Vicky's body was damaged by her previous miscarriage, and conceiving again was a challenge.Tyler should have been aware of this. A child could be a binding force between a couple, something that could never be severed. Without a child, a couple could easily part ways."So this is what he's plotting, huh?" Aurora murmured, her voice barely audible. "He's still as cunning and devious as always." She stood up abruptly and walked toward Vicky's office. "I must remind Vicky not to let Tyler whisk her away so quickly."...Knocking on the office door, Aurora entered.Vicky was busy looking at design sketches. Her eyes lit up upon seeing Aurora."Aurora?"Aurora noticed Jade sitting on the couch and gave her a nod and a smile in greeting.Turning her attention to the bouquet of roses placed on the desk, Aurora asked, "Who sent these flowers?"A slight crease formed on Vicky's forehead, and Aurora immediately grasped the situation. "I just bought it in the heat of the moment," Vick
These troublesome customers were capable of anything when they went berserk, and Tyler ordered Jade to stay with Vicky at all times.As soon as they arrived downstairs, Vicky noticed a young girl who recently joined the company being viciously beaten by a domineering woman.The woman, in her thirties, had a fierce look in her eyes as she struck the girl while hurling curses."You shameless homewrecker! I was wondering why my boyfriend has been ordering custom clothes so often lately. Turns out it's because of you, the wretched woman who seduced him! I'm going to beat you to death, you wretch!"Many employees were trying to restrain the woman, but she brought along a few friends, making it impossible to contain her outburst.The young girl's cheeks were swollen from the beating, and she looked pitiful.Seeing this scene, Vicky furrowed her brow.Jade, fearing for the well-being of Vicky's unborn child, whispered, "Ms. Shaw, please don't go over there."Vicky understood the sever
Vicky felt a wave of dizziness hitting her. She felt disoriented when she opened her eyes.'Where am I? Wasn't I giving Miranda some medicine and comforting her?' she wondered.Suddenly, everything came rushing back to her, and she realized what happened.Miranda had kidnapped her.Miranda had been working with her for a while, and she was highly capable, so Vicky had not expected her to be a spy planted to abduct her.To maintain such a patient cover for such a long time, the person behind this must have planned this meticulously.It seemed to be nighttime as the surroundings were pitch black, making it impossible to see clearly.Vicky could hear the sound of flowing water and felt the ground rocking slightly.She quickly deduced she was on a boat.The creaking of a door suddenly broke the silence, followed by dim lights flickering to life.A tall figure emerged from the darkness. In the shifting shadows, the man's handsome face became increasingly distinct."Lincoln Hart,"
Vicky understood Lincoln's message clearly. Her movements were confined to this room, and if he suspected she tried to escape, she would end up tightly bound.It did not take long before someone knocked on the room's door, and Miranda entered with a tray of food."Mister Hart, this is the meal you requested for Ms. Shaw," she said.Lincoln took the tray. "Yes, you can go now," he replied, his eyes briefly glancing at Vicky.Vicky made no attempts to shout or question Miranda, and she did not lose her temper either. After all, doing any of that would not change anything.Lincoln approached Vicky with the tray. "You must be hungry after going a day without food," he remarked, lifting the utensils as if he intended to feed her.Vicky instinctively avoided his hand. "I can manage on my own."Lincoln did not push further and handed her the tray.The food was plentiful and clearly well-prepared.Vicky did not have much of an appetite, but under Lincoln's watchful eye, she picked up
Vicky remained silent and did not engage in further conversation with Lincoln.In turn, Lincoln maintained his harmless facade and did not push her to speak. Observing her reluctance to talk to him, he left the room....Vicky was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of thunder and the ship violently rocking.The cabin was illuminated by occasional flashes of lightning, and raindrops the size of beans streaked down the windows.It was raining heavily. The rain at sea, especially in such intensity, posed a considerable danger.Soon, Vicky heard hurried footsteps approaching her cabin.Miranda, who was stationed at the door, noticed that Vicky had turned on the lights and knocked before entering. "It's raining outside, Ms. Shaw. Of course, there's no need to worry. The captain has extensive experience in navigating rough weather. We won't run into any problems."Through the window, the surging sea relentlessly pounded against the deck. Its menacing appearance seemed a
Stealthily taking someone away was the safest approach.Vicky nodded softly at the suggestion. "Alright."As she was about to get out of bed, Tyler suddenly held her back.Confused, Vicky turned to look at Tyler, who pulled out a raincoat he prepared."Put on the raincoat," said Tyler.Conflict filled Vicky's eyes. "Why aren't you wearing a raincoat?"Tyler helped her put on the raincoat and hoarsely replied, "It affects visibility and movement."Vicky thus put on the raincoat.Following Tyler's lead, they quietly left the cabin.Outside, the rain was pouring heavily, and thunder rumbled in the background.The ship rocked continuously in the tempest.The deck was very slippery due to the rain. Vicky nearly slipped a few times as they walked but was steadied by Tyler in time.In the dim light, his strikingly handsome face appeared exceptionally pale. He held her wrist tightly, his fingers cold as though they belonged to a lifeless body.His expression remained calm, his gaz
The wind howled, its gusts threatening to blow everyone away.Even though Vicky wore a raincoat, the cold raindrops pelted her face and caused intense discomfort.Vicky bravely climbed down the ladder.She knew she did not possess exceptional skills, and even a second's delay could make her a burden to others.As the rain intensified, the rope ladder swung in the raging wind.Beneath her feet lay the pitch-black, chilling seawater. It was difficult to imagine that the once tranquil, beautiful sea could become so terrifying in moments like these.Gunshots echoed in the air, but Vicky did not look up. She tried to ignore the seawater below her and focused all her attention on climbing.Falling into the ocean meant being instantly swept away by the waves. With the fierce wind blowing, the torrential rain hampered Vicky's progress.She used every ounce of strength to cling to the rope ladder. Despite her utmost concentration, there were moments when her feet slipped, nearly causing
Vicky's eyes were fixed on Tyler's tall, imposing figure. He stood amid the raging storm, unmoving.On the ship, Lincoln watched as his subordinates fell around him. This did not faze him, and he even smiled slightly. "You know your way with guns, no doubt," he remarked, looking at the gun pointed at him. "But you're out of bullets now, aren't you?"Tyler's gaze darkened, but he did not say a word."I kidnapped the woman you care about the most. Given your personality, you would've shot me the moment you saw me if you had any bullets left. You didn't," Lincoln continued.Tyler had always been a decisive person who did not hesitate, so his failure to shoot Lincoln indicated he ran out of bullets.Lincoln smugly waved the gun in his hand. "You're out of bullets, but I'm not." He released the safety and alternated the aim of the gun between Tyler and the speedboat. He chuckled softly and said, "Tell me: Should I kill you or Vicky Shaw?"Without waiting for Tyler's answer, Lincoln co