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. Violet was struck

suddenly smiled. “Well, if it wasn’t okay, why would he let you into Foreverie

smile, Violet felt that he was hiding something. A chill ran down her spine. She wanted to leave as soon as possible. She asked, “Dad, do you have anything else

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 him to be so

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

momentary chill in Henry’s eyes as he responded, “Is that so? Well, then help Veronica. Talk to Mr. Hersey and ask him

whole world has seen it. Everyone is on your side. The people on Twitter are all condemning and berating Veronica. She’s 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

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

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

seconds before saying, “Well, if you want to leave, that’s fine. But stay

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

designs, but that wasn’t my doing. Why are you angry with me?” Violet

Veronica’s gaze

snake, but

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

his gaze

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

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