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

his marital status become a weapon for Russell to

bravado

“Then do you believe that

locked on Patrick, but

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. They’re saying Miss Webb was so heartless. It was she who had forced Veronica into this tragedy. If news of your marriage to Miss Webb gets out, they’ll surely

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

his voice barely audible. “Didn’t you instruct me not to mention Miss Webb today?“,

shot Patrick a

recalled this thing and felt a bit embarrassed. “Alright, I know. I’ll take care of this

speaking, he glanced at Violet.

a bit hesitant and glanced at

eyebrow. “What’s the matter? Don’t feel like having lunch?”

immediately shook her head.

raised his eyelids and looked at her.

raised her

asked you to drop the case? If you do, it’ll also be a blow to Foreverie Jewelry’s

hearing this. Her eyes seemed to light up

a smile and headed back into the restaurant.

eyes were so bright just now that

but steal a glance at Patrick. “Mr. Hersey…”

then turned his gaze to Russell. “If you want to

stiffened and quickly followed.

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

an eyebrow in surprise. As soon as she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper, “Violet, check Twitter. The company

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