"Do you want to shower? Do you need help?"Vicky remained quiet for a while before nodding. "Sure. Thank you."She felt powerless and dazed the night before, but she knew that the man expected to get his penny's worth.After the shower, Vicky changed into a clean set of clothes while Jane remained in the room with her, which felt like supervision nonetheless.Due to the lack of sleep, Vicky fell asleep again shortly after lunch. By the time she woke up again, the sky was dark as Jane returned with dinner.Vicky felt energized after resting and cast all the negative feelings within her aside."Jane, can I ask you something?" she asked.Since Vicky had not caused any trouble so far, Jane had taken a liking to her and replied patiently, "What is it?""Am I in the same room as last night?"Jane nodded.Vicky glanced around her in confusion. "But the room was pitch dark last night."Had she not seen the crystal bed, she would have thought that everything was just a nightmare. The
"When you ran off to Lovian, were you in this much of a rush as well?" the man questioned mockingly.Vicky froze."You didn't bother looking back when you ran, but you sure seem eager when you need him."She ignored his sarcasm and asked, "Have you gotten in touch with him, sir?""No.""Why not?""He didn't answer.""How many times did you call?""Once."She took a deep breath. "Sir, why didn't you call a few times?""Why should I? Do you think I have nothing better to do with my time?" the man retorted mercilessly."I don't mean that. I just think that maybe he's in a meeting or missed the call by accident.""So what? He was the one who didn't pick up.""But you promised me last night that you'd get me out of here—""Your proposal last night was tempting," he interjected, "but I don't recall making you any promise."Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you going back on your word?""I remember mentioning that I don't do charity work, didn't I?""I remember," she gritte
"Miss Shaw, you should know that if I want you, you have no right to refuse. I just don't like to force myself on women."Vicky remained quiet.The man seemed to understand what she meant by her silence and turned off the light."I can keep calling Tyler Hart for you tomorrow," he muttered in a low, seductive voice.Vicky's breath caught in her throat. "And if he doesn't answer again?""Then we'll continue tomorrow night."Her heart sank when she realized that he would be returning with more conditions.She had no time for negotiation and did not wish to be at the man's mercy, so she opened her mouth to reject his proposal. "I don't—"Before she could finish, the man interrupted her and said, "But if you're willing to answer a question for me, I can keep calling until he answers."She choked on her initial words and sputtered, "What question is that?""Who treats you better: Tyler or me?"Vicky was stunned. "That's…it?""Yeah.""You..." Vicky muttered reluctantly. "You tre
Vicky recalled that she did set down a signed divorce paper in the study before she left Zendonia.After decades of revolutions, people were given far more freedom, and even if the couple were not both present, Tyler only needed to carry a divorce paper with her signature to file for divorce.Her blood ran cold as she listened to the man."You are no longer Tyler Hart's wife, so he doesn't have the liability to look after you."Vicky paled, and the man leaned closer until his mask rubbed against her cheek."Do you regret going so far, Vicky? Now, no one is coming to your rescue anymore."The man's devilish voice reminded her that she brought all this to herself.'Is this karma? Did I bring this to myself?' She thought to herself."Since he's divorced you, you don't have to feel pressured into staying loyal." He stroked her cheek and continued, "He might've signed the paper a few days late, but the date on the divorce paper was the day before you left for Lovian, so your marriag
Vicky felt as though the man was teasing her like he was teasing a little puppy; he would give her a glimpse of hope but only to disappoint her in the end."Alright, then." The man was not offended by her objection and simply went to turn the light off.Vicky then heard the sound of him removing his mask. Her heart sank as she blurted out, saying, "I don't need your help today.""So what?"Her breath caught in her throat."Miss Shaw, are you really that naive?"She shoved him away and ran out of bed without even bothering to put on her shoes.The man was caught by surprise and fumbled backward. He chuckled with amusement and said, "I do like to play tag."He slowly closed in on her.The room was spacious and dark, but Vicky had been in the room for the past three days and knew her way around, so she darted toward the direction of the door.When she came into contact with the cold doorknob, she tried to open the door, but it would not budge.Her blood ran cold."It's a digit
The afternoon sunlight shone in through the window.Vicky stared outside the window with a frown while holding a glass of water.The man kept his promise and did not touch her at all, but she came to realize how sly the man was.He would never place himself at a disadvantage.Jane and Lydia stood behind Vicky and kept their eyes trained on her.The man would not appear during the day, and the two would watch her together and occasionally take turns. Regardless, they would never let Vicky out of their sight.Since Vicky had not spoken a word, the two started chatting."The scandal about Tyler Hart has been going around. Have you heard?" Jane asked.Lydia chuckled. "Of course. How can anyone not know something as big as Tyler Hart replacing his wife?""Men. They're all the same. I pity that wife of his that no one's ever seen. He just tossed her aside like that.""Jane, I guess you don't know everything. Tyler Hart didn't betray his wife to marry another woman. The woman he's g
Vicky gaped at the two of them. "Did you just say that...he's getting married?"Lydia was confused. "Who?" Realization dawned on her. "Are you talking about Tyler Hart?"Vicky stared at Lydia unblinkingly. "Is he really getting married?"Lydia lifted an eyebrow with a smile. "I didn't expect you to be interested in scandals like this... Oh, I almost forgot that you're from Zendonia. It's normal for you to be curious, I guess."Vicky had not told anyone about who she was other than the man in a mask, so even Jane and Lydia were unaware that she was Tyler's ex-wife.Vicky knew that they would never believe her, and even if they did, they would not let her go so easily. Most importantly, if the boss decided that he could not afford to cross Tyler, he might choose to kill her to prevent trouble.Lydia assumed that Vicky was just curious and proceeded to tell her everything she knew, including how Tyler was seen going home late at night with his first love, and how they were seen tryi
The man was not offended by her words and remained composed. "Despite what you've said, it looks like you're quite upset with me, Miss Shaw." He stared at her coldly. "If you're that reluctant to see me again, let's put an end to this. You can have the rest of the week to yourself."With that, the man turned to leave without hesitation.Vicky was stunned for a few moments before sobering.She had been emotional and dazed since she heard that Tyler was getting married and did not snap out of it until this moment.'Tyler is getting married, and he isn't coming to save me. If I give up on myself...I'll have to remain in this hell for the rest of my life!' she thought to herself."I didn't mean that." She got up and hurried over to the man. "I'm sorry, sir. I am a little upset today and ran my mouth because of that... Please forget about what I said. I apologize... I'm sorry."She took a deep breath and took a deep bow at the man, which was stopped halfway by him."This kind of apol