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
The reporters only received information that Vicky and Tyler were in the same room, but no one knew what happened."Vicky sent me to my room and ran into Mister Hart, who had too much to drink at the time. Because of my connection with Mister Hart, she couldn't walk away. She asked him about it and realized he felt ill, so she helped him back to his room," Harvey continued.He glanced at Tyler and said, "Setting aside whether Vicky attempted to seduce Mister Hart, Mister Hart and his fiancee have been through so much and emerged as the strongest couple we've ever known. Why would a man like him cheat on his fiancee? If he was truly seduced by Vicky, that would mean he cheated. Wouldn't that make his engagement to Miss Yeager...a joke? If that is the case, Miss Yeager—known to be a prideful noble lady—could never stand by Mister Hart's side so calmly. I suppose she would've ended the engagement if Vicky and Mister Hart had slept together."All the reporters instantly turned their att
When Avery saw the marks on Vicky's neck, it was not difficult to figure out that Tyler must have left abruptly to see Vicky.The thought of that filled her heart with jealousy.She wanted to use this opportunity to destroy Vicky's reputation, but Harvey's unexpected appearance ruined her entire scheme."No. This can't go on!" she mumbled frantically to herself.There were bound to be flaws with hypnosis, and it was evident that Tyler still harbored feelings toward Vicky.She thought back to how Tyler refused to touch her ever since the video of her with another man was publicized at their wedding.'If that's the case...' She thought and narrowed her eyes viciously. 'If Vicky was to be seen sleeping with another man, Tyler would never touch that trash again!'At this moment, Avery desperately wished she could arrange a few beggars to capture Vicky, but she was well aware that the public could not be easily fooled.News of Vicky's affair with an ordinary man would carry low cred
As Aurora expected, Avery had another trick up her sleeve."Could you please prepare a bath for Vicky and help her clean up?" Harvey asked.Aurora looked at Harvey with conflicting emotions in her eyes, then nodded. "Alright."...Hot steam filled the bathroom, and Aurora gazed at Vicky, who sat silently in the bathtub.There were times when Aurora opened her mouth to say something, but she stopped as she was unsure of how to begin.Though Aurora was not there in person, Vicky's disheveled state indicated she had experienced something traumatic.Looking at the bruises and marks on Vicky's body, Aurora's resentment toward Tyler grew stronger."Vicky." Aurora hesitated before speaking, "Have you considered...giving Harvey a chance?" Her voice was gentle. "Harvey has a strong foundation in Stoneford City. Even Tyler won't easily be able to shake the foundation of the Sparks family. Harvey announced your engagement publicly, so maybe...you should consider giving him a chance."Vic
Meanwhile, in Tyler's office at Hart Corporation…"Tyler, you really intend to hand over all three of Hart Corporation's critical projects to Avery Corporation?" Orion sat on the couch, his disbelief evident."The contract has already been signed," Tyler said.Valencia's breath caught in her throat upon hearing this. "You've already signed the contract? Tyler, how could you be so naive?! The Yeagers' interest in these three joint projects is not so innocent! They want to control you and gain power over the Hart family!"Tyler's voice remained calm. "That won't happen. Avery isn't that type of person, I trust her.""She's already cheated on you, and you still trust her?!"Orion's heart ached as he looked at Tyler, and he spoke with frustration, "I urged you to break off the engagement, but you wouldn't listen. You kept saying you believed in her. Now, this venomous woman is scheming to manipulate our entire family!"Tyler furrowed his brow slightly. "Father, Avery is my fiancee.