In the study, Carl sat on the specific chair he had been sitting in while thinking about Violet in the past few days. Now that she was standing right in front of him, he didn't know how to approach her."You can admit everything to me," Carl said coldly.Violet blinked her eyes with a bitter expression. "What do you want me to say?""The truth!" Carl said loudly, "And I'm going to give you one last chance!""One last chance?" Violet chuckled. "What are you going to do if my answer satisfies you? Are you going to spare my life or kill me?""Violet!""Let me ask you first, why were you there just now?" Violet pressed.He looked at her and paused for a moment before saying, "To catch the spy." Violet tightened her fists. She knew it! She knew Carl must have suspected her to have something to do with the spy."Are you suspecting me?" She asked indifferently. "This is not the first time you've suspected me, right?"He looked up and asked, "How do you explain why you were always t
It was a set of beautiful jewelry and Violet knew the name of the diamond. It was called "The Angelic Eye", a classic among diamond jewelry."It's so beautiful!""Oh my god. You bought this, Uncle Carl!"Carl raised his eyebrows proudly when he saw Violet's surprised expression. "How is it? Do you like it?"Yes! Of course, she liked it!Violet would be thrilled if she received this before everything went down. But now …"Why did you spend so much on this?" Violet asked bluntly, "Such a big diamond would just be a decoration at home. You should sell this and give me the cash."Carl was speechless."What? It's true!" Violet continued. "Why would I wear such a big diamond?"Carl's expression darkened after hearing that. He bought it to make Violet happy, but Violet didn't appreciate it. She was babbling on and on as if he had made a mistake with the purchase.He was rich! He could buy whatever he wanted!He didn't even want to hear what she was talking about.Carl turned aro
The skies gradually brightened. Maverick was the sole figure left on the bed by the time he woke up.The wave of chaotic memories swamped his mind. He had ravished Annabel and lost his inhibitions deep within her.Maverick massaged his temples in frustration. He didn't have the leisure to inflict self-blame onto himself. The one thing he wanted the most at this instant was to get Annabel back.To hell with that damned promise!Why couldn't they be together if separation had left both of them broken-hearted?"Annabel!" Maverick yelled, "Annabel, where are you?"However, no one responded. The entire room was vacant, save for Maverick himself.Maverick shifted his gaze. At a glance, he happened to see two letters on the vanity.One letter, which was accompanied by the engagement ring on top of it, was for Hugo. Meanwhile, the other was meant for Maverick.Maverick quickly opened his letter. His heart sank at the sight of its contents.Annabel had written, "Mavey, by the time you
Since the day Annabel was gone, Maverick had never stopped looking for her.He had been holding on to that thread of hope that Annabel did not die. He hoped that Annabel was only taken away and was still alive and well.Even that thought had him on pins and needles. He wanted to get her back immediately.Violet witnessed Maverick murmuring to himself. He was obsessed with finding Annabel.She was very worried about the lie being revealed. If that were to happen, Maverick would fall into endless grief again.Violet heaved a long sigh. There had been too many things weighing on her mind recently. These problems came one after another, not leaving her even a second of peace.She did not know when the storm would quiet down.At this moment, a shadow flashed across Violet's eyes."Come out!" Violet threatened icily, "You think you can run away in the villa?"After a pause, no one replied to her. Violet continued, "Or perhaps, you are someone from the villa?"There was still no one
"I won't meet them." Carl declined without a thought.Violet observed Carl silently. She saw his livid expression, and dissatisfaction roiled in her heart."But …" Reed paused before continuing, "Even the senior Skye family members have come. If you don't …"Carl furrowed his brows. He was set on stopping Nathaniel from meeting Violet. However, he knew that he wouldn't be able to stop them forever, even if he could avoid this now."I said I won't meet them!" Carl eventually stood by his decision.Was the Skye family that important? Was Carl obliged to meet them at their beck and call?He suddenly looked at Violet. Anxiety flashed across his eyes when he realized that Violet was staring back at him."You should leave first," he told Violet, "I have some things to discuss with Reed."Violet was taken aback. She did not expect Carl to get her out of the room.Carl lowered his head in guilt. He did not want to meet eye to eye with Violet as he was worried she would sense something
An ominous gust of wind blew as the sun scampered behind the thick layers of dark clouds. The atmosphere surrounding the three people was tense."Is that so?" Carl chuckled ironically. "So it wasn't a coincidence? You named her Cash on purpose?"A bad feeling arose in Violet's heart. She knew that she would be the one to bear Carl's wrath had she angered him.However, she couldn't hold back either. Her anger was on the verge of explosion as well."Violet!" Nathaniel's voice was laced with joy. "You have feelings for me too, don't you? You left me so cruelly back then, but you had your reasons, didn't you?"He smiled brightly. "I came back! I came back for you now! Violet, come with me! I came here today to take you away from this place!""Away?" Violet murmured in a daze."Violet," Carl uttered, short of his usual composure.Violet looked at Carl again and said nothing."Carl Walker, you call yourself a man?" Nathaniel pressured him in a cold voice. "You think you're a thug, t
With Whitney and Mick gone, the cheer and laughter disappeared from the villa. Violet and Carl all but considered each other as enemies.Violet spent her days worrying about Whitney, but she had no clue of her whereabouts. She hadn't seen Carl for a week. Every time Reed tried to bring him up when talking to her, she would stop him."Whitney, where are you?" she mumbled. "Do you miss Mommy?""Violet!" Just then, a familiar voice sounded. Violet turned and found Isabelle approaching her."I didn't expect to really see you here." She giggled. It was clear that love had done wonders to her temperament.Violet gave her a cold look before turning away."Don't leave!" Isabelle called out. "Don't you want to know how I got in?"Violet rolled her eyes. There was only one way Isabelle would be able to come in. She was in a relationship with Carl.She was just asking this stupid question so she could brag about it."I should really thank you for backing out and allowing Carl to realize
Carl arrived at a small house. As he approached, he could hear Whitney and Mick laughing as they played."Daddy!" Whitney jumped at Carl. Carl picked her up and kissed her on the cheek. "How are you today? Did you get a nosebleed? Did you listen to Dr. Howell?""I already told you I'm perfectly healthy!" Whitney pouted. "Don't leave me here alone for treatment!"A week ago, on the day Violet and Carl had fought, Whitney had suddenly fainted from an unknown illness.To prevent Violet from getting too worried, Carl had sent Whitney and Mick to Dr. Howell's residence for treatment, as he had all the equipment there.Carl put a hand on Whitney's forehead to check her temperature, then asked in concern, "Did you take your medicine?""I did!" Whitney said proudly.Carl nodded, no more worried. He carried Whitney out and sat on the swing in the garden."Daddy, are you and Mommy still fighting?" Whitney asked in a small voice.Even though she didn't know exactly why her parents were