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 you still have any leverage

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

coldly snorted. “What’s the alternative? Let you find out and try to blackmail me? I’m not

a doctor rushed in. Russell was quickly pushed aside.

the internet was once again in an uproar by a piece of

news.

drop the case, and Veronica lost control, needing a second surgery since the cut wound opened

of Veronica bleeding from her wrist

online were outraged.

soon became a trending topic with

left their comments, such as that Violet didn’t deserve to be Veronica’s

that she was heartless

to drop the case online, with some even questioning whether it

called her and instructed her to go upstairs to his office,

the stairs and proceeded to Patrick’s office,

computer screen, a mocking smile lingering at the corner of his mouth. She had no idea what Patrick was

she inquired, “Mr. Hersey, what’s the matter?”

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

need. It’s okay for me to stand here

at her with a faint smile and asked,

replied candidly, “I have no opinion.”

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