Chapter 146
Tyler’s kiss was almost predatory, and he seemed different than usual.
Rendered helpless, Vicky instinctively wanted to push him away.
She had long prepared herself but still could not help feeling nervous. However, Tyler did not let her go
like he usually would and simply deepened the kiss.
Thus, a passionate night ensued.
The next day, Vicky woke up to her phone vibrating.
She was so tired that she could barely keep her eyes open as she fumbled for her phone. Once she
grabbed it, she forced her eyes open, only to find an unknown number displayed on the screen.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe glanced at the time and jolted awake.
'Half past twelve?! At noon?! I've been asleep for that long?!'
She glanced outside the window and saw the sunlight shining in through the curtains.
She was shocked to learn how long she had been asleep and felt both shy and frustrated when she
recalled the night before.
The call eventually ended because it was not answered, but her phone started vibrating again shortly
after.
Vicky snapped out of her dazed state and answered the call. “Hello. Who is this?"
After a brief moment of silence, a hoarse woman's voice came through the phone. “This is Nikki."
Vicky sobered completely. “Miss Mayland, is there something you need?"
Nikki chuckled darkly. "I'm leaving Stoneford City this afternoon... Thank you for showing me mercy. I
thought I'd inform you before leaving."
"No problem," replied Vicky emotionlessly. “Safe travels, Miss Mayland."
Just as she was about to hang up, Nikki said, "You played 'The Moonlight Bay' much better than I do
that I admit defeat, Miss Shaw."
Vicky’s grip tightened around her phone. "What? You played that song as well?"
Nikki chuckled again. "Goodbye, Miss Shaw."
Before Vicky could react, Nikki hung up.
Vicky stared at her phone blankly until it started to vibrate once again.
It was Cece this time, and as soon as Vicky answered the call, she heard Cece's teasing tone as she
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmsaid, "Did I wake you, Vicky?"
"No. I'm already awake.’
Cece giggled. "How was last night, Vicky? Did you two enjoy yourselves?"
Vicky was still thinking about Nikki but was immediately reminded of Cece's gift from the night before.
"Cece, don't buy me things like that again..." she said with resignation.
"Vicky, you need to work on your relationship and spice things up! There are too many women out
there who want to seduce Mister Hart, so you need to keep him interested so that he will be immune to
the temptation out there," Cece deadpanned.
Vicky was at a loss for words.