Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 205

When Heidi and Simon were taken to an old estate, Heidi was still in shock. She had struggled against the foreign bodyguards during the ride, even slapping one of them before finally calming down.

Both were shoved into a grand hall. The interior was timeless and elegant with ornate furnishings.

There, they saw a Cruznian man sitting on a couch.

Louis, who had just returned, eyed Heidi and asked in Cruznian, "Are you Shirley Olson?"

Why did everyone keep asking her that?

Heidi demanded, "And what if I am? Who are you? Do you realize this is illegal? Even abroad, you can't just kidnap people!"

Louis took a deep drag from his cigarette. "I'm asking you are you Shirley Olson?"

The intensity in his gaze rattled Heidi. The hall was filled with tall, imposing bodyguards. Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her confidence faltered. "I am..."

Louis narrowed his eyes. He had once seen Shirley, though she had deliberately worn heavy makeup at the time. But now, something about this woman didn't match.

He gestured to Santiago. "Take her phone."

"What are you doing? That's my private property!" Heidi struggled, but she was no match for the men.

After forcing her to unlock her phone, they found nothing useful on it.

As expected, she was a fake.

brooch, then they must've met or at least they knew

always wanted to recruit Shirley. She had gained significant influence both domestically and abroad but

saw an opportunity to use to locate Shirley. If Shirley wouldn't work for him, then he needed to ensure she wouldn't work for any other embroidery industry rival—especially since that could block Onley Group's entry

I'm more reasonable than my father, who tends to make people disappear without warning." Louis set her phone down. "There's no need to lie.

contracted in

gaped. "What? Is

Louis said, "Just tell me who Shirley really is or where she lives,

and retorted, "Nonsense! I'm Shirley Olson! What do

she

"Why insist on impersonating her? Are you trying

Fine, then.

her away,"

Santiago signaled

of me! This is illegal

ignored her protests and turned to Simon. "Lock

by a woman wasn't

has Zedrick been up to these

seems to be investigating a

soured. "His health is already failing,

sighed. "There's nothing we

Louis

but

to vent