Chapter 17 For days on end , Tyler Horton had people deliver gifts to my company , without receiving a single acknowledgment . Growing impatient , he finally came in person to corner me . Watching him from afar , leaning against a Mercedes outside the office building with a bouquet of red roses , I found it both ridiculous and gratifying . Just two months ago , he treated me like a worthless weed at his feet . Now he posed as if overflowing with tender affection . I never exited through the main entrance . After waiting two days without seeing me , he began to panic . That evening , I took the elevator down to the underground parking lot . When the doors slid open , there he was Tyler Horton blocking my way . I glanced at him and brushed past without a word . He grabbed my arm abruptly , Elizabeth , I need to talk to you ! Annoyed , I pulled free . If you have something to say , say it quickly and spare me the nonsense . Elizabeth , you said you never want to hear me speak of love again , so Ill show it through action ! Did you get the gift I sent you ? I didnt respond . Tylers eyes dropped to my hand and saw only the pink diamond Jeff had custom made for me . His tone turned demanding , Why arent you wearing the ring I gave you ? I retorted , How strange . Im obliged to wear it just because I received it ? 14:53 He Forgot It , He Regreted It 7 % Chapter 17 Tyler was baffled , Why not wear it ? Didnt you really like that ring ? His twisted logic and shameless persistence were even more extraordinary than Id imagined . Tyler Horton , would you eat breakfast thats gone rotten by evening ? I wont deny that I once liked that ring . But now , I neither like it nor need it . Do you think Id be thrilled to receive a ring you once gave to someone else first ? At that , Tyler gripped my hand , rushing to say : Elizabeth , if thats the issue , lets buy a new one right now ! Whatever you like , as many as you want ! I looked at him coldly . Noticing my sour mood , he softened his voice , Elizabeth , Ive done some serious thinking lately . I know youre only with Jeff Vince to spite me . You loved me for ten years , and I loved you for ten years . We grew up together and have always mattered to each other . Who could have a deeper bond than ours ? I know I made mistakes , but were still young . We have plenty of time . Elizabeth , this time lets be serious lets start over , please ? I snorted . Then I laughed laughed so hard I nearly doubled over , tears threatening to escape . Tyler Horton , do you truly believe that no matter how badly youve treated me , one little beckon will have me wagging my tail and running back to you ? He tried to defend himself , Thats not what I mean . I really do love you ! I just took a wrong turn before , and now I know how to treasure you . Chapter 17 He clutched my hand more tightly , Leave Jeff Vince and come back to me , okay ? Propping my chin in thought , I asked , And whats your proof of sincerity ? Seeing a chance , Tylers eyes brightened , Elizabeth , anything you want , I can give it ! I hinted , Tyler Horton , Ive never liked a relationship with a third person involved . I lowered my eyes . Its too crowded , and Im the one who ends up suffering . Tyler immediately got the hint . He pulled me into his embrace , voice excited , Elizabeth , Ill have Sarah Carlisle gone this instant ! Tyler Horton tried to invite me to dinner , and I refused . He left reluctantly , like some lovesick teenager . I curled my lip and headed toward my car . Just then , a sharp honk sounded behind me , so sudden that I frowned with annoyance . I was about to snap back at whoever was so uncivilized when I turned and recognized the familiar silver gray Rolls Royce parked not far away . Its headlights were on , beams aimed squarely at me . Inside sat Jeff Vince . Had he seen everything that just happened ? A sudden guilty feeling washed over me , as if Id been caught red handed . I offered him a sheepish smile , silently praying hed seen nothing . But at that moment , Jeff opened the door and stepped out , his long strides bringing him toward me with a predators calm confidence , like a lion closing in on its prey . Behind those silver framed glasses , a subtle amusement curved his eyes . For the first time , I felt a subtle chill on my spine . Chapter 17 Forcing a laugh , I tried , Jeff , what a coincidence , what brings you here ? He ignored my pretense , Coincidence ? I came expressly to wait for you . With that , he slipped an arm around my waist and , with a swift motion , hoisted me up entirely . In the latest episode of ReelTalk EP 37, titled "Confessions of a Casting Director" by CrushReel, dive into the behind-the-scenes world of bringing your favorite stars to the big screen. 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