Tyler scowled. "Don't wear any backless dress. I don't like it.""It's fine. I like it.""No."Vicky stared into his eyes. "And if I insist on wearing one?"Tyler looked at her unblinkingly for a while before saying, "It looks like we won't be attending the gathering after all."She froze. "What do you mean?"He narrowed his eyes dangerously and brushed his lips against her cheek. "Are you sure you want to seduce me again, Vicky?""..." Realization finally dawned on Vicky. "You're the one who can't control yourself, yet you blame it all on me," she muttered. "You accuse me of seducing you, then say that I don't look good in backless dresses...""I never said you don't look good in one," Tyler said.Vicky wanted to argue but instantly realized that he was right.It was already rude of them to be late to a family gathering, and it would be atrocious for them to not show up at all."Fine. I won't wear a backless dress." Vicky caved. "Just get off of me."Instead of getting up,
All the people looked at both Vicky and Tyler with an indescribably unsettling gaze.In the past, Vicky had accompanied Valencia to numerous social gatherings, encountering various types of people and incidents. At that time, she was young and incapable of rivaling Valencia's level of cunning.She eagerly sought Valencia's approval and endured many unfair treatments as a result. Unfortunately, Vicky had no choice but to swallow her pride and accept the abuse as she was facing Tyler's relatives.Vicky could not help but feel somewhat uneasy when she saw all the familiar faces again.Valencia had traumatized her, and in moments like these, she found herself yearning for the days when she was oblivious to the past without her memories.Tyler seemed to sense her unease. He gently held her hand and spoke in a soothing tone. "No need to be nervous. I'm here."Vicky calmed down at the sound of his voice and smiled at him. "Alright."Then, a chilly voice cut through the crowd."Indeed,
Vicky narrowed her eyes.Tyler clearly said there was a work-related matter to take the blame for.Although it was indeed because of him that they were late, Vicky was touched that he came forward to defend her in front of the entire Hart family.Old Mister Hart glanced at Vicky and smiled faintly. "It's just a family dinner. No big deal. Work is still the priority." He waved at the two of them. "Take your seats quickly."Gatherings at the Hart Family were different from ordinary parties.Ordinary parties were held like buffets, while family gatherings were when all family members gathered at the same table to dine together. Old Mister Hart, with the most seniority and highest status, sat in the central seat.On his left and right sides, in descending order, the seating arrangement followed the hierarchy of seniority.At this moment, everyone at the banquet had taken their seats, leaving only two empty seats next to Orion and Valencia.Tyler and Vicky walked over together.O
"Allergic to seafood?"Each family was to inform the host ahead of time about their dietary requirement.Old Mister Hart glanced at Valencia and Orion, who paled as none of them expected Tyler to point it out so bluntly.Old Mister Hart instantly realized what had happened and called the butler over. "Take all the dishes at Tyler's table down and check with Vicky to see what she wants, then tell the kitchen to make other dishes."The butler dared not to delay and urged the servant to take the dishes down.The others were distracted from their meals and turned to look at Tyler and Vicky, all the while whispering among themselves."What a drama queen to cause a motion over a few dishes...""Isn't that right? She was already late to the gathering and kept us all waiting. Now, she is causing a scene over the food. Does she really think that this is her house?""I heard that her family background is only slightly better than ordinary people, and after her family declared bankruptcy,
Rumors had it that Tyler had done many foolish things for Vicky and even wanted to sever ties with his family, which only deepened Isabella's contempt toward him.'How can a man who has nothing in mind but romance achieve any success in life?' she thought.Soon after that, Tyler left the Hart family, and there was little news about him.At that moment, as she faced Tyler's pitch-black and icy-cold eyes, Isabella suddenly felt a chilling sensation all over her body, slightly intimidated by the menacing look in his eyes.Isabella had always been spoiled, and Old Mister Hart had indulged her, which only caused her wilfulness to escalate. Thus, she would never allow herself to be intimidated by a cousin who had been cast out and abandoned since childhood.With that in mind, Isabella steadied her mind and lifted her proud chin. "I'm talking about your wife, of course. Your wife is degrading our status and reputation with how lowly her status is and how barbaric her actions are. She is
The atmosphere continued to be awkward during dinner, and though the others did not say another word, they kept looking over. Their judgemental gaze pierced through the air like blades.Tyler ignored them all, and when Vicky did not start eating, he calmly served food onto her plate. "What's wrong? Don't you like these?"She snapped out of it and said, "No, it's not that.""Then eat up," he said. "I thought you said you were hungry."After what had just happened, Vicky had lost her appetite, but she knew that Tyler would order the servants to make other dishes if she refused to eat.To prevent others from thinking that she was spoiled, she picked up her spoon.Not far away, Isabella scoffed. "How shameless."After dinner, it was time for casual conversation and tea where people formed into small groups to chat."Tyler." Old Mister Hart called out. "Come. There's something I want to discuss with you in person."Old Mister Hart clearly did not want Vicky to be there, so she step
Once, Isabella even tricked Vicky into the cold storage room and adjusted the temperature to its lowest, nearly freezing her to death. If a waiter did not happen to walk by at the time, she might have died in the cold storage.The fact that a young girl could harbor such malicious thoughts sent a chill to the depths of one's heart.It was after that incident that Vicky decided she had enough and taught Isabella a harsh lesson.It was said that Isabella spent over a month in the hospital after that, but Vicky no longer cared because Valencia stopped inviting her to the gatherings.The sight of Isabella filled Vicky’s heart with disgust. She gave Isabella a cold glance and turned to ignore her completely.Vicky took the kettle off the stove and poured the water into the teapot slowly.Seeing that Vicky disregarded her, Isabella was furious. "Vicky, I'm talking to you! Why aren't you answering? Are you deaf or mute?!"Vicky replied indifferently, "And who are you? Why should I both
Everyone gathered at the doorway of the kitchen where Isabella lay among the shattered fragments. Her feet, wrists, and cheeks were cut by the sharp pieces on the ground, and blood was splattered everywhere."Oh my goodness, Isabella... Isabella, what happened to you?" A middle-aged woman pushed through the crowd and ran over, her eyes welling with tears.Soon after, a middle-aged man followed suit. "What's going on?"The couple were Isabella's parents.Someone pointed toward Vicky, who stood to the side, and whispered, "Someone saw her pushing Miss Hart down."Isabella's parents turned their gaze toward Vicky. They already held a grudge against Orion's family, and after witnessing Vicky injuring their daughter, their disdain for her reached its peak, and none of them were willing to let it slide.Isabella's mother pointed at Vicky, her voice filled with anger. "Someone, capture this murderer! I will not let this slide!"The summoned bodyguards glanced at each other but did not