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…”

my wrist. Do you think you still have any leverage to

no longer knew how to express

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

speaking, a doctor rushed in. Russell

once again in an uproar by a piece of breaking

news.

Veronica lost control, needing a second surgery

picture of Veronica bleeding from her wrist while being wheeled into

online were outraged.

a trending topic with

that Violet didn’t deserve to

she was heartless and

some even questioning

noticed the news when Patrick called her and instructed her to go upstairs

ascended the stairs and proceeded

entering, she found Patrick fixated on his computer screen, a mocking smile lingering at the corner of his mouth.

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

His mouth curved into a

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

asked, “What are your thoughts on the news

and she replied candidly,

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