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…”

time, I really slashed my wrist. Do you think you still have any leverage to threaten me?”

Russell no longer knew how to express his

you find out and try to blackmail me? I’m not that foolish.”

doctor rushed

again in an uproar by a piece of breaking

news.

lost control, needing a second surgery since the cut wound

was a picture of Veronica bleeding from her wrist while being wheeled into

online were

soon became a trending topic with

comments, such as that Violet didn’t deserve to

that she was heartless

some even questioning whether it was

when Patrick called her and instructed her to go upstairs

she ascended the stairs

at the corner of his mouth. She had no idea what Patrick was watching,

she inquired, “Mr. Hersey, what’s

into a playful smile as he responded, “Well, please have a

It’s okay for me to stand

smile and asked, “What are your thoughts

blinked her eyes, and she replied candidly, “I have no opinion.”

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