Spreading her palm toward him, Violet demanded directly, "Give me back my phone."Lucius raised his head, briefly studying her palm before leaning down. Unexpectedly, his lips coolly touched her palm.She recoiled as if the touch scorched her skin. Her cheeks flushed red.Lucius had kissed her palm.
"Get out!" Lucius commanded in a low, gruff tone.His anger was amplified by her visible dissatisfaction. He barked that order because he did not want to cause her further pain.Violet wiped her tears. She silently opened the door and exited the car, but forgot to fix her dress in her distressed sta
Upstairs, with her phone in hand, Estelle hesitated over whether to contact Lucius.He had cryptically requested that she instruct Violet to work overtime but hadn’t specified the task, leaving Estelle uncertain about what to communicate with Violet.Violet arrived, and discovered that the duty Este
Lucius wore a simple yet sophisticated suit. He shone brightly, and his presence was as noticeable as a celebrity. The crowd was energized just by being in his presence, despite his emotionless face and icy demeanor.Despite the wealth and status of other guests, Lucius's presence overshadowed them
Upon her initial meeting with Violet, Celene perceived her as pure and innocent. There was nothing special about her. A woman like her would arouse men's possessive instincts, though not necessarily compelling them to make significant sacrifices.Lucius made no response to her statements. His aloof
Throughout the conversation, Celene's smirk becomes more pronounced, causing Violet to feel increasingly uneasy. She couldn’t figure out what was wrong.Celene noticed Violet's shocked and reserved expression, and decided not to tease her anymore. "You know, at most music schools, they are unlikely
"I didn't mean... But why, Lucius? I'm not Agatha. There's no need for you to go to such lengths for me."Lucius's expression turned sinister. He twisted his lips and warned, "Why even mention Agatha? Haven't you been punished enough already? Don't you realize what your fate would be if you were Aga
Lucius was ravenous. He was quick to finish his ramen. As he pushed his bowl aside, Violet barely touched hers.Glancing up, she noticed Lucius's gaze fixed on her bowl. She promptly offered it to him, saying, "Still feeling hungry? Here, take mine."Lucius didn't hesitate to accept her offer and st