Chapter 0119

“This’s my business!” she declared.

Her pride and stubbornness prevailed, refusing to undergo another judgment, scorn, or doubt.

Lucius’s face grew stern as he questioned, “You can refuse, but do you think I can’t discover the

truth?”

“Suit yourself!” Violet retorted, her eyes brimming with tears, reflecting her frustration and hurt.

She silently exited the car, unconcerned about Lucius.

Lucius observed her departure

with a narrowed gaze

That evening, he called George into his room and ordered, “Investigate the situation between. Violet and her family.”

“Yes, Master Lucius,” George acknowledged, preparing to leave.

“Actually, forget it,” Lucius interrupted. “Hire a reputable detective agency for this task.”

He doubted George’s investigative skills.

Embarrassed, George nodded. He admitted his mistake and allowed Violet to pass for Agatha,

even though the ruse had been effective.

“Understood,” he agreed eventually.

It was the day for them to return to the country.

Violet packed her belongings. Aside from her salary, Lucius had also given her a gown and shoes. She debated whether she should return these items to him.

She was conflicted, torn between the desire to return them and the sentiment of keeping them as a keepsake. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions as she contemplated the possibility of parting ways with Lucius once more.

different worlds,” she reminded herself, trying to

room, she found him halfway through changing. His shirt was undone, revealing his bronzed skin and

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brilliantly. Their value could easily sustain an ordinary person for a

of his cuff links,

watch

need something?” Lucius

seemingly accustomed to such situations given his history with

numerous women.

away and said, “I’ll wait for you to finish getting

dressed.”

garments and Lucius’s laugh came from behind

shy?” he teased. “There’s nothing here that you haven’t

other in

table and said, “I’ve brought your

leaving.”

away as

away, Lucius’s previously narrowed eyes relaxed, his

contemplative look.

found herself seated beside

asked, “Master Lucius, where to?”

Palace.” Lucius answered.

journey from the Imperial Palace to her home.

at Balaka City

looked at Lucius, awaiting

to leave them alone.

Lucius said firmly. “Come back to the

authoritative, as it always was.

I need to go home.”

She didn’t want to complicate her life

still had the option

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to? If I recall correctly, your father disowned you,” Lucius pointed out

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