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George’s face changed subtly. He lowered his head, carefully hiding his reaction.

He explained calmly. “Those with high IQs often lack emotional intelligence, the wordvances things out that way.”

“Yeah, that’s true,” Violet, finding some solace in his words, nodded in agreement.

Lucius’s remarkable talents made her feel plain by comparison. Then again, why was the a problem? They weren’t a couple, after all.

The term couple unexpectedly resonated within her, tightening her chest and sending a jolt through her heart.

Over the next few days. Lucius remained preoccupied with work yet made a point of

spending hours each day holding Violet, insisting she accompany him.

Enduring the unease, she waited for him to conclude his tasks.

Her eyes widened in wonder upon seeing the endless stream of numbers on his computer.

“What’s all this?” she inquired.

“Money,” he replied.

“Is it really that simple to earn money by just working on a computer?

She pondered the ease of acquiring wealth. He neither confirmed nor denied, but his self- assurance was apparent.

“Anyone who marries you is bound to be lucky,” she commented.

“Why do you think so?” he queried.

“Because you’re wealthy!”

‘Do you also wish to marry me?”

hoped to maintain their marriage, even if

“To me, enough money is all that’s needed. A marriage should be rooted in emotion. Without that,

“Are you hinting that for

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exact, love.”

met his stare, not quite sure why she said that.

“Love is a myth. Marriage is merely

else.”

ice–cold water had been dumped on

his recent tender gestures were solely for physical gratification,

inability to fall for someone was not new

invite

with a feigned smile,

heart experienced a loss, a part of it seemingly

her exit, her smile striking him with agonizing

Violet, but as George said, his low EQ kept him

who was ready to leave at any time? He was resolved never to fall in love with another woman.

days of labor, Lucius returned to his bedroom

room, Violet aimlessly switched TV channels, unable to find a show that piqued her interest.

the living room rang.

George was absent.

she answered it.

the phone!” The voice exploded on the other end, nearly deafening her.” How dare he send people

away from her ear, but that voice was somewhat

and ongoing fury, “Let’s see who dares to defy

approaching closer. When she looked up, she noticed the

Howard, seething with fury. His brows and mustache

look Inside

intrusion

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