Chapter 22
Violet felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Patrick from the bottom of her heart. If it were not for Patrick’s timely intervention the previous night, she could not even bear to think about the dire situation she might be in now. If Henry and the others had succeeded in their plans, she would have been at the mercy of Veronica, enduring endless torment. The thought of this possibility sent shivers down her spine.
As she ate breakfast, Violet could not help but reflect on the unexpected events of the morning. She felt even more guilty now. Patrick had saved her life, and she had repaid him with a kick. Even though it was unintentional, she could not help but feel like she had crossed a line.
She glanced at Patrick cautiously while eating and mustered the courage to speak up, “Thank you for last night.”
Patrick glanced at her, his expression showing no interest in engaging in conversation.
Violet pursed her l*ps and blinked. “And I’m really sorry for this morning. It wasn’t intentional.”
Patrick emitted a soft snort and got up abruptly, saying, “I’m full.”
Violet sat at the table, feeling incredibly dejected like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her.
asked in an icy tone, “Are you
that he was offering her a ride to work. She
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picked up her bag,
leave, Violet even kindly handed Patrick a
an eyebrow.
his chin.
think a bandage
Patrick walked out without looking back, leaving Violet
it just a result of her morning mishap?” Violet
would not receive her work badge until the afternoon.
design department first. However, as soon as she arrived, a woman with exquisite makeup approached her. The woman was dressed in a light blue suit,
assistant?” Joanna
Without waiting for a response, she headed to
her seat.
handed her a stack of design drafts and said, “Find any available seat and start
interrupted
the design drafts quietly. She felt uncomfortable about the situation
handed them to Joanna, saying, “Hello,
the drafts and glanced at them, surprised. She then gave
nodded and was about to say something when Joanna handed her
did not say anything. She noticed Joanna was getting annoyed. “What’s the matter? Are you
not want to argue with her, so she grabbed a glass. “No,
water on Joanna’s desk, she overheard some nearby coworkers talking
she’s all that because she got some attention online yesterday? Is she trying to make a grand entrance and show off in
never had an
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