Chapter 0102

Emily grappled with jealousy when she saw Violet recelve attention from Oliver, and was further shocked to find Violet with Lucius.

Lucius’s earlier remark left Patrick speechless. Emily’s curiosity was clawed at, making her uneasy. She left her father, and curiously approached Lucius and Violet.

“I need to use the restroom,” Violet sald, eventually managing to break free from Lucius’s clutches.

She dashed to the restroom without waiting for his response. She had been holding it in for a long time, and had reached her limit.

Upon exiting, she found herself blocked by Emily, who confronted her with a pressing question.

Violet gave Emily a harsh stare, and remained mute.

“What’s your relationship with Mr. Davis?” Emily demanded.

Violet, unfazed and cold, dismissed her. “Is that any of your concern?”

“I’m asking on Dad’s behalf! Mr. Davis is well–known for his power and fortune. What makes him think he’s interested in you? You aren’t his mistress, are you? You’re still a Wickham, even after Dad kicked you out. Your name is still listed in the family register. If you do something shameful,

it’ll bring dishonor to Dad and the family name.”

“Enough!” Without wanting to hear anything more, Violet interrupted her. “Don’t worry, I have nothing to do with him. I won’t be tarnishing the family reputation!”

“Are you sure?” Emily’s strained heart eventually calmed down. “You’re not lying to me?”

“Are you worth my effort to lie to?” Violet responded before walking away.

Emily finally quit bothering her. She was convinced that Lucius couldn’t have any serious interest

in Violet.

To her, Lucius’s interaction with Violet seemed nothing more than a fleeting act of kindness, akin

to walking a pet. Wealthy individuals like him often entertained numerous fleeting interests, and

were unlikely to remember or deeply care for someone they deemed insignificant.

assumption, Emily confidently returned to

she had left him, now encircled by people eager to engage

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observed his annoyed expression, and wondered why he remained in

didn’t enjoy.

him and avoiding fueling rumors about their relationship, Violet chose to leave

the hall alone.

Lucius called out to her, catching up.

a word?”

“You looked busy, so I didn’t want

you.”

felt from his

knew it wasn’t genuine.

Lucius appeared frustrated.

stayed only because he was waiting for

said,

a taxi arrived; she quickly got in and departed.

He was Lucius Davis, after all–a man

troubled over

to keep her there.

into his car and drove

from afar, Emily saw Lucius and Violet part ways. She felt utterly reassured, believing

Lucius that he didn’t even bother to escort her.

content with her

to the banquet hall,

standing alone in

deep in thought, his wine untouched, and his attention disengaged from the

around him.

recent comments from Lucius had evidently impacted Patrick, leading him to question if

overly harsh with

words had been a result of his frustration over Emily’s vocal injury, which cost her a

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