In a state of alarm, Violet blurted out, "The soup I had this morning wasn't an aphrodisiac!"With a giggle close to her ear, Lucius taunted, "What made you think the soup you had this morning was an aphrodisiac?""It's because of you..." Violet started, then realized he had only said 'aphro' and 's
She cast a pleading look at Lucius, but he deliberately avoided her eyes and remained silent.Feeling at a loss for words, Violet realized their situation was complicated. Since they shared the same room, explaining their lack of a romantic relationship would likely not be believed, even if it were
Violet felt something click in her brain when he said, "I already knew his intentions the moment he made that decision."She scolded herself for underestimating his sharp intellect and his knack for analyzing complex situations. Curiously, she asked, "Then, why..."His expression was veiled with a m
"I'm okay," Violet reassured, running her fingers through her hair.Since they had a shared history of growing up together, she found it difficult to dismiss him outright.Oliver seemed not to hear her reassurance. He looked at her intently, concern evident in his voice. "Where have you been? Why wa
Oliver ignored Emily completely, his attention fixed on the door.Emily was not disappointed despite this. Oliver had no chance now that Lucius had admitted to being in a relationship with Violet. It was an opportunity for her in this case. So, she stopped feeling jealous of Violet's good fortune."
Opting not to engage in an argument, Lucius asked with a serious expression, "Violet, would you like to be my girlfriend?"His sudden compliance surprised Violet. Since when had Lucius become so accommodating?In just a matter of seconds, Lucius's authoritative voice echoed, "Now that I've asked, yo
Lucius rose. His towering presence made the small room seem even more cramped. He strode past Violet and entered the bedroom without a second thought.Violet quickly followed, objecting, "You can't possibly think of working here!""Actually, I do," he stated matter-of-factly before picking up her la
Despite his apparent discomfort, Lucius had made the decision to stay at Violet and Naomi's place. Violet couldn't understand his reasoning.A sense of reluctance rose in her heart as she attempted to reach out and smooth out the furrow in his brow.But suddenly, Lucius rolled over.Taken aback, Vio