The relationship between Aria and Tyler was not that close and yet not that distant either. In fact, it was
just right. Vicky would not have even been able to feel Ariaâs malice if it was not for the fact that she
stepped on her deliberately that day.
After they had finished ordering, Aria and Tyler struck up a conversation. They did not reminisce about
the old days but instead talked about matters relating to work. From their conversations, Vicky learned
that Aria had come to
Stoneford City to discuss a potential collaboration with Hart Corporation.
Working together was the best way to get closer to one another.
Tyler did not say much, and their conversation soon came to a standstill. It was then Aria turned her
attention to Vicky.
âI heard that youâre a fashion designer, Ms. Shaw.â
Vicky nodded and replied in the affirmative.
Aria looked at her. âThen it shouldnât be a problem for you if I want you to design some clothes for me,
right?â
âSure.â Vicky took out her business card from her purse and passed it to Aria. âYou can contact me
anytime, Miss Everly.â
âThank you in advance,â said Aria with a smile as she accepted Vickyâs business card.
Not long after, the waiter brought out the food they had ordered. The three ate their lunch in silence,
and Vicky did not purposely put on a show of affection with Tyler. She did not put food on his plate or
fed him.
Tylerâs expression and attitude were as calm as usual, therefore making the whole lunch seemed eerily
normal.
After lunch, Vicky went to the bathroom.
She was standing in front of the sink washing her hands when, from the mirror, she saw a graceful and
slim figure approaching her.
Soon, she stood in front of the sink that was next to Vickyâs. Turning on the tap and washing her hand,
she nonchalantly said, âIâve always wondered if thereâs a limit to how shameless a person can be, but
now that Iâve met you, Ms. Shaw, it seems like my question has been answered.â
âSo youâve finally decided to drop the act huh, Miss Everly,â said Vicky indifferently.
âDrop the act?â Aria scoffed. âAs if I can ever put up an act as good as yours. Did you really think that
you can erase all the hurt youâve caused Tyler just because you faked your memory loss? Vicky Shaw,
if I were you, Iâd never be able to face Tyler again, let alone marry him!â
Then, she turned around to look at Vicky with a puzzled expression on her face. âHow can you live with
yourself knowing that the only reason you married him is to hurt him even more?â
Vicky furrowed her eyebrows. âI have no idea what youâre talking about.â
Aria straightened up her body and looked right into Vickyâs eyes.
âVicky, you were the one who poisoned Tyler, right? Did you know he nearly died that time? In fact, he
wouldâve been dead if my family-who have been generations of medical practitioners-didnât happen to
have a precious and rare antidote.â
Ariaâs eyes were filled with sarcasm as she added, âOh, I forgot. You wouldnât know about this since
youâve âlostâ your memory.â
Vicky looked at her. âAre you sure that I was the one who poisoned him?â
âYou were the only one with him that week, so who else could it be other than you? Besides, you even
admitted to it at that time.â
âWell, did you see it with your own eyes?â
âI didnât know Tyler at that time, so how could I possibly be there to witness it? However, there were
many others at the crime scene. The walls have ears, Vicky. If you donât believe it, just ask Tyler
yourself. After all, heâll never lie to you, right? IV
âAsk Tyler myself?â thought Vicky. âHeâd never bring up something from the past⦠Those things had
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Aria pulled out a tissue. âTo be honest, I might not even be here talking to you like this if Tyler had
married someone else. But to me, it doesnât matter if his wife is you or someone else because the two
of you are destined to be apart from one another.â
Her eyes flashed with an emotion too fast to capture. âVicky Shaw, you two are destined to never last
ever since you got him involved with the Hart family. The reason why he married you wasnât because
he could not bear to be apart from you but because of other reasons. Oh, by the way, do you know why
the Hart family has never come over until now?â