Chapter 17

Violet spoke honestly, “I’m moving out.”

Henry’s tone was cold. “Have we been abusive to you? Wasn’t there a room for you?”

Violet pursed her l*ps, about to speak, but Veronica interrupted, “Violet, you are truly despicable. You know well enough the awful things you’ve done. Now that you’re getting into Foreverie Jewelry and suing me, you must be feeling quite pleased with yourself, right? You may be pretending to be pitiable in front of our father, but I know you’re secretly thrilled about it.”

Veronica’s gaze was as though she wanted to devour Violet. If Henry was not present, she might have already lunged at her.

Henry sternly said, “Veronica, that’s enough.”

Veronica, with red eyes, shot a venomous look at Violet but remained silent.

Violet. “You

Patrick’s words, Violet replied, “Yes, I have to.”

then asked, “When did you meet Patrick?”

answered truthfully, “A couple of

tone sounded unusually calm.

“Well, if it wasn’t okay, why would he let

A chill ran down her spine. She wanted to leave

that. “Yes, can’t you withdraw your

While she knew that Henry always favored Veronica, she did not expect him to be so straightforward in making the

don’t want their company associated with a plagiarism scandal. So they’re taking legal action

as he responded, “Is that so? Well, then help Veronica. Talk to Mr. Hersey and ask him not to push Veronica to the brink.” He paused, gazing at Violet. “After all, Veronica

and berating Veronica. She’s so terrified she won’t even leave the

imposing tone, Violet furrowed her brow. “I’ll talk to

had no desire to stay in this house for another

to leave, that’s fine. But stay for dinner first. Benedict is coming over. After dinner, we’ll arrange for

changed slightly. She could tell what Henry was implying. He wanted her to meet with the wealthy and extravagant young man,

to… Violet began to reply, but Henry interrupted her sharply. “Why are you so unwilling to have dinner with me? I know Veronica copied your designs, but that wasn’t my doing. Why are you angry with me?” Violet looked up at Henry and asked, “If I have dinner, will you let me leave, Dad?” Henry looked at her and replied, “Of course. I mean, I can’t tie you up, can I?” Violet’s mood darkened. She reluctantly

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