The relationship between Aria and Tyler was not that close and yet not that distant either. In fact, it was just right. Vicky would not have even been able to feel Aria's malice if it was not for the fact that she stepped on her deliberately that day.After they had finished ordering, Aria and Tyler struck up a conversation. They did not reminisce about the old days but instead talked about matters relating to work. From their conversations, Vicky learned that Aria had come to Stoneford City to discuss a potential collaboration with Hart Corporation.Working together was the best way to get closer to one another.Tyler did not say much, and their conversation soon came to a standstill. It was then Aria turned her attention to Vicky."I heard that you're a fashion designer, Ms. Shaw."Vicky nodded and replied in the affirmative.Aria looked at her. "Then it shouldn't be a problem for you if I want you to design some clothes for me, right?""Sure." Vicky took out her business card
"Why?" Vicky asked."That's because when he first returned to the Hart family, not a single one of them welcomed him back. In fact, he was ostracized by everyone there. After all, he didn't grow up in the family. Besides, who'd welcome a person who suddenly appeared to fight for the family's inheritance?"Vicky already knew Tyler's biological parents were not kind to Tyler, but she could not help asking, "What about his parents? No matter what, he's their biological son, so they must've welcomed him."Aria scoffed. "Thanks to you, Tyler's relationship with his parents is very strained. In the beginning, his parents had someone in mind for him to marry once he was back. This was their way of showing him they cared about him."However, for people like you and him who think love triumphs over all, you guys think that it's ridiculous to be in an arranged marriage in this day and age. In a family like mine, it's something quite common. The family's survival trumps everything, Vicky. Onl
In the hospital room, Vicky laid quietly on the bed with her eyes closed as if she was asleep.The doctor examined her and found no serious physical injuries; the cause of her unconsciousness was attributed to an unknown stimulus.Tyler, with a cold glint in his eyes, stared at Aria. "What did you say to her?"Aria lowered her head. "What I know is limited, but I told her how much you sacrificed for her... She has lost her memory and doesn't remember anything, so she feels like she's been bullied and oppressed throughout the years when you've endured far worse..."Tyler interrupted her. "Miss Everly, we aren't close enough for you to defend me."Aria looked up at him. "Tyler, over the years, the Hart family, including Old Mister Hart, neglected you because they wanted to test your abilities. Now, with Old Mister Hart personally coming to Stoneford City, it means your abilities have been acknowledged by him. If you return to the Hart family now, no one will have any objections."F
Vicky felt both dumbfounded and amused."Are you alright?" Tyler asked, causing Vicky to snap out of her thoughts."I'm fine," she whispered. "I just remembered some stuff.""Is that so?" Tyler did not seem surprised at all. "What have you remembered?"Vicky's gaze wavered. "Just things from the past."She had once lost consciousness for days and recalled her lost memories as a result before. Tyler kept his eyes on her and asked, "What things from the past, exactly?"She lowered her gaze, and after a while, she summoned the courage to look at him again. "The poison you were drugged with... Has it been removed?"Tension instantly rose, and Tyler's expression darkened.He knew what Aria had said to Vicky as there were only a number of things Aria knew.The atmosphere in the room was suffocating, and Vicky knew she should not have asked about it.She tried asking about the poison after they were married, but it only resulted in a fight, in the end, every single time.Just when
Tyler stared into Vicky's eyes. "You seemed keen on regaining your memories a while ago, yet you've stopped going to the hypnotist altogether lately... Don't you want your memories back?"She paled slightly, but before she had the chance to say anything, he continued casually, "It seems like you've regained some part of your memories on your own, though."Her heart instantly sank.Tyler walked over to her and bent down to meet her eyes with his dark, brooding eyes. "You just said that you weren't the one who poisoned me, is that right?"Vicky did not understand why he was asking such a question but nodded anyway. "Yeah.""If it wasn't you, who could it be?""I... I don't know..."As a matter of fact, she managed to conclude that Tyler was poisoned by the pieces of memories she had. Hence, she called Harvey, seeking his help to look for experts in poison.The expert Harvey found did call Vicky, but she did not have any memories of what poison was used and how Tyler was poisoned.
"Alright."Vicky's breath caught in her throat as she looked up at Tyler. "Are you serious?"He lifted an eyebrow. "Aren't you?""That's not it." She stared at him hesitantly. "Do...you not mind at all?""About what?"She opened her mouth to speak but did not know where to begin.He seemed to see through her mind and pulled her into his arms before planting a gentle kiss on her cheek.His voice was melodious and refreshing when he said, "Since it's all in the past, we should let it go."Vicky relaxed slightly, only to tense again when he added, "Besides, you've forgotten about most things that happened before, so let's not talk about them anymore."Even before recovering all her memories this time, Vicky remembered most of the past events. However, she only achieved it without Tyler knowing, and he was unaware of her effort.Tyler seemed reluctant for her to remember everything, and even up until this point, she could not understand the motive behind his actions.'Did he hyp
Tyler's eyes were as dark as a starless night as he stared at Vicky. "Who was the person who has been helping you?"Vicky relaxed at the question and said, "I swear, I don't know who he is. I don't even know his name.""Have you met him before?" He pressed on.Vicky hesitated.Though she finally remembered everything, she had no clue as to who the mysterious man was, and she could not even confirm if the man she ran into before was the mysterious person who had been helping her.After some time, she said, "No, I've never met him."The look in Tyler's eyes darkened slightly, and he got up. "Do you want to rest in the hospital, or go home?"Vicky disliked hospitals and said, "Let's go home."Tyler nodded and lifted her from the bed....The next day, Vicky appeared at the airport and was about to search for Gloria when someone tapped her on the shoulder from behind.She turned around to find a devilishly handsome face before her."Vicky," greeted the man, his eyes glittering
Gloria looked at Vicky and drawled, "Actually...I've always been your substitute."Gloria had always been proud and was unwilling to admit certain things, even though she knew them to be true deep down.She finally reached a point where she was willing to acknowledge the truth, which showed just how disheartened she was."In fact, I sensed this many years ago. Back then, when he had just returned to Zendonia and pursued me... Whenever we went out to eat, he always liked to sit beside me and look at me from the side. When he looked at me, there'd be occasional moments of distraction in his eyes, as if he was seeing someone else through me. His gaze was so focused to the point that I couldn't resist falling for him... But deep down, I managed to keep my guard up and never accepted him... Well, you know what happened next."Gloria laughed bitterly. "I don't want to admit that Tyler never liked me. When I heard that your married life isn't going too well, I came back. As a result, I've