Huh ? Rachel's jaw hit the floor . This was her first time hearing someone ask to be stolen . Even the way it was phrased sounded strange . Rachel knew she couldn't outwit Tyler . The gears in his brain turned in a completely different way , and he always had a cutting remark at the tip of his tongue . " I'll go upstairs to get it , " she said . Tyler watched Rachel's back as she disappeared , his dog following suit . At Lewis Enterprise , William and Samantha were out meeting a client after talking about Cecilia . On the way , they bumped into Howard . Somehow , he didn't look his usual arrogant self ; he seemed less rough around the edges . William remembered how Howard called him to inform him that Rachel was with Tyler , and that he didn't have time to settle scores with him before . William opened the door and hopped out of the car , making a beeline for Howard . He grabbed Howard's collar , shooting the latter a vicious glare . " Howard , I'm warning you . Touch Rachel one more time , and don't blame me for being nasty ! " Howard had been spoiled rotten by his family since childhood . No matter what trouble he got himself into , he could always count on his family to bail him out . That was precisely what led to His arrogant and despotic behavior . William's threat struck no fear in Howard's heart . On the contrary , his usual arrogance reappeared on his face . " So what ? Shouldn't you thank me ? If it weren't for me , you'd still be in the dark about your wife and Tyler . How were things in there ? Did Tyler have a good roll in the hay with Rachel ? " Howard's words were bold ; he showed no signs of restraint , the wicked smile on his face widening . The fire in William's heart burned . He pursed his lips , his usual calm and composed demeanor all but gone . The veins on his forehead popped , and he exuded a menacing air about him . He tightened his grip over Howard's collar and bit out angrily , " Say that again ! " William wanted nothing more than to give Howard a good beating Howard looked at him lazily , unperturbed . " William , here's a gentle reminder . Our families are currently business partners . Lay a finger on me , and I'll pull out all our funds from your company . When that happens , I'll see how you answer to your grandfather . " William was about to pull a punch , but immediately held back at Howard's threat . " You don't have the guts Tyler has , " Howard sneered . Tyler had the guts to get someone to drug him . Howard couldn't quite confirm that , though , because he had drugged Rachel in the first place . William and Tyler had always been at loggerheads with each other , and would never fail to clash head - on whenever they crossed paths . Noticing the disdain in William's eyes , Howard slowly pried William's fingers away from his collar . " Instead of spending your time on me , you should spend more time paying attention to Tyler and your wife . On second thought , perhaps it doesn't matter . The goods are still kept within the family , anyway . " Howard smoothed out his collar and smirked . " If I were you , I'd be more alert and watch my wife , lest I end up being made a cuckold . " With that , he stuck his hands in his pockets , looking immensely pleased at taking a jab at William . William gritted his teeth , his face icy . He thought back on the day Samantha saw Rachel stepping into Tyler's office and getting out of his car . William knew very well that it was Tyler's precious car , of which there were only two in this world . Given how aloof and haughty no one deserved to sit in his car , not even the king . Tyler was , he wouldn't care who it was- Unless , of course , it was someone he approved of . Was there really something between Rachel and Tyler ? The thought alone hit William like a brick , and his breath caught in his throat .