Tyler's question caught Adam off-guard. He hesitated, unsure of how to explain. "It's because...""Because our relationship wasn't that great back then," Vicky chimed in. "We didn't meet often, and maybe Adam has forgotten about me. As for me, I... I didn't have much to say to Adam."Tyler looked at Vicky. "Why didn't you get along?"Vicky smiled and replied, "Well, it's because Adam always reminded me not to have any unrealistic fantasies about you."Tyler studied her for a moment, seemingly believing her explanation, and did not press the matter further.Due to a long day of travel and Tyler's scheduled appointments for the next day, he did not do anything to Vicky that night, and they went to bed early....The next day, Tyler woke Vicky up very early."Get up and get ready." Tyler was already dressed perfectly.Vicky checked the time and found that it was only half past five.Lately, she had been quite the sleepyhead. Normally, she could get by with seven to eight hours o
The men in the room had found a new target for their flattery and were all unreasonably friendly toward Vicky.Vicky could only respond with polite smiles toward their kind words and fawning smiles.The morning passed by slowly as the content of the business discussions was dry and uninteresting.Vicky, who had no background in this field, found these corporate negotiations torturous.She was there to accompany Tyler, so she could not do anything else and endured the morning.Many people came to invite Tyler to dine with them for lunch. It was supposed to be a simple meal for the day, but these people were pulling out all the stops."Mister Hart, I've heard that you really enjoy Mexican cuisine! My new Mexican restaurant recently opened. Would you like to give it a try?""Mister Hart, why not come to my place? We have a top-notch chef from Zendonia, and the food is exceptional.""Mister Hart, my restaurant in Yudonia is quite unique. It's incredibly popular, especially among wo
Mister and Missus Wade, who appeared to be in their early forties, were fluent in multiple languages."Mister Hart is quite thoughtful," Missus Wade remarked upon overhearing Vicky and Tyler's conversation.Vicky smiled politely in response but did not say much.The restaurant's ambiance was pleasant, and the food was exceptional.Since they were here, they had to try the restaurant's specialty dishes. Each specialty dish was served individually to keep up the pleasant atmosphere.As the dishes arrived, the group engaged in casual conversation while enjoying their meal. The restaurant lived up to its reputation, and every dish was delicious.Vicky spotted a vegetable dish with a texture she liked but did not have it on her plate.Suddenly, Tyler placed a portion of it on her plate, and she turned to shoot him a puzzled look."Eat more. If you eat so little at every meal, it would look like I'm mistreating you," he said.Vicky hesitated for a moment and grew slightly uneasy, bu
As expected of someone who managed to invite Tyler to lunch, Mister Wade certainly had a way with words. His comments were reassuring and made Vicky feel comfortable.It was common knowledge that Avery had once been Tyler's fiance, yet Mister Wade told Vicky that she was the first woman he brought with him to emphasize her importance.Missus Wade chimed in, “That's right. I've never seen Tyler serve anyone food before. He paid constant attention to you during the meal, too. All he sees is you."Vicky smiled politely and remained silent.After lunch, everyone returned to the meeting. Just before entering, Vicky tugged at Tyler's sleeve."Do I have to attend the afternoon meeting? I don't really understand much about business, and I might get bored..."Tyler gazed down at her, his eyes serious. "Feeling bored?"Vicky hesitated for a few seconds but eventually nodded.Tyler said nothing at first. Just as Vicky thought he might not agree, he turned to Mister Wade."Mister Wade, do
"Yes, but your face was blurred in the photos. Other than those who know you, no one should know who you are," Aurora added. "However, because of Avery's various cheating scandals, everyone is quite supportive of Tyler having a new girlfriend. They don't want a handsome, influential guy like him to be ruined by someone like Avery."Vicky held her phone in silence.Tyler's change in attitude toward her had been evident. He no longer ordered her around, and he stopped pushing her into anything she did not want to do.When he said he was taking her out to have fun, he was genuinely focused on making sure she enjoyed herself.Sometimes, Vicky could not help but feel like she was developing Stockholm Syndrome and felt uncomfortable at the slightest display of kindness from Tyler."Vicky, if... I mean if..." Aurora's voice came through the phone again. "If Tyler still likes you and wants to be with you, would you be willing to be with him again?"Vicky held the phone tighter. "I don't
The fashion exhibition was organized by one of Tyler's partners.They had not expected Tyler to be interested in a fashion exhibition, and the suggestion was made merely as an attempt to make conversation with him.To their bewilderment, Tyler agreed after just a few moments of consideration.Vicky knew that Tyler's interest in such things was quite limited and that he agreed to attend the exhibition mainly because of her."Ms. Shaw." A young woman with golden hair and blue eyes approached.Vicky turned and greeted her with a smile. "Miss Penson."Helen Penson's blue eyes were fixed on Vicky as she warmly said, "I've heard of the name of your studio for a while now, and I've always wanted a chance to exchange ideas with you. I didn't expect to meet you here."Helen was also one of the organizers of this exhibition, and after a brief introduction, she mentioned that she had heard of Vicky's name before.Vicky looked at the splendid array of wedding dresses around her. "Your desi
Helen planned to expand into the Eastern market and said, "I'd like you to try it on, Ms. Shaw. If it suits you well, I'd like your help to gain publicity." To avoid any misunderstandings, she added, "If you don't like being filmed, we can just post a few photos on social media."As fellow designers in the industry, Vicky could not bring herself to refuse her sincere request."Alright. I'll give it a try, then."Helen was delighted. "I'll help you into the dress."Vicky looked at Tyler. "I'll go try the dress on now, then."Tyler nodded gently. "Sure."...In the dressing room.It took them half an hour to put on the wedding dress. It was then Helen noticed the necklace around Vicky's neck, and her eyes widened."Oh? Is this the legendary 'First Love' necklace?"Vicky looked at the necklace around her neck. "You know about it?""Of course!" Helen exclaimed. "This necklace is considered the true embodiment of love. Even before it appeared in the public eye, it was tagged with
Helen struggled to take her eyes off Vicky and praised, "This is perfect! This wedding dress looks like it was tailored just for you, Ms. Shaw. When Mister Hart sees you in it, he'll surely be captivated."Vicky's purpose in trying on the wedding dress was for work. However, when she saw herself in the mirror, a sense of deja vu washed over her. She remembered four years ago when Tyler insisted on taking wedding photos with her to make up for the fact that they did not have a proper wedding.He even wanted to throw a wedding party, but everything was ruined.Vicky felt a sudden sting in her heart and could not bring herself to think about it any further.Back in the main hall, Vicky and Helen noticed that Tyler had disappeared without a trace, and they had no idea where he had gone.Helen looked around but could not find him, so she turned to Vicky and said, "Ms. Shaw, please wait here for a moment. I'll go outside and look for Mister Hart."Wearing the wedding dress made it slig