"What use is an apology now? I clearly misread you," Patrick exploded with wrath.His eyes seethed with rage as he glared at Oliver, demanding, "Emily is heartbroken over this. She can't even face her friends. What are you planning to do about this?”"I'm willing to apologize and compensate her in a
Overwhelmed with emotion, tears ran down his face. Never had anything touched him as profoundly as her diary. What had he missed?"Vivi," he eventually muttered, clutching the diary hard.When Violet arrived at her office, Lucius entered nonchalantly, indifferent to the prying stares of others. His
The sincerity in Estelle's statements moved Violet deeply. She began to see that her prior attempts to avoid Lucius were wrong. Whatever the nature of his feelings for her, she knew she had to express them and leave no regrets.She was led into a sophisticated image studio.The stylist scrutinized V
"There's a situation here. I'll be a little late!" she announced frantically, hanging up and hurrying toward Oliver.Kneeling, she called out his name.Oliver winced in pain again. He clutched her hand fiercely and would not let go.Thankfully, the designated driver noticed what was happening and ca
"What?"Violet suddenly realized that she was without her phone. Her phone had been with Oliver, and she had completely forgotten about it."I didn't turn off my phone... I don't even know how it ended up being shut down, Lucius."Lucius stated firmly, "I never coerce women, and that includes you, V
She approached Lucius, informing him, "I'll wait for you outside."Lucius appeared not to hear her, continuing his dance with Megan as if Violet were invisible.Casting one last look at his injured hand, Violet quietly left the room.The door to the private room closed behind her. She stood there, a
Violet mused that had Oliver expressed these feelings earlier, she might have been profoundly touched. However, her heart had gradually moved its affection for Oliver to someone else.Past actions were irreversible, especially the pain he had caused her.Exhausted, she no longer had the desire to co
Lucius raised an eyebrow and asked, "Don't you know how to knock?"Disregarding the formalities, George announced urgently, "There's trouble! Ms. Violet has passed out."A rush of wind appeared to pass by George, pushing him out of the way.By the time George regained his balance, Lucius had vanishe