…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
“Heidi, you framed Lilian. I know you framed her so she can't be able to return to the brand. Aren't you shameless?” Aiden met her at the door, raining down insults.“Lilian's case is spread all over the internet.” Beatrice strode forward and stood in front of her. “I know what strategy you're using. In order to gain the public's sympathy, you framed your own cousin and portrayed her as the brand's villain.”“You are not going to get away with this easily, Heidi,” Harold threatened. “If you don't reveal your true intentions to the public and have Lilian released from police custody, I am going to take strict actions and you can only dream about joining AG Group as its CEO.”Being surrounded by her uncle's family, they looked as if they'd beat her up.Heidi was quick to grasp the situation. Her uncle was no less a criminal. Was he accusing her of the same kind of crimes he'd committed in the past? If she could remember correctly, he used this strategy to overthrow her father. That wa
…At GK Group.Lucas sat on the couch in his office, facing a middle-aged man. One could sense the tensed-up anger, from the dangerous and suffocating air that surrounded him. “That news can greatly impact the GK Group's upcoming product launches and collaborations. Shut it down as soon as you can.”“Shutting down the news of your engagement's scandal won't be easy, Mr. Harrison.” Mr. Raynold looked dispirited. “GK Group's influence is vast. Some people are waiting for such kind of news so they can find reasons to withhold the Group's future success. Unless the masses find something more interesting to talk about, I'm afraid just taking it down from the media agencies is like dousing a small part of the flame.”“Well, if the news continues spreading, what will be the GK Group's fate in the next few weeks or months?” Lucas was greatly disappointed, and he couldn't help but feel annoyed by one person.If she hadn't carelessly declared that it was Grandpa Winston's orders, he'd never h
Tracy ended up on the floor, scared and flabbergasted. Noticing his obvious displeasure, her heart beat uncomfortably, an insecure feeling creeping inside her.“Honey, what's wrong?” She said in a hurt voice, standing up.“You seem mad at me, did I do anything wrong?” Tracy stood in front of him and sobbed. “Or is it because of Grandpa Winston? I told you I'm sorry, Honey. I swear it was a mistake.”This time, Tracy didn't dare to touch him. She maintained some distance, covering her face and crying softly.Thinking of what Grandpa Winston told him about how Tracy had disgraced herself in the mansion, Lucas's irritation only grew. “Just go away.”Tracy didn't see his command coming. Swallowing the shock, she acted understanding. “I'll- I'll go and give you some space to cool down.” She lowered her head. “But don't stay angry for long, Honey. My mind won't be at ease as long as you stay mad at me. I'll go to Grandpa Winston later and apologize for everything.”Displaying herself as th