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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?”

look suggested he hoped to maintain their marriage, even if it was initially

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

“Are you hinting that for us

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exact,

met his stare, not quite sure

a myth.

else.”

if a bucket of ice–cold water had been dumped on

were solely for physical gratification, devoid of any feelings,

and her inability to fall for someone was not

invite

feigned smile, she departed the

experienced a loss, a part of

with

harbored affection for Violet, but as George said, his low EQ kept him from understanding

his actual feelings to someone who was ready to leave

Lucius returned to his bedroom to

in the living room, Violet aimlessly switched TV channels, unable to find a show that

the living room

George was absent.

she answered

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

to move the receiver away from her ear, but

fury, “Let’s see who dares to defy

closer. When she looked up, she noticed

seething with fury. His brows and mustache bristled with

look Inside the

such intrusion will infuriate

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