Even though Tyler had not entered the bathroom or opened the closet earlier, Vicky could not tell whether he might decide to do so. Moreover, he clearly spent more time in Cece's room compared to Jennifer's.Vicky did not dare to hurry him, fearing he might sense something was amiss.After a few more minutes passed, Tyler spoke up, "We're done here. Let's head back."Vicky nodded. "Alright."It was only upon returning to her room that Vicky sighed in relief, and she carefully considered the situation.If Tyler had inspected the bathroom or opened the closet, it would have implied his visit today was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but rather a response to something he discovered. However, since he had not done so, it seemed like he was truly here by coincidence.Another half-hour later, Vicky suggested, "You didn't have any plans for the afternoon, right? Since we have nothing going on here, how about we go for a walk?"Tyler stood up.Just as Vicky thought he was about to ac
Vicky paused. "It's just too messy. I'm just going to move a few things back.""Do it tomorrow," Tyler said calmly. "No one is here, so there's no rush."After a few moments of silence, she stopped and said, "Alright. Let's go home, then.""Yeah."After getting dressed, the two returned home right away....The next day, when Vicky arrived at the studio, she found her room immaculately arranged.She cringed as she gazed at Harvey, who was busy working on his laptop, not knowing how to face him."Hey." Harvey looked up from his laptop, offering his usual smile as he greeted Vicky. He showed no hint of awkwardness as if yesterday's events never occurred."Yeah," Vicky muttered. "How's your injury healing?""I've almost fully recovered." Harvey shifted his gaze away from the laptop. "I should be able to leave tomorrow.""Tomorrow?" Vicky furrowed her brow. "Isn't that a bit rushed?"If Harvey had been hospitalized, two weeks would have been ample time for recovery. However, si
At 10 a.m., Vicky walked Harvey—who was fully covered by sunglasses, a face mask, and a hat—out of the building. The car that came for Harvey had long been waiting downstairs.Harvey stopped and said, "Vicky, this is goodbye."She studied him with a conflicted look on her face. "I'm sorry...for all the trouble I've caused you.""I told you that you never need to thank me.""If you need help, call me anytime," she added."Sure," replied Harvey.He turned to leave before pausing as though he thought of something. "Vicky."She looked at him. "What is it?"Harvey walked to her side and pulled her into his embrace, much to her shock.His deep, magnetic voice echoed in her ears. "If there comes a day that you want to leave this place, you can always come to me. This time, I won't lose you again."Vicky had not managed to utter a word when applause resonated from behind them."What a delightful scene we have here; a great romantic drama between a loving couple."Vicky stiffened at
Unlike Lincoln who constantly attempted to divide Tyler and Vicky, Harvey appeared indifferent and sincere."It's because I am threatening Vicky.""With what?"Harvey chuckled. "If I tell you that, I won't have the leverage to leave here alive. I can let you in on a little detail, though... It's a secret I learned about Vicky during the time we were engaged."Tyler turned to study Vicky, spotting a mixture of shock, anxiety, and bitterness on her pale face, and he instantly narrowed his eyes."The secret I know is enough to make Vicky do anything for me."Tyler sneered. "Harvey Sparks, do you take me for a child who can't tell lies from the truth?"Harvey lifted an eyebrow and mockingly continued, "Tyler, can't you tell that I'm giving you an excuse to move on? Do you plan on breaking up with Vicky today or something?"Tyler pursed his lips and his expression grew grim, but he remained silent."Alright. You're going to let me go now, and Vicky will obediently return home with
Vicky smiled at Tyler. "We've been married for years. I know what kind of a person you are.""Are you saying you want to share Harvey's fate?"Vicky did not bother to explain herself and said, "I guess you can say that.""Very well." Tyler sneered. "I didn't expect you to be so fearless for Harvey's sake. Back when my family forced you into breaking up with you, you've never shown such perseverance."Vicky’s gaze wavered."Vicky." Harvey shook his head with disapproval, signaling her to stop arguing with Tyler."This won't work," she said. "He won't let you go.""That's for me to worry about, not you.""So you knew he won't let you out of here alive all along, right?" she questioned.Harvey fell silent.Vicky smiled bitterly. "Do you think I can still be with him if you die in front of me? If he secretly kills you, can he and I continue as if nothing's happened?" She turned her head and gazed into Tyler's eyes. "Even if you manage to deceive me for a while, secrets aren't mea
However, Tyler calmed down very quickly."Vicky, come home with me," he spoke calmly.Vicky looked at him quietly as if she wanted to figure out his truest thoughts, but Tyler's handsome face was as cold as ever.Disappointed, she thought it would be futile to talk some sense into him. Nevertheless, she wanted to give their relationship one last chance. "I'll go back with you if you let Harvey go."A sinister glint flashed across Tyler's eyes. He could not control his emotions anymore."It's always Harvey! Is he the only person you care about? Just who am I to you, Vicky?"Suddenly, he took out a gun and pointed it at Harvey. "What if I insist on killing Harvey today?"The bright sunlight reflected off the cold metal of the gun.Vicky's pupils shrank. A second later, she threw herself in front of Harvey. "You'll have to kill me first if you want him dead!"Harvey's expression faltered. "Don't be rash, Vicky!""I'm not being rash." Vicky looked straight into Tyler's eyes, thou
"Let's go," said Vicky to Harvey.Harvey opened his mouth but then closed it again. It looked as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he simply said, "Okay."Just when Vicky was about to walk away, she saw Tyler raising his gun again from the corner of her eyes.Her expression swiftly changed. "Harvey, watch out!"The words had not even left her lips for a second before a loud bang was heard.Harvey quickly dodged to the side, but Tyler shot him again.The sound of the bullets being fired threw the whole scene into chaos as men from both sides of the party came rushing in.Vicky stood where she was as she stared at the men fighting around her.Harvey had a gun too. He fired a few shots at Tyler in retaliation, but he was able to deftly avoid the bullets aimed at him.Harvey quickly pulled Vicky away while Tyler was dodging the bullets."Vicky, it's too dangerous here. Let's go."His voice snapped Vicky out of her shock. She nodded and immediately followed him out.
Tyler was not surprised Harvey would use Vicky to threaten him since he predicted he would pull this stunt on him. However, Harvey was right; Tyler was not willing to bet on Vicky's life at all."Let Vicky go," said Tyler calmly, "and I'll let you walk away.""As if I'll believe that. You even lied to Vicky before, so why should I believe you?" Harvey was no fool. "Put down your gun, and ask your men to leave."Tyler's eyes darkened. After a few seconds of silence, he ordered his men to withdraw. Thus, the men who had Vicky and Harvey surrounded retreated."Your gun, Tyler," reminded Harvey.Tyler's gaze never left Harvey while he put his gun down on the ground."Kick it over here," said Harvey.Tyler did exactly as he asked.After making sure the gun was out of Tyler's reach, Harvey—still holding Vicky hostage—walked outside.However, everything changed in a split second when Harvey walked past Tyler. Swiftly, Tyler grabbed Harvey's hand that held the gun.Harvey did not exp