Vicky was wondering if it was just her or if Tyler had changed to another person after he found out about Harvey. He was brooding more often than usual.Tyler glared at her coldly as he discovered Vicky was backing up. "I've sent people to take down the news on the internet."Knowing that did not comfort Vicky. Instead, it frightened her more. She did not forget what Tyler told her yesterday that he expected to take back twice the amount of everything she received from him.Vicky did not say anything, and Tyler did not mind the silent treatment. He threw his blazer to the sofa and strode to her. As he got closer, the smothering feeling was even more terrifying.Since her ankle was sprained, Doctor Turner advised her to limit her walking. Thus, she had been lying on the bed the whole time reading a book.A frightening feeling appeared in her heart as she saw Tyler coming at her.Subconsciously, she knew she needed to get away from him, so she kept backing up. However, the sight me
All of her belongings were moved from the room she stayed in previously a few days ago.After having their lunch, they left the hotel.It had been a while since Vicky stood under the sun and breathed fresh air. She missed it so much that she did not want to get into the car.Tyler glanced at her and said coldly, "What's wrong? You're not sick of the hotel yet and want to stay longer?"She experienced cyberbullying, having maniacal fans throwing things at her, and being slandered by reporters. At that time, her life was nothing but misery.Her thoughts changed when Tyler restricted her freedom for one week. By then, she finally understood what it meant by 'days wear on like years'.She was afraid Tyler would lock her in the room again and thus quickly opened the door to get into the car.The car raced all the way to the airport.A man like Tyler would never take a commercial flight. When they reached the airport, she followed him and boarded a private jet to fly back to Stonefor
At this time, Vicky did not understand what it meant when Sebastian told her it was 'not bad' for her to forget something.It took her a long while before she finally understood what it meant. She realized how happy she was during the period she lost her memory.Vicky told Sebastian, "I saw Harvey Sparks.""What?" Sebastian exclaimed in shock. "He's back in the city?""Yes," Vicky replied."Well, what did he tell you?" Sebastian asked further."He didn't say anything specific. All he said was he wanted to take me away from here," Vicky said.Sebastian could not help but blurt, "Vicky, don't go with him, and don't trust anything he says. He doesn't really care about you."Vicky furrowed her brow. "You said Harvey doesn't care about me, and Harvey is telling me Tyler doesn't care about me. Then…who does?"Sebastian sighed deeply. "If it's possible, I hope you'll stay away from them both. They're not good guys. Now that Harvey is back, they're going to make sure the only thing yo
It was not a bad idea for her to start afresh and seek an alternative path elsewhere.While she mulled over this, someone opened the door rudely.Slam!Vicky was startled as she looked at the door, her heart racing.In came Tyler, his expression flat. He pursed his lips into a tight line as an ominous aura emanated from him. She had no idea how she annoyed him again and felt conflicted by his behavior."What is it?"He stood at the door and stared at her for a few seconds before asking, "Do you really need people to keep asking you to have dinner?""I told Nanny Paterson that my work isn't finished and that you should eat without me.""I don't like eating alone," he replied, his tone chilling. "Come down and eat with me.""But my work isn't done yet…""You can continue later," Tyler said.Vicky frowned. "I'm not hungry yet."His eyes darkened. "Vicky Shaw, I'm going to say it for one last time. Get your *ss down for dinner."Vicky did not like the way he was ordering her
"Say that again," Tyler said.Tyler's behavior creeped the hell out of Vicky. Her pupils dilated, and her mind was much clearer than before.She tried to divert the topic with a much softer tone. "I had my dinner. Why don't you go and eat now?""Then, are you going to come down?" Tyler asked.She avoided looking at him. "No. I haven't finished my sketches yet.""Okay."Puzzled as to why Tyler was being so nice, her confusion cleared up when she realized she was hoisted up in the air, and her body became tense. "I told you I've eaten!""Since you've eaten, it means there's nothing urgent to do anymore." He impishly whispered into her ear, "That means we have a lot of time."It was just impossible for Vicky to ignore such an ambiguous hint, and she finally exploded. "You're doing this on purpose!"His exquisite face looked stone-cold, and so was his tone. "If you know that, why are you still trying to go against my wishes? Do you actually want me to treat you like this?""You'r
At this hour, everyone was out for a walk after dinner. Although Tyler and Vicky's mansion was in an exclusive area, there were a lot of people living around the area, too.Both of them strolled around the forest park beside the area.This area was the most popular residential area in Stoneford City. Everyone who lived here was either wealthy or of notable power.Vicky's scandal created an uproar in the upper-class community some time ago, so when passersby saw Tyler and Vicky walking hand-in-hand, those rumors crumbled and did not hold water. Some of them even approached and greeted them."Wow, Mister Hart and Missus Hart. You two have such a lovely relationship!"Vicky noticed there were many people who stared at their hands. She looked down and discovered their fingers were interlaced like a loving couple. Sadness crept into her heart.They really did have a wonderful relationship before…but no more of that. This was all fake.She tried to pull her hand out of his, but Tyler'
The destination Vicky was headed to was Lovian, a country Sebastian carefully chose for her.Since the business empire of Hart Corporation was all over the world, she needed to go somewhere they had no control over. If she went somewhere within Tyler's influence, that was equivalent to walking right into a trap.The country must be out of Tyler's influence and where Sebastian was able to take care of her."Thank you, Sebastian.""You're my friend, Vicky," said Sebastian, his tone mature. "You don't have to thank me. You helped me…many times in the past, too."Vicky thought of something. "If Tyler finds out that I left, he'll surely do something to the people close to me. Cece and Jennifer…""Don't worry. I've made arrangements for them, too. Tell them I'll send them away tomorrow," Sebastian said.Vicky was relieved to hear this. "Okay."After a slight hesitation, Sebastian asked, "Vicky, are you sure you're ready to leave him?"Ever since Vicky met Tyler, she had never left t
"How do you know that?" Vicky's sound suddenly became hoarse.On the other hand, Tyler's voice was normal-sounding, unstirred by emotions. "Harry saw them yesterday when he sent someone to the airport."Vicky's hands were sweating. "I just got an order from an overseas customer. Since I can't leave, I asked Cece to go on my behalf. As Jennifer is ready to join the studio, I asked Cece to bring her so she'd familiarize herself in our field…""I see." His voice was deep and sounded lazy. "You should hire a few more people for the studio to take some burdens off you.""Since both of them are out of the country, there will be no one to look after the studio if I leave as well," remarked Vicky, trying her best to not show her emotions through her words. "So…""I know." There was no anger nor happiness detected in his tone. "Next time, then."Vicky's eyes twitched so badly, and her anxiety was about to overwhelm her body.Her clear eyes gazed forward, looking at Tyler. The room was to