Violet was startled when she felt a disturbance in the car. Her complexion paled as she gazed at him.He looked really mad with his furrowed brows.Violet bit her lip, choosing not to fight back. She softly explained, "I was at the hospital because Oliver got hurt. He's just a friend. I couldn't ign
Violet awkwardly touched her eyes. She only got two hours of sleep after staying up late to care for Oliver and having Lucius drive her home.No wonder she had bags under her eyes! Lucius pointing it out made her feel uncomfortable, as if she had a lump in her throat.Lucius moved to the dining tab
She accepted her phone, murmuring, "Thanks.""No problem," he replied.As Violet headed upstairs, Oliver didn't keep her. He understood she liked things calmly. The more relaxed she felt, the more she opened up.Once she was out of sight, Oliver tilted his head slightly in a particular direction.Th
Violet fought back with all her might, but the person on top of her was unmovable, as solid as a block of iron. His grip on her was firm and savage.He kept her chin locked, so she couldn't pull away. The more she struggled, the more forceful he grew. This wasn't a kiss. It was almost like he was bi
With those words, Lucius left for the upper floor.Violet trembled in her seat. She was engulfed in feelings of unfairness. She chewed her lip so hard that she couldn't say anything.She was indebted to him for ten billion, and what position did she have to challenge him?"Ms. Violet," George addres
"Thanks for your understanding."While Violet's speech touched Oliver, he refrained from having any physical contact with her.Violet began to feel more relaxed around him. She asked, "So, what's been going on with you recently? Sorry, I feel bad about missing our meeting to show you the designs."
In the kitchen, Violet spotted a figure but noticed no signs of fire. In a state of panic and wanting to prioritize safety above all, she reflexively doused the figure with water."What on earth, Violet?" Lucius's astonished voice came after the splash.Violet looked up and spotted Lucius through th
"No, not really." She had planned to say something else, but it was changed at the last minute to this.Violet's heart was in turmoil as she processed George's comments. She'd always known Lucius was interested in her, but she hadn't expected him to aggressively pursue her.Was this a sign that she