Chapter 29

Russell spun around in a fit of rage. “Are you looking for trouble? Who the hell wants to die…”

He turned his head and was met with Patrick’s expressionless face, causing his words to catch in his throat.

Violet, upon spotting Patrick, immediately seemed a bit flustered. “What are you doing here?”

Patrick glanced casually at Violet and replied tersely, “Having lunch.”

With that, he shrugged off Russell’s hand, retrieved a handkerchief from his suit pocket, and slowly wiped his fingers as though they were tainted by something filthy.

Russell’s face changed.

Violet’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch slightly.

After tossing the handkerchief into the trash, Patrick subconsciously positioned himself in front of Violet. He nonchalantly raised an eyebrow at Russell. “How did you find out about my marriage to Violet?”

He was just there for lunch, and he happened to notice that Russell had been bothering Violet. Russell had menacingly threatened to reveal his marriage to Violet.

Patrick found it utterly absurd. When had his marital status become a weapon for Russell to threaten Violet?

Russell glanced at Patrick, his bravado waning. “Veronica told me.”

Patrick’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “Then do you believe that you can threaten. me with that too?”

Russell flinched, his gaze locked on Patrick, but he remained silent.

moment, Nelson finally caught up and murmured softly in Patrick’s ear, “Mr. Hersey, Veronica attempted suicide this morning, and it’s all over the news now. She claimed to be Miss Webb’s sister and accused Russell of deceiving her. She had no knowledge of his two–timing and plagiarism. She handled it with finesse, and now the internet is flooded with sympathy. They’re saying Miss Webb was so heartless. It was she who had forced Veronica into this tragedy. If news of your marriage

an eyebrow, his gaze frosty. “Then why didn’t you tell

you instruct me not

shot Patrick a

this thing and felt a bit embarrassed. “Alright, I know. I’ll take care

speaking, he glanced at Violet.

was a bit hesitant and glanced

eyebrow. “What’s the matter? Don’t feel like having lunch?”

shook her head.

at her. “Then go ahead and

ground somewhat stubbornly and raised her head. “I’m not dropping the

was slightly amused. “Who asked you to drop the case? If you do, it’ll also be

but breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing

turned around with a smile and headed back into the restaurant.

were so bright just now that

a glance at

back to reality, glanced at Nelson, and then turned his gaze to Russell. “If you want to save Oceanen Jewelry, follow

and quickly

noticed that everyone

sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper, “Violet, check Twitter. The

widened with surprise.

saw that Foreverie Jewelry had posted

the jewelry industry cannot tolerate plagiarism. Foreverie Jewelry, on behalf of Miss Webb, is

learned about Veronica’s attempt to commit

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