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

company for her sake.

do that?” she

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

that Lucius had a crush on

George said, his face turning solemn.

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also the day his parents died in a car

him.”

was stunned, her jaw dropping in shock. She remembered

She reflected on her actions with regret. She had not

abruptly left him.

her fingers, she admitted, “I’m sorry, I had no idea… Had I

in her own emotions that she failed to consider

feelings. This overwhelmed

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

you cook. This signifies

this hard to believe but felt immense

on the 25th floor.

food

hinted that her visit

voice quivering a bit.

weekend and she was not working, Violet found

the office.

she was empty–handed and quickly stopped by a

a stunningly beautiful woman she did not recognize blocked her path.

observed her closely. The woman looked back coldly.

in hand, Violet stated, “I’ve come

me,” the woman

her ground, insisting, “I want to cook for

only likes my cooking,” the woman

privilege everyone gets.”

over the groceries but kept her gaze on the

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