Chapter 307
Vicky caught onto the sarcasm in the manâs tone but did not know how to explain herself.
The man scanned her and asked, âIf you want to leave him, why would you want me to reach out to
him on your behalf? Doesnât that defeat the purpose?â
âI donât know who else to seek help from,â she said bitterly.
The thought of seeking help from Sebastian once crossed her mind, but her kidnappers, Jane and
Lydia, mentioned that no one could walk out of Forever Night once they got in.
Even if Sebastian found out about her whereabouts, he might not be capable of saving her. Since there
was only one chance for her to seek help, she had to entrust it to the one person who had the biggest
chance of rescuing her.
The man comprehended what she meant and sneered, âYou make the best when you need him, and
cast him aside when you donât. Women really are cruel creatures.â
Vicky scowled and thought to herself, âHas he been hurt by a woman before? He sounds like he hates
women or something.â
She was not foolish enough to voice her question out loud and said instead, âSir, no matter what, I still
havenât divorced Tyler, and Iâm still his legal wife. If you get word to him, he wonât leave me here.â
Vicky was unsure when she said those words, but she was hopeful considering how possessive Tyler
was.
The man looked at her. âAccording to what you said, you escaped to divorce him. If we alert Tyler Hart,
you wonât be able to get away from him so easily the next time around.â
Vicky remained quiet for a moment and said bitterly, âItâs still better thanâ¦being stuck here.â
âWhy doing something you would come to regret to begin with, then?â the man mocked.
Vicky never anticipated this to happen when all she did was travel out of the country. Had she known
she would find herself in this situation, she would rather be stuck in a loveless marriage.
She stared at the man and asked, âSir, will you help me?â
The man did not respond.
Vicky continued to look at him hopefully and panted nervously.
Sometime later, the man drawled, âI can help you.â
She beamed. âThank you, Sirâ¦â
The man interrupted her and said, âBut why should I help you?â
She froze and muttered dazedly, âYou can negotiate with Tyler to get whatever you wantâ¦â
âMiss Shaw, you are a smart woman whoâs good with your words, but donât you think youâre being
naive?â
âSir, areâ¦are you going back on your word?â
âI donât recall promising you anything,â he said mercilessly.
Vickyâs breath caught in her throat.
The man studied her, and his mask shimmered in the most terrifying manner under the light as he
spoke, âYou should know why Iâm wearing a mask and a voice changer here. If I approach Tyler to
negotiate with him, Iâd be exposing my identity, and heâll be able to make use of that.â
Vicky had not considered that.
People who participated in the auction were far more superior in terms of influence, power, and wealth
compared to others, and the more powerful they were, the less they wanted to be recognized.
The business world was a cruel one, and even the smallest detail of oneâs private life might be the
determining factor to oneâs defeat or victory.
âBesides, Tyler Hart and I⦠Well, there are some personal scores to be settled,â the man added.