It was empty, but the disheveled bed was a reminder of the recent events.Her heart clenched with anxiety and unspoken emotions."Has Master Lucius left?" Naomi asked, returning from the balcony."Probably... He's gone," Violet responded, flushed.Naomi gave her a perplexed glance, but didn't press
Lucius proclaimed arrogantly, "Since you're the one who kicked me, it's only right that you should be the test subject."He was defiant, and didn’t wait for her to answer before going in for a passionate kiss.Violet fought with all her strength, shaking her head in defiance and attempting to say an
Violet consented, though she was still wary of engaging with Lucius. His actions the night before still made her heart race."I can do that," she said casually, expecting the secretary to get in her way.It wouldn't be her problem if the secretary blocked her from seeing him.Violet arrived at the o
"Violet," Lucius called out, his voice now unexpectedly raspy.She believed she heard him suggest a visit to the hospital. Dismissing the idea, she said, "It's just a fever. I'm strong. I don't have to go to the hospital for this. I'm very thirsty, though."Once more, their lips met.The intensity o
In her agitation, she spoke without thinking.Having suffered once in love, she refused to belittle herself again.She knew that the torment of living with a man whose heart belonged to another would be far worse than being rejected outright by Oliver. She didn't desire such a life.Lucius's express
"Hmm," the woman murmured, evidently flattered by Lucius's attention.Violet was engulfed in discomfort as she felt a scalding pain spreading from her hand and foot to her heart, lingering painfully.She was baffled as to why Lucius, with his heart set on Agatha, had summoned her upstairs, seemingly
"I'm coping," Violet replied with a polite smile.However, someone else saw this scene in a different way.His decision compelled the managers and top executives to join him at the subpar dining facilities.The cafeteria's offerings paled in comparison to outside options, and Lucius found the food u
Violet chose to stay quiet under Lucius's harsh criticism."You're not even close to being a competent designer!" he berated.She fought back tears, biting her lip. Although lacking in natural talent, she compensated with relentless effort.Violet was tempted to challenge him to dismiss her if she w