Chapter 978
Tyler tortured Vicky with anything and everything he could possibly come up with because he wanted to
take revenge on her. Meanwhile, Lincoln was the one who helped her and gave her hope when she
was at her most helpless.
Therefore, logically speaking, Vicky should trust Lincoln more than she trusted Tyler. However, for
some reason, she just could not help but be wary of the man standing before her. Thus, it was not that
she was ungrateful to him, it was justâ¦
âMister Lincolnâ¦â said Vicky before he cut her off.
âYou donât want to keep in contact with me anymore, right?â
Vicky fell silent.
âIs it because Tyler and I are adversaries? Even if the two of you are divorced, you still care about his
feelings?â
Vicky replied instinctively, âNo. I just donât want to get involved in a fight between two brothers.â
Lincoln smiled mockingly. âBrothers? When did he ever see me as his brother? Vicky, Iâm assuming
that heâs⦠harassing you again, isnât he?â
Vickyâs face tensed up, and that was all Lincoln needed to see to get his answer.
âHe insisted on getting a divorce with you before I came into the picture to the point of hurting your
friend and putting you
in prison. However, he started showing interest in you again after I brought you to the party last night.
Are you still unable to see what his real purpose is?â
Of course, Vicky knew what Tylerâs intention was. It was simply a matter of him wanting to control her
after seeing her with another man. His reaction might not be as big as it was last night if it was any man
other than Lincoln, who was the one person in the world Tyler would never allow to have Vicky.
âIf you want to get back together with him because of this, then⦠I wonât stop you. However, you must
leave the past behind if you want to start all over with him again. Vicky, do you really want to live
forever in Tylerâs shadow?â
Vicky was a little shocked. âIf Tyler meant what he said, does that mean I have no choice but to be his
secret lover? But then Iâll be at the mercy of his whims. What if he gets bored of me and casts me aside
again? What does he really take me for?â 1
Thinking of Tylerâs behavior toward her last night made her sick to the stomach. However, she forced
herself to stay calm.
âI can solve this problem with Tyler on my own. Thank you for helping me over the years. You can call
me anytime if you ever need my he-â
Vicky did not finish her sentence because she noticed that Lincoln, who was looking at her just
seconds ago, was suddenly looking past her. Frowning, she followed his gaze and saw a handsome
man and a beautiful woman coming out of the elevator.
âTyler, howâs Missus Hart doing? I hope itâs nothing serious.â
âSheâs fine,â said Tyler lightly and without any hint of emotion on his face.
Aurora looked hesitantly at him. âTyler, whatâs going on between⦠Miss Vicky and Mister Lincoln? How
did she end up being his girlfriend?â
Tylerâs expression suddenly turned cold. âTheyâre not together.â
âThen why did sheâ¦â A sudden thought occurred to Aurora which gave her some understanding of
what was really happening. âI get it now! She must be using Mister Lincoln to make you jealous.â
Tyler did not say anything.
The more Aurora thought about it, the more certain she felt that that was the case. A trace of disdain
flashed across her eyes, but she decided to let the matter go. She then took a peek at Tyler and asked
shyly, âTyler, regarding the date of our engagement⦠I have chosen the eighteenth of next month as
itâs a lucky day for both of our star signs. Is that okay with you?â
âIâm not free next month.â
âWhy not? I can make the arrangements myself if youâre busy with work,â Aurora responded, sounding
a little disappointed.
âIf thatâs the case, why donât you get engaged to yourself
instead?â Tyler asked coldly.