"What are you going to do to make me regret this? Will you strip me naked, as you did the other day? Or…"Violet couldn't take any more of his nasty statements and abruptly hung up the phone. Looking up, she noticed Patrick standing unsteadily. Hurrying over to support him, she reassured him, "Dad,
Violet blurted out, "Edur!"To her surprise, Lucius also recognized the name. Without waiting for Violet's questions, he thrust the phone back into her hand. She glanced down to find the mysterious message from an unknown number reappearing on the screen."This is...?" It was from Edur.Silently, L
Knowing the company was likely in chaos, she prepared herself and headed to the office, where she found Patrick already present."Dad, you should rest at home considering your health," she advised."How can I stay home with everything going on?" Patrick sighed.Violet lowered her head guiltily and s
Violet shrieked in fright, covering her head. She was unable to speak due to fear.The vicious punch didn't land, but he grasped her shoulder. Edur threatened, "Since you hold me in such contempt, we can go down that lane together. Soon, you'll be associated with someone like me, unworthy even to h
Edur taunted, "You've got balls!" He wiped the blood from his face, then turned and gave her a thumbs-up, mocking, "But brave souls only end up in one place—hell!"Edur advanced toward her, lifting her from the ground with the gleaming blade aimed at her neck.Violet was overcome with terror. She l
"Arghh!"Violet's arm was gripped so tight she thought it might snap. She had really gotten under Edur's skin this time."Woman, you're the first to repeatedly provoke me!" he growled between clenched teeth.The pain was intense, but Violet held her ground, biting back her fear. She yelled defiantly
She then walked into the car under Edur's guidance."What's our destination?" she asked, her tone frosty.Edur responded with a cryptic smile, "You'll find out soon enough."Violet chose not to press further, aware that she wouldn't receive a straight answer. Given her current attire, she had a sink
Violet's gaze shot upwards—indeed, she spotted the familiar outline at the entrance.She exhaled sharply. He had arrived alone!Edur's expression was stern as he dragged Violet along. "Lucius, what do you see me for? How dare you come here alone?"Lucius glanced briefly at Edur before focusing on Vi