46. Abort That Plan
His demeanor shifted.
Stiffening for a while, he looked sideways at her, his eyes filled with confusion, anger, as well as disbelief.
âFine. Donât be late.â
âI wonât.â Heidi walked past him, not glancing back for once, The tension inside the room was impalpable. Lucasâs dark eyes were glued to her back.
For a long time, he stood there. Even after her figure had disappeared out of the mansion, he didnât move as if in a daze.
Blake Harrison stood on the balcony of his room, his eyes fixed on his wristwatch.
Not long after, one of the bodyguards appeared.
âWhere is she?â Blakeâs low voice was filled with impatience.
The bodyguard hung his head. âI apologize. I wasnât able to capture her, Master.â
âWhat did you say!?â Blake snapped. â That girl was in this mansion, right under your nose. How did you not seize the opportunity?â
âItâs the Young Master. He was with her. While she left, the Young Master was watching her, so we couldnât do anything.â
Hearing the bodyguardâs explanation only worsened his mood.
âLucas again,â Blake grumbled. âI give you twenty-four hours. If you donât bring her to me, you will all lose your job!â
âHoney, why are you so mad?â
The bodyguard left and Stella appeared.
She stared at Blake worriedly, then sighed. âItâs Heidi again, right? Lucas is still following her.â
âI donât want to hear her name.â Blake was trembling with rage.
Stella put on a sad look, saying softly, â Hey, Honey⦠Donât let her bother you. Once you put that filthy girl in her place, she will know never to trifle with us again.â
âJust go to bed. I want some fresh air.â
There was no doubt that Blake Harrison was beyond himself tonight, after what had happened at the party.
Stella let go of his arm, her lips curling secretly.
She went back to the bedroom and heard noises coming from the outside. Going downstairs, Stella found Tracy speaking with a maid.
âStella, I heard what happened.â Tracy walked forward, looking confused. â Did Heidi really make Grandpa Winston shame you and Blake in public?â
Stellaâs expression turned green. âSo the news is already traveling around.â
âI overheard some servants talking about it,â Tracy explained. âIsnât she gutsy?â
âOh, Heidi sure is gutsy.â Stella chuckled darkly. âWhile you are not doing your job, Tracy. What if I told you that Lucas helped her out?â
âHuh?â
âWhere exactly is Lucas now, Tracy? Do you know?â Stella raised an inquisitive brow.
Tracy shook her head in confusion. She was on her way to look for Lucas when she overheard the servants gossiping.
âDo you know where he is?â
âOf course. Heâs keeping guard of Heidi. Thatâs why Blakeâs men couldnât capture her.â
âDamnit! Heidi.â Tracy gritted her teeth. âDonât worry, Iâm sure she wonât survive for long.â
âDo you have any plans in mind?â Stella was intrigued.
âHeidi will be dead shortly. Very soon, someone will get rid of her,â Tracy affirmed. Stella gasped when she heard that. Quickly, she pulled Tracy to a corner. â When did you plan that?â
Tracy didnât think twice and she revealed all her plans to Stella.
âAre you crazy?â Stella whispered. âIf you kill her, Lucas might suspect us. I have a feeling that heâs keeping his eyes on Heidi.â
Most especially, Lucas might suspect her, Stella.
âAbort that plan. We must tread carefully.â
âBut Heidi wonât leave us alone, will she?â Tracy whispered back. âIsnât that the best way to deal with her?â
âBlake has taken the matter into his hands. Very soon, Heidi will no longer be our problem.â
Tracyâs expression relaxed after hearing Stellaâs assurance.
If Heidi got into Blakeâs blacklist, not even Lucas or Grandpa Winston could save her. After hearing about what happened at the party, Tracy never thought that it was Lucas who helped her out.
Hadnât Lucas been displeased when Grandpa Winston gave Heidi that jewelry?
Tracy bid Stella goodnight, and she went ahead to continue searching for Lucas.
Very soon, she arrived at Grandpa Winstonâs quarters. Lucas was standing by the doorway, staring into the distance as if under a spell.
In his hand was a cigarette stick which was burning rapidly.
âOh, Lucas.â Tracy quickly tossed the cigarette away before it scalded the manâs fingers. âWhat is occupying your thoughts?â
She blew onto his fingers, putting on a worried look.
Lucas snapped out of his daze. âWhen did you get here? I told you to stay in my room.â
âI⦠uhm.â Tracy tucked her hair aside. âI was so lonely and was wondering why youâre taking so long.â