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…”

I really slashed my wrist. Do you think

how to express his shock at

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

doctor rushed in. Russell was quickly

the internet was once again in

news.

Veronica lost control, needing

was a picture of Veronica bleeding from her wrist

online were

topic with the hashtag,

as that Violet didn’t deserve to be Veronica’s

that she was heartless

case online, with some even questioning whether it was really

the news when Patrick called her and instructed her to go

ascended the stairs and proceeded to Patrick’s

smile lingering at the corner of his mouth. She had no idea

as she inquired, “Mr. Hersey, what’s the

her words, Patrick paused momentarily. His mouth curved into a playful smile as he responded, “Well, please have

need. It’s

glanced at her with a faint smile and asked, “What are

eyes, and she replied candidly, “I have no

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