Lincoln remained quiet for a few moments. "Alright. You may go.""Mister Lincoln, should I start searching for the cure? The toxin that has accumulated in your body is mild at the moment, and we should be able to get rid of it easily," the person suggested."That won't be necessary." Lincoln smiled. "Avery Yeager values the looks of her partner, and with my face ruined, she won't hesitate to give up on our engagement, which works well for me. She hasn't seen Tyler before, and with my horrendous face there in comparison, I'm sure that...she'll switch targets in no time."...The next day, after finishing her lunch, Vicky was about to take a nap when she heard a commotion in the corridor.Soon, someone knocked on the door to Vicky's room."Miss Shaw," the servant said, panicking. "Missus Hart, for some reason, heard the news about Young Master Lincoln being here and barged in. We couldn't stop her..."After Old Mister Hart helped Vicky, he instructed all the servants here not to u
"Vicky Shaw, if it's not for you, Tyler and Lincoln wouldn't have gotten into fights! Who are you to stop me?!"Vicky froze, realizing that she was the last person who should stand in Valencia's way.It was unfair for her to keep the truth of the incident hidden to protect Tyler, and she could not help but wonder if it was worth being so ungrateful for the sake of Tyler, the man who tortured her.Just as she hesitated, the door opened, and a slender figure stepped outside."Mom, you've misunderstood the situation. Vicky hasn't done anything wrong, nor has Tyler... I just ate the wrong thing and have a rash on my face. I didn't want you to worry, so I asked for Grandfather's permit to stay here until I get better."The man's voice flowed like a gentle stream, warm and elegant.Valencia was shocked when Lincoln stepped outside, and her eyes widened in terror when she saw his face. "Lincoln, your... Your face..."Vicky looked over, and she too was taken aback.After the period of
Vicky's brow furrowed, and she turned her head.A tall and imposing man approached slowly. He glanced at Vicky and relaxed visibly when he saw that she was unharmed before turning his gaze to Valencia. "What brought you here, Mother?"Although Tyler addressed Valencia as 'Mother', his tone lacked disrespect, and his voice was cold and indifferent, devoid of any extra emotion, as if he was merely addressing a stranger.Upon seeing Tyler, Valencia regained her composure, devoid of the concern she showed toward Lincoln. In a similarly emotionless tone, she said, "I heard some rumors this morning, saying that you and Lincoln had a dispute over a woman, that Lincoln suffered serious injuries and was confined. I came to check on the situation."Valencia intentionally said this to gauge Tyler's reaction, but to her disappointment, Tyler remained unfazed, his expression unchanged, and there was no sign of guilt or unease."And?" Tyler responded indifferently.Valencia snorted lightly. "I
Tyler pursed his lips in displeasure.He had his people in the mansion, and when he was informed that Valencia rushed toward Old Mister Hart's residential area with a group of people, he instantly realized that she knew about what happened and hurried back from the office.However, he was still too late and gave Lincoln the chance to impress Vicky instead.He glanced at Lincoln's face, and the frustration faded slightly.Vicky studied Lincoln's face in confusion and said, "Second Young Master, what happened to your face? Is this truly an allergic reaction?"When Vicky saw him the day before, Lincoln was perfectly fine. On top of that, all of Lincoln's meals were prepared with care, so it seemed odd that he would have an allergic reaction all of a sudden.Lincoln's gaze swept across Tyler's face, followed by a faint smile. "It's not because I ate something wrong.""Then...""Before Mother arrived, she called me repeatedly, asking where I was. I sensed something amiss, so I had m
"Lincoln Hart, I'm warning you, stay away from Vicky. If you dare to come near her again..." Tyler sneered ruthlessly. "I don't mind destroying your manhood once and for all.""That's enough, Tyler." Vicky could not stand listening any longer. "You were the one who injured him. Not only are you not remorseful toward your actions, but you keep threatening the person who's been keeping the truth hidden despite being hurt by you multiple times... Is your heart made of stone?"Tyler froze, not expecting Vicky to take Lincoln's side. "What did you just say?"The look in Vicky’s eyes hardened as she was utterly disappointed by Tyler."Tyler, have you ever considered why I kept this matter a secret, or why Lincoln does it? Do you think I'm afraid that Missus Hart will come after me and dislike me even more?"Despite holding back for Lincoln's sake, Valencia's deep-seated animosity toward Vicky was evident to her.Vicky was no longer the naive and ignorant girl from four years ago who ho
In the depths of Vicky's eyes, a gleam of icy coldness emerged. "It's almost like you injured me and expect me to thank you simply because you helped bandage my wounds! Tyler, you're too full of yourself!"Tyler gazed at her, noticing her eyes and demeanor growing colder by the moment. It felt as if a heavy weight had lodged itself in his chest.He initially planned to appease Vicky and convince her to leave on her own accord, but it seemed he could not wait any longer, and Tyler decided that he had to take her away immediately.As for whether she would be willing to stay by his side, he was confident that he could find a way.With this thought in mind, Tyler grabbed her wrist, preparing to forcibly take her away. "Come with me. Let's leave this place."Vicky was taken aback, quickly realizing that he could no longer keep up the act and that his true nature was exposed once again."Tyler, let go of me!" Vicky struggled to free herself from his grip. "You said before that you woul
The pale look on Vicky's face and the way she trembled pushed Tyler closer to snapping. His expression darkened as he pursed his lips. "So, you're willing to leave with me?"Despite his grim expression, his tone was indifferent, devoid of any emotional fluctuations.Vicky's attention was completely drawn to the gun in Tyler's hand, and she did not notice that something was wrong. Worried that he might actually shoot, she nodded. "Yes, I'm willing to go with you."Tyler smiled ominously, and his eyes were filled with chilling coldness. "I've cajoled and pursued you for so long, and you've been unwilling to go back with me, yet you're now agreeing to leave with me simply for Lincoln's sake."Vicky sensed the sarcasm in his words and anxiously looked at Tyler. "Tyler, can you put the gun down, please? Let's talk this out."Tyler chuckled lightly, mocking her. "If I put the gun down, would you still be willing to go with me?""Tyler, I..." Vicky was about to say something when Lincol
Tyler started to lose track of what he truly wanted.Vicky observed Tyler anxiously, worrying that he might be provoked to shoot."Vicky." Lincoln's voice sounded behind her. "I don't need you to protect me." He pulled Vicky to stand behind him and continued, "I'm the one who's supposed to protect you."Vicky paled. "Lincoln, don't be reckless..."He interrupted her. "I'm not being reckless. This is a decision that I made after a long thought process." He lowered his head to gaze at her gently. "This time, I'm not letting anyone take you away, even if it costs me my life.""..." Vicky found herself at a loss for words.Tyler despised Lincoln to the core. If Lincoln were to confront him head-on, it would only result in his untimely demise without any positive outcome."Lincoln..." Vicky wanted to calm him down, but before she could utter a word, a burst of chilling, low laughter abruptly broke the silence."Have I interrupted an intimate conversation between you two?"Vicky tur