Maria glanced at one of the actresses who had been trying to butter up to her, Alexis Brown.Alexis immediately walked over to Vicky, and as though she had tripped on something, she fell toward Vicky and tore off the scarf around Vicky's neck. "Ah! I'm so sorry... Oh, my!" she apologized before gasping dramatically. "Oh my god, what happened to you, Miss Shaw?! Were you...beaten or something?"Alexis raised her voice as she looked at Vicky in confusion."It's not surprising that you haven't answered your phone for the entire morning. You must've been in an accident!" Alexis said righteously. "Miss Shaw is a part of this crew, and we have to call the police!"Alexis then took out her phone and was about to call the police before Vicky had the time to react. Since Alexis was speaking very loudly, the attention of the rest of the crew was instantly drawn."What's going on? Why is someone shouting?""Someone was beaten? Is it a member of the crew?""What's happening? Can someone tel
"When I heard from others that she tried to seduce Tyler Hart, I didn't really believe it, but from the looks of it... I guess you can never judge a book by its cover.""Vicky Shaw sure has been messing around. She was seen with Charlie every day, and since Charlie is out of the picture now, she went to seduce Tyler Hart. It hasn't even been that long since then, and she's already gotten a new boyfriend!""Being her boyfriend must be horrible..."...In the afternoon, the crew resumed shooting.Vicky had been professional and attentive with her work and had never been late. Since it was the first time she had been late, Director Fallon and Director Lumber had not blamed her, but they would all need to make up for the delay at night.There had been a lot of filming at night, so the others were all upset that they needed to work through the night again.At around half past nine at night, the production site erupted into chaos.Vicky was in the costume room and came outside curiou
Vicky opened her door to find Edward outside. "Ed?"Edward looked at her and smiled. "Vicky, I need to speak with you. May I come in?"After the accident, it was already quite late by the time everyone returned to the hotel."Ed, it's late. We can talk tomorrow," she said and was about to close the door when Edward reached out and stopped her from closing it."Vicky Shaw, you are just a wh*re, right? Just name your price for one night."Vicky's expression darkened as she spat coldly, "Scram."Edward sneered in contempt. "You're just a woman who'll sleep with whoever can pay. Stop acting all high and mighty. Do you think that I can't afford what Charlie and Tyler Hart can?" he said and tried to barge in.Vicky had not expected Edward to be this bold. "Edward, I'm going to shout if you don't leave right now."Edward did not mind. "Everyone in the crew knows what kind of a woman you are now. Even if they hear you, they'd just think that you seduced me!"Vicky tried to shut the do
Vicky's palms were covered in sweat, but she held her composure. "Edward, didn't you say that Tyler Hart was just toying with me? You said that people would just think that I'm seducing you even if they find out, right? What are you afraid of, then? Why bother hanging up the call?"Despite what Edward had said, he would suffer if Vicky caused a scene as nothing was more threatening than scandals to public figures like him. Vicky was not an idol, and the scandal would not affect her no matter what happened.Edward had only said what he said as an attempt, thinking that Vicky might accept his advances if she truly was the kind of woman everyone said she was.Since Vicky was clearly fighting back, he knew that he would suffer severe consequences if words about this spread.Edward gave up and forced himself to remain calm. "As if I'd really want a wh*re like you!" he said before hurrying away.Once he left, Vicky slammed the door shut, and once she was sure that he was gone, she colla
The look in Tyler's eyes darkened as he looked at Vicky. "This is what you call someone barging into your room?"It was not until this moment that she recalled that she had sought Tyler's help, and finally registered the fact that Tyler had actually come to her rescue. "Tyler, I—"Before she could explain, he interrupted her cruelly, "Vicky Shaw, since when have you become such a despicable woman?"His words were like blades stabbing into her heart, and her blood ran cold."Despicable?" She smiled bitterly. "Asking you for help is despicable?""Help?" Tyler mocked. "You're standing right here, safe and sound. Am I supposed to believe that you were in trouble?""So it can only be counted as trouble when Sheila drowns, huh?"Tyler's expression stiffened at the mention of Sheila. "How dare you mention Sheila, Vicky?"She looked up to meet his eyes and chuckled faintly. "Are you saying that I don't even have the right to mention her name now?""Yes," Tyler spat coldly.Her eyelas
Tyler seemed to have a plan and commanded, "Apologize to Sheila, and I'll deal with the rest."Vicky's blood ran cold, despite it being summer."I won't apologize." She stared at him with determination and enunciated, "Tyler Hart, I'm divorcing you."He narrowed his eyes and grabbed onto her wrist. Just when he was about to speak, his phone rang.He answered it, and Maggie's panicked voice came through the speaker, "Mister Hart, we're in trouble! Someone leaked the news about Sheila's accident, and the reporters are swarming outside her room... Hey, stop! Sheila can't accept any interviews at her state now! Please understand..."There were a lot of background noises, and before Tyler could respond, the call ended abruptly.His expression darkened and he was about to leave when he noticed that Vicky was observing him with a faint smile. His figure was reflected in her crystal-like eyes.He was still holding onto her wrist, and as they locked gazes, neither of them looked away.S
[Breaking news! Sheila Young's drowning accident had been a scheme!][Shocking! The beauty seen with Charlie before was actually the culprit behind Sheila Young's accident?]The next morning, a few articles became the talk of the entire internet.Vicky's phone had not stopped ringing since then.There were calls from the directors, the producers, and people like Mindy and Cece.While the crew called on an emergency meeting, another article was released. By the time Vicky learned about it, the article became the top search online, and she clicked inside to find photos of her.[The long history of affairs of fashion designer, Miss S, whose beauty rivals our star, Sheila Young.]Underneath the title were a few photos and some descriptions that come along.[We first started noticing Miss S when the scandal about Charlie surfaced. Someone saw her coming in and out of a hotel with Charlie and suspected that she was his girlfriend. Once public statements were released, it was proven t
[It's attempted murder! Let's contact the police to arrest this murderer!][She's disgusting! Vicky Shaw, get out of Zendonia!]Instantly, Vicky became the most hated woman in the entire country.She glanced through the comments expressionlessly and took a deep breath after shutting off the screen to think of a way out.Knock, knock!Just then, she heard knocking on the door, followed by a familiar voice. "Miss Shaw, I'm Harry. Mister Hart has asked me to escort you to the hospital."She slowly began to regain her composure at the sound of Harry's voice as she remembered that Tyler had ordered her to go to the hospital and apologize to Sheila.Not bothering to open the door, she said, "I'm not going."Harry's voice came through the door faintly. "Miss Shaw, Mister Hart said that it's best for you to come.""And if I refuse to?" She chuckled darkly.After a brief moment of silence, Harry said, "Mister Hart said you'll come to regret it.""I will never regret it!"With that,
[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