The conference room was filled to the brim with high-level executives who had been called in from across the globe the night before.Lucius's entry into the meeting room was marked by somber expressions. It was a clear sign to everyone familiar with him, particularly his secretary, that trouble was
Violet was met with surprised sighs and gasps. Her arrival was regarded as nothing less than a godsend to the exhausted executives. Many had missed their dinner the night before due to being summoned on short notice and traveling from abroad, leaving them famished.Lucius tightened his grasp on the
"I am not the type to take anything at face value."With a voice burdened by unspoken anguish and grief, Patrick said, "I still couldn't bring myself to believe it, even when there was solid proof of your mother's adultery years ago."He had deeply loved her and put his full trust in her, only to fe
Lucius's tension subsided as he let out a loud sigh of relief. He had been preparing for something considerably worse. Being relieved that her life wasn't in danger, he felt relief wash over him.He put his hand on her back in a reassuring way instead of making fun of her."You being his biological
Ursa lowered her head and grudgingly accepted the order. She was filled with bitterness and cursed Violet for always vying with her for assignments.She returned to the office, secretly hoping Violet was not there. Unfortunately, Ursa found her sitting at her desk, working on her task on the compute
Violet's pajamas were translucent, and it outlined the shape of her body underneath. Her cheeks reddened with embarrassment.Feeling exposed and afraid to approach, she stood there uncomfortably.Lucius then averted his gaze. A small plastic bag was pulled out of his pocket, and he declared, "Here'
As they traveled to the testing center, Violet couldn't see how it was on Lucius's route. Lucius drove her to the center without making any stops. Violet assumed he had business in that area because he stated it was on his way.Her palms were sweating as she held two samples in her hand, knowing th
Lucius remained silent, ultimately choosing not to respond.Thus, Violet's return to Wickham's residence was confirmed.Patrick personally came to pick her up that day, his joy evident upon seeing her.Violet, on the other hand, struggled with recognizing her own emotions and became unusually quiet.