The person who got out of the car was Tyler, and Gloria was sitting in the passenger's seat in his car, looking pale and startled.Tyler proposed to send her home, but by coincidence, their path crossed with Harvey.Harvey was not driving fast and ran into a few red lights on the way, so Tyler's car caught up to Harvey right away.Tyler and Gloria were both quiet people and rarely talked when they were alone.Gloria had been observing the look on Tyler's face along the way, but there was no hint of emotion on his expression at all, and he drove steadily until Harvey stepped on the brake out of the blue.It was not Tyler's problem that Harvey stepped on the brake all of a sudden, but for some reason, Tyler did not attempt to slow down and ran his car right into Harvey's car.The moment their cars crashed, Gloria’s heart stopped.Tyler went out to check on his car and said, "So it's Mister Sparks." A contemptuous look appeared on his face. "I once heard that Mister Sparks is a ski
"Mister Sparks, you tried to avoid the blame, and now you're in a hurry to leave. Can it be that..." Tyler narrowed his eyes dangerously. "You're trying to run from bearing the responsibility?"Harvey chuckled darkly as he studied Tyler. "Tyler, when have you become so sloppy? You might as well just come right out and say you don't want me to send Vicky home."The look in Tyler's eyes darkened.Harvey glanced at the time and knew that despite how late it was, Tyler might just stall until the next morning until he got what he wanted.Harvey did not mind that, but both Vicky and Gloria needed rest and could not waste time on such a meaningless stand-off.Vicky seemed exhausted and was on the brink of collapsing, and as an adult, Harvey could not possibly waste everyone's time just to win against Tyler.He turned to look at Gloria and said, "Gloria, I'll send you home later."Gloria glanced at Tyler, and her heart sank when she saw the lack of response on his face.She was a smart
Tyler kept his gaze straight ahead and mocked, "You drove just as fast when you were running after Harvey. You weren't scared back then, so why start now?"Vicky could not help but feel guilty at his mention of the past. "I'm older now, and I am...not interested in this sort of thing anymore."Tyler did not speak and simply increased the speed of the car.After they narrowly dodge a car ahead of them, Vicky wiped the sweat on her forehead."Are you this scared of dying?" he sneered. "I'm not scared at all, so why are you?"Indeed, Tyler was the king of a gigantic business empire, and his life was worth far more compared to a nobody like Vicky."Tyler." Vicky tried her best not to look at the speed indicator. "If you agree to let Alex and Jenifer go, and stop the accusation toward Cece, I'll do whatever you want."His expression remained cold. "You don't even sound half as sincere as you were back in Forever Night."Her breath caught in her throat as she paled.What happened in
The next day, Vicky received a call from Harvey after breakfast."Vicky, I found the person who wrote the post on the internet."Vicky straightened her back. "Who was it?"Harvey hesitated and said, "Selene Rathborne.""Selene..." Vicky murmured. "So it's her."Vicky was not surprised as Selene was the only one who had what it took to frame Cece apart from Gloria.When Vicky went to meet Gloria about the dresses, Selene was present as well. Considering how close Selene was to Gloria, it should not be difficult for her to steal the drafts.An idea formed in Vicky's mind, and she asked, "Harvey, can you help me with something else?""Sure," he said with a smile.She lowered her voice. "I took part in a party some time ago. I want to know if Selene was there as well. Also, I need you to check a certain room to see if someone else had gone inside before I did."Though Selene was Gloria's friend, Harvey did not seem keen on protecting her, or he would have never told Vicky the tru
Gloria scowled at Vicky and questioned coldly, "Vicky, what do you think you're doing?""Why don't you ask your bestie here?" Vicky retorted.Gloria turned to look at Selene. "Selene, what's going on?""I don't know! Gloria, you saw everything. I was just minding my own business and Vicky just barged in here to bully me... She's probably upset that you're getting closer to Tyler and is venting her anger on me."Vicky sneered at her pretenses. "I'm venting my anger on you? As if you're worthy of my time at all." She walked over to grab Selene by the wrist. "Delete your post right now and make a public statement explaining the truth!"Selene panicked at her words as she knew what she had done.She was not worried that Vicky might find out because she was targeting Cece instead of Vicky, and it was unlikely for Tyler to punish her over an assistant.As for drugging Tyler, Selene made sure to leave no trace behind, so not even Gloria knew what happened. Vicky could not have possibly
"Selene!" Gloria hurried over to help Selene up. "Selene, are you okay?"Tears welled in Selene's eyes. "I'm fine, Gloria... Ow! It hurts."Gloria noticed that there were scratches on Selene's arms and that she had twisted her ankle during the fall."Vicky Shaw!" Gloria, who had always remained composed, finally snapped. "It's bad enough that you keep coming at me, but why would you hurt my friend? Why do you always have to be so vicious? Come at me if you have a problem with me!"Vicky snapped out of it and glanced at the angered look on Gloria's face before turning to study the pathetic expression on Selene's face with a sneer. "She had it coming."Gloria jolted in shock as she did not expect Vicky to say such a thing.After Vicky had burned her arm, Gloria was furious but did not press any charges against Vicky as her hands were alright.She could understand Vicky’s hostility toward her, but she refused to tolerate any act of violence toward her friends.Gloria helped Selene
Vicky was not surprised by Tyler's words, but after learning more about the past, she could not help but feel bitter.She shook his hand away impatiently and said, "I will never apologize to them.""Vicky, don't be so sure about that."Her lashes fluttered as she looked up at him.It was the first time she looked him in the eyes that day. "Why? Are you going to blackmail me again?""If it gets me what I want, why not?" he calmly replied."So you're asking me to apologize to them without even asking what happened?" Her eyes widened."I only believe what I see."She clenched her fists. "But what you see isn't always the truth."He lowered his gaze at her mercilessly. "It's the truth if I say it is."Vicky knew that she should calm down and explain herself to Tyler, because the truth would come out if he was willing to look into it.However, seeing how Tyler protected Gloria and Selene without question filled her head with anger.'If only Tyler didn't destroy my studio to make
Vicky hung her head low and wandered on the street.She lost track of time, and once all her anger escaped, it left behind sorrow and emptiness within her.She knew she had messed up everything.Alex and Jennifer needed her help, and Cece needed to salvage her reputation.She managed to find the truth but made the wrong move at the very last moment.Her body was completely drenched, and her slim figure looked as though it was about to be swallowed by the rain.She felt exhausted like she had never felt before.'I'm so tired...' she lamented, wondering if she felt the same way before she lost her memories.Her head hurt, and so did her heart as she felt like there was a hole in her chest.Her tears mixed with the rain that scrolled down her face, and she could not help but think of how much she wished she could go to sleep and never wake up again, so that she would not have to face all the hardships in life again.She did not notice, however, the car following her.Inside the
[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