Vicky balled her hands into fists. She was at the end of her patience.She looked directly into Tyler's eyes and said emphatically, "Tyler Hart, you have no right to say what I can and cannot do in my life.""A toy doesn't have a life," he said coldly. "And you better break up with your boyfriend before I ruin his life. I won't stop until I get what I want."Vicky looked at him in a trance. He was so familiar yet so strange to him. Her mind descended into chaos. It was as if time turned back four years ago, but he would never look so coldly at her then."Why?" she asked quietly as she stared at his face."What?""Why me?"Tyler smiled evilly. "Because Avery doesn't like you."Vicky's pupils shrank.Tyler looked at her wavering gaze with his own inky-blue eyes. "It's quite fun being with someone she doesn't like."Even though Avery acted all friendly toward Vicky during the dinner, anyone with eyes to see could tell she did not like her, especially when something like that hap
Noticing the lust in Tyler's eyes, Vicky realized she had been talking to Tyler with only a bathrobe tied loosely around her body. She quickly tightened the bathrobe around herself."Isn't that a little too late?" Tyler asked as he leaned down to put his lips an inch from her face. "Or have you come up with a new way to seduce me?""Tyler, I promise I'll terminate the contract with Gilbert, so please leave right now," said Vicky in a tone that was both ashamed and annoyed.She did not know when he got into her home, but judging from what he said, it seemed like she came home later than he did. 'Does that mean he was here while I was taking a shower?'She could not help but shudder at the thought of that.Tyler ignored her pleadings and looked around the room absent-mindedly. "So your boyfriend doesn't live with you, huh?""Tyler, get out of my house this instant!""I haven't checked out the other rooms yet, so why don't you give me a tour?"'What?! Does he think my house is a m
Every time they came to a room, Tyler would look around carefully as though looking for signs of Vicky's infidelity.After the tour was finished, Vicky glanced at Tyler's face. Noting that he did not look upset, she said, "I'll terminate Gilbert's contract and never contact him anymore. Can you please stop the scandal?"Tyler sat down on the sofa and glanced at her. "Come here."Vicky hesitated for a few seconds before walking toward him. He reached out and pulled her to his lap. She immediately tensed but did not struggle."It's so rare to see you being so obedient," said Tyler with his lips brushing her cheeks. "Are you that afraid of me ruining his life?""I just don't want an innocent person to get hurt because of me.""Is that so?""I have no reason to lie to you.""Very well then," said Tyler with a smirk. "If that's the case, let me see how sincere you are."Vicky's eyelashes fluttered as she dug her nails into her palm.After a minute or so, she closed her eyes and ki
"Also, didn't Tyler lose his memory? If that was true, how come he started harassing you again the moment he was back in Stoneford City?" Aurora looked doubtfully at Vicky. "Vicky, had he regained some of his memories?"Vicky's eyes flickered. "I'm not sure, but from the way he's behaving…it doesn't look like he has recollected anything."Vicky only met up with Tyler a handful of times, and most of those times were done on the bed. To be honest, she could not tell whether he remembered anything."But don't you find it weird?" asked Aurora.After a few seconds of silence, Vicky replied, "I'm partly to blame for what happened last time. Things wouldn't have become so troublesome if I just minded my own business."It was true. Vicky and Tyler would not have anything to do with each other if she had not gone up to help him."So what do you plan to do now?" Aurora asked with a sigh. Even she knew how difficult it would be to shake off Tyler, especially when it was obvious he was inter
Vicky answered the call."Vicky, are you free tonight?" asked Avery. "If you are, bring your boyfriend over to meet me."Vicky scoffed. "Why should I listen to you?""Why? How about because I have a video that could ruin your life?""How long do you plan to blackmail with that?""Hey, you have no one else to blame but yourself. This wouldn't have happened if you didn't seduce my fiance!""Well, I wouldn't have succeeded if he was happy with you!""Vicky Shaw, just how shameless can you be?" shrieked Avery. "How can you still be so cocky after seducing someone else's fiance?! You sl*t! B*tch! C*nt!"Aurora could hear every curse word Avery spewed from where she was sitting.Vicky could not care less about the insults, and she was about to hang up when Avery suddenly said, "I'll hand over the video to you and promise I'll never use it to blackmail you again if you come over tonight. What do you say?"Vicky's thumb froze right above the 'End Call' button. "You promise?""Do you
Vicky did not even have the chance to figure out what was happening when the reporters started throwing questions at her."Miss, are you Vicky Shaw? How do you explain the scandal that broke out today?"Vicky had no idea what scandal the reporter was talking about. She was about to ask when another reporter asked her, "Miss, are you aware that Mister Tyler is already engaged to Miss Avery?""Miss Vicky, are you still in an improper relationship with Mister Tyler? The video shows you were the one who led Mister Tyler back to his room after he got drunk. Did you take that opportunity to seduce him?""It is reported that you're an owner of a well-known fashion design studio in the city, and people have been calling you 'Bawse'. Did you get to where you are today with the help of the men you seduced?""An insider said that you used to be engaged to Mister Harvey Sparks and that the two of you still maintained a good relationship after the engagement was called off. You were even seen
The news reporter feigned surprise. "Ms. Shaw, what's with all these marks on your neck? May I know if you're single now?"Vicky paled and snatched the scarf from the reporter's hands. "No comment.""Are you feeling guilty?" The female reporter stared at her with contempt and grabbed a cup of drink to splash it on Vicky's face. "You shameless homewrecker! Stop acting all innocent!"Suddenly, an intimidating gaze landed on Vicky, and she instinctively turned to look over.A tall, elegant man stood in the distance and watched as chaos erupted. His expression was cold, his gaze unwavering.Vicky's eyes lit up when she saw Tyler, but he simply looked away as though he did not see her at all.The reporters followed Vicky's line of gaze and spotted Tyler as well."Hey, isn't that Tyler Hart and Avery Yeager?""They're here too?""Do you think this wicked woman threatened them and made them come here to negotiate terms?" someone exclaimed before abandoning Vicky and rushing to Tyler'
Vicky touched the corner of her eyes and realized she did not shed a tear, despite the reporters' verbal and even physical attacks.Avery watched as the scene unfolded with pleasure. She took in Vicky's disoriented state.She already imagined Vicky becoming the talk of the city and the subject of all condemnation.However, amid her excitement, she sensed something was amiss.She looked up to study the man next to her, only to find him staring at Vicky unblinkingly.His lips were pursed, and his breath was ragged as though he was trying to suppress his anger.Avery's heart sank.Suddenly, he started walking toward Vicky."Tyler..." Avery wanted to catch up, but she saw Tyler suddenly stop.A flicker crossed Avery's brow, and she turned her head to look. Then, she spotted a tall, handsome man who appeared out of nowhere, pushing the reporters surrounding Vicky aside.The reporters were initially stunned, but when they had a clearer look at the newcomer's face, their eyes widene
[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