"Perhaps he came for you," someone suggested, elbowing Estelle playfully. "Remember, Mr. Davis asked you to dance last time."Estelle's cheeks reddened."He didn't even speak to me tonight," she admitted."Maybe…"Everyone's focus then went subtly toward Violet, and they thought about Lucius's ambig
She gushed, "I'm so thrilled about our upcoming wedding! Your dad says we're going to have a big celebration. Imagine that the whole world will know about it! I'm nervous, though. I just hope I don't do anything to embarrass you.""Don't worry, silly," Oliver's voice, which was always warm, reassure
Violet was so angry, she struck Emily across the face.The loud slap immediately drew the attention of the bystanders, particularly those heading to work.Emily played the victim, and burst into tears. "Violet, you're shameless! How could you steal my man and hit me?"Everyone close could hear her w
"Truth and justice are known in people's hearts. Don't let others' words bother you too much. Just be yourself. And please, stop belittling yourself. That's not who you are. Why pretend to be something you're not?"His words struck a chord with Violet.She felt a surge of sadness, and explained, "I
"Mom, you're the best!" Emily exclaimed with joy, embracing Belle tightly.Her action was warm, but her eyes were cold. Emily reflected silently on how Violet's innocence posed too big of a threat. She felt sorry for what she had to do, but if anyone was to blame, it was Oliver for being overly con
She gripped George's sleeve with such force that it nearly ripped."It's very bad," George murmured with his head bowed, secretly pleased by Violet's haste."I have to see him now!" Violet exclaimed, her agitation palpable.When she saw George standing motionlessly, she yelled, "Quick, take me to hi
Violet shrugged her shoulders, astonished that he knew her whereabouts.Lucius's voice was steeped in scorn. "I haven't been following you. I don't waste my time on such pointless things, especially for someone insignificant."His remarks cut deep.Stung by his remarks, Violet’s complexion turned pa
Violet experienced a whirlwind of emotions, with her surroundings spinning. Eventually, she only saw Lucius's long legs moving swiftly. Her perspective flipped upside down.She realized Lucius was carried her.Violet attempted to push against his shoulder, but her efforts proved futile.He forcibly