“I know, right.” Isla beamed and brought out her tablet. “Here, I have compiled a list of some models who are reaching out. We have Ms. Anderson to thank for that. She has posted about StriveStyle Co. on her social media accounts, and many fans are flooding into our social media page to have a look.”“There have been some arguments among her fans who think this brand is below her level, but a majority of her fans are supporting her decision. Now we not only have the masses' support, our social media accounts are overflowing with followers.”Isla spoke nonstop, her voice brimming with excitement and anticipation.Heidi's happiness was no less. “I was summoned by the police this morning to come and give a statement regarding Lilian's case.” “Oh, they also notified the security department that the Finance Department's Manager has been arrested. I wish I could come with you.” Isla expressed her disappointment by letting out a sigh. “However, Ms. Anderson's photoshoot is today.”“Yes. You
Deeming standing there and bantering with Lilian a waste of her time and energy, Heidi left the waiting room to meet the Police Chief.She sat in his office and gave her statement, recounting every incident that happened from the moment the Finance Department's Manager went missing down to the moment his wife faked a suicide attempt.After listening to her attentively, taking some notes, the Police Chief nodded his head.“Very well, Ms. Olsen. Right now, the finance department's manager is also being punished in a different cell. Their matter will be forwarded to the Court of Justice. To proceed, we would like to be in touch with the brand's lawyer.”Hearing his words, Heidi put on a contemplative look. Hesitantly, she asked, “Is it possible to drop the case?”“It is possible,” the Police Chief replied. “But why would you do that? Taking the matter to the court and sentencing the criminals is the right way to punish them.”Heidi gave him a stiff smile. “You see, Lilian is a family mem
While the voice recording played, Todd said, “I only thought it's your voice that's beautiful, but now I see that the owner of the voice is a goddess. Your friend sent this recording to me which makes me think of you all day and night.”Her friend? Heidi frowned, feeling repulsed.As much as that recording confused her, it was undeniably her voice.“RoseHills Hotel, remember?” Todd covered the distance between them and tried to touch her. “Why don't we make this a reality? Everything you said about me in this voice note is true. I will make you feel so good, angel. Even better than your husband-”“Smack!”He hadn't finished speaking when Heidi slapped him across the face, pushing his hand away.“Be grateful I'm in a hurry, or I would have taught you a lesson. Uncouth maniacs like you shouldn't be roaming freely among normal people.”The guy rubbed his cheek as Heidi walked away and entered her car.Licking his lips, a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes and he cackled. “Well, let's h
Lucas's brows furrowed. “Whatever it is, I will soon find out.”“Be my guest.” Heidi treated him as if he was insignificant.Greatly feeling offended, Lucas asked, “Aren't you coming?”“Not interested.” Heidi looked away. Whatever stupid scheme Tracy was up to this time, she really wasn't in the mood to witness it.Lucas looked between her and the Villa, seemingly hesitating.Then he rushed inside the Villa whose doors were wide open.“Ah! Help! Please don't hurt me.” The whole Villa shook with the frightened voice of a girl.The voice belonged to Tracy.Lucas picked up his space, following the direction of that voice. As she continued screaming, he found himself running towards the stairs and down a hallway.“Please don't hurt me! I did nothing wrong. Heidi's the one at fault!”Lucas came to a stop in front of a door that seemed to be the way to the Master's bedroom.Strangely again, the door was wide open. He barged into the room and was met with a shocking scene. Sitting on the f
Tracy got up to her feet, feeling flustered. Lucas approached and untied the ropes binding her hands.He glared at Zach and left the place with her.“Come on! Is that it?” Zach was greatly disappointed. He had been ready to get back at the cheating couple, not expecting the fiasco to end so unceremoniously. Bringing out his phone, he dialed Heidi's number to express his frustration at her for not showing up. But only an electronic voice came from the other end.Zach dialed again. The call didn't go through.He kept on dialing until his heart beat with a strange fear.Finally, he decided to dial someone from the mansion. “Aunt Gina, is Heidi home already?”“How should I know? Heidi never tells me when she'll be back. Some days, she stays overtime at work.” Regina sounded nonchalant.After hanging up, Zach decided to dial the security department at StriveStyle Co.“Ms. Olsen has left already. There's no single employee left at the brand.”Finally, he dialed the driver. “Young Master,
Tracy ran until her feet could carry her no more.She was almost out of LuxVille Residential Area when a car parked in front of her. “Young Miss, get in.”Tracy hurried inside the car, her rapid heartbeat easing down. “I did the job as you said. Why are you like this?”“It's a long story.” Tracy took in a deep breath. “The good thing is that Heidi will never survive.”“Are you sure just drowning her in Zach Olsen's Villa is enough to kill her?” Drake started the car, looking confused.“Oh, it will.” Tracy smiled. “Only I know Heidi's illness. She won't survive this time. And if news gets out that Heidi drowned and died at Zach Olsen's Villa, won't it be like killing two birds with one stone?”But Lucas almost spoilt her plan. His action came out of nowhere.Tracy shouldn't be flabbergasted, but she was.For the past few days, she'd been contemplating Lucas's strange behavior.It turned out her fears were manifesting. But not for long. Heidi would die tonight, and all her troubles w
Not long after Lucas left,Heidi let out a muffled scream, her hand reaching out for the empty air. In her dark vision, water flooded into her nose and mouth, drowning her, its heavy weight pushing her down.Her legs were caught in a sea kelp and she thrashed and struggled fruitlessly.With each moment that passed by, her strength and resolve departed from her. When her head hit a hard stone, Heidi gasped and sat up, her eyes wide and her heart racing so fast as if it would burst out!“Heidi- Heidi, you're awake!” Zach's frightened voice reached her ears.Heidi's palm wandered to her chest, holding it tight to ease down her heartbeat.“Heidi!” Zach called out again. “Please stop acting weird. Thank goodness, you're awake. You don't know how frightened I was, I almost thought you wouldn't wake up.”“What is going on?” Heidi's eyes wandered around. “What am I doing in a hospital?”“Don't you remember?” Zach sat beside her. “You drowned in that stupid swimming pool. Damnit! I'm gonna bu
…The Next Day.In the wee hours of the morning, Lucas walked into the kitchen and met the maid preparing breakfast.“Young Master, you're awake early. It is the weekend, have you forgotten?” Although the Young Master usually woke up early, not this early.Which made the maid wonder if he even slept at night, seeing the huge circles underneath his eyes.Quickly, she rephrased her words, hiding her shock. “Good morning, Young Master.”“Mm.” Lucas leaned on the counter, folding his hands. “What are you making for breakfast?” “Uhm, it's bacon, sandwich, and omelet. The usual, Young Master. Would you prefer something else?”Although finding his behavior strange, Mira was curious to know what was so important that would probe him to enter the kitchen.And his next question made her blink so rapidly, she was lost for words.“While Heidi was here, what did she prefer for breakfast?”“Uhm, Young Master?”“You heard me right, didn't you?”“Ah, yes-yes.” Mira bobbed her head, feeling lost. “Th