Vicky didn't even have the chance to continue when the taxi driver — who had been wiping his sweat — pointed at her and exclaimed loudly, "It's her! She was in my car not too long ago and put her things in the trunk... Officer, I'm innocent. Those things aren't mine!"Vicky did not expect to encounter such a situation on her way home and was momentarily taken aback, but she quickly regained her composure.She looked at the several police officers surrounding them and asked, "May I know the time you received the report?""Ten minutes ago."Vicky felt relieved. "Ten minutes ago? I hadn't even boarded this taxi at that time..."The taxi driver interrupted again, "Officers, don't listen to her nonsense. She was already in the car at that time!"The police officer looked at Vicky and asked, "Do you have any evidence to prove that you weren't in the car at that time?""He should have a dashcam in his car, which should have a record."The taxi driver said, "I'm just a low-paid service
Cece tried to contact Harvey several times but received no response, leaving her thoroughly disappointed. "He's not answering his phone," she whined.Jennifer suggested, "Should we call Mister Hart?"Cece looked at her. "Mister Hart? Which Mister Hart are you talking about?"Jennifer's gaze flickered. "Mister Lincoln Hart, the one who ordered customized clothing from us.""But… Vicky said we shouldn't contact him anymore..." Cece hesitated. "Didn't Vicky say that this Mister Hart is like... Tyler's brother, and that we shouldn't keep in contact with him?""I really don't think that Vicky is in the position of being picky about these things now."Upon reflection, Cece realized that Jennifer was right. "Well… We could try contacting… Him?"Even though she had not explicitly mentioned the name, they both were on the same page.Jennifer quickly shook her head. "We're not that desperate. I'll reach out to Mister Lincoln first before doing anything else. Maybe he'll know about someth
"I heard that you were arrested for injuring someone a while ago," Anthony said casually.Jennifer's expression darkened. "So what if I did.""You should know that Tyler was the one who fabricated this whole thing right? He might even hold you hostage against Vicky, shouldn't you have known that by now?"Jennifer pursed her lips and Cece felt guilty as well."Do you know why Vicky was captured, while the two of you get to roam freely?" Anthony continued.Jennifer scowled and stared at him intently. "What are you trying to imply?"A faint smile appeared on his face. "Jennifer, Vicky doesn't have that many friends, and the two of you are the only ones close enough to make her do things against her will." He turned to look at Cece. "You mentioned that Vicky wasn't as close with you before she lost her memories, right?"Cece nodded. "Yes, but what does that have to do with anything?""It means that she was well aware that whoever gets too close to her will get smacked into the stor
The afternoon sunlight shone into the office, lighting the entire room.Still, the temperature inside remained freezing cold."On the first day Ms. Shaw was arrested, she met with Cece and Jennifer, and nobody else. Yesterday, Anthony found his way to meet with Ms. Shaw in secret in the afternoon and..." Harry bowed his head, not daring to continue.Tyler leaned back elegantly on his chair, his lips curling into a cold smirk. "Did Anthony take Cece and Jennifer away with him?""Y-yes."Tyler remained quiet for a while."Mister Hart..." Harry asked gingerly. "What do we do now?""Since Vicky plans on being stubborn, let's see how long she will last," Tyler said coldly.Harry knew what Tyler meant — he wanted to keep Vicky locked up but Harry did not have the courage to confirm it otherwise. "Yes, sir."...Vicky had been imprisoned once before, so entering prison again did not make her feel too out of place.Anthony had already taken Jennifer and Cece away, and from now on, T
"Vicky, why won't you just come begging for help despite being locked up?"Vicky's pale lips curled into a faint smile. "Begging you for help comes with a price, Mister Hart.""So you left the window open before going to sleep on purpose to get yourself ill in order to get out?"Vicky did not deny it. "I have no leverage against you, so I was left with the d*mbest option.""You seem certain that I will let you go if you try to hurt yourself."She chuckled. "Yeah."Tyler's eyes widened. "Has it ever crossed your mind that I could have just left you there to die?""You won't." She met his gaze. "You haven't had enough time torturing me, so you won't let me die so easily."If he truly wanted to kill her, she would not even be here right now. If he could spend four years planning his revenge, he could wait a while longer. He won't be content with just her death, so the divorce was never an end; it was only the beginning. She had been too naive before.Tyler's thin lips curled up,
Before Vicky could comprehend the situation, the reporters speedily shoved their microphones in front of her face."Ms. Shaw, what's your relationship with the big star, Elijah?""Someone snapped a photo of you with Elijah in a bridal shop. It looked like you two were picking out a wedding gown. Are you his girlfriend?""How long have you two been dating?"The flashlights blinded Vicky while she was swarmed with multiple questions.Vicky hated being surrounded by the reporters and was about to explain herself when a man's voice pierced through the air."Vicky, I'm here to pick you up."Vicky was taken aback and instinctively looked beyond the crowd.There, appearing in a well-dressed manner, was Elijah.His bodyguards quickly dispersed the reporters surrounding Vicky and escorted her out of the crowd. Vicky could not quite comprehend Elijah's actions. "Mister Harrisons, what is all this about?"Elijah whispered, "Just get in the car."Vicky furrowed her brows, knowing that i
Vicky was imprisoned and fell ill. The whole process took about half a month. She did not expect Elijah's ex-fiance to get married to someone else so quickly."I'm so sorry to hear that," she said.After ruining others' engagement, she had nothing much to say apart from apologizing."My wedding with her was scheduled to be three months from now. I haven't had the chance to take her home and my grandma hasn't had the chance to meet her yet," Elijah continued with his gaze resting on Vicky. "Once the scandal about us started circulating, my grandma mistook you for my fiance and was satisfied with your appearance. I'm wondering… I know this is far-fetched… But if you can act as my fiance for the time being..." He paused and added, "Considering my grandma's condition, she won't last another three months... So there probably won't even be a wedding. Would it be too much to ask if you can help to entertain my family?"Vicky parted her lips and was unable to reject the question.She was
Her own biological grandfather, Benjamin, and her ex-husband's adoptive grandfather had never held her in high regard.Vicky was not sure if it was her own fault or if she simply lacked favor with the elderly.Tyler's biological parents were not fond of her either and Old Mister Hart seemed gentle on the surface, but Vicky knew deep down that she was merely pretending so. Even if he truly disliked someone, he would never show it on his face.If Old Mister Hart was truly kind to her, he would not have pretended to know nothing and turned a blind eye when he found out that Valencia was making things difficult for her.Vicky opened her mouth, wanting to tell the truth. "Old Madam Harrisons, actually I...""Sweetie, you can call me Grandma as Elijah does. There's no need to be so formal."Vicky could not refuse Old Madam Harrisons’ hospitality, so she complied. "Okay… Grandma."Old Madam Harrisons was extremely pleased and exclaimed, "Sweetie, Elijah has been spoiled by us since day
[Alright.]Aurora sighed in relief. "Vicky, we've been out for quite a while. Shall we head back?"Vicky glanced at Aurora. "Can we finally go back now?""Yes, we can go back... Huh?" Aurora sensed something was amiss. "Vicky, do you...know something?"Vicky smiled. "Every time I go out with friends, Tyler always bombards me with questions about when I'll be back and insists on picking me up. Strangely, he didn't ask me anything today. Also... I remember that it's my birthday today."Aurora was left speechless as she realized Vicky saw right through her act....By the time they got home, it was starting to get dark outside. Inside the mansion, it was quiet and pitch-black. Suddenly, a warm, yellow candlelight gradually illuminated the darkness, revealing a handsome face."Happy birthday, Vicky," Tyler said.Vicky gazed at the flickering candles, feeling a bit dazed.It was then she remembered that during the early days of their relationship, he had prepared a birthday surpri
Tyler showed great disdain when his wish of getting a daughter was let down. What irritated him most was that this son looked remarkably like him.After recovering from childbirth, Vicky accompanied a newly pregnant Aurora on a shopping trip for baby supplies.Upon hearing Vicky's story, Aurora could not help but ask, "Men are usually happy when they have sons, so why does Tyler prefer daughters?"Vicky sighed. "Tyler says that a family is never really balanced and happy unless they have one son and one daughter."Aurora nodded thoughtfully. "Indeed. Now that you have a son, having a daughter would be perfect. Vicky, have you and Tyler considered responding to the national call and having a third child?"Vicky shook her head. "The last time I gave birth, Tyler wasn't around, so he doesn't know what it was like. This time, he was scared out of his wits and had no intention of having more children. A few days ago, he even underwent a vasectomy."Aurora chuckled. "Daughters may be s
However, everything spiraled out of control.Tyler knew his behavior was despicable, but he could not control his emotions.When he loved, every cell within him longed for her. Every time he came to see her, he told himself it would be the last time. However, he found himself appearing at her house more and more frequently.Tyler knew he was in trouble, and it would not be long before he returned to his former self.Vicky was like a drug to him. Even though he knew that contact with her was toxic, he could not bring himself to let go.He knew she was pregnant with his child, and his most primal desires began to surge, making it impossible for him to resist the urge to make her stay.Vicky listened quietly to his confession, and her heart ached.She could not fight off the urge to hold him; her touch was firm and comforting.He only mentioned a few words about the time he regained consciousness, but Vicky knew he had endured a lot of pain. The fact that he was alive was a miracl
Tyler's lips quivered as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he fell silent.What was there to say? It was not like he could apologize. The deed had been done, and his apology would not mean anything. Besides, he had no regrets whatsoever.Vicky stared at him. "You tampered with the surveillance, didn't you?""Yes.""And the servants and nannies. They're all under your control, right?"Tyler lowered his gaze. "Yes."Since all of this was real and not a dream, she must have been unconscious when Tyler returned. No matter how soundly she slept, she should have felt something. Since she had to take care of Lufian, she came home every day for meals, so she guessed that something was added to her food.For the past few days, she pretended to eat at home while secretly disposing of her meals. As it turned out, her suspicions were correct.Vicky repeated the question she asked before. "Why didn't you come to me?"Tyler remained silent once again."Did you come here just t
"Are you planning to leave just like that?"The man's body tensed.Click! The desk lamp was turned on, its warm, amber light illuminating the darkness."Why won't you look at me? Are you brave enough to do it but not to admit it?" echoed Vicky's gentle voice.Tyler snapped out of it and instinctively pulled his hand away from hers, ready to escape, only for Vicky's next words to pin him in place."If you leave now, I'll get rid of the baby in me tomorrow."He swiftly froze in place and turned back to her. "What did you just say?"Even though she prepared herself mentally, seeing the shock on his face made Vicky's eyes widen in shock. In an instant, her eyes welled up with tears. "You..."As Tyler met the shock in her eyes, he came to a sudden realization and turned his face away, looking anywhere but at her.When she learned about her pregnancy and knew she had not been dreaming, Vicky had a hunch about who it was that came and went freely into her home. The only one capable o
Vicky began to feel increasingly uneasy. She was pregnant without even knowing who the father was. That had to be one of the most absurd jokes in the world.Aurora, Noah, and the others were bewildered.They knew Vicky's character well, and she was not the type to casually sleep around. Besides, she still had feelings for Tyler, so she would never sleep with another man.Getting drunk was even more out of the question. After all, she was either working or taking care of her child. She had neither the time nor the inclination to go out drinking.Even Vicky herself was bewildered, and her thoughts were in disarray. "I... I don't know."The others exchanged glances, all noticing that Vicky's first instinct was not to terminate the pregnancy."Vicky, go home and think it over carefully. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call us," Aurora said gently.Vicky nodded absently.Back at home, Vicky reviewed the surveillance footage once more.She had watched it numerous times, but
Just then, a dish that Vicky usually enjoyed was brought to the table by the waiter.The aroma filled the air, but Vicky paled instantly. Before anyone could react, she retched and rushed to the bathroom.Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.Cece blinked. "What's wrong with Vicky?"Jennifer furrowed her brow. "Vicky doesn't look well. Is she ill?"The concerned Aurora chimed in, "Ever since Tyler's disappearance, Vicky hasn't been in the best mood. She even suffered from postpartum depression. Let's take her to the hospital after dinner. We can't afford for her to fall ill again."Everyone assumed that something was physically wrong with Vicky, but Noah, who remained silent, spoke up."I remember when Vicky was pregnant last time... She seemed to be very sensitive to certain smells."All eyes turned to Noah.Jennifer's eyes widened. "What are you trying to say, Noah?! You don't mean to suggest that...Vicky might be pregnant, do you?"Under the curious gazes of everyone, Noah c
As Anthony and Jennifer grew up in Lovian, and their families had deep roots there, they had to stay at Lovian as well. However, whenever they had free time, Jennifer often returned to Stoneford City to meet her friends for gatherings and meals.Vicky's birthday was approaching in a few days, and Jennifer came back early for the occasion.Lufian, on the other hand, became the darling of the group, and everyone loved him. Thus, one of the highlights of visiting Zendonia was to see Lufian.On this day, Vicky had some free time and decided to go to the airport to fetch Jennifer.Harvey held Lufian and walked out of Vicky's mansion.He had also come back early to celebrate Vicky's birthday. Like everyone else, he adored Lufian. His priority the moment he returned was to see Lufian, even though Lufian resembled Tyler most uncannily.Harvey carried Lufian and settled into the back seat, preparing to bond with him during the ride. Vicky sat in the driver's seat.Just as they were about
"Lufian is usually very well-behaved. He doesn't cause a fuss and is easy to handle.""Is his name Lufian?""That's right. Lufian Hart."Gloria's gaze flickered briefly but quickly returned to normal. "Have you given him a nickname?""Not yet," Vicky replied.Gloria did not say anything further.After playing with the child for a while, she carefully placed the necklace she had prepared around Lufian's neck.The baby played for a while and soon fell asleep.Gloria then gently returned Lufian to his stroller.Leaving the nursery, Vicky and Gloria engaged in casual conversation. They had no deep-seated grudges, and over time, their past love and hatred gradually faded away.Vicky smiled and remarked, "You seem to really like children. How about having one yourself? A kid would make a good companion for Lufian.""I'd like to, but I haven't found the right person," Gloria lamented.Gloria had been single for years. It was not because she could not forget Tyler or was waiting fo