'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
"About your birth."Tyler scanned her expression and asked, "What else?""That's all.""Are you sure?""What exactly are you implying?" Vicky frowned. "Is there some kind of secret you don't want Old Mister Hart to tell me?"Tyler shot her a half-smile. "Secrets? I figured...that you know just as much as I do."She felt chills down her spine at the thought that he might have noticed that she had regained her memories. "What do you mean?"He stared at her unblinkingly. "You've met Gloria, haven't you?"Vicky relaxed slightly but tensed again in the next moment. "... No.""She's been rescued just now."On their way home, Tyler answered a phone call that lasted only for a few moments. He said a simple 'alright' before hanging up.'Was that a phone call informing him that Gloria was taken away?' she thought."I thought you said that she went away to be alone. Why would I see her anywhere?" Vicky asked calmly."Don't think that no one would know what happened so long as you cut
Tyler pulled Vicky to him roughly and stared into her eyes. "Are you women all born to be so heartless?"His grip was so strong that her wrist began to hurt. She frowned and said, "It hurts... Let go...""Sure. Tell me who helped you.""I already told you that it was Harvey..."Before she could finish, the sound of fabric tearing echoed in the room, and her shirt was torn apart.She was stunned for a moment before she snapped out of it and covered her exposed chest. "Have you gone mad, Tyler?!"He stared down at her with a ruthless look in his eyes as he uttered cruelly, "Who was it?""I don't know...""So you plan on protecting him no matter what, huh?" he scoffed and tore his necktie off.Vicky did not know what he was going to do, but the anxiety that overwhelmed her urged her to back away.Tyler reached to grab Vicky and tossed her onto the bed roughly before tying her wrists skilfully with his necktie and tying the other end to the bed.With that, he got up and left, on
When Vicky woke up, she felt as though she had traveled back in time. It was not until her phone on the nightstand started vibrating that she sobered and answered the call."Vicky," greeted Cece energetically. "I've already arrived at the event hall. When will you arrive?"'Event hall?' Vicky thought before remembering that there was a large fashion show in Stoneford City, and as a fashion designer, she could not afford to miss it."I'm on my way," Vicky blurted out and ended the call.She leaped out of bed to head to the bathroom, only to lose balance and dropped to the ground.She struggled to get up and noticed the bruise on her wrists.Vicky froze at the realization that what happened the night before was not a dream.She did not want to recall what happened, and the truth was that she could not, even if she tried. All she remembered was Tyler asking over and over again who helped her.However, it was a question that she did not have an answer to.At one point, she fainted
Vicky scowled. "I think Anthony does have feelings for Jennifer, and he...doesn't seem head over heels for Lily either, so why is he struggling to settle this love triangle?""It's because something is wrong with his mind," replied Cece and pointed at her head. "I'm not insulting him. He is actually sick in the head, and the way he thinks is different from others. I heard from Jennifer that Anthony's mother went into a coma to save him. His dad is deeply in love with his mother and almost went crazy because of that. Anthony was taught that true love means giving your life to a person. When he was kidnapped and Lily risked her life to save him, he mistook that for true love."She shrugged. "A person's values and beliefs form from their childhood, and it's impossible for Anthony to change now. All things aside, Anthony does treat Jennifer well. They grew up together, after all. However, with Lily in the picture, Jennifer will always come second... More precisely speaking, Anthony only
A sharp, crushing pain shot through the top of Vicky's foot, making it almost unbearable.Vicky instinctively pushed the woman in front of her away.With considerable force, Vicky managed to knock the woman to the ground in an instant.Just then, two elegant ladies happened to be walking by from a distance and hurried over upon witnessing the scene."Oh my goodness, Aria, are you okay?!""Did you hurt yourself anywhere?"The two ladies stood on each side of the younger woman to help her to her feet.A few scratches marred the younger woman's porcelain-like skin, and one of the middle-aged ladies' eyes reddened with concern."Aria, are you hurt? Does it hurt?"The younger woman replied, "Mom, I'm fine. It's just a few scratches. They'll heal."Her mother gazed at her with tender affection. "You've had health issues since you were little, and now that you've finally recovered, you go and hurt yourself. How can I feel at ease when you're out on your own?""Mom, I really am fine
Missus Everly cast a cold glance at Cece and remarked disdainfully, "Ill-mannered wench, who gave you the right to speak here? Birds of a feather, indeed! People of a certain kind always gravitate toward their kind."Cece had never encountered someone so unreasonable before, and she flushed in rage. She was about to confront Missus Everly when Vicky restrained her.Vicky gazed calmly at Missus Everly. "The upbringing of people who constantly call others 'ill-mannered' is hardly exemplary. Missus Hart was right. People who don't have a mother won't know a thing about manners, but having a mother devoid of refinement can hardly raise a good daughter either."The expressions of the three women immediately darkened.Valencia sarcastically chimed in, "I heard Ms. Shaw has lost her memory. It seems deceiving men is another skill in her arsenal."Missus Everly laughed coldly. "Aria, you should learn a thing or two from her. When it's time for a woman to feign vulnerability, she must lear
The look in Vicky’s eyes darkened.When she returned to Valencia, Valencia shot her a cold look. "Are you done with your phone call? If so, let's go.""I need to use the bathroom, Missus Hart."Valencia scowled in displeasure. "Why do you have so many excuses?""Sorry. I drank too much water today.""Well, go on, then!" Valencia said impatiently.Vicky nodded and silently shot Cece a pointed look.After working for Vicky for years, the two had developed an unspoken understanding, so she blurted out saying, "I'll go, too."As the two walked away, Missus Everly scoffed in contempt. "That little wench is so stubborn. You ought to teach her a lesson properly later."Valencia narrowed her eyes viciously. "If it wasn't for that vixen, Tyler wouldn't have hurt Lincoln. Thankfully, Lincoln has been cured, or I'd have her head!"At this moment, Aria spoke up, "Aunt Valencia, Tyler holds her in high regard, or he wouldn't have kept her hidden from you and Uncle for so long. If you assa