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 sake.

would he do that?”

I believe

the possibility that Lucius had a crush on her, but

something else you should know,” George said, his

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you to visit Master Lucius was not just his birthday. It was also the day his parents

him.”

shock. She remembered seeing Lucius looking so vulnerable and fragile that day.

reflected on her actions with

abruptly left him.

I had no idea… Had I known,

had been so caught up in her own emotions that she

This overwhelmed

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

signifies your

found this hard to believe

on the 25th floor. You should see him if you

been struggling with the food overseas.

visit might

she agreed, her voice quivering

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

the office.

was empty–handed and quickly stopped by a supermarket to purchase groceries

woman she did not recognize blocked her path.

The woman looked back coldly.

groceries in hand, Violet stated,

to me,” the woman demanded, reaching for the

insisting, “I want

Master Lucius only likes my cooking,” the woman retorted arrogantly. “It’s

privilege everyone gets.”

over the groceries but kept her gaze on

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