Chapter 34 Tyler's words left Rachel speechless , and she couldn't think of anything to say . She didn't have much of an impression of Tyler , since he had interacted more with Melanie . Back then , Melanie wanted Rachel to be solely focused on her studies , and she hadn't paid much attention to anything else . Even if Tyler had displayed the card with his name before this , Rachel wouldn't have been able to guess or remember . Embarrassed , Rachel muttered , " Sorry , Mr. Hunt . " It was her fault . She hadn't held on to this important connection when she should have . Tyler adjusted his trousers and sat down on the steps . The sun was especially warm that day , and it seemed to lift some of the gloom from Rachel's heart . Tyler squinted against the light and pulled a cigarette from his pocket . But then , he seemed to remember that smoking wasn't allowed here and slipped the cigarette back into the pack . " Where's William ? " he asked . Rachel's lips curled with a hint of mockery . " He's probably still at home , enjoying his breakfast with his lover . " Tyler casually flicked his wrist and adjusted his watch , then said thoughtfully , " I heard William took away your position as the director and gave it to Samantha ? " Rachel took a deep breath . " Yes , but it doesn't matter . I can't be involved in Project Oasis either way , so whether I'm the director or not doesn't change anything . " She propped her elbow on her chin , staring up at the blue sky . Her thoughts drifted to what her mother had said before she passed . Melanie said she wasn't leaving Rachel . She would always be with her , just in a different way . Maybe right now , she was watching over Rachel from above . " Project Oasis was something my mother worked on for years . She even named it herself . But just when it started to take shape , she passed away . Before she left , I promised her that I would finish the project in my hands . I want her to see that happen from wherever she is now . " However , Rachel never expected that Samantha's arrival would throw all her plans into chaos . Tyler leaned back slightly , resting his elbows on the sides of the steps , his posture relaxed and lazy . " Making a move on me won't help . The problem was never me from the start . " Rachel let out a soft scoff . Her smile , usually bright and bold , seemed lonely now . " Mr. Hunt , do you really think I can convince William to give me the project ? You're a man , too . You should know that once a man's heart changes , not even an ox can drag him back . " " Well , that's hard to say . Have you tried it ? " Tyler delivered the joke with deadpan seriousness , his tone so convincing that one would think he genuinely wanted her to try it . Rachel rolled her eyes . " Even if I could get him back , I wouldn't want him . " She was the type of person who loved fully and without hesitation . But once betrayed , she would walk away just as quickly . Tyler let out a low , rough laugh from his throat . " You're pretty clear - headed . " " So , about the project - if you don't take control of the rights , William won't let me anywhere near it with how things are now , And with Samantha in the picture , it'll cause nothing but trouble if try to force my way in . " Rachel had seen it clearly over the past few weeks . Whether she was at fault or not , Samantha's tears and tantrums would always Chapter 34 +25 BONUS make William side with Samantha without question . And then , Rachel would be left silently suffering . Tyler narrowed his eyes at her , then suddenly exhaled , as if a weight had been lifted . " I can do what you want , but have you thought about the consequences ? William will find out the moment I take the rights from him , and you'll be caught in the crossfire . " The consequences would be far more severe than Rachel realized . Rachel wasn't surprised by his warning . Her gaze was steady as she looked at him . " I'll do whatever it takes . You don't need to worry about anything else , Mr. Hunt . Just secure the rights . " Chapter 35