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.

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 to Miss Webb gets out, they’ll surely think that Violet abused her power and bullied

gaze frosty. “Then why

barely audible. “Didn’t you instruct me not to mention Miss Webb

Patrick a surprised look.

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

finished speaking, he glanced at Violet. “You can

bit hesitant and glanced at him.

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

immediately shook her head.

and looked at

raised her head. “I’m

slightly amused. “Who asked you to drop the case? If you do, it’ll also be a blow to Foreverie Jewelry’s reputation. I

help but breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Her eyes seemed to light up suddenly.

with a smile and headed

Violet’s eyes were so bright just now that he seemed to

but steal a

Nelson, and then turned his gaze to Russell. “If you want to save Oceanen Jewelry,

and

Department and noticed that everyone there was quiet, not discussing

in surprise. As soon as she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper, “Violet,

eyes widened with surprise.

Twitter and saw that Foreverie Jewelry had posted a statement.

Miss Veronica’s attempt to commit suicide, we at Foreverie Jewelry extend our sympathy to Miss Webb’s situation. However, the jewelry industry cannot tolerate plagiarism. Foreverie Jewelry, on behalf of Miss Webb, is pursuing the plagiarism case and will not withdraw

Patrick learned

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