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?”
just there for lunch, and he happened to notice that Russell had been bothering Violet.
found it utterly absurd. When had his marital status become a weapon for Russell to threaten
bravado waning. “Veronica told me.”
believe that you can
on
moment, Nelson 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
“Then why didn’t you tell me
you instruct me not to mention Miss
a
this thing and felt a bit embarrassed. “Alright,
he glanced at Violet. “You can go and have lunch now”
was a bit hesitant
eyebrow. “What’s the matter? Don’t feel like having
shook her
at
stood her ground somewhat stubbornly and raised her head. “I’m not
the case? If you do, it’ll also be a blow to Foreverie
a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Her eyes seemed to
finished speaking, she turned around with a smile and headed back
momentarily stunned. Violet’s eyes were so bright just now that he seemed to have seen stars.
but steal a glance at Patrick. “Mr. Hersey…”
his gaze
stiffened and quickly followed.
the Design Department and noticed that everyone there was quiet, not discussing
surprise. As soon as she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach
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