Chapter 1213
Tyler moved his lips to explain himself as he looked into Vickyâs bloodshot eyes, but all explanation was
reduced to a few words. âI didnât want that.â
Vicky no longer cared what intention Tyler bore and glared at him. âTyler, I will never believe you or
forgive you ever again!â
Tyler panted heavily and clenched his fists. However, when he spotted Lincoln smiling, the look in his
eyes darkened.
Lincoln exposed Tyler in front of Vicky to mess with his head, and he knew that he had to keep calm to
get Vicky out alive, so he turned to look at Lincoln and said, âState your terms.â
He was negotiating with Lincoln in the hope to discuss the conditions for him to release Vicky.
Before Lincoln could speak, several gunshots rang out from outside. Hurried footsteps followed, and
Lincolnâs men anxiously approached to report.
âYoung Master, weâre surrounded! We need to leave here quickly.â
Lincoln remained calm. âIt seems I underestimated your strength, Tyler. You managed to eliminate my
men so quickly.â He pointed his gun back at Vickyâs head. âVicky, for me to leave here alive, youâll have
to endure a little discomfort.â
Tylerâs voice turned cold. âRelease Vicky, and Iâll let you walk away in one piece.â
Lincoln smiled warmly. âSorry, but I donât trust you.â
Tylerâs expression darkened, and he was about to step forward when Lincoln continued, âI donât want to
harm Vickyâ¦â Lincoln wore a gentle smile, yet his gaze was merciless. âBut if you donât care about
Vickyâs safety, donât blame me for not caring as well.â
Despite being in the wrong, Lincoln had always been able to shift all the blame onto others.
Tyler tensed and refrained from moving recklessly.
Lincoln narrowed his eyes cunningly.
Had he not discovered Tylerâs divorce from Vicky was a sham, he would have thought Tylerâs actions
were driven by nothing more than resentment and revenge against her.
However, it seemed that Vicky was incredibly important to him.
Vicky was still Tylerâs Achillesâ heel after all these years, and with such an obvious weakness, Tyler
could not win against Lincoln.
Lincoln held Vicky hostage and walked toward the door, and he remained vigilant as he walked past
Tyler.
Although he had a gun, he could not be sure if Tyler would suddenly act as this was his only chance to
snatch Vicky from Lincolnâs grasp.
Despite the gun being pointed at Vicky, Tyler did not hesitate or back down.
In that fleeting moment, Tyler made his move.
Instead of immediately trying to free Vicky, he first attempted to disarm Lincoln, as taking the gun away
was the only way to ensure that Vickyâs life was out of harmâs way.