Chapter 0139

Violet calmed down after crying for a long time. Still in his embrace, she spoke up. “I liked him once, but I never pursued him.”

Lucius felt a twinge of unease at her confession. He became concerned by Violet’s obsession with

that man.

“Why are you here so often? Aren’t you busy? Do you know my boss?” Violet questioned him, puzzled by his frequent visits.

That was the only thing she could think of.

For her, the mere fact that Lucius knew the company’s president was amazing, the fact that he owned the company was beyond her..

Lucius’s rage erupted in response to her remarks. What brought him here? Did she not understand

anything?

Of course, as proud as he was, he refused to reveal the true reason.

He grumbled, “Your designs aren’t terrible, but why are you such a fool?”

Frustrated, Violet wiped her eyes, explaining. “I’ve dedicated a lot of time to my art.”

She had devoted countless hours to the library and dorm, working tirelessly to overcome her

innate limitations and to remain near Oliver.

“Why did you work so hard on learning to draw?” Lucius probed, not easily duped.

His question caught Violet off guard, and she had no idea what to say.

“For your crush?” he pushed, seeing right through her.

bit her lower lip and remained silent.

haven’t pursued another man’s man?

pursuit?”

because she had never heard

against giving Violet the USB stick, which

research, Oliver might have had affection for Violet, but Lucius

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you?” he asked, diverting the conversation from her personal

to Lucius,

shook her head, and answered,

didn’t push the issue, and got up

also prepared to exit the office.

immediately!” Lucius’s

see Lucius clutching an ice pack. His eyes were icy

and stern.

returned to him with

walked over to the sofa and sat down, motioning for her

down.

alarming. Do you really intend to go out and frighten people

he

a surge of anger. While her face was swollen, it certainly didn’t reach an alarming state. Before she could

injured face, causing her to instinctively pull

on her, holding her in place. “Ice

could reduce swelling, but Lucius’s heavy–handed method might just

worse.

others, and he used too much

clatter in discomfort.

from him. “I

still!” Lucius insisted, disregarding her attempt and reapplying the ice

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