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

the company for her sake.

that?” she asked,

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

a crush on

George said, his face turning solemn.

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was not just his birthday. It was also the day his parents died in a car

him.”

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

her actions with regret. She had not cooked for him and had

abruptly left him.

I had no idea… Had I

in her own emotions that she failed to

This overwhelmed her with

comfort, saying, “It’s not too late. Master Lucius has always spent his birthdays alone, not letting anyone near

This signifies your importance to him.”

to believe but felt immense happiness.

Lucius is now back on the 25th floor. You

with the food overseas. It wasn’t

that her visit might be well–received.

voice quivering

the weekend and she was not working, Violet found herself hastily making her way

the office.

she was empty–handed and quickly stopped by a

stunningly beautiful woman she

The woman looked back

the groceries in hand, Violet stated,

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

insisting, “I want to cook for him myself.”

likes my cooking,” the woman retorted arrogantly.

privilege everyone gets.”

over the groceries but kept her gaze

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