Once they were in the apartment, Jackie contacted a doctor right away.10 minutes later, a man in his thirties who wore a pair of frameless glasses stepped in with a briefcase in his hand.The man seemed confused. "Harvey has always been swift... How did he get shot?"Jackie glanced at Vicky, and so did the man. Instantly, he froze. "This is Miss Shaw...""Miss Vicky Shaw," Jackie said.Vicky noticed something odd about the doctor and Jackie but did not question them. Instead, she greeted the doctor politely. "Hello. I'm Vicky Shaw."The man smiled at her. "Hello, Miss Shaw. My name is Alexander Raven.""Do you know me, Doctor Raven?" she asked.Alexander froze."Miss Shaw, Doctor Raven here is bad at memorizing faces and can't tell people who look alike apart," Jackie said. Seeing that Vicky wanted to continue the subject, he immediately urged, "Alexander, there's no time to waste. Mister Sparks is waiting for you to remove the bullet in him.""Sure." Alexander took one last
Jackie noticed the dark look on Harvey's face and interrupted Alexander, "Alexander, it's not the time for this. Mister Sparks has just woken up, so just let it go. Besides, he was injured because he tried to protect Miss Shaw."Alexander scoffed. "God knows if he is really doing this for Vicky or for that woman. I heard that she plans on returning.""No matter what happened, she once saved Mister Sparks' life. You know that he doesn't like owing people. He's just trying to pay his debt..." Jackie said."He almost got killed and went to prison for three years. Isn't his debt paid? Stop bringing that up as if he has to spend the rest of his life paying that debt! Is Harvey responsible for her entire life simply because she saved him once?" Alexander retorted in annoyance.Jackie's tone weakened. "But Miss Shaw... She doesn't even like Mister Harvey. Besides, Vicky Shaw approached Mister Sparks with an ulterior motive as well."Alexander seemed to know a lot about the past and scoff
Vicky lifted the bowl on the nightstand. "You should eat something."He stared at her intently. "My arm is injured, and I can't eat on my own."Vicky had foreseen his response and unfolded a portable table before placing it on the bed."You're injured on your left arm, not your right one. You can easily eat on your own as long as I place the bowl in front of you on the bed.""..." After a few moments of silence, Harvey chuckled and shook his head. "I thought you'd changed, but you haven't. Not at all."Harvey had only been joking.Ever since he woke up, there had been a big frown on Vicky's face, and he purposely tried to cheer her up with jokes, knowing she was unsettled by Tyler and the fact that Harvey was shot.Indeed, Vicky had been tense because she did not expect Tyler to shoot and Harvey to take the bullet for her.Harvey's jokes had temporarily taken her mind off her troubles, and she quickly realized that he was trying to cheer her up."Thank you for saving me," she
The sea breeze caressed Vicky's cheek. Jackie glanced at the time while he tried to call Harvey, but his phone was unreachable.Vicky stood next to Jackie and asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"Jackie shook his head thoughtfully. "I don't know. Mister Sparks' phone is turned off."Half an hour had passed since they arranged a time to meet up, but none of them heard anything from Harvey, which was an ominous sign that implied Harvey might be in trouble.10 minutes later, Jackie made one final phone call to Harvey and finally made a decision. "Miss Shaw, something might've happened to Mister Sparks. We shouldn't be out in the open, or others might find us. Let's go back for now. We'll have to wait until I reach Mister Sparks."She nodded. "Sure."To prevent having their hideout spot discovered, Jackie sent her to another apartment and once she was there, he said, "Miss Shaw, I might have to disappear for a while to search for Mister Sparks. You—"She nodded. "Go ahead. D
Vicky glanced at her phone and noticed that there was no text or phone call.Knock, knock, knock! The knocking grew louder, and it sounded as though the person outside was about to barge in.Since whoever was at the door had not said anything, Vicky dared not to make a sound, but the banging on the door simply grew louder as she refused to open the door.Her heart sank at the trembling door and took out her phone to call Jackie, only to realize that she had no signal.The person outside the door had clearly come prepared with a signal jammer.Bang, bang, bang!The noises grew louder, and she started to pant heavily.Vicky hurried to the balcony and opened the window.The apartment was located at least 10 stories high, and she would never be able to escape from the window.Just then, a deafening sound pierced through the air as the door flew open....Meanwhile, Harvey had made all arrangements and was about to head to the dock when he suddenly received a phone call.A young
The woman standing across Selene had silky black hair.With delicate features, she had an air of elegant beauty about her as her eyes shone soulfully under the light. Her skin was as fair as snow, and her demeanor was both innocent and alluring.Dressed in a beige white dress, her frame was tall and slim, giving her the impression of a fallen angel.Gloria frowned. "Harvey is coming to see me? I thought that he was busy with something."Selene smiled. "Nothing is more important than you."Gloria kept her eyes trained on Selene for a few moments in silence before questioning, "What did you say to him, Selene?"Feeling slightly guilty, Selene muttered, "Nothing much...""I've contacted Harvey a couple of days ago and he said that he was busy so he can't return to Stoneford City for the moment. What did you say to him for him to come running back?" Gloria asked calmly.Finally, Selene decided to tell the truth. "I... I just don't think that there's anything more important than you
Vicky lowered her eyes to hide the emotions within them. "I... I was kidnapped by Harvey Sparks.""I see..." Easton hated Harvey but dared not to cross Tyler.Since Tyler was Harvey's enemy, Easton saw Tyler as his ally.He turned on the television and said, "I've informed your husband about you. He should be here by tomorrow." He waved his men over. "Untie Missus Hart."A few men immediately stepped forward to untie Vicky.Vicky had thought that she would suffer greatly at the hands of Harvey's enemies and had not expected to be saved by Tyler. However, she knew that what awaited her would only be worse if she returned to Tyler."Mister Easton, Tyler is busy with work most of the time, and I don't think he has the time to pick me up. I can just go back on my own. Let's save everyone the trouble," she said."No way." He glanced at her. "You were kidnapped by Harvey in my territory, and I might be in trouble if Tyler Hart decides to hold me accountable for that. If he's busy, he
Vicky panted heavily upon hearing the dreadful news, and Easton frowned as he turned to look at Vicky. "She eloped with Harvey?"Vicky moved her lips to speak but felt numb. She might suffer less in the hands of the thugs in front of her compared to being captured by Tyler.Easton was at a crossroads and turned to shoot a look at his subordinate who sent Vicky into another room.Once the door was closed, Easton said, "What do you think Tyler is doing? Is this supposed to be a test?"Vicky had not been taken far away and could hear Easton by standing behind the door."Well, it's hard to say," his subordinate said. "There's a possibility that this woman is throwing a temper tantrum or something."Easton nodded. "She is still Tyler's woman, so it's not up to me to teach her a lesson, or I'll suffer when they kiss and make up.""Should we...send her back, then?""But what if she really did elope with Harvey? Sending her back will only upset Tyler!""That's true."Easton frowned.