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?”

happened to notice that Russell had been bothering Violet. Russell had menacingly threatened to reveal his marriage to

marital status become a weapon for Russell to

at Patrick, his bravado waning. “Veronica told

dangerously. “Then do you believe that you can threaten. me with

locked on Patrick, but he

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

frosty. “Then why didn’t you tell me

voice barely audible. “Didn’t you instruct me not

Patrick a

bit embarrassed. “Alright, I

at Violet. “You

bit hesitant and

“What’s the matter? Don’t feel like

shook her head.

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

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

you do, it’ll also be

relief upon hearing this. Her eyes seemed to light

around with a smile and headed back into the restaurant.

stunned. Violet’s eyes were so bright just now that he seemed to have seen stars.

a glance at

Nelson, and then turned his gaze to Russell. “If you want to save Oceanen

stiffened and quickly followed.

noticed that everyone there was quiet, not discussing the morning’s

she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her

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