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.”

tone sounded unusually calm.

why would he let you into Foreverie Jewelry and

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

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

Veronica, she did not expect him to

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 the

Mr. Hersey and ask him

people on Twitter are all condemning and berating Veronica. She’s so terrified she won’t even leave the house, fearing recognition and

father’s imposing tone, Violet furrowed her brow.

to stay in this house for another moment. She just wanted

and held it tightly. He stared at Violet for a few seconds before saying, “Well, if you want to leave, that’s fine. But stay for dinner first. Benedict is coming over. After dinner,

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

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 course. I mean, I can’t tie you up, can I?” Violet’s mood

Veronica’s gaze

snake, but she did

had a satisfied expression. “Miss Webb, allow me to introduce myself, I am Benedict Turner.” Benedict’s clingy

felt repulsed by his gaze and

Webb, don’t be so cold. Let’s have a conversation first and get to know each

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