A familiar voice was heard from the voice recorder."Even though Tyler is using memory loss to cover his real problem, it won't be that hard for those who meant him harm to find out the truth soon enough. Plus, if word gets out about this, they'll find ways to test or trigger him, so it'll be easy to expose him."The alluring deep voice belonged to a man, and it took Tyler no time to recognize it as Harvey's.Next, came a woman's hesitant albeit familiar voice."How did you…" It sounded like she was unsure whether she should ask her question."The medicines you've asked me to look into," came Harvey's voice again. "I can't think of anyone other than Tyler using it.""You based your guess on this point alone?""Vicky, do you even know how long you've been accompanying him to work? No normal couple does that. Let me put this another way: Why did he suddenly need you to go to work with him when he didn't used to in the past?""So you were aware of what was happening all along.""
"I don't have the full picture of what happened in the past, but Vicky told Harvey everything when he asked about your memory loss. This just proves how much she trusts him. Moreover, they seem to think you're sick in some other way and have been feeding you other kinds of medicine without you knowing it."If you ask me, these are just excuses for Vicky to poison you. She won't stop until you're dead, Tyler! I even heard from your mother that Vicky tried to poison you five years ago. She would've gotten her way if your family didn't bring you home and give you the antidote."Now, she's trying to do the same thing again! As revenge for putting Harvey behind bars and to get all your fortunes so she could be happy with Harvey! She'll kill you if this continues!"Tyler heard everything Avery said. However, as a shrewd man, he would never fall for her trap.That was until he remembered Vicky put something into his soup before serving it to him that one morning. He was suspicious of her
"Then why didn't you answer any of my calls?" Vicky asked worriedly. "I thought something bad happened to you. Do you even know how worried sick I was?""You were worried sick about me…?""Of course!""But why? It's not like I'm sick. I just came back a little late, that's all."Tyler's response sounded off to Vicky. "Any wife would be worried if her husband went missing for an hour…" Her tone got softer. "Not to mention, the food has gone cold now.""Did you cook the food yourself?""Yeah. I thought I told you I was going to cook for you this afternoon."Tyler fell silent.Vicky frowned. 'He's been acting a bit off since coming home.'"Tyler, are you okay? Did something…upset you?" she asked cautiously."Work isn't going all that great. That's all," he answered indifferently.Vicky decided not to pursue the matter after that. "Why don't you change into something more comfortable while I heat the food?""Okay."…10 minutes later, Tyler came down with a change of clothing
After that, Tyler returned to the bedroom as usual to shower and sleep.Vicky had already placed the medicine in the dinner, so there was no need to place anything in the milk. Still, she served him a glass of milk out of fear that he would suspect something.Tyler glanced at the glass and drank the milk in silence.Having not seen anything odd with his expression, Vicky concluded that she might have overthought things....The next day, Vicky suggested going to the company with Tyler, but he unusually declined."I have meetings all day," he said casually. "You've been busy with your studio lately, so you should work there. You don't need to come just to keep me company."Vicky was a bit surprised. Whenever she proposed going to the studio, Tyler, while never refusing, would show a slight reluctance. Vicky found it hard to believe that he had suddenly overcome it. "You...really don't want me to accompany you to Hart Corporation?""Yeah." Tyler lightly stroked her hair. "You hav
Tyler did not say much and simply asked, "Have you eaten?""I came after having lunch."Tyler set the documents in his hand on the desk and asked casually, "Are you going back in the afternoon?""Yeah. There are still some things to take care of at the studio, so I'll need to head back later," she replied, "but I'm not in a rush."After a few moments of silence, Vicky whispered, "Am I getting in the way?""No." Tyler glanced at the clock. "My next meeting is scheduled at two. I'm free until then.""That's good, then."Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Harry stepped in with a pile of documents. "Mister Hart, here are the documents related to the buyout of Johnson Corporation..."He spotted Vicky sitting on the couch and paused in his sentence. Nonetheless, he swiftly smiled and said, "Welcome, Missus Hart."He regained his composure swiftly, but Vicky still caught the peculiar fleeting look in Harry's eyes.She nodded, and Harry simply handed the file he held to Ty
"You could've just called me over when you finished making the tea. You didn't need to bring it over," said Tyler as he took an empty teacup, filled it from the teapot, and poured himself a cup. The way he elegantly moved was a truly pleasing sight."As it happens, I'm a bit thirsty," he said, his voice clear as he finished the cup of tea in one gulp. He then made an internal call and instructed his secretary, "Come in and clean the office."The secretary swiftly came in and tidied the broken fragments from the floor.Not long after the secretary left, Tyler received a call. In about a minute, he said, "I'll be right over."Hanging up, Tyler turned to Vicky, saying, "I need to step out for a moment. I'll be back soon."Vicky nodded. "Alright."Once Tyler left, Vicky started to feel bored as she sat alone in the office. It was then her gaze landed on the stack of documents on Tyler's desk.When Harry entered earlier, he mentioned a plan for acquiring Johnson Corporation. Harvey's
"According to what Jennifer said, she and Anthony have lost touch for a while now. Recently, Anthony unexpectedly showed up in Stoneford City and became her client. It's apparent that he's doing this to get close to Jennifer again," Tyler continued.Tyler never expressed his opinions on the situation between Jennifer and Anthony. Thus, hearing his view on the matter made Vicky realize that someone in a position of power like Tyler saw things differently from ordinary people.When faced with such a situation, most people would think about how to free Anthony from Lily's control, yet Tyler seemed to view the situation differently. He believed that it was precisely because the circumstances had spiraled out of control that Lily became disoriented and allowed Jennifer to find the truth.Vicky studied his face. "So, what can be done to break Lily's hold on Anthony?"Tyler leaned back, his posture lazy yet elegant as he posed a counter-question. "Do you really think Anthony is completely
After scanning the entire document, Tyler put it away expressionlessly....After exiting Tyler's office, Vicky called Isabella to inform her about Tyler's recent behavior."Doctor Yelmon, he isn't as dependent on me lately. Does it mean that...his condition is improving?"Isabella was surprised and said, "That's right. Mister Hart's condition seems to be stabilizing.""Then..." Vicky narrowed her eyes worriedly. "Can we reduce the dosage of his medication? I rarely go to work with him lately, and it's getting hard to fool him... Besides, I keep feeling like I'm doing something bad."Isabella chuckled. "Mister Hart is getting better now, so I'm sure he'll understand even if you're to tell him the truth. After all, you're doing this for his own good."Her consolation made Vicky feel slightly better. "Does he have to keep taking the medicine three times a day?" she asked."Well, let's continue for another week. If nothing goes wrong, we can consider lowering the dosage," Isabella
[Alright.]Aurora sighed in relief. "Vicky, we've been out for quite a while. Shall we head back?"Vicky glanced at Aurora. "Can we finally go back now?""Yes, we can go back... Huh?" Aurora sensed something was amiss. "Vicky, do you...know something?"Vicky smiled. "Every time I go out with friends, Tyler always bombards me with questions about when I'll be back and insists on picking me up. Strangely, he didn't ask me anything today. Also... I remember that it's my birthday today."Aurora was left speechless as she realized Vicky saw right through her act....By the time they got home, it was starting to get dark outside. Inside the mansion, it was quiet and pitch-black. Suddenly, a warm, yellow candlelight gradually illuminated the darkness, revealing a handsome face."Happy birthday, Vicky," Tyler said.Vicky gazed at the flickering candles, feeling a bit dazed.It was then she remembered that during the early days of their relationship, he had prepared a birthday surpri
Tyler showed great disdain when his wish of getting a daughter was let down. What irritated him most was that this son looked remarkably like him.After recovering from childbirth, Vicky accompanied a newly pregnant Aurora on a shopping trip for baby supplies.Upon hearing Vicky's story, Aurora could not help but ask, "Men are usually happy when they have sons, so why does Tyler prefer daughters?"Vicky sighed. "Tyler says that a family is never really balanced and happy unless they have one son and one daughter."Aurora nodded thoughtfully. "Indeed. Now that you have a son, having a daughter would be perfect. Vicky, have you and Tyler considered responding to the national call and having a third child?"Vicky shook her head. "The last time I gave birth, Tyler wasn't around, so he doesn't know what it was like. This time, he was scared out of his wits and had no intention of having more children. A few days ago, he even underwent a vasectomy."Aurora chuckled. "Daughters may be s
However, everything spiraled out of control.Tyler knew his behavior was despicable, but he could not control his emotions.When he loved, every cell within him longed for her. Every time he came to see her, he told himself it would be the last time. However, he found himself appearing at her house more and more frequently.Tyler knew he was in trouble, and it would not be long before he returned to his former self.Vicky was like a drug to him. Even though he knew that contact with her was toxic, he could not bring himself to let go.He knew she was pregnant with his child, and his most primal desires began to surge, making it impossible for him to resist the urge to make her stay.Vicky listened quietly to his confession, and her heart ached.She could not fight off the urge to hold him; her touch was firm and comforting.He only mentioned a few words about the time he regained consciousness, but Vicky knew he had endured a lot of pain. The fact that he was alive was a miracl
Tyler's lips quivered as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he fell silent.What was there to say? It was not like he could apologize. The deed had been done, and his apology would not mean anything. Besides, he had no regrets whatsoever.Vicky stared at him. "You tampered with the surveillance, didn't you?""Yes.""And the servants and nannies. They're all under your control, right?"Tyler lowered his gaze. "Yes."Since all of this was real and not a dream, she must have been unconscious when Tyler returned. No matter how soundly she slept, she should have felt something. Since she had to take care of Lufian, she came home every day for meals, so she guessed that something was added to her food.For the past few days, she pretended to eat at home while secretly disposing of her meals. As it turned out, her suspicions were correct.Vicky repeated the question she asked before. "Why didn't you come to me?"Tyler remained silent once again."Did you come here just t
"Are you planning to leave just like that?"The man's body tensed.Click! The desk lamp was turned on, its warm, amber light illuminating the darkness."Why won't you look at me? Are you brave enough to do it but not to admit it?" echoed Vicky's gentle voice.Tyler snapped out of it and instinctively pulled his hand away from hers, ready to escape, only for Vicky's next words to pin him in place."If you leave now, I'll get rid of the baby in me tomorrow."He swiftly froze in place and turned back to her. "What did you just say?"Even though she prepared herself mentally, seeing the shock on his face made Vicky's eyes widen in shock. In an instant, her eyes welled up with tears. "You..."As Tyler met the shock in her eyes, he came to a sudden realization and turned his face away, looking anywhere but at her.When she learned about her pregnancy and knew she had not been dreaming, Vicky had a hunch about who it was that came and went freely into her home. The only one capable o
Vicky began to feel increasingly uneasy. She was pregnant without even knowing who the father was. That had to be one of the most absurd jokes in the world.Aurora, Noah, and the others were bewildered.They knew Vicky's character well, and she was not the type to casually sleep around. Besides, she still had feelings for Tyler, so she would never sleep with another man.Getting drunk was even more out of the question. After all, she was either working or taking care of her child. She had neither the time nor the inclination to go out drinking.Even Vicky herself was bewildered, and her thoughts were in disarray. "I... I don't know."The others exchanged glances, all noticing that Vicky's first instinct was not to terminate the pregnancy."Vicky, go home and think it over carefully. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call us," Aurora said gently.Vicky nodded absently.Back at home, Vicky reviewed the surveillance footage once more.She had watched it numerous times, but
Just then, a dish that Vicky usually enjoyed was brought to the table by the waiter.The aroma filled the air, but Vicky paled instantly. Before anyone could react, she retched and rushed to the bathroom.Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.Cece blinked. "What's wrong with Vicky?"Jennifer furrowed her brow. "Vicky doesn't look well. Is she ill?"The concerned Aurora chimed in, "Ever since Tyler's disappearance, Vicky hasn't been in the best mood. She even suffered from postpartum depression. Let's take her to the hospital after dinner. We can't afford for her to fall ill again."Everyone assumed that something was physically wrong with Vicky, but Noah, who remained silent, spoke up."I remember when Vicky was pregnant last time... She seemed to be very sensitive to certain smells."All eyes turned to Noah.Jennifer's eyes widened. "What are you trying to say, Noah?! You don't mean to suggest that...Vicky might be pregnant, do you?"Under the curious gazes of everyone, Noah c
As Anthony and Jennifer grew up in Lovian, and their families had deep roots there, they had to stay at Lovian as well. However, whenever they had free time, Jennifer often returned to Stoneford City to meet her friends for gatherings and meals.Vicky's birthday was approaching in a few days, and Jennifer came back early for the occasion.Lufian, on the other hand, became the darling of the group, and everyone loved him. Thus, one of the highlights of visiting Zendonia was to see Lufian.On this day, Vicky had some free time and decided to go to the airport to fetch Jennifer.Harvey held Lufian and walked out of Vicky's mansion.He had also come back early to celebrate Vicky's birthday. Like everyone else, he adored Lufian. His priority the moment he returned was to see Lufian, even though Lufian resembled Tyler most uncannily.Harvey carried Lufian and settled into the back seat, preparing to bond with him during the ride. Vicky sat in the driver's seat.Just as they were about
"Lufian is usually very well-behaved. He doesn't cause a fuss and is easy to handle.""Is his name Lufian?""That's right. Lufian Hart."Gloria's gaze flickered briefly but quickly returned to normal. "Have you given him a nickname?""Not yet," Vicky replied.Gloria did not say anything further.After playing with the child for a while, she carefully placed the necklace she had prepared around Lufian's neck.The baby played for a while and soon fell asleep.Gloria then gently returned Lufian to his stroller.Leaving the nursery, Vicky and Gloria engaged in casual conversation. They had no deep-seated grudges, and over time, their past love and hatred gradually faded away.Vicky smiled and remarked, "You seem to really like children. How about having one yourself? A kid would make a good companion for Lufian.""I'd like to, but I haven't found the right person," Gloria lamented.Gloria had been single for years. It was not because she could not forget Tyler or was waiting fo