Grandpa Winston's eyes lit up, and his vigor returned. “Heidi, you have come,” he called out, and Heidi finally located him. “Grandpa Winston, I'm so sorry I'm late.” Heidi approached, kissing him on the cheek. “I was supposed to be here since, but something held me back.” And a fleeting rage flashed in her eyes when she remembered that thing. Heidi's anger only subsided after finally seeing Grandpa Winston. “The important thing is you're here. I knew you wouldn't let me down.” Grandpa Winston chuckled deeply, then he turned to Stella. “Aren't you too shameless? How could you lie on Heidi? You think you can deceive everyone with your fake necklace, right?” “Dad, what benefit will I get from lying on her?” Stella put on a look of disbelief. “The person who is wearing the fake necklace is obvious. Can't you differentiate the real one?” Heidi finally noticed Stella and Blake. Her eyes widened a bit when she saw Stella wearing the same necklace. So many thoughts ran inside

“Let go.” Heidi's heart raced and she pushed at his chest. “You- How did you…?” She trailed off, her chest heaving up and down heavily from the sudden attack. “You found the real jewel thief. On your knees, now.” Heidi took in a deep breath, feeling gravely suffocated by his alarming presence. “Lucas Harrison, how did you swap the jewelry?” “Wasn't it easy?” Lucas said mockingly, and Heidi's mind wired back to the moment she stepped foot into the mansion. Lucas had appeared out of nowhere, pinned her against the wall the way he was doing now, and even made advances at her, while Heidi fought him relentlessly. That was the reason why she didn't appear at the birthday hall in time. Was that when he swapped the jewelry? Heidi didn't need to ask, because the answer was obvious. “How did you know it was Stella's doing?” “Maybe you should ask yourself what gave you the idea that I would steal the jewelry from you,” Lucas responded sarcastically. Heidi's guilt returned. Kn

Inside Lucas's Room. Tracy sat beside him on the couch, pulling the man, who seemed to be in a trance, out of his thoughts. “Lucas, I wonder if Grandpa Winston is no longer mad at me. Can I go see him now?” “No. Grandpa isn't in a good mood tonight.” After witnessing Grandpa Winston's fluctuating mood, Lucas didn't think it was a good idea. “I- I understand.” Tracy dropped her head, sighing softly. “Heidi's here, and Grandpa might compare us.” “Lucas, do you remember this cup?” She unboxed an antique wooden cup outlined with nature patterns. “I do. Grandpa would drink from its type when we were young.” “This is made from a unique oak. I urged Dad to travel to the mountains and beg the ancient carver to make it. Isn't it amazing that it looks exactly the same as Grandpa's old one?” She let out a soft laugh, staring at the cup with sad eyes. “To rekindle old memories, I bought this with a lot of money. I hope Grandpa will like it. Grandpa doesn't want to see me, Lucas. Can y

…At StriveStyle Co. The next morning.Isla hurried up to Heidi while she removed some documents from her bag, dropping them on the desk. “Ms. Olsen, bad news. The board of directors are here again.”“What do they want?” Heidi arranged the documents then turned off her computer. “Well, they demand an urgent meeting, Ms. Olsen,” Isla said, looking exasperated. “I think they're here to make things difficult for you just like last time.”Heidi also thought the same. “I'm busy right now. Reschedule the meeting to another day.”“It's the board of directors.”“Is the president present?”“No, Mr. Zach Olsen didn't come,” Isla replied.“Since that's the case, just convey my order.”Isla feared the outcome of the meeting, but not as much as she feared her boss turning down a meeting with the board of directors. Heidi got to her feet and hung the bag over her shoulder, checking her wristwatch. “You seem to be in a hurry. Are you off somewhere, Ms. Olsen?”“Yes, I'll be back soon. If somethi

…At The Olsens Mansion. While the family ate dinner, Grandpa Jeffery couldn't touch his food. His face wrinkled with worry and this nagging feeling inside his chest wouldn't go away. “Why hasn't Heidi returned yet?” Grandpa Jeffery glanced at the clock. “She doesn't usually stay outside this late.”“Who knows? Maybe she's wandered off somewhere, and-”Grandpa Jeffery shut Lilian up with a glare. Bringing out his phone, he dialed a number. “Where is Heidi, John? Why haven't you guys returned yet?”“Uhm, Master.” As if he had been lurking outside, John immediately walked in and appeared before everyone. “You! You're already back?” Grandpa Jeffery frowned. “Where is Heidi?”“Erm, Master… The Young Miss…”“Speak properly!” Grandpa Jeffery snapped. John hung his head and explained with guilt. “I- I waited for a long time outside the company, but she didn't come out. When I went inside, her assistant told me she left in the morning and hadn't returned since then.”“Where were you whe