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.
tone, “Are
that he was offering her a ride to work. She immediately jumped up
Π
her bag, and grinned
to leave, Violet even
raised an eyebrow.
at his chin. “For your
mentioned the wound, Patrick’s face darkened. “Do you think a bandage
walked out without looking
there to figure out? Wasn’t it just a result of her morning mishap?” Violet
that she would not receive her work badge until
However, as soon as she arrived, a woman with exquisite makeup approached her. The woman was dressed in a light blue suit, exuding an air of confidence.
Joanna
shifted slightly. Without waiting for
her seat.
was not the new assistant when Joanna handed her a stack of design drafts
Joanna interrupted her assertively, “Why aren’t you moving?
a seat and began sorting the design drafts quietly. She felt uncomfortable about the situation but
design drafts and handed them to Joanna, saying,
glanced at them, surprised. She then gave Violet
and was about to say something when Joanna handed her a cup
anything. She noticed Joanna was getting annoyed. “What’s the matter? Are
glass. “No, I’m not.” With that, she went to
on Joanna’s desk, she overheard some nearby
pretty late now. Does she think she’s all that because she got some attention online
never had
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