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?”

further on the matter, instead moving on to the main issue. “Alright, let’s put everything else aside for now. Shouldn’t you withdraw your lawsuit against Veronica?”

tone was confident as if he believed Violet would definitely

I withdraw the lawsuit? She plagiarized

will see it that way? Or do you believe that Patrick can help you? No matter how capable he is, he can’t change the opinions of so many people online, can he?” Violet’s trembling l*ps tightened as she gripped her phone tightly out of disgust. Henry continued, “Don’t rely on Patrick to help you. To be frank with you, if Veronica

anger. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll post your

shrugged it off. “Go ahead and post them. What does that prove? I’m just trying to advise you to withdraw the lawsuit, from a father’s perspective, to help you and your sister reconcile. Do you

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

Henry would completely side with Veronica.

not something that could never be revealed, but right now,

own life, and people were sympathizing with her. If everyone suddenly found out that Patrick and Violet were married, they would likely assume that Violet was using Patrick’s influence

can’t believe you’re blaming everything on me!” Veronica rolled her eyes, looking at her newly manicured nails, and replied, “Well, your reputation

a divorce right now.

the curb the moment trouble hits? Since

words, I won’t let you enjoy any good fortune. You pretend to be innocent, don’t you? Well, I’ll show everyone

with Russell for two years, and there had to be something he could use against her. If he

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