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 calm. Violet was struck dumb. “It’s

it wasn’t okay, why would he let you into Foreverie Jewelry and help you sue Veronica?”

ran down her spine. She wanted to leave

smile faded when he heard that. “Yes, can’t you withdraw your lawsuit and not sue Veronica?”

she knew that Henry always favored Veronica, she did not expect

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

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 all, Veronica is

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

to her father’s imposing tone, Violet furrowed her brow. “I’ll talk to Mr. Hersey. I’m leaving

Violet grabbed her suitcase and planned to leave. She had no desire to stay in this house

few seconds before saying, “Well, if you want to leave, that’s fine. But stay for dinner first. Benedict is coming over. After dinner, we’ll arrange for a driver to take you back to where you’re

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

her sharply. “Why 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, “Of

Veronica’s gaze

poisonous snake, but

me to

repulsed by his gaze and responded coldly, “Violet Webb.”

closely and sat beside her, saying, “Miss Webb, don’t be so cold. Let’s have a conversation first and get to know each other

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255