Violet's initial visit to the Imperial Palace Mall turned out to be quite the revelation.Despite coming from a wealthy family, the opulence and grandeur she encountered there were astonishing. The least expensive items on offer could easily surpass the yearly income of the average person.Prices so
The atmosphere was thick with tension.In the quiet room, Violet could hear nothing but her own heart racing, thumping loudly as if it might leap out of her chest. She dared not think or look, but she knew Lucius's expression was one of dissatisfaction."Why?"It took Lucius a while to speak, and w
"Emily, enough with the insults toward Vivi!" Oliver chastised sternly, and his presence was intimidating.Stunned once more, she gripped her hands so hard that it hurt. She let the pain overcome her.Why did it seem like she was the only one suffering? Always the one feeling the brunt of the pain.
"No... and yes. I'm just worried about something happening to you," she replied hesitantly.Her cheeks had turned red as she struggled to make her point. In that moment, Lucius' formerly tormented heart found peace."Put me down. I can walk," Violet insisted, struggling in his embrace.Lucius held
Wishing he could disappear, Patrick stammered, "Well...""I'm not interested in your familial issues, but had I known your request to look after Vivi was a pretext to abandoning her, I would have never consented.""Oh, Mr. Davis, this is..." Patrick's face contorted with discomfort. "This has nothin
The unexpected proposal startled Violet. She rejected firmly, "No, not right now."She was only in her early twenties, and the idea of marriage felt too confining too soon. Especially with Lucius, who was undeniably a great catch, she believed they needed more time to build a solid foundation for th
"Don't you love your daughter beyond anything else? I just wanted to know who your genuine daughter was, so I arranged for a test," Lucius stated matter-of-factly."A test?"Holding the report, Patrick felt a sense of unease creeping over him. He asked, "Is this a test between me and Vivi? But we ne
Violet hesitated, unsure if she should approach Patrick, who had made it clear he wanted to sever ties with her. Standing at a distance, she grappled with conflicting emotions, neither getting closer nor walking away.Sensing her presence, Patrick turned toward her. His expression was clouded with