"Could you... tell them to go back?" she asked."Certainly." Lucius was surprisingly agreeable. "I'll protect you myself."Violet was momentarily speechless and quickly formulated a refusal, "You don't have to protect me. We live in a peaceful society with good security. This isn't necessary."He bl
Ursa had already clocked out for the day. Who could be visiting at this hour?When Violet caught sight of Lucius, she was simultaneously startled, yet somehow not entirely surprised.He moved toward her with confident steps, his posture upright and striking. The fit of his trench coat accentuated hi
Violet couldn't confess that her delay was due to oversleeping, so she skirted around the truth.Patrick continued, "Working for others simply cannot compare to running your own business. The endless overtime... It might be better for you to work at our company."Violet did not expect Patrick to bri
Violet gestured toward the pending paperwork on her desk, stating, "I'm here to finish up some work."He acknowledged her explanation with a nod and continued with his own tasks.After dedicating several hours to her work, Violet was finally done.Looking up, she observed Lucius still engrossed in h
Right when Violet entered the elevator, she was suddenly seized by the arm. Startled, she turned to see Emily, who looked back at her with an intense, menacing glare."Make your choice, Violet. Either be with Oliver or face death," Emily sharply stated.Violet was taken by surprise. She questioned
She urgently drew closer to Oliver for protection, saying, "Oliver, please help me!"Oliver raised his hand as if to console her, but he eventually withdrew it. Emily's deception was one thing, but her attempt to harm Violet was completely unacceptable.Emily clutched to his waist vulnerably but was
Despite that, Oliver's charm dimmed the allure of men who once adored Emily, rendering them pale in comparison.Over time, the facade of Emily's beauty and kindness faded, and the ugly truth beneath was revealed. Burdened by legal battles, vocal issues, and a series of failures, those who had once f
Violet's cheeks warmed even more, and her excuse fell flat. Trying to lessen the awkwardness, she moaned about the weight of the bags. "It's so heavy. Can you help?"Lucius simply pursed his lips.The same security detail that had shielded her earlier volunteered. "Ms. Violet, allow us."Holding on