My Wife Is An All-Around Expert by Elton Joe

Chapter 17

Violet spoke honestly, “I’m moving out.”

Henry’s tone was cold. “Have we been abusive to you? Wasn’t there a room for you?”

Violet pursed her l*ps, about to speak, but Veronica interrupted, “Violet, you are truly despicable. You know well enough the awful things you’ve done. Now that you’re getting into Foreverie Jewelry and suing me, you must be feeling quite pleased with yourself, right? You may be pretending to be pitiable in front of our father, but I know you’re secretly thrilled about it.”

Veronica’s gaze was as though she wanted to devour Violet. If Henry was not present, she might have already lunged at her.

Henry sternly said, “Veronica, that’s enough.”

Veronica, with red eyes, shot a venomous look at Violet but remained silent.

Henry continued to look at Violet. “You have to leave, right?”

Thinking about Patrick’s words, Violet replied, “Yes, I have to.”

Henry’s eyes flickered. He then asked, “When did you meet Patrick?”

Violet answered truthfully, “A couple of days ago.”

him?” Henry’s tone sounded unusually calm.

smiled. “Well, if it wasn’t okay, why would he let you into Foreverie Jewelry and help you sue

ran down her spine. She wanted to leave as soon as possible. She asked, “Dad, do you

“Yes, can’t you withdraw your

froze. While she knew that Henry always favored Veronica, she did not

first. Besides, now that I’m an employee of Foreverie Jewelry, they surely don’t want their company associated with a plagiarism scandal. So they’re taking legal action against Veronica to clear my name. These decisions were

and ask him not to push Veronica to the

so terrified she won’t even leave the house, fearing recognition and humiliation. Doesn’t that give you some satisfaction? Can’t you let her off the hook? Must you go

brow. “I’ll talk to Mr. Hersey. I’m leaving

in this house for another moment. She just wanted to get away as

you want to leave, that’s fine. But stay for dinner first. Benedict is

He wanted her to meet with the wealthy and extravagant young man, Benedict Turner, and consider a possible

with me?” Violet looked up at Henry and asked, “If I have dinner, will you let me leave, Dad?” Henry looked at her and replied, “Of

Veronica’s gaze

snake, but

had a satisfied expression. “Miss Webb, allow me to

gaze

“Miss Webb, don’t be so cold. Let’s have a conversation first and get