Gloria glanced through the drafts and was in awe, not expecting Vicky's designs to be so refreshing and unique.She only hired Vicky's service because she was recommended by a friend; she never imagined that Vicky was excelling as a fashion designer.She suggested a few points for improvement, but not much was to be changed. The discussion ended an hour later.As they walked out of the cafe, Gloria said, "I have something scheduled after this, so I'll get going now.""Sure." Vicky nodded.The two were about to go their separate ways when a black car with no license plate stopped before them.Before they had the time to react, a few men darted out of the car and covered their noses with white handkerchiefs.Without any chance to resist, they instantly lost consciousness....The sea breeze blew past Vicky's body.She felt cold and since she was still recovering from her cold, she started coughing."Ugh! Ack!" She coughed, and someone immediately placed a warm jacket on her sh
Alex smiled and said, "It's good that you're here, though. Seeing how things unfold with your eyes will definitely feel way better than seeing it on videos."Contrary to Tyler's quiet restrained character, Harvey's playfulness, and Sebastian's gentleness, Alex seemed more straightforward.After seeing him in her dream before, Vicky did not see him as a stranger."Better?" She frowned. "What are you going to do?"He smirked coldly as he looked at Vicky. "Vicky, I'm going to make Gloria and Tyler pay for the pain they've caused you. I'll let Tyler know that I'm not the same man as I was four years ago.""Are you...plotting revenge against him?""That comes second. My top priority is to make things right for you."She recalled the time when Alex had his legs broken and twitched. "Alex, calm down," she said. "Tyler isn't as easily fooled as you think he is. You—""I know that I can't hold a candle to his wit and slyness, but..." he interrupted, sneering. "Everyone has a weakness, a
It did not seem to be an appropriate question for Vicky to ask as Tyler broke Alex's legs because of her.Asking about it seemed like rubbing salt in Alex's wound, but not asking about it would make her seem heartless…and she truly did want to know if he had recovered.Alex smiled casually. "With modern technology, I've recovered a lot of time ago."In truth, he had just recently recovered because Tyler had beaten his legs with such brute force that he came close to being bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.His family had traveled all around the world in search of skilled doctors and finally managed to cure him some time ago. He would have never waited so long before coming back to rescue Vicky.Vicky stared at him. "Really?""Of course. When have I ever lied to you?"She relaxed. "Where is Gloria? I want to see her."Since Tyler had already been informed, Vicky realized that she would need to think of something else."Come on, then. I'll take you to her," said Ale
Alex scowled. "So soon?" He then turned to look at Vicky. "Vicky, Tyler is here. I'll need to go meet him."Vicky's heart sank at the mention of Tyler's name, and she blurted out, "Take me with you."He hesitated. "But...""Take me."Alex could never decline Vicky. "Alright, but don't interfere. This is between me and him, so just leave it to me."She nodded with a dark look on her face."Vicky Shaw!" Seeing that Vicky was leaving, Gloria raised her voice. "Just let me go, and we can all pretend that this never happened."Vicky stilled and turned to look at Gloria hesitantly.Sensing that she was wavering, Gloria continued, "I know that you're upset about what happened that day, Vicky, but that's just how confidential contracts work... In any case, I am to blame for you getting sick, so I can understand that you want to vent your anger." She stared into Vicky's eyes. "You've had your fun, Vicky. If this isn't enough, you can slap me in the face and we'll let this pass, okay? Yo
"Both Vicky and Gloria are here with me. Not only are you not nervous, but you have the gut to mock me? Do you truly think I won't do anything to your sweetheart?" teased Alex."I think so.""Oh? I expected you not to care about Vicky, but...not even Gloria?"Tyler stared at Alex. "You grew up with Vicky and would rather have your legs broken than leave her behind back then, so you wouldn't hurt her. Gloria, on the other hand, is your bargaining chip. If something happens to her here, how are you going to get out of Stoneford City unscathed?"Alex clenched his fists.Tyler always seemed as though he was above everything and nothing could ever bother him. He never panicked and always remained unreadable.Alex knew that playing mind games with Tyler would never work and the longer he waited, the more of a disadvantage he would be in."Tyler, since you're here, it means that you still care about Gloria. I don't want to waste my time with you, so it's simple if you want to get Glori
Tyler knew how close Alex and Vicky were and that it was impossible for Alex to harm Vicky or allow her to be harmed, so there was no chance for Alex to pretend like he was going to hurt Vicky."I won't sign the divorce agreement. Now, get Vicky here," Tyler said.Alex was unsurprised by Tyler's reaction. After all, he noticed four years ago that Tyler seemed to have a sick, perverted sense of possessiveness over Vicky.If he wanted Tyler to let Vicky go, he would have to corner Tyler.Alex glanced at his men and said, "Bring her in."A few minutes later, Gloria—whose eyes lit up when she saw Tyler—was taken into the room."Mmph! Mph!" She struggled to speak but could only make a few muffled sounds when a tape was over her mouth.The look in Tyler's eyes darkened when he saw Gloria in her state.Tears gathered in Gloria’s eyes when she looked at the handsome man before her. He would always come at the right moment to rescue her from danger.Alex sneered when he saw the two sta
"Behave? That depends on who we're dealing with," Alex said cruelly. "The kind of wh*re that knows no better than to get between couples and pretend to be weak so that men would fawn over her... Well, this is what she deserves."Alex glanced at Gloria and turned his attention back to Tyler. "If you don't want your sweetheart to suffer, you'll sign the agreement right now, Tyler, or..." He narrowed his eyes ruthlessly. "Things are going to get worse for her."He shot his man a glance, and the man immediately stomped his foot onto Gloria's hand."Ahh!" Gloria wailed in pain.Tyler's expression darkened. "That's enough, Alex Torres!""Why? Do you feel bad for her?" Alex chuckled as he studied the look on Tyler's face. "Were you acting like you don't have a care in the world just a few moments ago?"It was rare for Alex to see such an expression on Tyler's face, and he felt accomplished. "You wanted to pick Vicky, right? Go ahead, then. Or are you struggling to keep up the act?" He s
Gloria started sweating from the pain. "I didn't force you to swear that you'd never play the piano. You were the one who felt guilty and didn't want the truth to get out, so you offered to never play the piano again. If you don't believe me, ask Tyler—see if I'm telling the truth!"Vicky sensed that there was more to the story from Gloria's words and asked, "So you're saying that I've known Tyler...all along?"Ever since Vicky lost her memories, all the things she knew were stories she heard from others. They mocked her for seducing and stealing men from others, and laughed at her for how low she was willing to sink.She knew that she could not believe everything that was said in rumors, but she found answers after a while and learned that she had indeed found her way to marry Tyler with immoral means.Everyone said that she tore Tyler and Sheila apart, but she already knew Tyler before Sheila got to know him.She was Harvey's fiance then, and Harvey took off during his engagemen