Vicky glanced at the driver and took out her phone quietly. Her expression darkened when she noticed that she received no signal on her phone."Ms. Shaw," said the driver. "Don't worry. We won't hurt you. We're only inviting you over because Old Mister wants to see you.""Old Mister?""There's a signal blocker here on the car, so don't try anything, Ms. Shaw," added the driver monotonously.Vicky gazed down and confirmed that she could not make any phone calls.10 minutes later, the taxi arrived at a mansion where someone was already waiting by the door.It was none other than Magnus."We meet again, Ms. Shaw," Magnus said.She glanced at him and said, "I'm sorry, but I've suffered from amnesia and don't remember who you are."Magnus was not at all offended and smiled patiently. "Allow me to introduce myself again, then. My name is Magnus Hawthorne."Vicky nodded wordlessly, and Magnus proceeded to guide her into the mansion.The mansion exuded a quintessential oriental styl
Senior Hart did not like her, so Vicky rarely visited him."I'm Tyler's biological grandfather. The one you met before isn't related to Tyler.""Biological grandfather?" Vicky studied the elderly before her, feeling as though she had seen him before.There was still a piece of the puzzle missing in her memories, and she had a feeling that Old Mister Hart might have something to do with her lost memories.She recalled Magnus but had no memories of how she came to know him."You knew about Tyler's background before you lost your memories. I don't know if you've actually lost your memories or if you're simply faking it, but I don't mind explaining it to you again," Old Mister Hart continued.Vicky widened her eyes at the realization that she did not know about Tyler's actual family background as Tyler had never told her anything about it."Does he...have another identity?" she asked hoarsely.Old Mister Hart poured two cups of tea and said, "Ever since Tyler took over Hart Corpora
A contemptuous look appeared on Old Mister Hart. "That Hart Family wasn't doing so badly in Stoneford City but was hardly significant when you look at the entire country. They weren't even comparable to the power Tyler possesses in the present, let alone being compared to our family. If they send their son into our family and their son manages to inherit a part of the wealth..."He paused and continued, "Even if it was just a one percent share, that'll give them more than they had ever owned. Who wouldn't want that?"What Old Mister Hart said seemed to make sense, but Vicky remained skeptical. "That's just your theory. What if the nurses actually made a careless mistake?"Old Mister Hart took a sip of tea. "First of all, the doctors and nurses involved in the incident had all gone missing or died. We couldn't find a single witness. Don't you think that's odd? Also, I've already found the truth about the car accident Tyler's adoptive parents ran into."Vicky's heart sank. "I thought
Vicky fell quiet for a while before blurting out, "Was that the excuse you used to make me break up with Tyler?"Old Mister Hart was taken by surprise at first but soon started chucking. "Made you? I guess you've truly lost your memories, Ms. Shaw. No one made you. You chose this path on your own.""I don't believe you.""That's the truth. You were the one who came to me, begging for help." Old Mister Hart smiled. "This is a big family, and Tyler isn't exactly a necessary addition. When I said that I wanted to bring him back into the family, over half of the family members protested, including..." He sighed. "Including Tyler's biological parents. Regardless, I don't think the blood of the Harts should stray out there, so I took Tyler back despite all the voices telling me against it."Old Mister Hart was one of the most influential people in the world when he was young but was old and plagued by conservative beliefs and thoughts, so he valued blood above all."I've allowed Tyler t
"If I'm not mistaken," Old Mister Hart said, "Orion and Valencia are probably responsible for it. Valencia loves Lincoln to death, and Orion feels guilty for what happened to his wife when he was unconscious... He knew that Valencia would fall apart if Lincoln returned to his actual parents."Old Mister Hart's words left Vicky frustrated.If Tyler had indeed gone to the wrong family as a result of a scheme, he was the biggest victim.Lincoln grew up being loved by his parents, and his adoptive mother treasured him with everything she had even after learning that he was not her biological son.Tyler, on the other hand, did not have a good relationship with his adoptive parents, and they did not even bother calling when he fell ill. More precisely, they probably did not even know he had fallen sick.Tyler's background played a great part in constructing his personality.Though Old Mister Hart said he did not want his blood relative to stray outside, he did not truly care about Tyle
"Has the poison...been removed?""He wouldn't be alive now if it hadn't been removed."Vicky bowed her head and whispered, "I didn't poison him. I don't really know what...happened, but he didn't believe me..."No one would believe her, and up until this very moment, she had no idea what actually happened."I believe you," Old Mister Hart said.She gaped at him in disbelief. "Y—You do?"He smiled. "Apart from your birth and status, I do admire you, Ms. Shaw. You're smart, decisive, and composed. You're made for greatness. You've come begging me for help for Tyler's sake, so why would you turn and poison him?"Vicky stared at Old Mister Hart with a conflicted look, and for a man as sharp as Old Mister Hart, he instantly guessed what she was thinking.He lifted an eyebrow. "Why? Did you think that I called you here to break you and Tyler up?""Yes."He chuckled. "I like how honest you are."Old Mister Hart's behavior had completely taken Vicky by surprise as she thought that h
Old Mister Hart stared at Tyler and said, "Ms. Shaw, Tyler's parents will be here in Stoneford City soon, so be prepared. They aren't as easy-going as I am."Vicky scowled at the mention of Tyler's biological parents. "If they didn't want me to marry Tyler, why didn't they stop him back then and come here now instead?"Old Mister Hart narrowed his eyes. "They had been occupied trying to cure Lincoln, so they didn't have time to come here. Now that Lincoln is cured, they finally have time to check on Tyler.""Cure him?" Vicky asked. "What's wrong with him?"Before Old Mister Hart could respond, Tyler had already arrived before them.Tyler ignored Old Mister Hart completely and scanned Vicky up and down sternly, relaxing when he noticed that she was unharmed.He then turned to face Old Mister Hart. "Old Mister Hart, is there a reason for you to abduct Vicky and bring her here?"He was not rude but was hardly respectful. His tone was distant as though he was not talking to his gran
'Aria?' Vicky thought.She had no memories of this name and instinctively turned to look at Tyler.The look in Tyler's eyes darkened, and she could feel her blood running cold at the sight."Don’t blame your parents, Tyler. They only agreed to the engagement to save your life," Old Mister Hart said seriously. "Yet you broke the promise as soon as the poison in you was removed and married another woman. Who do you take the Everlys for? If you don't give them a proper explanation, they won't let this slide.""Explanation?" A contemptuous look appeared on Tyler's face as he wrapped his arm around Vicky's waist and said, "This is my explanation."Old Mister Hart had hinted that Tyler only married Vicky to upset his family, and Vicky did not believe him then. However, after seeing the contempt and mockery on Tyler's face, she started to believe what Old Mister Hart said.'After all the pain you've caused Tyler, do you really think that he'd marry you for love?' Old Mister Hart's words