Returning to the hall drenched in sweat, Violet had just enough time to wash her face.Earlier, George had tasked her with preparing dinner. With time ticking away, she quickly made her way to the kitchen. She began by taking various ingredients out of the fridge and deftly chopping them.Unnoticed,
"Why?" Violet interjected before George could reply, perplexed by Lucius's refusal of this small solace.Lucius's smile was dismissive, his eyes showing no empathy as he declared, "Because you don't deserve it."He rose, and made his way upstairs."Why don't I deserve it? She's my mother!" Violet ye
Dawn had broken by the time Violet regained consciousness. She felt like a discarded rag, tossed aside when Lucius finished with it. He left without giving her a second glance.Only when the sun had fully risen did she carefully rise, laboriously moving her battered body towards the bathroom. The br
George firmly blocked their path. "Master Lucius's decisions are final. If you intrude like this, you'll only provoke his anger and risk your own safety. Be aware; this area is surrounded by swamps. If someone falls in, it could go unnoticed."With no other choice, they boarded the helicopter, albei
Violet had gleaned some insights from George earlier, but Naomi's detailed account provided a fuller picture.She was stunned. She admired Lucius's tolerance, but she questioned herself if this was the same man she knew. Lucius had shown no such mercy toward her, seemingly determined to make her suf
Used to feeding him, Violet didn’t find the act peculiar and continued. She blew on each piece of gnocchi, her cheeks puffing with the effort. She lowered her head, letting the light shine on the delicate skin of her nape, which gave off a soft warmth.Lucius's Adam's apple bobbled, and he asked, "
The dogs became agitated at the presence of a stranger.As Violet entered the dog mill with closed eyes, the dogs went wild, crashing around.She lost her footing and was knocked to the ground, with one of the dogs stepping harshly on the back of her hand.Terrified, she yelled loudly and raced towa
Lucius cracked a small smile. "What else can I do? You’ve driven away all of my lovers. Isn't it your responsibility to take over their duties?"Their duties... Violet immediately understood what he implied. Instinctively, she crossed her arms over her chest. "I'm very tired."She had barely interac