that hotel for the meeting.“It's alright, Heidi. Since I have canceled that engagement, that treacherous girl can only
“Do you think I would lie on her?” Grandpa Winston answered. “She came here and begged me on her knees to approve of her. When I ordered the servants to throw her out, she pretended to faint.”“Ha! Grandpa, you're so cruel.” Heidi slapped the table, laughing hard.Grandpa Winston laughed along. “Don't underestimate me, Heidi. I have the right dose of medicine for those who think they can fool me.”“Haha, Grandpa-”“Heidi, enough.” Lucas felt attacked by her ridicule. “It is not funny.”Heidi pursed her lips and scoffed. When it involved his mistress, of course, it wouldn't be funny.Was Lucas blind to not see that Tracy was leading him by the tail? “Grandpa, let's stop speaking about this.” Lucas turned to Grandpa Winston. “If I knew that it was Dad who ordered it, I wouldn't have agreed to it.”“But if you weren't at odds with your father because he asked men to kidnap Heidi, you would have agreed even if you knew it was him, right?”Hearing Grandpa Winston's words, Lucas gave Heid
“Meaning of what?” Lucas said, feigning ignorance. Heidi sighed helplessly. “Will you not tell me the reason why you asked Grandpa if I would be staying? Obviously, you wanted me to stay. What are you up to?”“Don't you want to stay?” Standing up, Lucas towered above her.Heidi craned her neck up to look at him. “I would want to stay if it was Grandpa's wish, however, it is clear that you wish me to stay. So tell me what is it?”Lucas looked at her for a few seconds, without speaking. He studied her indifferent expression, the stubborn look in her eyes. If he said he was used to this new side of her, then he would be lying. “For the past few days, I've been wanting to ask you some questions.” His low deep voice echoed in the dark living room. “I want you to answer them honestly.”Sensing the seriousness in his tone, Heidi frowned a bit. “What kind of a question?”“First of all, did you really tamper with the reports I received from the company? Secondly, who exactly are you, Heidi?
However, not now. Not when so many thoughts were clouding his mind.Heidi smiled disappointedly. Of course, who was she kidding? Tracy was the love of his life. It wouldn't make any difference. Even if he stopped seeing her as a gold digger, it wouldn't miraculously make him start loving her suddenly. “You haven't answered my question.” Heidi broke the silence. “Am I entitled to answer it?”His arrogant tone made her eyes dim. Heidi was no longer in the mood to continue cooking.“You're an asshole, Lucas.” Turning around, she pushed him aside and left in a hurry, her heart muscles tensing up. Lucas stood alone in the kitchen, his eyes fixed on the closed doors.Running a hand through his hair, he cursed under his breath and hurried after her.“Where is she?” He met the maid who was on her way to the kitchen. “The Young Miss has left, Young Master. She told me to tell the Master that she has made breakfast.”At that moment, Grandpa Winston walked downstairs. He heard the maid's w
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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