Chapter 0146

As Naomi tried to probe into Violet’s family matters, noticing Violet’s unease, she smoothly changed the subject.

“Have you seen Master Lucius lately?” she asked.

“No,” Violet replied while arranging some dishes. Lucius had been out of touch since he requested

that she leave that night.

“Master Lucius is quite nice,” Naomi commented with a sigh. Perhaps she was regretting the fact. that Agatha had not treasured her relationship with Lucius.

Violet felt her chest tighten and was unable to speak.

Lucius remained absent from her life, and Violet began to accept that they might always be

strangers. Then George approached her.

“Ms. Violet, may we talk?” he asked.

Violet consented after a brief pause and took George to a neighboring cafe.

Once seated, George asked, “Do you know why Master Lucius acquired this company?*

Violet shook her head. She was clueless about Lucius’s world.

“I’m in the dark too,” George continued, purposefully keeping her in suspense.

“However, he was aware that you had joined this company, and it was only after your employment

that he decided to purchase it. His sudden decision swept everyone away, including the

executives and even his grandfather.

“You know, Imperial Enterprises runs the best shopping malls in the wealthiest region of the world. The company was never meant to enter the design industry. And, with the Imperial Palace’s influence, they would never associate with a medium–sized enterprise.”

Violet’s heart pounded furiously. She grasped the meaning of those remarks. Lucius had

for her

would he do that?” she

knowing smile and stated, “Why? I believe Ms. Violet can

had a crush on her, but she refused to believe

something else you should know,” George said, his

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day I requested you to visit Master Lucius was not just his birthday. It was also the day his parents died in a car crash while rushing

him.”

her jaw dropping in shock. She remembered seeing Lucius looking so vulnerable and fragile that day.

done? She reflected on her actions with regret. She had

abruptly left him.

she admitted, “I’m sorry, I had

up in her

overwhelmed her with

Master Lucius has always spent his birthdays alone, not letting anyone near him, even Agatha. Yet he

you cook. This signifies your importance to

to believe but

back on the 25th floor. You should see

He’s been struggling with the food overseas. It wasn’t to his

hinted that her visit might be

her voice quivering a bit.

the weekend and she was not working, Violet

the office.

that she was empty–handed and quickly stopped by a supermarket to purchase groceries before heading

woman she did not

closely. The woman looked back coldly.

groceries in hand, Violet stated,

them over to me,” the woman demanded, reaching for the groceries.

insisting, “I want to cook for him

my cooking,” the woman retorted

privilege everyone gets.”

handed over the groceries but kept her gaze on the

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