Chapter 1552

'Tyler's right. What am I trying to convey? Whether it was consensual or not, the deed has been done. If I truly found it unacceptable, I can just report it to the authorities. Why go through the trouble of explaining myself to someone who could be considered a perpetrator?' she thought. 'Do I still harbor some unrealistic fantasy about him?'

At that moment, the abrupt ringing of a phone shattered the silence.

Tyler picked up the phone and glanced at it. His gaze deepened before he answered. "Avery."

Hearing Avery's name, Vicky's blood ran cold.

"Tyler, what were you doing last night? Why didn't you answer my calls?" came Avery's sweet, teasing voice from the other end of the phone.

"I was at a banquet last night and had a bit too much to drink." Tyler's voice remained slow and melodious.

"You scared me. I thought something happened to you."

no need

be in Stoneford City tomorrow to be with you." Avery asked hesitantly, "You

trips frequently, and Avery mentioned accompanying

turned down.

not insist. Still, a business trip to Stoneford City or Zendonia

to Zendonia. She knew that Old Mister Hart did not want Tyler to return

control of the Hart family empire, it was only normal for him to

last time, it seemed she had no intention of acknowledging Tyler.

be?” Tyler's tone was chilly but gentler in comparison when speaking to Vicky. "What time

was pleasantly surprised he had agreed right away. "Tomorrow, nine

Tyler said. "I'll go pick

he turned to look at Vicky, who sat on the bed dazedly. "Well? What

She looked at him

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