Loving You In Secret
Chapter 1096

Chapter 1096

Chapter 1096

Tyler pursed his lips in displeasure.

He had his people in the mansion, and when he was informed that Valencia rushed toward Old MisterHart’s residential area with a group of people, he instantly realized that she knew about what happenedand hurried back from the office.

However, he was still too late and gave Lincoln the chance to impress Vicky instead.

He glanced at Lincoln’s face, and the frustration faded slightly.

Vicky studied Lincoln’s face in confusion and said, “Second Young Master, what happened to yourface? Is this truly an allergic reaction?”

When Vicky saw him the day before, Lincoln was perfectly fine. On top of that, all of Lincoln’s mealswere prepared with care, so it seemed odd that he would have an allergic reaction all of a sudden.

Lincoln’s gaze swept across Tyler’s face, followed by a faint smile. “It’s not because I ate somethingwrong.”

“Then…”

“Before Mother arrived, she called me repeatedly, asking where I was. I sensed something amiss, so Ihad my caretaker bring some irritants intentionally to cause a rash…” Vicky was taken aback, feeling acomplex emotion surging within her. “You… You sacrificed your face to help me, fearing that MissusHart would replace out?”

Lincoln’s voice was warm and gentle. “Vicky, you misunderstand. I only did it to prevent Mother fromworrying. If

Vicky was no fool and could distinguish a misunderstanding from an excuse made to avoid burdeningher.

After all, Valencia would still be worried to see the state Lincoln was in.

Vicky grew even more ashamed. “Second Young Master, I’ve caused you harm again. I’m truly sorry…”

Before Vicky could finish her words, her wrist was tightly grasped. “Vicky.” A chilling voice soundednear her ear. “This has nothing to do with you. Don’t always shoulder every responsibility.”

After hearing Tyler’s words, Lincoln calmly said, “Vicky, Tyler is right. This truly has nothing to do withyou. I chose to do this.”

Tyler’s black eyes narrowed, sharp as a falcon’s gaze, as he looked at Lincoln. Lincoln, on the otherhand, fearlessly met his gaze with a gentle smile.

Neither of them were fools, and they knew what was going on. Since Tyler dared to drug Lincoln, heclearly was not afraid of him replaceing out; that had always been his way of doing things.

What surprised Tyler, however, was that Lincoln had turned the tables on him, intentionally making itsound as though he had ruined his face for Vicky’s sake to elicit her sympathy.

As Vicky’s guilt and remorse deepened in her eyes, Tyler’s expression grew increasingly grim at therealization that he had inadvertently given Lincoln an opportunity.

“Though…” Lincoln suddenly changed the subject. “Tyler, you arrived too late. If something hadhappened to Vicky, by the time you arrived, she would’ve been taken away.”

Tyler tightened his grip on Vicky’s hand, his hold becoming even firmer. Not bothering to conceal hisdisgust for Lincoln, his voice was cold as he retorted, “Lincoln, put away your shady schemes. What

kind of man uses a woman to achieve his goals?”

Lincoln’s eyebrow lifted. “Using a woman to achieve goals? Are you suggesting that one can only behelping Vicky if they have an ulterior motive? Tyler, aren’t you being too extreme?”