Chapter 31

Russell suddenly burst into sarcastic laughter. “I was just messing with you, Veronica. I didn’t expect that it was actually true. You’ve got some skills.”

This was what Patrick taught him. It was called entrapment.

Veronica’s face changed. “Even if you know, what difference does it make? After all, the whole internet knows about my attempt to commit suicide by slashing my wrist, and you don’t have any evidence. Don’t even think about dealing with me by using audio and video recordings like Violet. Remember, they searched you when you came in, and that’s exactly what I was guarding against.”

She said so, but her lack of confidence was obvious.

Russell stared at her coldly, saying nothing, and sneered inwardly. But no matter how cautious she was, she couldn’t outsmart Patrick.

Suddenly, Veronica grabbed a fruit knife and made a cut on her wrist. Blood immediately began to flow. She used her other hand to press a call–for–help button.

Russell was completely taken aback by her actions. He looked at Veronica with a mixture of emotions. “You…”

my wrist. Do you think you still have

you.” Russell no longer knew how to express his shock at this

coldly snorted. “What’s the alternative? Let you find out and try to blackmail

speaking, a doctor

internet was once again in an uproar by a piece of

news.

drop the case, and Veronica lost control, needing a second

Veronica bleeding from her wrist while being

online were

became a trending topic with the hashtag, “Violet, go to

as that Violet

or that she was

case online, with some even questioning whether it was really that important for

noticed the news when Patrick called her and instructed her to go upstairs to

she ascended the stairs

on his computer screen, a mocking smile lingering at the corner of

as she inquired, “Mr.

hearing her words, Patrick paused momentarily. His mouth curved into a playful smile as he

replied, “No need. It’s okay

asked, “What are

replied candidly, “I have no

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