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.

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 Veronica.”

frosty. “Then why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

shrugged, his voice barely audible. “Didn’t you instruct me not to mention Miss Webb

Patrick a surprised

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

finished speaking, he glanced at Violet.

a bit hesitant

matter? Don’t feel like

shook her head.

eyelids and looked at her.

stood her ground somewhat stubbornly and raised her head. “I’m

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

but breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

turned around with a

was momentarily stunned. Violet’s eyes were so bright just now that he seemed to have seen stars.

couldn’t help but steal a glance at Patrick.

snapped back to reality, glanced at Nelson, and then turned his gaze to Russell.

and quickly followed.

and noticed that everyone there

as she sat down, she saw Sophia discreetly approach her and whisper,

eyes widened

Twitter and saw that Foreverie Jewelry had posted

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

statement was released when Patrick learned about Veronica’s attempt

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