Vicky switched on the light on the porch.Everything in the mansion remained the same as the day she left.Vicky turned and looked at the stairways.The night was serene. It was as though not a soul was in the mansion.Vicky slowly went up the steps and stopped in front of the bedroom on the second floor. She reached out to knock but paused before she did.She knew there was no turning back once she entered.Avery was still out there, wanting to take her down, and the Harts who resented her would not spare her either. On top of that, Tyler was still as unpredictable as ever.After a moment of hesitation, Vicky knocked on the door, knowing she could not let Harvey die no matter the cost.It was silent from inside the room. There was no response.Vicky suspected Tyler was not even in the house when she noticed the door was not locked.Heavy curtains obscured the light from outside. However, the bedroom was illuminated by bright lights, filling the room with radiance.Glancing
Tyler glanced at Vicky and said, "No.""Tyler Hart, you are way out of line here!""Out of line?" Tyler feigned confusion. "Isn't it normal for a man like me to have a few lovers and a few illegitimate children out there? Is this out of line?""That's right. You can have any woman you want. You can even have your own harem if you want, but..." Vicky stared at Tyler. "I'm not interested in being a part of that. I know you won't be around for long, and you will go back to Molivia someday. Why don't we both compromise? I don't need you to pay me. In return, I want my freedom back once you leave."He leaned against the couch and crossed his legs elegantly. "You're not wrong in what you say. Yeah, I've had my fair share of women, but they're dull and are barely a challenge." He took a shallow drag on his cigarette. "Truth be told, I haven't encountered a woman who continually rejects me like you. Finding out that you were once my ex-wife has made me even more intrigued."Tyler gazed at
Vicky opened her eyes, and her gaze was unforgiving. "How would you like to handle this, then?"Tyler glanced at her and chose not to press on. "You can send your friend to check on him."Vicky fell into silence, knowing that was the biggest compromise Tyler was willing to make. "Fine."Vicky called both Cece and Jennifer to explain the situation. Without asking questions, they agreed to help.After hanging up, Tyler's cold voice sounded, "Go shower. I don't like the smell of disinfectants."Vicky went to the bathroom as told.There was no change of clothes for women, so she was left to put on a bathing robe after shower before stepping out of the bathroom.The night was thick with darkness.Tyler stood on the balcony, quietly smoking.Vicky walked up behind him. "Mister Hart, why did you choose to live here?"Tyler owned numerous properties in Stoneford City, so it seemed odd for him to choose this mansion out of all the places he could have stayed in.Without turning aroun
Jennifer and Cece exchanged glances and fell into silence.The doctors checked on Harvey and said, "Mister Sparks is safe now. He's young and in good health, so his recovery rate is promising."After leaving a few pieces of advice for Harvey, the doctors left.Once the doctors left, Harvey asked, "Where is Vicky?""Vicky..." Cece looked away. "Vicky doesn't know you're awake. I'll call her to tell her about you later."Harvey had just woken up and was still too exhausted to notice something was amiss with Cece's expression. "No rush. Vicky must've stayed by my side for some time. Let her rest."Silence loomed over the room, and Jennifer changed the subject. "Harvey, eat something. You'll recover quicker that way.""Sure."Harvey took a few bites and soon drifted back to sleep. Once he was asleep, Cece and Jennifer quietly left the ward."Should we call Vicky to inform her?" Cece asked.A hint of hesitation flickered in Jennifer's eyes.After Harvey safely got out of his crit
Noah silently stared at Aurora thoughtfully.Feeling chills down her spine, Aurora questioned, "Hey, why are you looking at me like that?"Noah thought for a moment and said, "Your parents want you to get married, and I share that same predicament. Since we're already in a scandal, why don't we...work together?"Aurora stared at him warily. "What...do you mean by that?""I mean, our families are of equal status. Neither of our parents wants us to marry just anyone, so why don't we just pretend like we're together? That way, you won't have to go home, and I can keep doing what I like!"The more Noah elaborated, the more convinced he was sure his plan could work. "You can go back to filming movies, and I can keep my cats... Once the time is right, we can dissolve the engagement. Isn't that perfect?"Aurora hesitated.She still wanted to be an actress and did not want to get married so soon. After knowing Noah for years, they knew each other well, and his proposal seemed workable.
Harvey felt as though he was being strangled.Tyler observed the dark look on Harvey's face and calmly continued insulting him. "Vicky sacrifices herself to save you, so I guess her feelings for you are genuine. You should be happy about that, Mister Sparks."Harvey sneered. "I'm amazed that you look proud of yourself, Tyler Hart, despite having used despicable means to force yourself on Vicky."Tyler was not at all provoked. "This is merely the jungle's rule.""But Vicky doesn’t even want to be with you!""Harvey Sparks, you seem to be mistaken." He stared down at Harvey expressionlessly. "I want a woman, not to marry her or to treat her like a princess. After all, who cares what a toy or a pet feels?"Harvey and Vicky, who already knew what Tyler thought of her, both felt extremely humiliated."Tyler, you *sshole!" Harvey finally lost his temper.Vicky, whom he treasured, was humiliated and defiled, yet Tyler dared to insult her so indifferently!Harvey's fury reached its pe
Vicky and Harvey knew that their chances of meeting again would be scarce from this point onward.Vicky swiftly left the hospital room.A chill breeze swept through the doorway, leaving the ward feeling cold and empty....Seated in Tyler's car, Vicky silently stared out at the passing scenery through the window.Just then, Tyler's voice interrupted Vicky's thoughts. "Go back to your apartment and pack your belongings."Vicky's mind was elsewhere, and she did not quite hear what Tyler said. "What?"Tyler's gaze darkened, his tone chilly. "Pack your essentials. Move them to the mansion.""There's no need for all that trouble," Vicky replied with a nonchalant expression. "I can just buy new ones.""Not everything can be replaced." Tyler's tone brooked no argument. "First, pack up the basics. Tomorrow, I'll arrange for someone to move your belongings.""Move?" Vicky's brow furrowed. "Why would I need to move my belongings?""That will be your new residence.""I'll be staying t
Vicky had been worried sick about Harvey and was exhausted from having to deal with Tyler's insatiable needs.Indeed, her mood worsened after seeing Harvey.Tyler stared at Vicky intently and said, "If that's the case...we won't do it as many times."She foolishly assumed Tyler would let her rest but was utterly disappointed after hearing what he had to say.Before she could say anything, he lowered his head and kissed her....The abrupt ringing of a phone shattered the passionate moment.In the haze, Vicky heard Tyler's voice echoing in the room."Avery."On the other end of the line came the displeased voice of a woman. "Tyler, what have you been busy with these days? Why haven't you contacted me at all?""Is something wrong?"There was a pause on the other side, and the voice turned even more disgruntled. "Is it too much to ask for a call when there's nothing wrong?""No." Tyler's tone was casual. "I thought something tricky came up.""Not really. It's just been a whil