"What's wrong?" Lucius asked gently, seeing Violet's silence and reluctance to reach for her food. Violet shook her head gently and murmured, "It's nothing." She bowed her head and ate a piece of meat silently.The roasted chicken recipe was novel and delicious, and even Lucius, who was normally p
He was temporarily at a loss for words."Are you looking for me?" Violet asked gently, feeling awkward.Patrick lowered his eyes uneasily and said, "I just ended up here. From what I've heard, it’s Celene's party."He looked for an excuse to see her, knowing he had no right to do so.Violet hummed q
As she slid her finger across the screen, the message appeared, "I'll pick you up when I go home tonight."Chloe's heart pounded quickly. It may have been a brief message, but the person sending it made all the difference. Lucius and Violet, she thought to herself, would be passionately in love toni
Lucius's brow furrowed even more tightly and he asked, "Violet, are those your words? Are you so desperate for my attention that you'd stoop to involving such a... woman? What has become of you?"Chloe felt a pang of embarrassment at Lucius's criticism, especially considering she believed herself to
"The company is in a terrible state. Mr. Wickham appears to have lost interest in overseeing it. If things continue, the company will undoubtedly face difficulties."Lorelei's words echoed Chloe's warning. It turned out to be true."You've worked for the company before, and everyone knows how capabl
Violet's eyes welled up with tears in an instant. With a forceful gesture, she tossed the document in front of him. She exclaimed, "What is this? Your company is on the edge of bankruptcy, and you present me with this? I have no use for it!"Patrick's expression darkened as he glanced at the docume
"Oh! Okay," Violet grunted. She took another bite but found herself unable to swallow, so the food remained in her mouth.Suddenly, a cheerful voice broke the silence. "Mommy!"A young woman hurried over and clung to Astrid while acting coquettishly. Astrid's expression softened immediately.The g
"The dishes here have received praise from everyone who's tried them. Even a famous celebrity visited last week. I'm sure you'll love them," Ella insisted enthusiastically, eager to make a recommendation.True to her words, she heard Lucius respond, "I'll be right there!"Ella ended the call, cheeri