People were entering and departing within the venue. Patrick met a few acquaintances, and introduced Violet to them politely."Ms. Wickham looks stunning."Violet received several compliments along the way, each tinged with surprise.Most people presumably assumed the Wickhams only had Emily, and we
"Please step aside, miss," a janitor asked Violet, needing to clear the shattered glass.Violet had obstructed his way, and she quickly sidestepped. The collision had left her heart shattered into fragments, like the glass pieces on the floor."Vivi," her father called, having arrived unnoticed.For
She averted her gaze, determined not to let her distress show, and feigned interest in the others.Her attention inadvertently drifted back to Emily and Oliver.Surprisingly, observing the sister she was not fond of was less painful than watching Lucius with someone else.Her focus on Oliver and Emi
Ursa advised, "Ms. Wickham, please return to the president's office. If Mr. Davis finishes his meeting and doesn't see you there, he'll be dissatisfied with me."Violet returned to the president's office, feeling as if she were being herded.She arrived to find the meeting still in progress, so she
Her trembling only fueled Lucius's rage. He yelled furiously, "Why didn't you let go of the bag? Isn't your life more important than a bag?"Violet's eyes reddened from his yelling. She thought that she was being unfairly blamed. Tears streamed down her face.She cried and yelled, "It's your fault.
Violet pondered to herself, slightly irritated. Is he criticizing my bloodied appearance? The way he put it...She bit her lower lip in response to Lucius's nasty description. Furthermore, she was wearing a skirt instead of pants."So scrawny!" His criticisms were relentless.His tone implied disin
After sorting her things, Violet waited for Naomi's arrival.Lucius emerged from his shower in a bathrobe, partially exposing his toned chest.Violet stood awkwardly, announcing, "I should leave now.""Where to?" he asked in displeasure as he dried his hair with a towel."I'm going home," she replie
Violet recognized Oliver's car among his other possessions, so its presence did not surprise her.She could not help but stop when Oliver exited the car and stood in front of her.Violet wore trousers today that disguised the wounds from the night before.Oliver could not discern the extent of her i