Alex immediately steadied Vicky and glared at Tyler. "Vicky, don't listen to him! When he loved you, everything about you was perfect. When he got bored, he came up with all these excuses! Tyler, you might as well be a man and admit you grew bored of Vicky!"Tyler glanced at Alex casually. "Vicky knows if I'm a man better than anyone."Alex's face flushed with anger. "You're disgusting, Tyler Hart!""Disgusting?" Tyler responded with a half-smile. "Since when is the intimacy between a married couple something disgusting? If you consider this disgusting, what would you say about the one-night-stand you had with that woman, Holly Beaver back then?"Alex paled. "Tyler, stop running your mouth! I…" He paused and turned to Vicky. "Vicky, I've never done anything to betray you! I don't know what happened with that woman—"Before he could finish his sentence, Tyler interrupted him. "You dare accuse me of running my mouth? You were caught in bed with a woman by reporters, and it made head
"Choose?" Tyler questioned sharply. "Is this why you partnered up with Alex to kidnap Gloria?"Vicky remained quiet for a moment and smiled. "I suppose so." She glanced at the divorce agreement next to her. "If you're willing to sign the divorce agreement, you can take her and leave instantly."Tyler kept his eyes trained on her. "And if I don't?""You saw what was going to happen to her. She might...never be able to play the piano again.""So you're behind all this after all, Vicky Shaw!" roared Gloria, glaring at Vicky resentfully as she did. "Why do you have to be so vicious, Vicky? I've backed away and compromised all the time. I even went as far as to let you have my man, and now, you want to destroy me and my career..."Tears gathered in her eyes. "You've competed with me over every single thing since we were children. I know you lost your parents, so I never fought you over anything. Even when you ended up with Tyler, I left Zendonia as you wished... Isn't that enough? Will
Alex stood his ground fearlessly. "And if I don't?""You'll regret it.""Before that happens, I'll make sure that you and Gloria regret your entire lives!" Alex waved his hand, and the two men who were retraining Gloria dragged her toward the deck as though they were just moving a lifeless object.Gloria paled at the pain, but she bit onto her lower lip to keep herself from making a sound.Alex turned and looked at Vicky. "Vicky, I'm going to teach them a lesson for you today!""Alex..." Vicky wanted to say something else, but he strode off.The sea breeze ruffled Gloria's long hair, and she almost looked like a fragile porcelain doll at the moment.The waves rocked the boat, and the ocean seemed to have transformed into a beast lurking in the dark, waiting for its prey."Tyler, you have two choices. Sign the divorce agreement and I let this woman go, or..." He sneered. "I sink your sweetheart in the ocean."It was nighttime, and the visibility in the ocean was low, so it woul
The lights on the ship were hardly enough to bring light to the ocean.Tyler stood his ground in silence."From the moment you stepped foot into the ship, Tyler, I've ordered my men to set sail. I know you have all the resources you need in Stoneford City, but with this ship so far from the coast at this moment, your men won't be able to help you," Alex said.When Tyler arrived, Alex demanded that Tyler was the only one allowed on board, so none of Tyler's subordinates could help.Alex had been worried that they might not be far enough from the coast at first, but since the lights along the coastline had faded from sight, he knew that Tyler had no means to protect himself.Tyler kept his composure and said, "Looks like you've finally grown a brain after the past four years.""Tyler, are you sure you want to waste your time on meaningless insults?" Alex's expression darkened as he looked behind Tyler.Gloria was held down by two men, who pushed her closer to the edge in response
Chaos erupted and Vicky stood still, feeling as though someone wrapped their fingers around her heart as she stared into the ocean."Vicky." Alex walked over. "I'm sorry. I messed up again."She turned around, her face as pale as a ghost under the lights. "Have you sent people to rescue them?" she asked hoarsely."I did." Noticing the pale look on her face, he added, "Don't worry, Vicky. Most of my men are great swimmers. They're…going to be fine."Vicky nodded.Just then, they heard footsteps approaching."Mister Torres, bad news!" One of Alex's men hurried over. "Our people went down there to rescue Gloria and Tyler, but they discovered that we've been surrounded. Those people... I don't know when they boarded the ship, but they have most of our people under control. I managed to escape them because I spotted them from afar. Mister Torres, hurry up and leave! If Tyler gets to you..."Alex's expression darkened. "Where are Tyler and Gloria?""His men probably rescued them both
Vicky stood by the handrail on the deck and stared into the ocean.The Torres family's business focused on the sea, and though they no longer lived in Stoneford City, they still had their connections which helped Alex escape the night before.Though Alex was reckless, he was not a fool and had prepared a way to leave.As he walked outside, he spotted Vicky staring at the ocean blankly."Vicky." He walked over to her gloomily. "I wanted to get Tyler to sign the divorce agreement and bring you with me, but Gloria..."What Gloria did disrupted his entire plan."You've done a great job, but..." Vicky frowned worriedly. "Tyler is a vindictive man, and he won't just let us go. We only managed to escape because Gloria jumped into the ocean and passed out. Once Gloria's safety is ensured, Tyler is going to come after us."They might live if Gloria was safe, but if something happened to her, Vicky knew the worst was yet to come.If they caused harm to Tyler's first true love, Tyler woul
Vicky's heart sank.She did not believe what Gloria and Tyler said at first when they accused her of being the selfish, despicable villain who came between her cousin and the man she loved out of jealousy and even purposefully got involved with Tyler, despite being engaged to a different man.However, after hearing what Alex had to say, she could not help but wonder if Gloria was telling the truth all along.Noticing the dark look on Vicky's face, Alex worriedly said, "Vicky, how are you doing? Are you getting seasick? I'll find you some medicine for that."Vicky's heart warmed to his caring tone, and she snapped out of her thoughts. "I'm fine. I'm probably tired from not having enough rest last night.""Go rest in your room, then. I'll call you out when it's time to eat," Alex said.The ocean looked marvelous during the day, but one would eventually get bored if one stared at it all day.Vicky nodded. "Sure."Alex was a simple-minded person, but he cared for Vicky. He knew tha
In Vicky's dream, she was just as brilliant as Gloria with the piano, and after playing one song, she turned and looked in a certain direction with a pout."You keep staring at me that I played a note wrong."A handsome man appeared in her sight wearing a white shirt with his collar opened, and a pair of black trousers.Tyler looked younger than Vicky remembered and seemed to be in his twenties.He stood quietly as he stared at her unblinkingly, looking extremely seductive as he did so.Feeling shy, Vicky warned, "I'm going to get mad if you keep looking at me like that."Despite what she said, her expression betrayed her.Tyler chuckled and strode toward her. "Alright, I won't let you notice that I'm here next time. That way, you won't be affected."Vicky had played in countless concerts and was used to having the public's eyes on her, but for reasons she could not begin to fathom, she would always make mistakes whenever Tyler looked at her.He sat next to her on the chair an
[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