Tyler sneered. "When I try to talk to you normally, you don't listen. You only respond when I resort to forceful methods. Does it make you uncomfortable when I'm being kind to you?""That was you being kind to me?" Vicky stared at the man's handsome face, which was just inches away. "You think saying a few words in a normal tone is considered being kind to me? If that's the case, don't you think your kindness is too cheap?""Cheap?" Something seemed to have struck Tyler's mind, causing his steps to suddenly halt. His previously indifferent expression turned icy and cold as frost. "Hasn't my kindness always been the cheapest thing in your eyes?"People never cherished things that come too easily, and that was something Tyler had known all along. That was precisely why he swore to never be kind to her again.Tyler carried her into the bedroom and slammed the door shut with a loud bang.Just as Vicky was considering whether or not to tend to his wound, his chilling voice echoed from
She took out her phone, and it was Elijah calling."Vicky, are you free later? Grandma misses you.""I am." Vicky did not want to be in the same house as Tyler and said, "Come pick me up.""Okay."...40 minutes later, Elijah's car stopped at the front gate.Vicky dragged her suitcase and walked out of the mansion. Just as she reached the door, she ran into Aurora, who had just returned from an audition.Aurora looked surprised seeing Vicky with her suitcase. "Vicky, where are you going?""My fiance is taking me to the Harrisons' house for a few days.""To the Harrisons' house?" Aurora's expression changed slightly. "Vicky, have Tyler and I been bothering you?"Tyler's injury was caused by Vicky, and logically, she should take responsibility for it, but she couldn't rest peacefully under the same roof with them."No," Vicky said slowly. "His grandma is getting older and needs someone to take care of her in every aspect. That's why I'll be going there to take care of her for
Vicky did not pick up and soon after, Tyler sent her a text message.[If you get back here now, I can pretend that this never happened.]Vicky ignored his text and pretended it didn't exist.She thought that Tyler would continue to call or text her to threaten her, but Tyler fell into absolute silence afterward.A peaceful week went by before Vicky received a call from Aurora, who had not contacted Vicky for a while either."Vicky, have you gone home recently?""No," Vicky said."Oh. So you haven't been home either?"Vicky keenly sensed the implications in Aurora's words. "Miss Starling, are you not with him?""Yeah, I went for an audition, remember? The director called me in the evening and said I got the part. I'm on set now." Aurora's tone was light and cheerful.'If Aurora has been filming, then who is taking care of Tyler?' Vicky thought.Aurora quickly answered Vicky's confusion, "Because of the filming, Tyler and I had a big fight. He hasn't answered my calls for a we
Mister Harrisons seemed unwilling to bring it up again, and waved his hand in dismissal. "Never mind, let's not talk about that for now. The main reason we came here today is to take you and your grandmother away from here.""Leave... What do you mean?"Elijah's tone was heavy. "This place has already been mortgaged by us. Tonight will be our last dinner in this old house. After we finish eating, you and Grandma will have to pack your things. We're moving elsewhere."Vicky had not expected the situation to be so severe that they had to mortgage their property. Worried, she asked, "Isn't this old mansion a heritage of the Harrisons? Hasn't it been here for generations? Are we really giving it up just like that?"Mister Harrisons shot her a bitter smile. "In a few days, our family name will be gone, let alone this house. Not ending up on the streets would be considered fortunate for us."As they were speaking, Old Madam Harrisons was also brought down by the servant.When everyone
Moreover, they had been deceiving Old Madam Harrison all along, which made Vicky feel guilty. It felt like she was taking advantage of this opportunity to redefine her relationship with Elijah.With these thoughts in mind, Vicky did not argue and lowered her gaze, before taking the bracelet she was wearing off. "Grandma, please, I should return this bracelet to you..."Old Madam Harrison pushed the bracelet back. "A gift given away should not be taken back. From the moment I offered you this bracelet, it became your possession.""Grandma, this bracelet is a precious heirloom of the Harrisons. I can't accept it."Old Madam Harrison smiled. "When I said it was a family heirloom, it was just to let Elijah know that you are the granddaughter-in-law I have chosen, and that he shouldn't treat you casually. This is a gift from me to you, regardless of the situation... you should accept it."Vicky became even more hesitant about accepting it upon hearing her words. "Even if this bracelet
Past the door, the hall was empty and deserted with nothing but the gentle moonlight shining across the floor, casting a silvery glow.This was the place she had called home for four years, and even with her eyes closed, she could navigate it with ease.She did not turn on the lights, but instead ventured forward in the darkness, ascending the stairs.The house was quiet, and the sound of her footsteps sounded particularly crisp. As she pushed open the bedroom door, Vicky sensed that something was amiss.A scent that did not belong to her room hit her immediately.She widened her eyes, and suddenly caught sight of a tall and slender figure standing by the windows.In the darkness, the crimson flame at the end of his cigarette flickered intermittently.At the same time, a whiff of smoke drifted into her nostrils.Instinctively, Vicky reached for the switch on the wall and light instantly illuminated the room, causing her to squint her eyes until she adjusted to the new scene.O
"That works best, doesn't it?" He caressed her cheek gently. "Look at you. You came back, didn't you?"She slapped his hand out of the way in disdain.She had already lost all expectations and hopes for Tyler. Now that he blackmailed her into compliance, it disgusted her even further.A man of his status had plenty of ways to force her back into the house, but he chose the nastiest way to settle the score."You disgust me, Tyler Hart!" She said coldly.He did not seem to care about the resentment she spewed and chuckled. "Want to stab me again?"With the Harrisons at Tyler's mercy, Vicky dared not to act recklessly. "What on earth do you want, Tyler?""You know what I want."Vicky clenched her fists, raising her gaze. "So, you just wanted to keep sleeping with me?"There was no trace of surprise or satisfaction on Tyler's face, as if everything was just as it should be as he said casually, "Old Madam Harrison is reaching the end of her life and yet has to endure such suffering
Vicky looked up at him. "You don't want to be a murderer, do you?"Tyler stared at her quietly for a moment, before saying, "Seeing how you performed well today, I can let the Harrisons off the hook. For now.""For now?""That's right. If you upset me again, the Harrisons will suffer again."Vicky's heart sank.With Cece and Jennifer gone, Tyler had resorted to using the Harrisons as his hostage."For how long?" She said abruptly."What?""How long do you want me to keep sleeping with you?""Obviously, until I lose interest in y-"Before he could finish, Vicky interrupted him."Our arrangement ends on the day of your wedding." Determination and resolve flickered in her eyes. "If you still want to use the Harrisons to pressure me into doing what you want after your wedding day, then I'll just let you be."Tyler was somewhat surprised. "You don't care about the Harrisons anymore?"Vicky's tone was calm. "I don't want to hurt one person for the sake of another. Besides, if th