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.
shoes and asked in an icy tone, “Are you coming or not? I have to
to work. She immediately jumped up from
Π
shoes, picked up her bag, and grinned
to leave, Violet even
raised an eyebrow.
chin. “For
mentioned the wound, Patrick’s face darkened. “Do you think a bandage will keep others from figuring
that, Patrick walked out without
it just a result of her
at work, Violet learned that she would not receive her work badge until the afternoon.
with exquisite makeup approached her. The woman was dressed in a light blue suit,
Joanna
for a response, she headed to
her seat.
to explain that she was not the new assistant when Joanna handed her a stack of design drafts and said,
could utter a word, Joanna interrupted her assertively, “Why aren’t
frowned slightly but quickly found a seat and began sorting the design drafts quietly. She felt uncomfortable about the situation but did not want to start a conflict with
handed them to
at them, surprised. She then gave Violet a brief look and said, “Not bad. You’re efficient.”
to say something when Joanna handed her
was getting annoyed. “What’s
so she grabbed a glass. “No, I’m not.” With that, she went to get some water.
Joanna’s desk, she overheard
Violet Webb? It’s pretty late now. Does she think she’s all that because she got some attention online yesterday? Is she trying to make a grand entrance and show
She was personally recruited by Mr. Hersey, and remember, we’ve never had an exception like this at Foreverie Jewelry
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