Although they were rivals, they could also potentially become friends. With this in mind, Ella asked, "By the way, how old are you?"Violet truthfully replied, "I'm twenty-four years old.""Twenty-four, huh!" Ella repeated, feeling a bit embarrassed. She realized Violet was a year younger than hers
That statement surprised Violet. "Sisters?" she echoed.Indeed, they were sisters.Ella remarked, "Actually, we have many things in common."Though Violet hadn't agreed, Ella assumed she had and began sharing her thoughts as if they were close friends. She recounted, "We enjoy the same food, and pe
Surprised by Lucius's request, Violet headed to the study.Inside, Lucius sat at his desk, his fingers gliding over a mouse as he reviewed something. A stack of files towered before him.Though he seldom stayed in the CEO's office, his workload kept him busy. Lucius often worked overtime or held mee
Certainly, Lucius had no intention of directly retrieving Edur's body. Rather, he planned to procure a group of vultures to feed off his dead body discreetly and leave no evidence behind.A shiver ran down George's spine once more. He was fully aware of the dire consequences for those who crossed Lu
Gratefully, Violet looked at the trio, assuring them, "You can rest assured. As long as the projects are executed well, there will be plenty more to follow."These projects were all assigned by Lucius, whose business continued to expand, with thriving real estate ventures and internationally renowne
Violet felt compelled to intervene. "Haven't you spent ample time in jail? Do you want to get back in there? If you end up back in jail this time, no one will be able to help you out."Belle's face paled in response to her warning. Despite her urge to erupt in anger, she found herself unable to. She
Lucius expressed his displeasure. "Am I not worthy of being seen with you?""It's not that."She struggled over her words before explaining her reasoning to him. Lucius did not press more, instead saying, "Let me know when you're on your way back, and I'll come pick you up."His biggest compromise
Lucius emitted a chilly hum, his tone laced with sarcasm, and remarked, "Congratulations, Ms. Violet.""Ah, thank you," she said with difficulty, her words sounding forced through clenched teeth.Ella was unaware of a storm growing between the two beneath the surface. She accepted her own remarks as