Chapter 0117

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Lucius remained still for a moment before turning to Violet and subtly raising his arm.

Catching his cue, Violet hesitated briefly before linking her arm with his. It was only then that he proceeded forward, exuding the regal confidence of a king.

For a brief moment, Violet entertained the notion of feeling like a queen herself.

She quickly dismissed the thought, regained her composure, and gracefully assumed her role as Lucius’s elegant companion.

Arriving at the venue with Lucius, Violet found herself the center of attention as an eye candy that stood beside Lucius.

She was met with curious glances from men and resentful stares from women, as if she had

stolen their husbands.

Feeling somewhat helpless, she humorously likened Lucius to a Casanova, someone desired by

many.

This metaphor made her chuckle, a reaction that caught Lucius’s attention. He looked at her with a puzzled expression.

“It’s nothing,” she murmured, shaking her head with a hint of nervousness.

“Why are you nervous if it’s nothing?” Lucius asked, noticing her discomfort.

“I’m just a bit anxious,” she hastily explained, trying to dismiss his concem.

Luckily, Lucius didn’t pursue the matter further.

Violet realized that Alaia hadn’t yet arrived. She asked a nearby waiter, “Where’s Alaia?“.

“Ms. Alaia will be here later. She’s scheduled to perform halfway through the event, about an hour

waiter informed her.

“Oh! I see.”

around to find Lucius looking at her with a stern gaze. She

let go of my arm?”

looked down, a gesture that seemed flirtatious, especially given that the

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she muttered, quickly releasing his sleeve.

flirting, aren’t you? I’m warning you, Violet. As my plus one,

waiter’s hand to ask a question, yet Lucius Interpreted

Violet felt a bit wronged as Lucius walked away, leaving her to

abandoned pet.

arm, she moved to a quieter area, deciding to wait there for

appearance.

notice Lucius, his

that of a slender woman who approached him with her arm sliding suggestively

sipped his drink, neither encouraging

that Lucius had been without female

his target for the evening, especially

mood was sour, yet she couldn’t think of

woman. She lowered her gaze, forcing herself to ignore the unfolding

didn’t seek

hour later, when Alaia finally made her appearance at the event, Violet chose

her.

too ordinary and out of practice with her singing, she lacked the confidence to meet her

idol.

found contentment in simply watching Alaia move among the crowds and perform on stage, believing some

to Lucius, who

them because he seemed out of her league. To her, Lucius

a different world.

felt insignificant and quietly walked away, only to be interrupted by

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“Isn’t that Violet?”

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