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Chapter 1097
Chapter 1097
Chapter 1097
Chapter 1097
“Lincoln Hart, I’m warning you, stay away from Vicky. If you dare to come near her again…” Tyler sneered ruthlessly. “I don’t mind destroying your manhood once and for all.”
“That’s enough, Tyler.” Vicky could not stand listening any longer. “You were the one who injured him. Not only are you not remorseful toward your actions, but you keep threatening the person who’s been keeping the truth hidden despite being hurt by you multiple times… Is your heart made of stone?”
Tyler froze, not expecting Vicky to take Lincoln’s side. “What did you just say?”
The look in Vicky’s eyes hardened as she was utterly disappointed by Tyler.
“Tyler, have you ever considered why I kept this matter a secret, or why Lincoln does it? Do you think I’m afraid that Missus Hart will come after me and dislike me even more?”
Despite holding back for Lincoln’s sake, Valencia’s deep- seated animosity toward Vicky was evident to her.
Vicky was no longer the naive and ignorant girl from four years ago who hoped to earn Valencia’s recognition through her efforts. The relationship between Vicky and Valencia was irreparable, and she had no desire to be involved with the Hart family any longer.
If someone were to tell her that she could leave Zendonia
and go wherever she wanted, she would undoubtedly leave without hesitation, ensuring they would never find her again. For the time being, however, she was forced to stay in a place where no one liked her.
All of this was a result of what Tyler did to her.
It was challenging enough for an outsider like her to stay here, yet Tyler laid his hands on Lincoln because of her.
If he had taken a moment to consider her situation or feelings, he would never have done such a thing.
‘This man only cares about himself, so why would he ever consider my position?’ she thought.
Ironically, she still did not want him to be caught in a compromising situation or be criticized despite what he had done, but all he saw was her favoritism toward Lincoln.
Tyler lowered his gaze and locked eyes with Vicky, clearly understanding what she was trying to say.
He could sense the scales in Vicky’s heart gradually tipping toward Lincoln, and the feeling of losing control made him restless.
“Vicky, this is my business. I don’t need anyone to do anything for me,” he spoke in a cold tone.
From Vicky’s point of view, his words discredited all her effort and accused her of meddling in other people’s affairs.
Her heart grew heavy.
Not wanting to argue with Tyler in front of Lincoln, she said
to Lincoln, “I’m feeling a bit unwell. I’ll go back first.”
Lincoln hesitated as he watched her but eventually nodded. ” Go ahead.”
Vicky turned and walked away, but Tyler grabbed her wrist, furrowing his brow. “Vicky, explain yourself.”
Vicky’s expression turned indifferent. “We have nothing left to discuss.”
“Vicky, are you giving me the cold shoulder because of Lincoln?”
Vicky closed her eyes weakly, feeling utterly exhausted.” Whatever you say.”
Tyler grew angrier and continued in a frosty voice, “When I heard you were in trouble, I canceled important meetings to come back and help you, and this is how you treat me?”
“Help me? What have you done to help me?” Vicky chuckled. “Wasn’t it Lincoln who helped me?”
“He helped you?” Tyler sneered. “He didn’t help you at all; he simply used the situation to gain your sympathy.”
“Whether it was a scheme or not, Tyler Hart, it was you who put me in this situation and forced me to stay here.”