Vicky felt a wave of dizziness hitting her. She felt disoriented when she opened her eyes.
âWhere am I? Wasnât I giving Miranda some medicine and comforting her?â she wondered.
Suddenly, everything came rushing back to her, and she realized what happened.
Miranda had kidnapped her.
Miranda had been working with her for a while, and she was highly capable, so Vicky had not expected
her to be a spy
planted to abduct her.
To maintain such a patient cover for such a long time, the person behind this must have planned this
meticulously.
It seemed to be nighttime as the surroundings were pitch black, making it impossible to see clearly.
Vicky could hear the sound of flowing water and felt the ground rocking slightly.
She quickly deduced she was on a boat.
The creaking of a door suddenly broke the silence, followed by dim lights flickering to life.
A tall figure emerged from the darkness. In the shifting shadows, the manâs handsome face became
increasingly distinct.
âLincoln Hart,â Vicky said upon seeing the man, showing no surprise.
Only a handful of people had motives to kidnap her, and even fewer could successfully abduct her and
bring her here.
Lincoln looked at her and smiled faintly. âYouâre four months pregnant by now, right?â
At the mention of the child, Vicky immediately became wary and stared at him. âWhat do you want?â
âDonât worry. My grudges with Tyler have nothing to do with you,â Lincoln assured her. âAs long as you
cooperate, I wonât
harm you or your child.â
Vicky remained on edge. âWhat do you intend to do?â
âIf Tyler manages to find you, weâll settle our scores,â Lincoln replied. âBut if he doesnât find youâ¦â His
gaze settled on her,
and he revealed a gentle smile. âI know you donât want to be with him. In that case, Iâll take you away,
and we can raise
this child together.â
Vicky glanced around. âWhere am I now?â
âWeâre on a boat,â Lincoln said calmly. âTo avoid Tyler discovering us too soon, we took the water
route.â
Even though Vicky had guessed she was on a boat, hearing Lincolnâs confirmation sent a shiver down
her spine.
If they were in the water, she could not escape at all.
Lincoln untied the ropes that bound Vicky, and his deep gaze locked onto her. âI wonât make things
difficult for you if you
work with me, Vicky. But, if you try anything funnyâ¦â His smile remained benign, his voice low and
magnetic. âDonât blame
me for not showing mercy.â
Vickyâs blood ran cold.
Lincoln had always excelled at disguising his ruthlessness behind a harmless exterior, but Vicky had no
doubt he would
follow through on his words.
Seeing that she did not display any extreme resistance, Lincoln nodded in satisfaction. âThis room is
specifically prepared
for you. When itâs time to eat, Iâll have someone deliver your meals. If you need anything, just tell the
guards outside.â