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…”

time, 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.

you find out and

speaking, a doctor rushed

in

news.

drop the case, and Veronica lost control, needing a second

from her wrist while being wheeled into the operating room.

online were

a trending topic with the hashtag, “Violet, go

comments, such as that Violet didn’t deserve to

she was heartless and

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

Patrick called her and instructed her

the stairs

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

inquired, “Mr.

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

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

her with a faint smile and asked, “What are your

her eyes, and she replied candidly, “I have no opinion.”

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