Clearly, Tyler had practiced more than one song and was trying his best to win Vicky's favor.Vicky had grown accustomed to him being forceful, and his sudden act of kindness merely pushed her deeper into sorrow.'Don't be so nice to me,' she thought. 'I'm not worth it.'She desperately wished she could throw herself into his arms, name a few songs that she knew he could not have practiced just to tease him, and force him to think of other ways to cheer her up. She wished they could go back to how things were in the past, but that would be impossible."It's fine." Vicky remained expressionless. "It's getting late, so I'm going home."Tyler stared at her in silence, his gaze lingering.When Vicky noticed Tyler was not saying anything, she turned to leave.Suddenly, Tyler pulled her into a tight embrace from behind. "Don't go." His lips brushed against her ear, his voice low and pleading. "Vicky, please don't go."Vicky remained silent for a few seconds before she coldly uttered,
"Do you want me to forget you?!" growled Tyler."Yes.""Do you know what it truly means to forget everything?"Vicky smiled gently. "Haven't you done the same to me?""That's because I thought you didn't care at all and didn't want to remember the past," replied Tyler as he glared at her. "Have you forgotten? You once said being with me was the biggest regret of your life!"Vicky's expression fell slightly.Tyler, filled with suppressed anger, continued, "Since you didn't want to remember the past, I figured you don't need your memories. The reason I hypnotized you was because I still wanted a future for us, together!"When he hypnotized Vicky, it was because their relationship had reached an impasse and was beyond repair. Without the accident, they would have divorced.She had agreed to the divorce so readily without any attachment. It was likely that the thought had taken root even before her memory loss.He had used every excuse and means to keep her around as he did not wa
It was not until Tyler's lips brushed Vicky's neck that she spoke, sounding emotionally distant, "Are you planning to force yourself on me again?"Tyler stopped. He lowered his gaze to Vicky, and she gazed back at him indifferently. She was not flustered, enraged, in love, or even resentful. It was as though she was an emotionless machine.Tyler silently stared at her.They locked eyes for a few seconds before Vicky extended her hand to push him away. This time, she succeeded.She swiftly turned and walked away, only for her wrist to be caught again. She glanced back at Tyler mockingly.Tyler felt struck by the cold look on her face but managed to summon a calm tone. "I'll drive you back.""It's fine," she said. "I can manage.""It's late." Tyler watched her intently. "It's not safe for you to go home alone. I'll drive you.""You don't need to worry about my safety. I can have someone else come pick me up."Chris' face surfaced in Tyler's mind as it was Chris who was supposed
Aurora and Vicky were friends, and inviting Aurora to Vicky's birthday celebration was a must. Meanwhile, Noah, who shared a good relationship with them and was Vicky's senior, should also be included in the invitation list.However, considering the strained relationship between Aurora and Noah due to the cat incident, it became questionable if the two should be invited altogether.Vicky pondered. "Let's first ask Aurora and Noah. We'll see how they feel about it."For her past birthdays, Noah avoided attending to avoid suspicion, but whether he should be invited at all was a separate question.Jennifer agreed with the idea and said, "Sure. I'll call Noah later to ask."Jennifer, too, believed Noah might not come.However, when Jennifer called Noah in the evening to discuss the matter, he asked, "Is Aurora going?"Jennifer was taken aback. "I haven't asked Aurora yet...""Ask her now."Jennifer knew very well that Aurora would most likely agree to come. However, she would not
Aurora sent a series of videos again, showing the black cat's face and even including a shot of the calendar and time to prevent any claims of deception.Noah retorted. [You must've gotten a fake cat from somewhere to fool me. I'm telling you right now: I won't believe it unless you bring my cat to me.]Aurora grew frustrated. [Do you want us to video call right now?][You're an actress, a master of acting. I won't be fooled by your performance! If you don't bring my cat, it just proves you're hiding something!]Growing angrier, Aurora sent more videos and photos, clearly showing the cat's growth after being rescued.[I won't believe it! I won't believe it! I won't believe it!] Noah persisted.As expected, they began quarreling in the group chat.At that moment, Harvey, who rarely spoke up, suddenly chimed in. [You guys are having a party? When?]Clearly, he had not received an invitation to Vicky's birthday.Amid his busy responses, Noah managed to reply. [On Vicky's birthday
[If Tyler is nothing but an ordinary man, he might be able to spend the rest of his life with Vicky, but he can't stand that. He's ambitious and managed to build his very own empire. Right now, the Harts are hoping to restore their glory with Hart Corporation's connections and resources. He is valuable, so the Harts will never let him go. Even his parents and that adopted brother of his won't spare him. And what did he do? He transferred his shares to Vicky, making her the target of envy from practically everyone around her. To those people, Vicky is a tool they can use to control Tyler, and she's also their competitor. Tyler isn't himself right now, so he'll have to return to the Harts sooner or later.]'Not himself, huh?' Aurora thought to herself.There were things everyone kept quiet about, but the truth was that they all knew what was happening. It was clear to everyone that Tyler and Vicky could never be together....Later in the evening, Jennifer contacted Noah and Aurora,
Vicky displayed a subtle smile. "I still have the freedom to make friends, don't I?" Vicky pulled his fingers away one by one, before pushing him away. Tyler took a few steps back from her push and did not continue to stop her. Vicky turned her head and said to Chris, "let's go." Chris glanced at Tyler and nodded. Being the gentleman, he opened the car door for Vicky. Chris returned to the driver's seat and started the engine. Tyler stood still, watching the departing car. The setting sun cast its glow upon him, he remained motionless for quite some time. Cece and Jennifer exchanged a glance, and sighed simultaneously. ... After another day at work, as Vicky stepped out of the studio, she spotted a familiar figure waiting at the entrance. "Vicky." Chris's voice suddenly sounded from the side, catching Vicky's attention. Only then did Vicky notice Chris. She averted her gaze and nodded at him before walking in his direction. However, Tyler suddenly intercepted he
The two arrived at a Mexican restaurant. Vicky did not intentionally act intimate with Chris and the two maintained a distance like normal friends would. As soon as they were seated, Tyler stepped in, glanced around, and walked toward them. Vicky flinched at the sight of him and whispered, "he might come to sit with us..." Before she could finish, Tyler found his seat at a table behind them. Vicky froze and choked on her voice. Chris, too, was surprised that Tyler did not forcefully join them. Tyler's possessiveness was overpowering; one could easily discern from the incident years ago when he drove Chris away how incredibly petty Tyler could be. Vicky had cautioned Chris that Tyler might resort to violence, a belief Chris fully shared. Yet, Tyler's sudden shift to rationality and silence caught Chris off guard. Vicky only hesitated for a few seconds before realization dawned on her. She lowered her gaze, her heart growing even heavier as she thought to herself, 'is h