Oliver placed his coffee cup back on the table. He pressed his hand firmly against it, before standing up and changed into a different posture.He challenged her, "You claim that during work hours, we should only talk about work. As a client, isn't it reasonable for me to have a discussion with you?
"What?"Violet was a bit confused, but she found herself following him without really thinking about it.Oliver saw Violet quickly catch up to Lucius, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly.Lucius was tall and had long legs, making Violet have to jog just to keep pace with his every step. He was e
With Lucius's wealth, violating a contract would have no financial consequences. But for Oliver, thinking it wasn't Violet who turned him down felt a bit better."What does breaching the contract mean?" Violet wanted to know."Oh, I thought you were thinking of backing out since you hadn't called,"
The hope in Oliver's eyes dimmed completely. The dullness of it was heartbreaking.His hand lay limply on his knee. He sat there, wishing he could go back in time and never let her leave.He knew a single question back then might have changed their course. A little more caution on his side could hav
Lucius quickly reassured Oliver, "Thanks for the reminder, Mr. Young. Don't worry, I know how to treat my girl properly. She won't be hurt like that again."Oliver clasped the napkin in his hands hard. He wasn't expecting Lucius to use this as an opportunity to show off his affection.When he saw Vi
"Your place? It's as cramped as a birdcage. What's so great about living there?""It might be a birdcage, but it's my warm home," Violet shot back.Lucius's statement stung her. It seemed like Lucius was just like the others, always mindful of the gap between rich and poor."You may think that the s
Sadie observed Violet with a mix of intrigue and surprise. "You're different from the others who've walked through these doors, always quick to claim their place as the lady of the house. No wonder Master Lucius treats you differently.""Do you really think so?"Violet wasn't sure if Lucius had a sp
Given an empty VIP room and a paying patient, the doctor compiled without objection and went to make arrangements."And then..."Rushing into the VIP room, Violet found Oliver resting with his eyes shut. His exposed hand was wrapped in tight bandages, while the other hand was connected to an IV. His