Patrick noticed Violet's stiff demeanor and inability to relax. He sighed softly as a shadow of melancholy flashed across his eyes.Eventually, he approached and wrapped his hands around Violet's.It was the very first time Violet felt the warmth of his palms. The sudden move startled her. Violet's
On impulse, Violet dashed to the swing and sat down. She gently swayed herself with a push of her toes.Suddenly, a pair of hands stretched from behind. Lucius drew the swing backward and then let go, sending Violet softly soaring into the sky."A little higher," she asked.Her tone was light and pl
Oliver was holding a spoon, but seemingly lacked the strength to hold it tight. After a long time, he made up his mind. He drew a long breath and looked at Violet with resolve."If... If this is what you want, then fine, I'll accept it," he conceded.Violet struggled to admit that this was not what
His smile turned more mischievous, and he pinched her waist playfully, challenging her, "What leverage do you have on me that makes you think you can keep me devoted to just you?"She had none. A crushing wave of disappointment washed over her, leaving her pale.He tilted her chin up, forcing her to
Patrick sternly declared, "Vivi is Vivi, and her mother is her mother. Don't mix them up when talking about them!"Belle consistently displayed her devotion to Patrick, which was a trait he deeply valued, especially after the betrayal he had experienced from his ex-wife.As a result, he had always h
Despite this, he was convinced that these attributes did not grant Lucius the right to take whatever he wanted."Of course," Oliver responded confidently, unfazed by Lucius's aura. "I'm here to let Mr. Davis know that Vivi is my person, and she's under my protection."This was a blatant provocation.
Overcome with fear, Violet felt a cold sweat on her back.She contemplated if she should reveal that she was only standing in for Estelle's blind date. Obviously, this choice was out of the question, as Estelle had explicitly instructed her to keep it a secret.With no other choice, she reluctantly
Lucius roughly pushed her hand away, challenging her, "You wanted children, right? If you could consider it with that oddball, why not with me?""We... haven't really..."Another tear echoed.Violet felt an icy chill enveloping her body, shivering as her exposed skin met the air.Lucius bent down an
Lucius simply nodded, glancing at the papers on his desk but not bothering to touch them. "Take those away and get the procedures done as fast as possible," he instructed."Sure thing, Master Lucius," Hector responded, collecting the papers. He hesitated for a moment before speaking up again. "Oh
"Is the child Lucius's?""Of course."Agatha didn't know how she managed to leave the building; she only felt a chill running through her body. When she said those words, she had no idea Violet was pregnant. What had she been trying to accomplish with her actions? Even she couldn't figure it out.
When they hopped into the car, it took Violet a while to compose herself. She gently pulled away from Oliver's grasp and said, "I'm okay now. Let me go.""How are you okay? I saw you in that accident; I can't just ignore it," Oliver retorted, his tone softening despite his frustration. He didn't wa
She couldn’t put aside her own feelings, but she had to think about the baby's health.Oliver managed a strained smile. He couldn't express what he wanted to say, so he simply helped her out of the hospital.Back at home, Violet ushered him toward the door, saying, "I'm back home now. You should go
"Master Lucius," whispered the assistant as he leaned in close to Lucius's ear.His voice was barely audible to anyone else, but Sarah watched as Lucius clenched his glass so tightly that it seemed like it might shatter.Lucius didn't say a word. After the assistant left, everything returned to norm
However, Sarah didn't seem in a hurry to leave. She maintained her smile and offered, "Is there something you need from Lucius? I can pass on the message to you."Her seemingly polite offer was clearly a jab at Violet.Violet's expression turned cold. She retorted, "Thank you, Ms. Meyer. But Lucius
Violet cried in Patrick's embrace, but she couldn't bring herself to tell him what had happened.Patrick didn’t push her, worried that she might feel worse. He left after making her a promise to reach out if she needed anything.Violet agreed, but she knew she should rely on Patrick less.After fini
The glass he held shattered due to his rage.Sarah leisurely sipped her wine, her eyes carrying a profound meaning. Lucius used her to provoke Violet, which was despicable, but she found solace in that woman's words.Swoosh! Lucius stood up abruptly."Master Lucius," a subordinate rushed into the ro
"Dad, don't worry. I'm okay," Violet reassured Patrick with a faint smile.Patrick noticed her weak smile. He wanted to ask more, but Violet quickly cut off the conversation, saying she had work to do."Okay." Patrick nodded reluctantly, deciding not to pry further. "Astrid mentioned you haven't bee