"Shut up!" Patrick roared. He stood there with his face distorted with rage. He held onto his chest to calm his racing heart. Patrick snapped in a loud voice filled with anguish and grief, "Lucius was right. You keep calling other people bastards without realizing you're one too!" Emily was brief
She dashed forward to help him."Vivi," Patrick muttered quietly upon seeing Violet, "I never imagined you'd be the one who stayed by my side in the end."He had imagined many possibilities for his future, but he had never thought that the one who had always been neglected would eventually be the on
His phone was connected swiftly, and his familiar voice came through within seconds."Where are you?" she asked softly, attempting to mask her excitement."Downstairs!" he responded curtly."Downstairs? Where?""Where else? Hurry up and get out here!"Violet put down the phone and turned to look out
After some hesitation, the waiter finally told her, "You can't enter without proper attire."They sat across from each other.Lucius casually threw his suit jacket over the chair, exposing a black shirt that had been expertly fitted. This man donned a dark tie, which emanated elegance that rivaled c
Lucius clarified, "That's not the issue here."He lightly tapped Megan's shoulder, undisturbed by her display of affection. He was treating the situation as ordinary rather than alluring.Megan had always been very proud. She would never put herself down unless she was passionately in love. Even so,
"I remember," he stated.Lucius kept his promises and never went back on them."Alright, then," Blake replied, nodding. "I want you to marry Megan."Lucius's expression fell, and he stared at Blake as if he were a stranger."But you promised!" Blake pressed, stressing the weight of Lucius's words.M
As the curtain drew back, Violet unexpectedly saw Megan seated in the prime spot of the first row. She was squinting and smiling at Violet.The row was reserved for Celene's esteemed guests. It was a mystery how Megan managed to get there.Violet was resolved not to let her own feelings mess with th
Violet hurriedly looked away. She brushed away her uncontrollable tears and ran away.She was extremely exhausted after the lengthy trip back to Wickham's Residence.The house was vacant, except for Patrick. The old man hunched over, his hair now completely gray. Recent events had taken their toll o