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…”

you think you still have any leverage to threaten me?”

knew how to

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

finished speaking, a doctor rushed in. Russell was quickly pushed

was once again in an uproar by a piece

news.

control, needing a second surgery since the

the news was a picture of Veronica bleeding from

online were

trending topic with the hashtag, “Violet, go to hell!”

all left their comments, such as that Violet didn’t deserve

she was

even questioning whether

Patrick called her and instructed her to go upstairs

stairs and

computer screen, a mocking smile lingering at the corner of his mouth. She had

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

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

her l*ps and replied, “No need. It’s okay for me to

at her with a faint smile and asked, “What are your thoughts on the news

replied candidly, “I have no

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