Nikki was drowning in despair when a pair of crimson heels appeared before her eyes.Nikki looked up dazedly at the person standing in front of her, who had a seemingly vicious smile on her face."Miss Nikki, I know what you want to do. I can help you."...Rumors about Vicky never ceased. Some said that she destroyed Sheila's hands and did the same to Nikki. Some said that she and Tyler were working on their marriage, and some said they were about to get a divorce.Vicky paid no mind to the rumors and slowly got used to being by Tyler's side.She would cook for him when she had the time and remind him to eat even when she was busy.Tyler's name soon faded from scandals with other women, and he would return home every day with the only exception of working overtime.A month had passed, and Vicky had grown accustomed to his presence and even struggled to fall asleep when he went on a business trip....Tyler's birthday was approaching and after spending half a day in the mall,
The woman in the mirror was dressed in a crimson dress that outlined the alluring curves of her body. The makeup on her face emphasized her delicate features, and she looked as bewitching as a siren.Cece stood behind Vicky and scanned her from head to toe in contentment. "Perfect!"Vicky, having rarely dressed in such a bold color, frowned. "Don't you think this is too revealing?"The dress Vicky wore was made by Cece.Cece had grown into an extraordinary fashion designer under Vicky's guidance, specializing in gowns. When she was told that Vicky would be attending Tyler's birthday party, Cece burnt the midnight oil to produce an exquisite gown."Today is Mister Hart's party and as his wife, you need to stand out and intimidate other women so they won't dare seduce Mister Hart!" Cece deadpanned.Since what Cece said made sense, Vicky nodded thoughtfully.Just then, someone knocked on the door, and a majestic man stepped in."Mister Hart," greeted Cece before leaving.Vicky wa
It seemed she had underestimated Tyler's charm.'This man...means nothing but trouble!' Vicky grumbled to herself.There were few women who could escape his grasp, if he so desired.She shot him a glare. "Tyler, are you trying to make a fool out of me again?"Tyler's dark, smoldering gaze met hers. "What?"Though she was upset when she recalled what happened the time before, she realized that she could not bring herself to be angry at him when she looked into his eyes.She muttered, "You deliberately ruined my dress and forced me to change into something horrendous at Senior Hart's birthday celebration. You just want others to laugh at me, don't you?"Vicky knew that wearing such an outfit to the party would make her a fool.Tyler's expression darkened. "I want others to laugh at you?""Am I wrong?"She would have caught all the attention during the party before had Cece not been in trouble."That won't happen again." Tyler's voice was low and husky, laced with lethal tempta
She even spotted the storm of emotions in his eyes that disappeared within a moment.It felt as though she had dropped into a pool of ice-cold water, and the happiness she felt earlier all faded away into emptiness.'Is he really looking at me?' She thought and blurted out, "Ty—"The daze in his eyes vanished, as though it had all been her imagination, as he agreed, "Alright."She froze, her thoughts too jumbled for her to snap out of her mind.Seemingly unaware of the odd look on her face, he said, "Go ahead and fix your makeup. I'll go downstairs to check on the others."He let her go and smoothed his hand down her ruffled hair before strolling away.The door closed between them, and she stood still as she turned to study her reflection once again.'Was he looking at someone through me?' she thought. 'If that's the case, how exactly do I resemble that person he is thinking of? If I resemble that person so much, why has he ignored me for three whole years? Am I just imagining
Vicky snapped out of her reverie and placed her hand into Tyler's palm under everyone's watchful gazes.The two of them stepped into the dance floor.She was beautiful and charming, and he was handsome and elegant. This combination was harmonious beyond description.At this moment, they gazed into each other's eyes.From a distance, they looked like lovers deeply in love with one another.However, the majority of the guests knew what their relationship was like and was only impressed by how great the two were at acting.The melodious music echoed in the brightly lit banquet hall, and other guests began to follow their lead as they stepped into the dance floor."What's wrong?" Tyler looked at Vicky and asked, "Are you not happy?"Vicky was not one who was used to showing her emotions, but she was incapable of hiding her emotions seamlessly. Tyler was sharp enough to notice Vicky's emotions."No." Vicky said, "I'm just afraid I'll forget how to dance and embarrass you."Tyler s
The sorrow Vicky somehow faded because of what Tyler said."If you want a divorce, you're more than capable of doing it, even if I'm against it…" she muttered, before coming to a sudden halt as though she was reminded of something.Tyler studied her delicate features, and his voice deepened. "Are you that reluctant to let go of me?"Vicky knew he already knew the answer to his question. "Do you not know just how reluctant I was in letting you go?"Her love for him ran so deep before she lost her memories that she could hardly survive without him.He stared at her intently. "What about now?""What?""Are you willing to let me go now?""..."Vicky did not want to answer his question, but he kept his eyes trained on her as though he would not give up until she did.She narrowed her eyes and smiled. "Well, do you like me better now, or before?"Tyler fell into silence as well.Vicky was surprised. She had thought that Tyler would say that he preferred her character after losing
Tyler merely glanced at Maria's gift and made no moves to accept it. "Okay."Maria was undeterred as she opened the gift before him. "Tyler, I saw this necktie at the mall and thought it was perfect for you. Why don't you put it on and see if it suits you?"Once she had the necktie in her hand, Maria walked toward Tyler to put it on for him but was stopped by a slim figure before she could approach him."I'm sorry, Miss Sparks, but he doesn't like your gift."Maria acted as though she had just noticed Vicky and said, "Miss Shaw, Tyler didn't even say that he doesn't like it. I don't think it's appropriate for you to make the call without asking him what he thinks about the gift, is it now?"Every guest who attended the party, including Tyler, referred to Vicky as 'Missus Hart', but Maria was the only one who called her 'Miss Shaw'.Vicky smiled. "He is my husband, and I'm the host of this party. We're a couple and what's his is mine, so my thoughts represent his as well." She pau
Before Vicky could get closer, the person seemed to have sensed her presence and turned.The woman was not surprised at all and smiled at Vicky before greeting her with a soft voice. "Miss Shaw, it's Mister Hart's birthday today. Why aren't you by his side?"Displeased by the way she was addressed, Vicky deadpanned, "Why are you here, Miss Mayland?"Nikki was dressed in a light blue gown, and her features looked enchanting with makeup. "You must be curious as to how I got in without an invitation, Miss Shaw." Nikki tugged her hair behind her ear and smiled. "I'm in no position to be invited to a party like this, but I'm here...as a performer.""A performer?""That's right."In an extravagant venue, all guests looked elegant in their splendid clothing.It was a world where Nikki did not belong."You've been to enough parties like this, and you should know that performers are often hired for these occasions to play the violin or piano. So, I'm here to perform," she said, before s