Avery did not consider Tyler's stubbornness an issue and was determined to find another way to achieve her goal."Do you want Tyler to go insane?" Valencia frowned. "I won't let that happen."If Tyler went mad, Lincoln would not be able to gain power with Tyler's resources either.Avery detected Valencia's thoughts and smirked. "It's not that easy to make Tyler go insane, Missus Hart. His willpower is strong, and even the most skilled hypnotists can't do anything to him... But you already know that, right?"Valencia sensed there was more to Avery's words, and her expression shifted. "What do you mean?"Avery casually toyed with her fingernails. "Remember how you once hired countless capable hypnotists to try and hypnotize Tyler? It's a shame that all of them failed.""How do you know about that?""Don't get so worked up," Avery said gently. "I study medicine and major in psychiatry, so things that happen in our circle don't escape my attention. Naturally, I'm not trying to black
It felt like a blunt knife was pushed into Tyler's body, tearing him apart.Despite the pain, he refused to believe Vicky would betray him.Just then, the phone placed on his study desk suddenly rang, disrupting the tumultuous thoughts in his mind and alleviating the headache by the slightest.Almost instinctively, he answered the call."Tyler," came Valencia's voice from the other end. "Are you free tomorrow? I want to meet with you." Without waiting for Tyler to respond, she added, "Vicky came over to my place earlier this afternoon. After much consideration, I decided to tell you something."Tyler knew Vicky had gone to see Valencia, but the specifics of their conversation remained a mystery to him. After a long silence, he hoarsely said, "Alright."Satisfied, Valencia hung up the phone....The next day.While Vicky was working in the studio, she suddenly received a call from Harry."Missus Hart, Mister Hart fainted. Please come to the hospital now!" blurted Harry.Vicky
Valencia's tone was icy. "Vicky, if it weren't for you, Tyler wouldn't have refused to come home. He's an ambitious, capable young man. Returning to the Hart family would've taken him even higher in terms of power and status. He's given up too much just to be with you!"At that time, Orion and I owed Tyler, and we even thought of letting you two remain together at the time, but he shouldn't have hurt Lincoln for your sake!"I'm angry at Tyler, but he's still my biological son. He wouldn't have encountered this disaster of a woman like you if Orion and I hadn't lost him! No matter how bad Tyler's relationship is with us, he will always be our son, and you... You're the monster that kept us apart." Valencia enunciated each word in fury. "Vicky, I won't allow you to stay by Tyler's side and divide us!"Valencia never considered if she was in the wrong and blamed it all on Vicky.Vicky stared silently at Valencia. "So? What are you trying to say, Missus Hart?""Vicky, I've given you m
"What's wrong? Have I been unconscious for a while?"Vicky's lips quivered. "Tyler, have you really...lost your memories again?""Memories about what?""..." Instantly, Vicky's mind went blank and she stared at Tyler dazedly, feeling as though her heart had stopped beating.Sensing that something was wrong, Tyler sat up and asked calmly, "Have I lost my memories?"She snapped out of it and turned around, only to find that Valencia had disappeared....Vicky called Isabella over.After a thorough examination, Isabella's expression turned grim. "A powerful hallucinogenic drug with a profound impact on the mind has been detected in Mister Hart's system."Recalling Valencia's words, Vicky paled. "Will this drug affect his memory? Doctor Yelmon, he's suffering from amnesia again..."During this period, Vicky searched for a lot of information related to mental health. Repeated memory loss was, in fact, the beginning of mental disturbance.Isabella had not anticipated such a devast
"Then, should we continue with the treatment?" Vicky asked."With this kind of unexpected development, the original treatment plan is likely ineffective. I need to go back and re-evaluate the next steps. However..." Isabella's expression darkened. "I don't think it'd be possible to treat him without him knowing anymore. What's certain is that what we perceive as sudden changes might've been bothering Mister Hart for quite a while..." said Isabella hesitantly."Doctor Yelmon, is there something you aren't telling me?"Isabella sighed. "During the hypnosis, I attempted to have Mister Hart open up, but I failed. His emotional barriers are tightly sealed, so...I'm not entirely sure what's been happening. For someone like Mister Hart, he'll only collapse if his stress has been accumulating for a while."Vicky grasped Isabella's implication and asked, "Are you suggesting...that he's been under stress for a while now?""Exactly.""But I've been with him day in and day out. I know what h
Vicky opened her mouth to speak but ultimately fell silent in the face of Tyler's indifferent expression....Due to the effects of hypnosis, Tyler went straight to sleep upon returning home. Once she was sure that he was fine, Vicky called Valencia.However, there was no answer on the other end. Vicky made several attempts, even sending multiple messages, but received no response.Valencia seemed unwilling to reveal what transpired on that day, almost as though she was keeping the truth from Vicky.Vicky could sense Tyler was distancing himself from her. He no longer requested her company during work, and the frequency of his calls and messages significantly decreased.Even his return home had grown later, and sometimes he did not return at all. It was almost as if he was avoiding her.She did not know what memories he regained, and nothing seemed to explain the change in his behavior.She started to wonder if certain changes had taken root within him before the memory loss, a
Vicky held her phone, unsure of what to say as she knew Tyler was responsible for what happened to Johnson Corporation.Harvey had helped her so much and, in turn, helped Tyler as well, yet Tyler was aiming to take Johnson Corporation down.Vicky had explained everything, yet Tyler continued to hold a grudge against Harvey.Wordlessly, she hung up and headed straight to Hart Corporation.She did not want to keep guessing and wanted to speak her mind in front of Tyler.... Unhindered, Vicky arrived at Tyler's office and knocked on the door gently. There was no response from within.Assuming that Tyler might be in a meeting, Vicky entered the password and stepped into the office to wait for Tyler.About half an hour later, the office door swung open again. Vicky thought Tyler had returned and rose from the couch. Yet, as she looked toward the entrance, she realized it was Tyler's secretary who had walked in."Madam?" The secretary appeared surprised to see Vicky. "Are you looki
Vicky called Tyler several times, but he never picked up. Finally, Vicky stood up.Just then, she heard the sound of the door opening. Simultaneously, unsteady footsteps echoed in the hallway, and Harry walked in supporting Tyler.A strong scent of alcohol hung in the air as Vicky approached. She looked at them, concerned. "Why did you drink so much?"Harry cleared his throat awkwardly and explained, "We secured a major deal today, and Mister Hart was quite pleased, so...he ended up having a bit too much to drink."Tyler was always reserved most of the time and rarely got drunk, so Vicky found it rather difficult to believe he would get carried away over a business deal."You can go home now. I'll help him upstairs," she said."Okay."After Harry left, Vicky supported Tyler and guided him to their bedroom.He was shaky in his steps, and his entire weight rested upon her. Though he was not overweight, his tall figure made it difficult to help him up the stairs.She gently place
[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