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?”

just there for lunch, and he happened to notice that Russell had been bothering Violet. Russell had menacingly threatened to reveal his marriage to

utterly absurd. When had his marital status

bravado waning. “Veronica told me.”

eyes narrowed dangerously. “Then do you believe that you

gaze locked on Patrick, but he remained silent.

moment, Nelson 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.

frosty. “Then why

“Didn’t you instruct me not to mention Miss Webb

a surprised

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

Violet. “You can go and have lunch

was a bit hesitant and glanced at him.

matter? Don’t

immediately shook her

eyelids and looked at her. “Then go ahead and

her ground somewhat stubbornly and raised her head.

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

a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Her eyes seemed to light up

around with a smile

so bright just now that he seemed to have

steal a glance at Patrick. “Mr.

and then turned his gaze

stiffened and quickly followed.

having lunch, Violet returned to the Design Department and noticed that everyone there was quiet,

she sat down, she saw Sophia

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