Chapter 1410
As the footsteps approached, Vickyâs heart raced.
Just as she was about to cave and step outside, the footsteps stopped.
It seemed like Tyler was only here to look around, so he turned the lights off and left.
The door closed, and darkness returned to the room.
Vicky relaxed and collapsed onto the ground weakly. Not daring to stay too long, she got up
immediately, knowing Tyler was likely looking for her in other rooms.
She could tell Tyler was walking toward the stairs and was heading downstairs to look for her.
She hurriedly stepped out of the study, put the flashlight away, and swiftly returned to the bedroom.
About five minutes later, she heard footsteps approaching again. She opened the door after taking a
second to ready herself.
Clad in his pajamas, Tyler stood at the doorway and was about to open the door.
As he saw her emerging from the bedroom, he hesitated for a moment.
âWhere did you go?â Vicky was the first to speak.
His towering figure cast a shadow over the corridor light, his handsome features shrouded by the
dimness. âWhere did you go?â Tyler questioned back, his voice hoarse.
Vicky delivered the explanation she prepared. âI remembered there was a bank card in one of my
clothing pockets. Iâll need it tomorrow, and I didnât want to risk forgetting about it, so I went to the
dressing room to check.â
Since Tyler went to search his study, it was highly likely he explored her study or other nearby rooms
as well. Waking up to find her absent, a normal person would first search the house. When Tyler failed
to find her anywhere, he would wonder if she had gone out, which would lead him to check the
dressing room.
Vickyâs words were a gamble on the assumption he had not her explanation, she observed his
expression gingerly.
Tyler remained calm and expressionless as he asked, âSo did you find it?â
Vicky nodded. âYes, I found it.â
âAlright.â Tyler stared at her intently, his low voice slightly hoarse as he said, âSince youâve found it, go
back to sleep.â
Back in the bedroom, Vicky asked in a hushed tone, âDid I wake you?â
âNo.â Weariness crept onto his face as he rubbed his throbbing forehead. âI had a nightmare and woke
up because of it.â
As the words left his lips, warm hands gently pressed against headache Tyler had been experiencing
eased significantly.
He closed his eyes, welcoming the relief.
Peaceful silence loomed over them when Tyler spoke up. âIs there something else you desire?â
âSomething else?â Vickyâs movements paused for a moment. âNo. Youâve already transferred a
considerable number of shares to me. It doesnât even have much practical use for me.â
âHart Corporationâs shares arenât something one can easily obtain.â
âI know.â
Hart Corporation was highly sought after, and Tyler held the lionâs share of its equity, approximately 90
percent. The remaining 10 percent was distributed among various shareholders.
Hart Corporationâs market value continued to soar, so no one was willing to sell their shares. Even Tyler
struggled to accomplish a full acquisition.
Attempting to buy Hart Corporation out was practically impossible.
âWhat do you want, then?â With his eyes closed, Tyler asked in a subdued tone, âAll of Hart
Corporation, perhaps?â Vickyâs movement halted, and Tyler opened his eyes.