Chapter 0100

Lucius unexpectedly ran into someone who seemed surprised by his early departure.

“Are you leaving already?” the stranger asked.

“Who might you be?” Lucius asked coldly.

He was struck by a sense of familiarity in the man’s eyes, usually a detail he would overlook in people he deemed unimportant.

“Hello, Patrick Wickham, and this is my daughter.” Patrick said, introducing himself and Emily, who was standing by his side.

Lucius realized why their eyes were familiar; they were identical to Violet’s, and that caused his expression to turn icy.

Patrick can’t help but shiver, sensing a coldness coming from Lucius, despite no known animosity or business connections between them.

“Mr. Davis.“Emily greeted, her eyes twinkling with delight.

Meeting such a top–tier tycoon would astonish anyone, even someone from a wealthy family like her.

Lucius’s gaze shifted to Emily, taking in her elegantly figure–hugging Chenette gown that accentuated her form, and her professionally done makeup.

“I’m a frequent shopper at your mall,” Emily replied, attempting to strike up a conversation.

Patrick had been encouraging her to get engaged in business since her voice had been destroyed, which was what brought her here. Not everyone could afford Imperial Palace goods, and her

desire to establish herself was obvious.

Nevertheless, the price tag of her Chenette gown was an intimidatingly expensive piece.

other hand, appeared considerably more modest. The clothes

cheap, probably not costing

“How many daughters

Lucius was interested in Emily, he should have asked about

Emily, who

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dropped out after her voice was damaged and refused

owing to lingering resentment. Emily’s future wouldn’t have been so dark if it hadn’t been

a nod, recalling a phone call where Patrick claimed, “My

smile played across his lips. He quickly lost interest in the conversation, and

and Emily were baffled, trying to decipher Lucius’s motives.

father, “People as young and wealthy as him tend to be

more striking, and

his car, Lucius’s mood was noticeably somber, and his expression was stern. Previously, he had been simply weary at the event,

of mind, tentatively probed, “Master Lucius, shall

the dinner is no longer required,” Lucius directed with a firm tone.

mention of Violet on purpose, likely indicating a significant rift between them. Violet would be upset if she had to face her father, who had declared

that she

he be concerned with Violet’s emotions? After all,

irritation, Lucius clenched

hotel and leave the car to me,” he ordered, his

“But…”

about leaving Lucius alone. However, a harsh glance from Lucius forced George to pull over to the side of the road and leave.

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remained seated in the car, engulfed in silence.

was an obvious choice as a skilled vocalist, and Violet had gotten accustomed to being neglected.

quite persuasive, almost indicating that the dinner would be

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