Violet found it challenging to disregard his dominant presence. She inhaled deeply before returning the check, stating firmly, "I'm not selling the painting. Please give it back.""Ever heard of a done deal? I've paid for the item, which now belongs to me. There's no room for second thoughts now.""
Violet didn't pay much attention to the chatter. She retrieved her USD drive and proceeded to print her documents.While walking past the area near the HR department, a hot spot known for office gossip, she inadvertently caught bits of a conversation."This has to be true. My cousin's pal spilled th
Oliver presented a check to her, saying, "Please return this to Lucius."Violet didn't accept it. "He's already paid for the painting, so the money should be yours.""I can't accept his money. I never planned to sell the painting in the first place."The idea of dealing with the triple price of a pa
"I was just..." Violet attempted to start. She meant to convey how natural it was for a girl to feel shy about displaying affection openly.Lucius, on the other hand, had already stormed off and refused to listen to her.His abrupt departure made her feel completely defeated and powerless.Wrapping
Kristian arched his brows and fixed his eyes on her face, asking, "Your eyes look puffy. Has Lucius been giving you a hard time?""No," she barely managed to reply, her voice betraying a hint of distress.He clicked his fingers, his expression clearly conveying an "as I thought" attitude.In a playf
Violet chose not to ask Lucius for her scarf back, dedicating her whole day to her work with no time to reminisce or wallow in sadness. Her only focus was on advancing at work.During his visit, Lucius caused quite a scene in the office.Even Estelle, known for her calm demeanor, showed signs of exc
Kristian took her to The Palazzo.It was the city's most prominent club, a venue that combined leisure and entertainment. It ran under a rigorous VIP system. Only those at the very top of the social pyramid who were well-off and prominent visited it.Violet was familiar with The Palazzo from previou
Violet struggled weakly as she clumsily reached for her drink. She was adamant about drinking more, whimpering and crying softly as she did so.Clearly drunk and unaware of her behavior, she was completely oblivious to the amount of alcohol she had consumed.Scowling in frustration, Lucius's initial