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…”

really slashed my wrist. Do you think you still have any leverage to threaten

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

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

doctor rushed in. Russell was quickly pushed

again in an uproar by a piece of breaking

news.

Veronica lost control, needing

from her wrist

were outraged.

trending topic with the hashtag, “Violet,

all left their comments, such as that

or that she was heartless and

the case online, with some even questioning whether it

Patrick called her and instructed her

stairs and proceeded to Patrick’s office,

lingering at the corner of his mouth. She had no

she inquired, “Mr. Hersey, what’s

His mouth curved into a playful smile as he

replied, “No need. It’s okay for me to stand here to listen.”

smile and asked, “What are your thoughts on the news

she replied

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