Chapter 575

The news that Thomas was still alive had reached Barrett, including the fact that Viola had returned Thomas' pension and the income from the shops.

However, he didn't know that it was Viola's family who had helped Viola repay everything.

Since the assassination attempt and Viola's questioning of his feelings for her, there had been very little conversation between them. After hearing about Thomas' survival, Barrett hesitated for a long time before finally stepping into Grace Mansion.

Viola was sitting on the couch, lost in thought. When she saw him enter with the light behind him, she froze for a moment. She almost called out the name of the person who had been on her mind constantly.

When she realized it was Barrett, her face darkened.

"I thought you'd forgotten where the entrance to Grace Mansion was. It's rare to see you here," she said coldly.

Barrett dismissed the maids before sitting down. "I heard about Thomas."

Viola's voice remained icy. "And what of it?"

Barrett con