Charlie referred to Sheila as 'Miss Young', yet he called Vicky by her first name. It was easy to tell the difference."Good morning," Vicky softly greeted in return."Have you had your breakfast?" asked Charlie."Not yet.""Me too. Why don't we head to the restaurant and eat together?" Charlie suggested.There was a buffet breakfast on the first floor of the hotel. The actors and the staff working for the movie would often have their breakfast there every morning, and the same went for Vicky.However, she had been bumping into Charlie lately when she had breakfast. Though, the production team had reserved the entire hotel, and it was normal for them to meet even when they did not plan it.It was Vicky's plan to have her breakfast, so she did not think too much and thus nodded. "Sure."Tyler's gaze wavered when he heard how Vicky accepted the invitation. He never thought of looking at Charlie before, but at this moment, he was looking at him.There was a bright smile on Charli
Sheila looked outside the window again and said, "Those three often have their meals together as of late."Sheila, on the other hand, did not have breakfast together with Tyler every day. When Tyler was busy with his work, she would be like the others and have her breakfast at the buffet.She said again, "I think they went downstairs yesterday, too."Tyler's eyes became cold. "Are they close with each other?""I don't think they knew each other before, but lately, they look like they get along pretty well."Sheila smiled as she thought of something. "It's Charlie's birthday tomorrow. He's going to treat everyone. He has a kind and soft personality, willing to learn, and is very hardworking while shooting the movie. The directors love him, so they adjusted the shooting for the night so he could have a birthday celebration."Tyler said nothing as he angrily stared in the direction where the car left.…On Charlie's birthday, the production team called it a day earlier than before
Simply put, Tyler Hart was a business mogul that could create an earthquake in the business industry with just a few words.The celebrities did look glorious and superior. However, it was hard to even see Tyler once, what more having the chance to speak with him.Thus, it was a surprise to have Tyler attend Charlie's birthday celebration.Sheila smiled and broke the awkward silence. "I hope we didn't disturb everyone."Charlie regained his senses immediately and said, "Of course not! Please sit."He did not shake hands with Tyler. A person like him was not worthy to do so, and he was not about to embarrass himself as well.Tyler and Sheila got the center seats in the room. After Tyler arrived, the once lively room became very dry and quiet. It was who he was.Undoubtedly, Tyler would not take the initiative to say anything. On the other hand, Sheila had a very high emotional intelligence. She smiled and said, "Let's not be too serious; just party as you wish. I'm here to celebra
Charlie took the beer from her and smiled. "Vicky's stomach isn't feeling well lately. She can't drink, so I'll do it for her."Everyone smiled ambiguously after hearing that."There's not a problem with that, but…why do you need to drink it for her? Who are you to her?""That's right. Why didn't you drink it for me when I had to drink it just now?""Hey, aren't you playing favorites?!"Everyone took the chance to make all kinds of jokes. Someone even said it directly, "Charlie, don't tell me you like Miss Shaw?"Vicky got along pretty well with them, so these jokes were acceptable. However, it was quite awkward and ambiguous for Charlie to help her drink when everyone was around.Vicky furrowed her brow and looked where Tyler was. He did not seem to pay attention to her side and continued to look at his phone with a straight face.She looked away and back at Charlie to reject his offer. "Thanks, but I'll do it. It's just a glass of beer. I can drink it myself."Charlie avoide
The jacket was still warm from Charlie's body heat, and it effectively kept Vicky from the cold wind."It's alright," Vicky quickly replied, "I'm not cold.""Just put it on. It's cold at night." Charlie smiled at her. "It's just a jacket. There's no harm in it."Vicky shook her head. "You're a celebrity. If the media took a photo of this, it'll affect your career.""I'm just hanging out with my friend. If it does affect my career, then so be it. I don't mind giving up my career."Vicky wanted to say something when Charlie added, "As long as I have nothing to hide or am guilty of anything, why should I be afraid of gossip?"Vicky raised her eyebrows and looked at Charlie. He was looking at her with a smile and clear eyes.It was hard to see someone with a clear conscience in the entertainment industry.Vicky smiled more sincerely. "Yeah. You're right."Even the celebrity had the right to make friends. They should not be taken away from the right to make friends just because the
"Vicky." Tyler stared at Vicky with a dull expression as he coldly said, "I warned you before. Stay away from those messed up men."Vicky frowned. "Tyler, don't judge others against your own values. Charlie isn't messed up."Tyler's expression remained unchanged by Vicky's retort, yet the grip on her wrist tightened.Vicky felt like her wrist was about to be squashed and struggled to break free. "Let go of me, Tyler!"Tyler looked down at her. "Oh, are you defending him now? Is he also the guy who sent you back home the other night? When did you two start to be together? How far out are you two?""Are you crazy?!" Vicky turned pale because of the pain. Tyler was gripping her wrist so tightly that she could not break free from it.He looked at the man's jacket on her shoulder, and his eyes flashed with viciousness.With his finger, he lifted her delicate, slender chin and frivolously remarked, "Have you two slept together?"Vicky was so angry that her face paled. She raised her
Tears were brimming in Vicky's eyes as she whimpered, "Okay…I understand."Tyler observed her for a while to make sure she was not lying. Only then did he lower his head to kiss her on the lip.Vicky's first instinct was to dodge his lips, but when she saw his cold eyes, she did not dare to make any movement.Satisfied by her compliancy, Tyler continued to kiss her when all of a sudden, footsteps were coming toward them as the voices of a few girls rang in the air."Oh wow, there's an observation deck!""This club is in the city center, mind you. It has a great view, so they specially built an observation deck for people to admire the night view.""It looks so pretty from here!"Three girls opened the door of the observation deck and walked outside.Vicky stiffened at this. 'Those voices… They're the three actresses involved in the movie. If they find out I'm here with Tyler…'She dared not imagine the consequences.Tyler had already let go of her hands. She put her hands on
After the three actresses left, Vicky collapsed immediately. Had Tyler not held on to her waist, she would have fallen to her knees.He looked at her pale face and curled up his lips. "Why are you so scared? Are you afraid for people to discover you and tell your loverboy about it?"Vicky felt so cold due to the night's freezing wind. Tyler had already thrown the jacket Charlie gave her to the floor, and her back was soaked with sweat.She had never been in such a terrible situation.It was not because people were mocking her. It was a terrible feeling that she felt from her heart.With eyes still blurred with tears, she muttered, "Charlie and I are just friends...""Then why are you so scared of letting them see us?" Tyler looked at her. "It's as if our relationship is so shameful."Vicky moved her eyes and focused back on him. "It's enough that you are showing off by being with your confidante every day. Do you want the whole world to know you have a wife and a lover at the sa
[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