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.”

with him?” Henry’s tone sounded unusually

why would he let you into Foreverie

She wanted to leave as soon as

smile faded when he heard that. “Yes, can’t you

did not expect him to be so straightforward in making the

father, Violet felt a bit resentful. “Veronica copied my designs and turned the tables on me by suing me 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 made by Foreverie Jewelry, and I don’t have

“Is that so? Well, then help Veronica. Talk to Mr. Hersey and ask him not to push Veronica to the brink.” He paused, gazing at Violet. “After

Twitter are all condemning and berating Veronica. She’s so terrified she won’t even leave the

brow. “I’ll

She had no desire to stay in this house for another moment. She just wanted to get away as

fine. But stay for

was implying. He wanted her to meet

are you so unwilling to have dinner with me? I know Veronica copied your designs, but that wasn’t my doing. Why are you angry 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,

Veronica’s gaze

a poisonous snake, but she did not confront

“Miss Webb, allow me to introduce myself, I am Benedict Turner.” Benedict’s clingy gaze remained fixed

repulsed by his gaze and responded coldly,

beside her, saying, “Miss Webb, don’t be so cold. Let’s have a conversation

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