Chapter 1546
As Tyler walked away, Harvey remarked, "Tyler does look like he hasn't forgotten anything."
After a brief silence, Vicky added, "Except for me."
Vicky did not know for sure what he had forgotten but was certain Tyler had forgotten all about her. That was
enough.
Harvey turned around to study the sorrowful look on her face. "He has changed quite a lot," he commented.
Vicky chuckled. "Maybe, but personality-wise, I don't think he's changed all that much."
Tyler was still as sincere in love. The only difference was that his sincerity was directed at another woman.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHarvey was a perceptive man, and he instantly grasped the meaning behind her words.
"Vicky, do you think emotions gained through manipulation can be genuine?" he asked.
He expected her to deny such a notion. However, Vicky surprised him by responding, "Why wouldn't they be?"
Harvey was taken aback.
Vicky gazed at the mingling crowd, her smile faint. "Reality isn't like a fairy tale. Not all good people receive
rewards, nor do all villains meet tragic ends. Perhaps, in the end, the good suffer, while the bad thrive."
Mixed emotions settled onto Harvey's expression. "Vicky, that doesn't sound like something you'd say."
"People change. The version of myself from four years ago believed in fairy tales, and if I stayed the same four
years later, I’d be quite a fool. Besides..." Vicky's voice paused." Emotions gained through manipulation might not
be as hard to accept as one thinks. Even if Tyler finds out about it, he might not care."
Harvey's expression turned pensive, knowing that Vicky was talking about herself.
Back then, Tyler used every means necessary to win her over. Despite finding out about the truth in the end, she
still loved him deeply. At present, the same thing happened again with Tyler, with Avery being the one manipulating
him.
For someone like Tyler, he might empathize with Avery's behavior.
As the two conversed, a few people at the banquet observed Tyler approaching Harvey to chat and assumed a
strong camaraderie between them, so they got closer to Harvey, hoping to gain a favor or two from him. 1
As Harvey's companion, Vicky found herself surrounded by some high-society ladies as well.
The banquet was bustling with many attendees, creating a lively atmosphere.
Harvey had a carefree personality, good social skills, and was a charming conversationalist, so he quickly bonded
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with the people around him.
For men, social interactions often involved alcohol, and many raised their glasses to Harvey.
For Vicky, women raised their glasses to her. Since she accompanied Harvey to the event, it would not be
appropriate to decline their gestures.
As she took a glass and was about to sip, a hand took the glass from her.
"Vicky can't hold her liquor well. I'll drink this on her behalf," Harvey stated, promptly finishing the drink.
The onlookers responded with teasing smiles.
"Mister Sparks is such a considerate boyfriend for not letting his date drink."
"Hahaha! I guess the only time we will get to see Ms. Shaw drinking will be at their wedding!"
Jokes were exchanged among the crowd, and Harvey took it all in stride, deflecting anyone who attempted to toast
Vicky.