Loving You In Secret novel Chapter 1713

Jennifer hurriedly grabbed Vicky's arm, shaking her head vehemently. "Vicky, don't."

Vicky gave Jennifer a reassuring look and then turned her gaze toward Bella.

"It seems we won't be able to reach an agreement today, Miss Thompson," Vicky said calmly. "I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

She refused to succumb to Bella's threats.

Bella's purpose was to target her. Even if she complied, it would only make things more interesting for Bella. Vicky knew she had no intention of setting Willow free at all.

Seeing Vicky's resistance, a sinister glint flashed in Bella's eyes.

She had harbored resentment toward Vicky for years. If Vicky's life took a turn for the worse, she might have found satisfaction to a degree. However, Vicky's life had only improved over the years, and her career soared.

Bella's hatred for her had reached an unbearable level, especially after her recent confession to Harvey, which he rejected. Bella wanted nothing more than to kill Vicky.

With her arch-nemesis standing right in front of her, Bella's hatred reached its peak at the realization that she was unable to exact revenge.

If she could not have peace, neither could Vicky.

With that in mind, Bella grabbed the scalding hot tea kettle from the table and viciously hurled it toward Vicky's face.

Vicky and Jennifer had already turned away and did not notice Bella's actions. However, the man who had silently stood behind Vicky the whole time, Tyler, observed the scene.

Bella had not paid much attention to the person who came with Vicky.

Due to the dim lighting in the private room and the fact that Tyler was wearing sunglasses, she could only make out his silhouette but not his features. She assumed he was just an assistant who was not fit to join the conversation, so she did not pay much attention to him.

It was only when he rushed forward to protect Vicky that she could see half of his face beyond the sunglasses and detect his regal aura.

The scalding hot water splashed onto him, and even someone as strong-willed and resilient as Tyler could not help but let out a stifled groan as his muscles tensed in pain.

Hearing the crash, Vicky snapped out of her daze and finally realized what happened.

Looking up at the man who held her with a furrowed brow, her eyes widened.