Chapter 1050
Vicky looked up at him. âYou donât want to be a murderer, do you?â
Tyler stared at her quietly for a moment, before saying,â Seeing how you performed well today, I can let
the Harrisons off the hook. For now.â
âFor now?â
âThatâs right. If you upset me again, the Harrisons will suffer again.â
Vickyâs heart sank.
With Cece and Jennifer gone, Tyler had resorted to using the Harrisons as his hostage.
âFor how long?â She said abruptly.
âWhat?â
âHow long do you want me to keep sleeping with you?â
âObviously, until I lose interest in y-â
Before he could finish, Vicky interrupted him.
âOur arrangement ends on the day of your wedding.â Determination and resolve flickered in her eyes.
âIf you still want to use the Harrisons to pressure me into doing what you want after your wedding day,
then Iâll just let you be.â i
Tyler was somewhat surprised. âYou donât care about the Harrisons anymore?â
Vickyâs tone was calm. âI donât want to hurt one person for the sake of another. Besides, if the
Harrisons face bankruptcy today because of you, they might face it due to someone elseâs schemes
some other day. I have limited abilities, and Iâll do my best for the Harrisons. The rest⦠The rest will be
beyond my control, and Iâll leave it to fate to decide.â
She could bow down to Tylerâs coercion if necessary, but she would never let him manipulate her
forever. If he pushed her to the edge, she wouldnât fear confrontation and would let go of everything so
he would have nothing to hold over her.
Confronted by her bright and clear eyes, Tyler momentarily lost his composure.
He knew she had her limits; even if he could threaten her into complying temporarily with all means at
his disposal, he could never control her forever.
If that day truly came when she decided that she had enough, the heartlessness she would display
would exceed everyoneâs expectations.
She was never the type of woman to silently endure the pain.
Vicky did not notice Tylerâs reaction and reminded him once again, âSince youâve temporarily spared
the Harrisons, can you call your assistant and inform your people to stop targeting them?â
Tyler glanced at Vicky and picked up the phone from the bedside table, before making the call in front
of her.
Upon hearing Tylerâs instructions, Vickyâs body visibly relaxed.
Exhaustion and drowsiness overwhelmed her, and she closed her eyes, falling into a deep sleep.
She woke up around noon the next day. Picking up her phone, Vicky noticed several missed calls, all
from Elijah.
Vicky returned his call. âElijah, did you call me for something?â
Elijahâs voice came from the other end of the line. âVicky, the situation with the Harrisons has
temporarily stabilized. The other party is no longer forcing us to leave the old mansion. In fact, weâve
already settled back in.â
Vicky had intended to inquire about the situation during the day, but upon hearing Elijahâs words, she
felt relieved. âIâm glad to hearthat.â
After a brief hesitation, Elijah asked, âVicky, did you⦠Were you the one that went to Tyler for a favor?â
Even if Vicky did not say anything, Elijah knew very well that the turning point in the familyâs situation
was likely related to her.
Vickyâs voice carried an apologetic tone. âIâm sorry for causing trouble for the Harrisons.â
Elijah shook his head. âItâs not your fault. Itâs my own
problem. I knew that Tyler wasnât someone to be trifled with, but I didnât make the severity of our
relationship clear to my father. Thank you⦠for resolving this whole mess.â
âHow is Grandma doing?â
âFor now, sheâs alright. She was a bit exhausted from the events of yesterday. Whenever you have
time, you should come and visit her.â
âOf course, Iâll come by when I have the time.â