Vicky accompanied Tyler to work as she usually would.One day, while Tyler was in a meeting, Vicky looked up information about depression and dissociative identity disorder online. She was so focused that when her phone rang, she continued to look at the screen while answering absent-mindedly."How have you been, Vicky?" came a kind-sounding voice.Vicky's eyes focused upon hearing the voice. "Old Mister Hart?"Old Mister Hart had not contacted her since she left the Harts' mansion."Next weekend is Orion's birthday. How about you and Tyler drop by if you're free?"Vicky frowned when she heard Orion's name. He and Valencia had hurt Tyler immensely because of Lincoln. The worst was when they arranged for Tyler to undergo shock therapy under the guise of treating Tyler. Everyone, however, knew they had an ulterior motive."Tyler's memory loss has caused a lot of fuss in the family. He's still a Hart, so he needs to attend his father's birthday celebration," replied Old Mister Hart
Vicky did not want Tyler to go alone."It's your father's birthday, so I should go with you."Tyler frowned. "No, that won't be necessary."Vicky grabbed his hand. "Please let me go with you. I promise I'll be careful." She then stared at his face before adding, "Plus, you'll be gone the whole night. I don't think I can bear to be apart from you for so long."Tyler was visibly moved when he heard that. For the past few days, they had been together almost every minute of every day. Even if they were not, it was only for a short while.Seeing this, Vicky continued, "We're in Zendonia, so they won't dare to do anything to me. Not when you're around. If you're still worried, you can just arrange for more bodyguards."Tyler looked down at her beautiful face. "You really can't bear to be apart from me for that long, huh?" he asked raspily.After a few seconds of silence, Vicky nodded lightly.Desire burned inside Tyler as his Adam's apple bobbed. An indescribable emotion surged in hi
Tyler stopped Vicky from taking off the suit jacket. "Don't move.""I really don't need…""Just keep it on," ordered Tyler.Vicky stopped upon seeing Tyler's stern expression.At that moment, a middle-aged couple walked up to them."Tyler, Vicky, you're here," said the middle-aged woman with a perfectly crafted smile.Vicky glanced at Valencia and thought, 'This two-faced woman just gets better at hiding her true colors.'Orion smiled at both Vicky and Tyler as well. "You're finally here. Your mother was worried sick that something might've happened to you two on your way here. She was about to call you…"Valencia nudged Orion. "Why are you telling them all that when they're here?""I'm just happy to see them here. Ever since the misunderstanding last time, Tyler never came around. He wouldn't even pick up our calls, so I thought he was still angry and wouldn't come."The rest of the guests threw weird stares at them, which made Orion think of something. He quickly smiled and
The party was about to start, and Old Mister Hart finally walked in. He smiled warmly when he spotted Vicky and Tyler.He waved to them and said, "Vicky, Tyler, you're here!"Vicky and Tyler slowly walked up to him arm-in-arm."Hello, Grandpa," Vicky greeted him politely.Old Mister Hart smiled in response before turning his attention to Tyler. "How's work? Have you been busy?""Quite.""Just know that work is never-ending, so you need to take some rest too."Old Mister Hart and Tyler continued their small talk. Meanwhile, the rest of the family who wanted to find out about Tyler's memory loss were disappointed.Vicky took this chance to look around. Alas, there was still no sight of Lincoln."Where's Lincoln?" she asked lightly.Tyler immediately looked at her. He looked very displeased with his lips pursed. It was obvious he was not happy.Old Mister Hart took it all in. He picked up the glass from the table and smiled lightly. "Something suddenly came up in Molivia for hi
"You're a quick learner. If this was any other day, you might've won." Old Mister Hart pointed to the chessboard. "The reason you lost today wasn't because you're not good at playing chess but because your mind was all over the place."Vicky instinctively looked toward the door. 'Why hasn't Tyler come to get me yet? What could they be talking about?'Old Mister Hart noticed her gaze. He sipped his coffee before saying, "Don't worry. I'm sure Tyler will be able to handle those two even if he's lost his memory."Vicky knew what Old Mister Hart was implying. She turned back to him, but he did not seem to notice that as he continued, "The Hart family is known to produce many talented heirs, but Tyler is the most talented in his generation. He's not only smart but capable as well. To tell the truth, I've come to regret my decision.""Regret your decision?" Vicky was confused. "Do you mean letting the other family members kick him out of the family?""That, and more on not doing anythin
"Hey, gorgeous! Care to join me for a drink in my room?" cooed the man.Vicky's expression changed. She immediately shook his hand away. "Sir, please behave!"The man grabbed her wrist again and said lewdly, "Hehe! I've been a bad boy, haven't I? Why don't you spank me, then?"Vicky did not want to waste her time arguing with the man, so she warned him, "Sir, I'm going to scream if you do anything to me.""Go ahead. Scream all you like. No one will come to save you 'cause I'm Braxton Hart! Plus…" His eyes roved lustily over Vicky's body. "All the guests here are from the Hart family. Your screaming will just alert them to the fact that I've had my way with you, and Tyler will forever have to carry the shame of being cheated on."'So he's Braxton Hart.' Vicky's eyes flickered. 'No wonder he looks so familiar!'Tyler had gained somewhat of a firm foothold in the family since he came back, but he had not reached the point where he could call the shots. The branch of the family that
Thus, hearing the story from Braxton made her realize just how little she knew about what happened.Seeing the shock on her face, Braxton thought he won her over. He continued enthusiastically, "My older brother is Xander Hart, and he holds a lot of sway over the family. That's how he knows about a lot of things that had been kept confidential. All the rumors floating outside… Why, they don't ever cover an inch of what really happened."Braxton chuckled lightly. "Rumors had it Tyler tricked my uncle and aunt when he was first brought back to the house for treatments and that was how he escaped, but none of it was true. Several of the doctors that my uncle and aunt hired to treat Tyler worked under my brother. The doctors said it didn't seem like Tyler was faking his memory loss."But Tyler escaped not long after that, so it made my uncle and aunt think that Tyler was faking his memory loss. Even my brother insisted there was something very wrong with Tyler then."It was just that h
Both Vicky and Braxton were startled.A tall man had appeared out of nowhere in the hallway.His body was shrouded by the shadow as he stood against the light. The atmosphere felt stifling as he stood ominously."T—Tyler?" stammered Braxton.Tyler stood still before striding toward them. He looked baleful as if he was the Grim Reaper himself. Even Vicky, who was his wife, was intimidated.He stood before them, and his eyes darkened dangerously when he saw Vicky and Braxton holding hands. He easily pulled Vicky's hand out of Braxton.Vicky was so scared of him that when she tried to explain herself, she found herself lost for words.Tyler's face turned icy cold, and his lips were drawn in a tight line. He hated anyone, even if it was a woman, other than him to touch Vicky. Only he could hold her.His grip around Vicky's wrist bruised by Braxton tightened with rage, causing her to yelp in pain. He immediately loosened his grip when he saw how pale she looked.However, his pupils