Chapter 0131

Her expression was one of desperate pleading, her eyes imploring. She couldn’t afford to jeopardize her hard-won job in this situation.

Lucius’s heart softened as he saw her despairing expression. He had planned to claim her immediately, but he was now willing to wait a little longer.

“Make sure you come up after work. Don’t force me to come looking for you,” he instructed before turning and shutting the door.

Violet lingered outside for a moment before descending the stairs.

“Vivi, did the president give you trouble?” Estelle asked upon her return.

Having not actually met the president, Violet shook her head. “Not really.”

“That’s good,” Estelle said, oblivious to the turmoil within Violet. She gently patted her shoulder

and said, “Back to work now.”

Violet returned to her workspace.

Having recently wept in the restroom, Emily looked up with reddened eyes. Despite working for the same company, there was a clear difference between the sisters.

Violet was skilled and well-liked by the boss, while the other couldn’t complete even a simple

assignment.

Emily was embarrassed by the sharp contrast. Violet’s employment at the same company was frustrating to her.

Everyone started leaving the office at the end of the workday, though Violet stayed late for

overtime.

Oliver’s arrival in the office captured everyone’s attention. Everyone here knew his close

relationship with Emily.

“Emily, your boyfriend’s here,” someone noted.

As Emily turned toward Oliver, she noticed his gaze not on her, but through the glass wall, directed

specific area

quickly approached, calling out,

Oliver finally faced her

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not Just my boyfriend, but my flancé,” Emily declared openly with a broad grin, her voice loud enough

envious glances from her colleagues were hard to

didn’t object. He maintained a soft gaze, though he no longer

out, glancing in Violet’s direction.

an air of sincerity

not

to one of hurt as she came closer

angry with us long enough? Please, let’s go

Emily implying that Violet was the

who had falsely accused

spreading rumors

true calling. You may not be cut

but as a supporting actor, you’d

“Violet!”

finally lost his temper. His formerly

“That’s enough!” he chided.

perspective, Violet was

of hurt from his disapproving look, tightly clutching her fingers

was all for Oliver’s sake, but

her from playing along.

gently pulling him. “Violet’s just in

harsh with her.”

comment and exited the office, firmly holding Emily’s hand and

them leave, and sighed bitterly. She

Life’s twists can

the door, Oliver paused,

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you tired?”

at

was exhausted, but

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