…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