Chapter 27

Sophia listened to the discussions among the members of the design department and felt outraged. She thought the people in the design department were simply disgusting, all hoping for Violet to end up with a bad outcome.

In the stairwell, Violet answered her phone with a blank expression. “Hello. What do you want?”

Henry snorted. “Now you don’t even call me Dad?”

Violet felt a shiver run down her spine when she heard his voice. She responded with sarcasm, “Does someone who drugs his own daughter and hands her over to other men have the right to be called Dad?”

Henry was momentarily taken aback, recalling the events of the previous night. He maintained a calm facade. “Violet, what’s your relationship with Patrick Hersey?”

“How is that any of your business?” Violet’s voice was sharp and unyielding. “Then aren’t you afraid I might take action against Charles’s company?” Henry’s tone carried a clear threat.

Violet scoffed. “As long as you can outmatch Patrick, go ahead.”

Henry remained silent for a couple of seconds and then said, “It seems like what Patrick said last night is true. Are you two married?”

remained silent, refusing to answer the question. Henry did not press further on the matter, instead moving on to the main issue. “Alright, let’s put everything else aside for

believed Violet would definitely comply and withdraw the lawsuit.

raced with disgust. “Why should I withdraw the lawsuit? She plagiarized

be frank with you, if Veronica is driven to commit suicide because

you afraid I’ll post your

you to withdraw the lawsuit, from a father’s perspective, to help you and your sister reconcile. Do you really think the internet users will be on

it too. This conversation can easily prove that you’re married to Patrick. If you don’t want to be seen as a bully, you’d better drop the lawsuit.” Henry not only left himself without the possibility of being blamed by the public but also turned

Henry would completely side with Veronica. She hung up

fact that she was married to Patrick was not something that could never be revealed, but right now, it was definitely the worst possible timing for

that Patrick and Violet were married, they would likely assume that Violet was using Patrick’s influence to bully Veronica. In that case, it would be

nails, and replied, “Well, your reputation is already in the gutter,

divorce you. I want a divorce right now. You’re nothing

the moment trouble hits? Since you’re heartless,

good fortune. You pretend to be innocent, don’t

had to be something he could use against her. If he

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