Violet grunted softly as she picked up the cup and drank her tea."This tea is our homegrown angel leaf. It has a cooling effect that can dissipate summer heat. You won't find such tea leaves elsewhere," the waiter proudly introduced."It tastes good," Violet said truthfully.She wasn't fond of tea,
After dinner, the two walked outside the restaurant.Oliver offered, "Where do you live? I'll take you to your hotel." He skillfully avoided bringing up Lucius into their conversation, as if the man didn't exist. This made Violet feel much more at ease. Instinctively, she said, "I can leave on my
First, she returned to the Wickham residence to inform Patrick of Belle's release from prison.Patrick's hair had turned silver, and he wasn’t lively as he had been. The news of Belle's release clearly surprised him.Violet reasoned, "Emily needs someone to care for her, and...I want to find my mom.
Naomi's face betrayed an apparent sign of inner struggle before she shook her head and claimed, "No, I don't."She wanted to find Agatha, but her action would almost certainly result in Lucius's revenge. Naomi would rather her daughter to be free and far away, than suffer a fate worse than death.Vi
Lucius abruptly raised his hand to stop him. His attention was locked on an electronic screen above his head. The screens were located both inside and outside the shopping mall and office buildings. Typically, it would play product advertisements, but they also broadcast entertainment and news.Ins
When Violet was at a loss for how to deal with the situation, Oliver grabbed her wrist and dragged her over to stand beside him. Then, he calmly introduced their relationship.Violet was taken aback, overwhelmed by surprise."So, that’s what’s going on..."The perplexed expressions of those around t
She looked up in shock and instantly wanted to back away. Her jaw dropped in surprise as she recognized the familiar face.Violet stuttered, "L-Lucius."Lucius simply responded with a piercingly cold gaze and pursed lips.Violet was still surprised to find him here. She asked swiftly, "Why are you h
Celene said something else, but Violet couldn't bring herself to listen. Her thoughts were already occupied by the secret she had just heard.Was Lucius behind the entire scandal? Why would he do that? What was his purpose in linking her to Josh over some scandal? Does it make him happy for her to b