Loving You In Secret
Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097

“Lincoln Hart, I’m warning you, stay away from Vicky. If you dare to come near her again…” Tylersneered 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 beenkeeping 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 thinkI’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 toher.

Vicky was no longer the naive and ignorant girl from four years ago who hoped to earn Valencia’srecognition through her efforts. The relationship between Vicky and Valencia was irreparable, and shehad 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 wouldnever replace her again. For the time being, however, she was forced to stay in a place where no one likedher.

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 Lincolnbecause 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 despitewhat 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 losingcontrol 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 otherpeople’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 canceledimportant 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 yoursympathy.”

“Whether it was a scheme or not, Tyler Hart, it was you who put me in this situation and forced me tostay here.”