Heidi listened to Kate ranting for ten minutes straight without interrupting. She complained about how even her family worried about her. She spoke nonstop about how everyone was literally mad at her. The employees at StriveStyle Co. complained she stopped visiting. Zach spoke about her all the time. Zach told her that Grandpa Jeffery was growing wary of Steve because of her, and Zach vowed to beat up her brother whenever he set eyes on him.In every statement she spoke, there was always Zach's name.Hearing Kate repeating Zach's name over and over again gave Heidi the idea that the two must have grown close in her absence. The apprehension in her heart doubled, and she rubbed her forehead, feeling her head burning. Impossible.Zach was never serious about any woman. And Kate had a different taste for men.“Uhm, Kate. I'm sorry for everything. I got a new phone.”Heidi felt guilty about lying, but the truth would hurt even more. And she hoped Kate would relay the same message to he

The genuine words he spoke and the smile in his eyes were enough to convince Heidi that Lucas wasn't bluffing. She averted her gaze, breaking eye contact. As long as she was happy. Would he do anything for her happiness? Heidi stood up, heading to the stairs. “You haven't finished your food yet,” Lucas called out. Heidi stopped and shook her head. “I'm full.”She resumed walking at a faster pace. When she got to the bedroom, she leaned her back against the door, her heart thumping with an unsteady rhythm. She sat on the bed, drowning in the pool of her thoughts.No doubt, Lucas followed her to the bedroom.He leaned by the door frame, cautious not to enter, fearing to tick her off. “What's wrong? Are you angry?”She wasn't angry, sad or confused. Heidi couldn't point fingers at what she was even feeling which was strange.Lucas hesitated by the door before he entered the room and sat beside her. “Heidi, are you alright? Speak to me…”Heidi thought about that strange letter. She

…At Phoenix City. At night, Heidi stood on the balcony, her eyes fixed on the Villa's gates ahead. The ominous feeling in her chest wouldn't go away, a sense of dread consuming her whole.The devastation was so unbearable, making her feel nothing but emptiness.She'd never been this bothered about Lucas's absence before. At most, she was always enraged.Was it the GK Group again?Why then did Amanda tell her a different story on the phone a while ago? Amanda told her nothing was wrong with the GK Group. In fact, she stated that Lucas had never been to the company. Heidi leaned against the stone pillar, wallowing in her thoughts.His words kept popping up in her mind, tugging at her heartstrings. Her happiness was his only goal… But then,Where was he?Why was he refusing to tell her of his whereabouts? Had he gone to Tracy?Tired of standing for so long, Heidi left the balcony. She went downstairs to the empty living room.Mira had retired to her quarters and she was left all al

Lucas panicked.Lost at what to do at first, he tried to wake her up. Then he thought she might just be having a nightmare until she started calling out for help in a barely audible tone.The skin of her face paled. She grasped his hand, her eyes shut, her expression a mix of pain and fear. “Heidi…” Lucas shook her gently, struggling to control his heartbeat. “Can you hear me?”She called out for help again, murmuring his name in-between. Lucas stood up and grabbed his phone, his anxiety taking over. He dialed Dr. Shawn's number. “Can you come to the Villa right now?”“Mr. Harrison, is anything wrong? Is Heidi alright?”“I don't think so. She's having a nightmare and refuses to wake up. It can affect the baby, right?”“Is she running a fever?” Dr. Shawn asked, his tone anxious.Lucas touched her forehead. Her temperature was getting high. “I think she is.”“Then it's a bad news. I'm in the hospital, Mr. Harrison. How about you bring her? We might be able to attend to her properly.”

The idea turned out to be; watching the wedding live on TV. Ever since they returned from the hospital, Lucas never left her side. As the sense of security returned and the assurance that he wouldn't leave again, Heidi found herself relaxing.Although being at the wedding would be more satisfying than witnessing it live on TV, Heidi had to make do with it. Grandpa Jeffery was smiling from ear to ear, welcoming guests. There were paparazzi and entertainers. All the bigwigs had also been invited. The biggest hall in Phoenix City was covered in extravagant decorations. Under the limelight, Lilian was all beaming and excited, dressed in her long white wedding dress.Although this was a flash and arranged marriage, Lilian seemed to have no qualms with it. “She seems happy…” Heidi couldn't help but comment. It was unlike Lilian who was all haughty and arrogant.At the moment, she was literally jumping from excitement. All the guests would be convinced that the couple had been in love