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?”

was just there for lunch, and he happened to notice that Russell had

his marital status become a weapon for Russell to threaten

at Patrick, his bravado waning. “Veronica told

believe that you can threaten.

gaze locked on Patrick, but he

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

his gaze frosty. “Then why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“Didn’t you instruct me not to mention Miss

Patrick a surprised

embarrassed. “Alright, I know. I’ll take care

he glanced at Violet. “You can go

a bit hesitant

raised an eyebrow. “What’s the matter? Don’t feel like having

immediately shook her

raised his eyelids and looked at her. “Then go ahead

her ground somewhat stubbornly and raised her head. “I’m not dropping

asked you to drop the case? If you do, it’ll also

upon hearing this. Her eyes seemed

around with a smile and headed back

Violet’s eyes were so bright just now that he seemed to have

but steal a glance at Patrick.

snapped back to reality, glanced at Nelson, and then turned his gaze to

stiffened and quickly followed.

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

soon as she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper, “Violet, check Twitter. The company has issued a statement.”

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