[Are you alright?]She glanced at the phone number on the screen and a gloomy look appeared in her eyes.It must be from the man who refused to give her his name, and he had left her his number on the day he paid.She glided her fingers across the screen and replied. [When did you find out?][Early on.][You found out when I chose him over you, right?] She typed.[Yes.]Vicky stared at the message carefully and replied. [Have you been helping me all these years?][Does it matter?] The man replied.[Yes.]There was a ten-minute gap until the man finally replied. [I have.]Vicky was not shocked or surprised after reading the message. After all, she's been suspecting this person for the longest time. She just never heard him outwardly prove her right.Vicky stared at the screen of her phone and typed. [I'm sorry, but even in that case, I won't help you.][It's alright.] The mysterious man seemed unconcerned. [I understand your predicament.]A mix of complex emotions surfaced
[Can you send me the time and venue of their meeting?]A few minutes later, Vicky received a message containing the information she asked for....Time flew past and soon, the weekends arrived. Thankfully, Vicky reached the hotel ahead of time.It was the most luxurious hotel in all of Stoneford City and all the guests here were of high status.She found an isolated corner that guaranteed the best view and waited.Sometime later, her phone vibrated when a message was sent to her, saying, [They're here.]She looked up at the door, and as expected, a handsome and aloof man strode in gracefully.His perfectly pressed black suit accentuated his already tall and slender figure, making him exceptionally striking. His deep, clear eyes resembled an abyss, and his sharply defined face remained expressionless. Yet, the man exuded an air of nobility that catches the attention of passersby.Following behind him, walking alongside two middle-aged women, was a young lady from a prominent fa
"Ex-wife?!" Vicky silently mouthed as she slammed her fist onto the table, causing the steaming hot tea to spill onto the table.The scalding liquid grazed her hand, leaving a reddened patch on her fair and delicate palm."Are you okay?" The man quickly stood up.At the same time, a voice unfamiliar to Vicky, that of a middle-aged man, sounded from the listening device."We all know that Tyler used to be married. The reason we're here today is to show that we are willing to accept his past. What I want to know is... When will your side of the matter be settled?""Yes." The voice of an unfamiliar middle-aged woman chimed in, "When will this marriage finally end?""Soon. Tyler has already drafted the divorce agreement," Orion said."That woman is nothing more than a jumped-up nobody. How could she ever compare to my boy? Don't worry, this marriage will definitely be over in the near future," Valencia added.Still, there seemed to be lingering doubt from the other side. "Aurora ca
The dishes she ordered surprisingly matched Tyler's taste, so Tyler could not help but take another glance at her. "Did you look into me?" He asked.As his gaze met hers, Aurora's face blushed slightly, but she did not avoid his gaze. "Of course, you are my future husband. It's only natural to inquire about your preferences. It would be awkward if I ordered something you didn't like.""Your future husband?" Tyler's lips parted slightly. "How do you know that I will definitely be your husband?""I don't." Aurora's expression was shy, yet her eyes were resolute. "All I know is that fortune favors the bold. Therefore, I have to make an effort, at the very least.""If I recall correctly, Miss Starling, this is our first time meeting.""Yes, I am aware.""Since it's our first meeting, why did you assume I'd want to be your husband?""Because... I like you.""You like me? What do you like about me?""You're handsome, charismatic, and hold a remarkable status. You're also part of the
Aurora looked at Tyler with surprise, somewhat unexpected that such words could come from his mouth. Soon, she felt happy because it brought them closer."You're right," she agreed with Tyler's words. "What you mean to say is that one must acknowledge their own position and learn to be content when they have what they desire. Mister Hart, rest assured, this situation you mentioned will never happen with me."As they spoke, the waiter knocked on the door of the private room and brought the dishes they had ordered. Afterward, the two of them quietly dined, and their conversation temporarily paused.Vicky's wound was quickly bandaged, but the burning pain seemed to have spread to her heart, through her veins, and all around her body, suffocating her.She could not imagine that one day, she would be labeled as greedy and unreasonable. She suddenly felt like a mad woman, eager to know what caused them to reach this point of no return.Why did he suddenly stop liking her? Why did he bec
Vicky followed them at a distance, listening to the murmurs of the people around her."They make such a perfect couple! You can tell they come from a prestigious family!""That man is incredibly handsome, and the woman is beautiful, too. Judging by their attire, they are definitely a match made in heaven... Ah, fairy tales are all lies. Princes always marry Princesses, not Cinderellas.""Well, of course. The rich and common folk have different values. There is no way they can be together. It's always been like this since the dawn of day.""There are too many examples like this. Relationships with unequal status never get a happy ending."Along the way, Vicky heard various comments from people and felt a sense of disorientation.'Was that why Tyler and I were destined to be unhappy as well?' She thought.Tyler and Aurora were drawing a lot of attention, so there was no worry in Vicky of losing them.They did not do anything out of line along the way apart from just strolling and
Before Tyler could speak, Aurora could not stand by any longer and interfered. "Miss Shaw, Is this how you always unjustly accuse Tyler? I simply tripped by accident, and he kindly helped me up. You must be misunderstanding this whole situation."Aurora had investigated not only Tyler but also his wife, Vicky.At this moment, as she looked into Vicky's eyes, she saw her as nothing more than an unreasonable and insane woman. She maintained a controlled expression, but no matter how well she controlled herself, her superiority and condescension still leaked through her gaze.That gaze was a sense of superiority that only those who grew up in a true noble family would possess."Did I misunderstand something?" Vicky stared at Aurora. "Miss Starling, are you trying to tell me that you and Tyler are just friends and not prospective partners? That you don't have any feelings for him, nor do you see him as a future husband, and just see him as a regular friend?"Aurora, who grew up in a p
Vicky had a premonition that he was growing distant, but she refused to believe it. After all, it seemed unlikely that someone as obsessed with their marriage as Tyler would change all of a sudden. After another prolonged period of silence, Tyler said, "Let's talk elsewhere." This time, Vicky did not refuse. "Sure." ... Instead of returning home, they went back to the same hotel as before. Upon entering the room, Aurora sat next to Tyler while Vicky sat across from them, as though Aurora and Tyler were the married couple, and she was merely an outsider. Once they were all seated, Aurora called for tea, and they fell silent for a long time. Vicky did not know what to think of the situation she was in. It felt like a confrontation. 'Has he finally reached a point where he sees no point in maintaining a facade anymore?' Vicky thought with a composed look despite all the emotions that swarmed her from within. The knocking sounds from the door interrupted, and Harry entere