Chapter 29

Russell spun around in a fit of rage. “Are you looking for trouble? Who the hell wants to die…”

He turned his head and was met with Patrick’s expressionless face, causing his words to catch in his throat.

Violet, upon spotting Patrick, immediately seemed a bit flustered. “What are you doing here?”

Patrick glanced casually at Violet and replied tersely, “Having lunch.”

With that, he shrugged off Russell’s hand, retrieved a handkerchief from his suit pocket, and slowly wiped his fingers as though they were tainted by something filthy.

Russell’s face changed.

Violet’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch slightly.

After tossing the handkerchief into the trash, Patrick subconsciously positioned himself in front of Violet. He nonchalantly raised an eyebrow at Russell. “How did you find out about my marriage to Violet?”

for lunch, and he happened to notice that Russell had been bothering Violet. Russell had menacingly threatened to reveal his marriage to

found it utterly absurd. When had his marital status

at Patrick, his bravado

narrowed dangerously. “Then do you believe that you can threaten.

gaze locked on Patrick, but he

finally caught up and murmured softly in Patrick’s ear, “Mr. Hersey, Veronica attempted suicide this morning, and it’s all over the news now. She claimed to be Miss Webb’s sister and accused Russell of deceiving her. She had no knowledge of his two–timing and plagiarism. She handled it with finesse, and now the internet is flooded with sympathy.

an eyebrow, his gaze frosty. “Then why didn’t you

audible. “Didn’t you instruct me not to mention Miss Webb

Patrick a surprised look.

a bit embarrassed.

he finished speaking, he glanced at Violet. “You

a bit hesitant and glanced at

matter? Don’t

shook her head. “No.”

his eyelids and looked at her.

stood her ground somewhat stubbornly and raised her

do, it’ll also be a blow to Foreverie Jewelry’s reputation. I won’t allow

hearing this. Her eyes seemed to light up suddenly. “Thank you.”

finished speaking, she turned around with a smile and headed back into the

momentarily stunned. Violet’s eyes were so bright just now that he seemed

a glance

glanced at Nelson, and then turned his gaze to Russell. “If you want to

and quickly followed.

returned to the Design Department and noticed that everyone there was quiet, not discussing the morning’s events.

she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper,

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