As for what Tyler mentioned about the later events, he only told the truth, and Vicky could not argue with his logic.After a long silence, she said, "Tyler, I can't just stay home or live by your side every breathing moment. I have my own life. If you are that worried that Gloria might get hurt, there's no point in wasting time on me. After all, there might be others who want to hurt her. If you are that worried about her, you should stay by her side to protect her instead."Vicky was slightly upset that Tyler cared so much about Gloria, and it was a bitterness she had never felt when she misunderstood the relationship between Sheila and Tyler.Gloria was different because she was Tyler's first love.He would rather stay away from Gloria than allow Vicky any chance to harm Gloria, and such thoughtfulness filled Vicky's heart with envy.Just as she was absorbed in her thoughts, Tyler warned fiercely, "Vicky, I'm warning you. If something happens to Gloria again before she gets dis
"Noah..." Vicky muttered with resignation.Though Tyler was hardly a great man, she could not help but marvel at how paranoid Noah was.Noah studied the disbelief on her face and shook his head. "Ever since you broke up with him, I got a feeling that he was slowly going insane. I went and looked into his family background afterward, and I think..." He paused and glanced at Cece and Ava.Cece took the hint and immediately pulled Ava to the side. "Miss Canyer, you can brief me through your requirements first."Ava glanced at Vicky curiously. "Does Noah know Miss Shaw?""Mister Canyer was Vicky’s senior back in school."Realization dawned on Ava. "I see."Noah dragged Vicky to the door and lowered his voice. "Vicky, listen to me. Leave now, or that lunatic...might just do something crazy again. You said that you lost your bag on the day when you were supposed to file for divorce. If you ask me, Tyler definitely has a hand in that. That so-called thief he captured is odd as well..."
It was not until a few years later that Vicky finally realized Noah was right all along.At the moment, however, Noah did not seem reliable, and she did not pay much mind to what he said."Noah, you keep saying that you're doomed, but you're alive and well right now, right? Don't worry, I'll explain what happened back then when I get home so that he won't target you again."Seeing how Vicky refused to listen, Noah turned to his cousin, Ava.Ava was at a similar age as Cece and had a carefree personality with a lot of common interests with Cece. She had taken a particular liking to Vicky's design and was reluctant to give up and send Vicky home after getting her to come for a measuring session.Ava waved her hand. "Noah, why don't you just go home and feed your cats? People tend to support their juniors, yet here you are, trying to ruin her business."Vicky did not mind. "Noah is only saying these things for my good."Frustrated, Noah said, "None of you would believe me. You'll c
Vicky remained quiet for a while and said, "If Gloria is missing, you should be searching for her. Why are you asking me about it? Do you think I kidnapped her?"Tyler's voice sounded as cold as ice. "Alex was the one who kidnapped Gloria from the hospital. Without you pulling the strings, why would he do such a thing?""Alex?!" Vicky jolted in shock. "Didn't he return to his family?""Can he not return on his own will?" Tyler sneered."..." An ominous feeling overwhelmed Vicky, and she asked, "Where are you right now?""In the hospital.""Wait right there. I'm coming over now." Vicky ended the call abruptly and said, "Miss Canyer, I'm sorry, but something urgent came up and I need to go.""It's fine. We're almost done here, anyway. Cece can stay here to accompany me," Ava said casually.Vicky glanced at Cece, who nodded at her and said, "Vicky, there's only some follow-up left. I can take care of you. You should go ahead."Vicky had no time to waste and said, "Okay, then. I'l
Selene paused. "How can you not admit to it when we've already confirmed that Alex was here? Do you take me for a fool?""Miss Rathborne, Alex was the one who kidnapped Gloria, not me. Please stop pointing blames at anyone you can find," Vicky said calmly.Selene gaped at her in disbelief. "Vicky, Alex has done practically everything for you, and here you are, evading all blame by casting him aside? Do you even have a heart?""Miss Rathborne, you need evidence to make accusations. Alex was the one who kidnapped Gloria, and that's what shows in the footage as well. What makes you so sure that I'm the one who kidnapped Gloria?""Who else can it be? Alex has no personal grudge against Gloria. Why would he kidnap her if you didn't ask him to?!""That's just your assumption," Vicky said. "You can go and report this to the police and tell them that I'm the one who told Alex to do it. Do you think they'll believe you?"Selene pointed at her and shouted through quivering lips, "You're ju
Vicky did not say a single word in response.Alex did not sense what was wrong and continued smugly, "See? Tyler let you go as soon as I took Gloria. Vicky, whatever he did to you, I'm going to do the same thing to Gloria... Don't worry. I'll make this right for you!""Alex." Vicky pinched the bridge of her nose. "Where is Gloria right now?""I hid her," he said confidently. "Tyler won't find her no matter how hard he tries."Vicky sighed with resignation. "Alex, let Gloria go. I wasn't locked up. I lost my bag with my passport and phone in it some time ago. That's why I didn't get your calls and messages."Alex froze. "Huh? You weren't imprisoned?""No.""Why did Tyler come to the phone when I called you with a different number, then?" he asked dazedly.After a long silence, she said, "He found my bag at around the same time you called."Vicky did not intend to tell Alex that Tyler hired someone to steal her bag and blacklisted Alex's number."So...I got it all wrong?" Alex
Vicky sat on the passenger's seat and stared out the window dazedly in exhaustion.She wondered how Gloria was doing and worried that Alex might injure Gloria again, as Tyler would not let him go after only breaking his legs.Tyler had only agreed to set Alex free because he wanted a divorce. Vicky knew that Alex was doomed for challenging Tyler repeatedly.Just as she contemplated how she could protect Alex, her phone rang, and she noticed that it was a call from Alex.She answered, "Alex?""Vicky, bad news!" Alex said in panic.She straightened her back. "What happened?""A group of people I can't recognize came and took Gloria away..."There seemed to be a lot of noise with a few sounds of gunshots on Alex's side.Vicky tightened her fingers around her phone. "Alex, who took Gloria?""I don't know!" Alex blurted out. "Vicky, it's dangerous over here. Don't come here! Also—"Before Alex could finish, a loud noise was heard on his end, and the call ended abruptly.Vicky ha
Furious, Alex roared, "Harvey Sparks, you disgusting player. You got engaged to Vicky yet treated her poorly, and you're here accusing me of causing her trouble? At least I went to her rescue when she was in pain! What about you? After losing to Tyler, you abandoned her and left... What kind of a man are you?!"The look in Harvey's eyes darkened. "Your rescue means making her lose her baby? Or that she has to swallow her pride to beg for Tyler's mercy for your sake?"The mention of Vicky's lost child stung Alex, and his breath caught in his chest."You haven't changed throughout the years. You deserve to be manipulated by Tyler." Harvey stared at him with a sneer. "It's fine if you want to be toyed with by Tyler, but you're dragging Vicky down with you. Alex, do you really think that you're capable of kidnapping Gloria twice on your own?" He paused and said, "If Tyler didn't want you to succeed, you won't even be able to step foot into Stoneford City."Alex froze. "What are you tal