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?”

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

utterly absurd. When had his marital status

bravado waning. “Veronica

you believe that you can threaten. me with that too?”

his gaze locked on

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. They’re saying Miss Webb was so heartless. It was she who had forced Veronica into this tragedy. If news

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

you instruct me not to mention Miss

a surprised

felt a bit embarrassed. “Alright, I

he glanced at Violet. “You can go and have lunch

was a bit hesitant and glanced

eyebrow. “What’s the matter? Don’t

her

looked at her. “Then

raised her

the case? If you do, it’ll also be

a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

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

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

couldn’t help but steal a glance at

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

stiffened and quickly

Department and noticed that

an eyebrow in surprise. As 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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