"You got a point! I heard a man like Tyler Hart cares about his reputation the most. If he wants to get rid of this woman and doesn't want to dirty his hands, he's probably hoping we can do it for him… We're not going to fall into his trap!""Then, what should we do now?""Bring her with us. If the boss needs to use her, he can use her. If not, we can free her and let her settle with Tyler herself. If this woman can force Tyler to marry her, she's probably capable of something. Let his backyard burn so he has to spend time putting it out… It'll be a good thing for our boss, too."The muscular guys did not even care about Vicky's presence as they talked about either sparing her or killing her.In the end, they decided to bring her along and have their boss decide her fate.As such, Vicky was forced back into the taxi she came with. She cooperated with them and stayed quiet; different from other women they have kidnapped before.Her calmness changed the muscular guys' view of her.
Soon, the ambushed car stopped in front of the car where Vicky was in. After a while, a handsome tall man walked out of the car.Vicky stayed in the car for a few seconds before she decided to come out.The man looked at her and asked, "Are you hurt?""No." Although she looked pale, she seemed fine for the most part, and her clothes were intact.The man raised an eyebrow and smiled impishly. "Miss Shaw, didn't I tell you it's very dangerous for a young lady to go out at night? You refused to listen to me."Vicky stayed quiet for a few seconds and asked, "How did you find me?"She had worked till late at night before, and nothing happened to her then. Thus, she did not take into consideration his reminder.After Tyler's late night out and Sheila calling in the middle of the night, Vicky found herself in a deep funk. That was why she forgot about Tyler's enemy.Mister Kirby took out a cigarette and lit it up. The smoke from the cigarette dispersed around his handsome face added a
Coincidentally, the hospital they were headed toward was the one Sheila was staying at and the one Vicky came to this morning. Since Tyler was not in the office, there was a high chance that he was here.Vicky thought sarcastically, 'Maybe I'll even meet him in the hospital.'However, for some reason, all bad things happened in one single day.Just as she just entered the hospital, she noticed many doctors standing at the entrance with gatch beds and many first-aid items.Mister Kirby raised an eyebrow and curiously asked, "Is a VIP coming to the hospital to get treatment?"A split second later, he heard heavy footsteps from the door followed by a few men entering the hospital."Doctor, he's shot! He needs surgery immediately!"The doctors ran over to check the patient's situation. Vicky unconsciously glanced in their direction, and she was petrified at the sight.The unconscious man covered in blood was Tyler!She noticed many people were around him. Harry was among those men
Anger burned the last rational thought in Sheila's mind when she saw Vicky acting innocent, as if she did not know anything.She raised her hand and tried to slap Vicky again, but her hand was caught mid-swing.A deep melodious voice like the sound from a cello rang, "Miss, either you talk nicely or you fight. Don't just try to slap someone while you're talking. It's spiteful for you to do that."Sheila was so distracted by Vicky that she never realized there was a man beside Vicky. As she heard the voice, she raised her head.The man looked extremely handsome. His almond-shaped eyes were mesmerizing. His thin lips curled into a smile as his hands were in his pockets. While he stood relaxedly, there was something noble about him that people were slightly intimidated by.Sheila frowned and said sarcastically, "Hi. It's better that you don't act like those annoying women and stay out of the way like a man."Instead of being provoked, Mister Kirby smiled faintly. "I'd never butt in
Mister Kirby looked at Vicky and asked, "Are you alright?"Vicky blinked and tried to force a smile. "I'm fine."He stood beside her. "You were kidnapped. There's nothing wrong with you calling your husband for help. You don't have to blame yourself. But that woman…"He chuckled. "The way she accused and lambasted you, makes me think like it's her husband who got shot."Vicky looked at him. "Mister Kirby…thank you for saving me today, but I'm afraid—"He knew what she was going to say before she finished her sentence. "I understand. Since your husband is hurt, you'll need to stay here. I'll get going now."He looked like he was a very casual person, but he was, in truth, thoughtful and caring. Most of the time, he could read her mind.She gazed at him gratefully, more so than ever before. "I'll treat you to a meal when I'm free one day. Call me anytime if you need me.""Sure." He waved at her. "Bye.""Be careful on your way.Mister Kirby raised his eyebrow and smiled at her b
Before Vicky could answer, Maggie butted in, unable to stand idle, "She certainly won't admit it if you ask her. She—""Yes, I did say those things," interjected Vicky curtly.Adam, the man who stopped Vicky from walking toward the operating room, asked, "Why did you say those things to Miss Young? Do you know how much trouble you caused for Mister Hart because of what you said?"Although the others did not say anything, the ways they looked at her were showing dissatisfaction with her too."Why?" Vicky looked at Adam and said coldly, "Because I'm Tyler's wife, and I don't want to see my husband being busy because of another woman!"Maggie interrupted, "Sheila was hurt because of Mister Hart. Isn't it normal for Mister Hart to care for her? Since you self-claimed to be Mister Hart's wife, you should understand his difficulties!"Self-claimed to be Mister Hart's wife… What an interesting, meaningful sentence!Vicky glared at Maggie coldly. "Tell me then, Miss Chance. Why does She
Vicky tucked her hair behind her ear and said, "If Tyler hadn’t gone off to help Miss Young, he would've never gotten hurt regardless of how many times I called him."Cruel words continued to flow out of her red lips. "If I'm being honest, he deserves this. He wants to stay married yet wants to keep his first love around. This is the price he needs to pay for being so insatiable. If only he had stayed away from Miss Young, the kidnappers would've never targeted Miss Young to begin with."She paused and stared at Sheila coldly. "Despite the fact that he has a wife, the kidnappers decided to kidnap you instead. Do you know what this means? Miss Young, you're far too close with a married man to the point that even outsiders think that you two are having an affair. No matter what happens to Miss Young and Tyler, I won't feel sorry for them at all because you had this coming. This is what it means to be a player and a homewrecker."Silence fell over the crowd as everyone gaped at Vicky's
Before Harry and Tyler's other assistants could respond, Vicky coldly interjected, "Miss Young, I thought you said that you'd leave once we're sure Tyler is fine. You played the victim card and made it look as though you're being bullied, yet you've forgotten all about what you said within minutes?"Sheila's expression darkened at Vicky's sarcastic tone.Displeased, Adam said, "Miss Shaw, you should know better than to be so forceful as Missus Hart. If Mister wakes up and finds out that you've been treating Miss Young this way, he might—"Vicky interrupted him and said, "What Miss Young said downstairs is quite right. As a man, it's best for you to stay out of women's business."Adam’s expression darkened. "Why you—!""Forget it." Sheila lowered her gaze and muttered calmly, "if Miss Shaw doesn't want to see me, I can just leave... Tyler is more important than this argument."A distinct comparison formed between Vicky and Sheila, with one acting willfully with no remorse, while a
[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