Chapter 1096


    Chapter 1096


    Tyler pursed his lips in displeasure.


    He had his people in the mansion, and when he was informed that Valencia rushed toward Old Mister


    Hart’s residential area with a group of people, he instantly realized that she knew about what happened


    and hurried back from the office.


    However, he was still toote and gave Lincoln the chance to impress Vicky instead.


    He nced at Lincoln’s face, and the frustration faded slightly.


    Vicky studied Lincoln’s face in confusion and said, “Second Young Master, what happened to your


    face? Is this truly an allergic reaction?”


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    When Vicky saw him the day before, Lincoln was perfectly fine. On top of that, all of Lincoln’s meals


    were prepared with care, so it seemed odd that he would have an allergic reaction all of a sudden.


    Lincoln’s gaze swept across Tyler’s face, followed by a faint smile. “It’s not because I ate something


    wrong.”


    “Then…”


    “Before Mother arrived, she called me repeatedly, asking where I was. I sensed something amiss, so I


    had my caretaker bring some irritants intentionally to cause a rash…” Vicky was taken aback, feeling a


    complex emotion surging within her. “You… You sacrificed your face to help me, fearing that Missus


    Hart would find out?”


    Lincoln’s voice was warm and gentle. “Vicky, you misunderstand. I only did it to prevent Mother from


    worrying. If


    Vicky was no fool and could distinguish a misunderstanding from an excuse made to avoid burdening


    her.


    After all, Valencia would still be worried to see the state Lincoln was in.


    Vicky grew even more ashamed. “Second Young Master, I’ve caused you harm again. I’m truly sorry…”


    Before Vicky could finish her words, her wrist was tightly grasped. “Vicky.” A chilling voice sounded


    near her ear. “This has nothing to do with you. Don’t always shoulder every responsibility.”


    After hearing Tyler’s words, Lincoln calmly said, “Vicky, Tyler is right. This truly has nothing to do with


    you. I chose to do this.”


    Tyler’s ck eyes narrowed, sharp as a falcon’s gaze, as he looked at Lincoln. Lincoln, on the other


    hand, fearlessly met his gaze with a gentle smile.


    Neither of them were fools, and they knew what was going on. Since Tyler dared to drug Lincoln, he


    clearly was not afraid of him finding out; that had always been his way of doing things.


    What surprised Tyler, however, was that Lincoln had turned the tables on him, intentionally making it


    sound as though he had ruined his face for Vicky’s sake to elicit her sympathy.


    As Vicky’s guilt and remorse deepened in her eyes, Tyler’s expression grew increasingly grim at the


    realization that he had inadvertently given Lincoln an opportunity.


    “Though…” Lincoln suddenly changed the subject. “Tyler, you arrived toote. If something had


    happened to Vicky, by the time you arrived, she would’ve been taken away.”


    Tyler tightened his grip on Vicky’s hand, his hold bing even firmer. Not bothering to conceal his


    disgust for Lincoln, his voice was cold as he retorted, “Lincoln, put away your shady schemes. What


    kind of man uses a woman to achieve his goals?”


    Lincoln’s eyebrow lifted. “Using a woman to achieve goals? Are you suggesting that one can only be


    helping Vicky if they have an ulterior motive? Tyler, aren’t you being too extreme?”