Chapter 140
Vicky was no doubt far superior in terms of looks, and though she came from a
fallen family, her family used to hold a position of power in Stoneford City. Even
when the glory of the Shaws had faded, their connections in the city remained.
Compared to Nikki, who had no power or connection at all, Vicky triumphed over
her.
As for how much they each mattered to Tyler, there were rumors that he had
been to a certain bar to listen to Nikkiâs performance and had helped her once
but was not seen again since then.
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Whether or not Vicky was involved in stopping Tyler from going, Nikki could not
be that important to Tyler if he gave up on her so easily.
Moreover, Tyler had invited Vicky to the first dance in front of everyone at his
birthday party.
Even if it was all but an act, it was enough to draw jealousy toward Vicky for
what he had done for her. A man in Tylerâs status would not have done such a
thing if he did not place importance on Vicky to begin with.
Indeed, there was no reason for Vicky to bully a woman who was far inferior to
her in every aspect, especially when she was capable of explaining herself in a
reasonable manner and did not appear to be a mindless woman.
The crowd wavered, but then Mariaâs voice broke the silence. âYou said that you
have no reason to be jealous of Miss Mayland? Ha! Is that so?â Maria stared
Vicky in the eyes. âMiss Mayland is talented in playing the piano. Can you do it,
Vicky Shaw?!â
Vicky narrowed her eyes and clenched her fists.
Maria studied Vickyâs expression viciously, and her tone grew increasingly smug
at Vickyâs silence. âYou canât, can you? Tyler likes to listen to piano mind to tell
rumors from the truth, but itâs extremely easy to start one. As Missus Hart, I
swear that what Iâm about to say is one hundred percent true. II
The crowd quieted down.
Vicky did not raise her voice like Maria did nor did she whisper as though she
was the victim like Nikki did. She maintained the same tone and speed without a
trace of panic or concern on her face.
âI donât want to comment on what Miss Mayland and Miss Sparks said, but Iâm
sure everyone here saw how Tyler treated me and anyone with eyes can tell
how close we are. Even if weâre just putting on an act, Iâm no longer the same
woman who could be ridiculed without consequence. I used to be relentless in
my effort of trying to maintain this marriage and to seek more attention from
Tyler. Now that I have what I want, why would I do something so foolish?
âBesidesâ¦â She smiled at Nikki. âWhy would I be so jealous enough to do
something like this to her in public without any regard for the occasion? Is she
extremely beautiful? Is she from an extremely powerful family? Is she loved
dearly by Tyler?â
Silence fell over the hall, and the guests glanced back and forth from Vicky to
Nikki.