“Well, do something about it, Tracy. We can't let Lucas Harrison believe that scandal.”How could Tracy prevent him from believing a scandal she wasn't sure he'd even heard about?Then if it wasn't because of the scandal, why would Lucas Harrison barge into her parents' home and interrogate them?Fiddling with her phone, Tracy dialed his number.After a few rings, Todd answered his phone.“What's up, Babe-”“What did you do to Lucas Harrison?” Tracy interrupted him. “Are you aware that he's searching for your whereabouts?”“Ha, I know!” Todd laughed. “And if it wasn't for someone dear and kind to me, I would still be in police custody.”“Quit it. Just tell me what you did, Todd.” Tracy gritted her teeth.Todd answered, “If you want to know the answers, how about you meet me face to face?”Then he hung up and sent Tracy his address.Tracy's eyes became dim and she gripped the phone, staring at the address.“Ms. Carlson, where are you off to?”“Get out!” Tracy pushed the maid out of her

With her heart in her throat, Heidi lifted her head slowly, meeting her mother's scrutinizing eyes, dreading filling her chest.“You are not eating your food, why?”At her mother's question, Heidi let out a breath she'd suppressed ever since the woman called out her name.Was she paranoid thinking that her mother might speak about something else?She forced a smile and replied, “I’m gonna eat now, Mum.”Yet, everyone stared at her strangely.Lost in her own world of thoughts, Heidi didn't realize that they all found her odd silence interesting.“Ha! Heidi must be feeling burdened by the new position of the AG Group's CEO already. Now she looks like a drenched rat seeking shelter!” Aiden slapped the desk, laughing.“You have bit off more than you can chew, Heidi,” Lilian added. “We were all right by saying you aren't up to this job.”“Have I not warned you all to never fight again at this table? Lilian, Aiden, will you not follow my orders until I throw you out!?” Grandpa Jeffery looke

“Uncle, you are being too selfish. Your actions can completely destroy the AG Group. Once that happens, I wonder which company you will run alone.”“Well, if you don't want the Group to go down, return the position to Natalie and leave.”“Ha!” Heidi chuckled. “The day I leave this position is when I get a higher one. Uncle, stop toiling with the AG Group's fate.”“Heidi, I'll give you one more chance to leave the Group.”“I hope this is the last time you play a traitor's role in this company, Uncle.”Heidi hung up, intentionally irking the man. She stared at Isla. “Arrange a meeting with the Manager of that company. Let's meet and talk.”Isla looked disappointed. “Ms. Olsen, I've tried reaching out to him but his phone was switched off.”Heidi frowned.Did Harold Olsen have so much money to bribe the beverage company's manager?What did he promise him?“Ms. Olsen…” Isla called out to her but Heidi was deeply engrossed in her thoughts.“Ms. Olsen,” Isla called out again.Heidi lifted h

After The Meeting Was Over…Isla walked behind Heidi down the hallway of the top floor. “Ms. Olsen, you really dealt with your uncle well. He never saw it coming that you would expose his monkey businesses while managing the Group.”Heidi only smiled in response.They entered her office and she sat down on the couch, looking tired.“You're perspiring, Ms. Olsen.” Isla brought out her hankie, carefully wiping Heidi's sweat. “Do you want to rest before going home?”It was almost closing time. Some of the employees were preparing to leave, in fact.“Mm,” she hummed, rubbing her flat abdomen. “I'm starving and should stop by a restaurant.”Heidi wouldn't dare to eat at home, since her mother had become a detective, always scrutinizing every one of her actions.She felt like eating dozens of meals, which must be due to her pregnancy.Isla's phone rang. Sitting across from Heidi, her eyes widened with disbelief and she glanced back and forth between her phone and Heidi.“What's wrong?”“I'v

Preeclampsia?Heidi couldn't recall where she'd heard that name from. Wasn't it one of those terrible pregnancy complications that risk the life of both mother and baby?“D-Doc.” She tried to speak in vain. Her lips trembled and her speech was incoherent to even her.Dr. Shawn studied her expression, giving her a serious look. “It’s a dangerous condition that can lead to a lot of things such as premature birth.”He just spoke out the words Heidi was thinking in her mind, and her anxiety increased.Seeing her pale expression, Dr. Shawn finally gave her a smile. “I didn't mean to scare you, but it is my duty to warn you of the situation you might land in if you don't look after your health.” He paused. “That is why you must stop overworking yourself, and always think happy thoughts.”How could Heidi think happy thoughts when there was a potential doom looming ahead?She couldn't think happy thoughts with the knowledge that she was at a high risk of developing that condition.Dr. Shawn