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

found it utterly absurd. When had his marital status

glanced at Patrick, his bravado waning. “Veronica told

eyes narrowed dangerously. “Then do you believe that you can threaten.

gaze locked on

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 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 think that Violet abused her power

gaze frosty. “Then why didn’t you tell me

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

Patrick a

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

speaking, he glanced at Violet. “You

bit hesitant

matter?

shook her head.

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

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

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

a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Her

turned around with a smile and headed back into

so bright just now that he

couldn’t help but steal a glance at

snapped back to reality, glanced at Nelson, and then turned his gaze to Russell. “If you want to save Oceanen Jewelry, follow me.”

and

noticed that everyone there

sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper,

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