Chapter 55

Chapter 55

“Can’t you see that I’m sunbathing?” Violet was lying down comfortably while fiddling with the bracelet on her wrist in a languid manner.

Michael was not about to bicker with her. She was someone Mr. Yancey had brought home. Furthermore, it would not be good to delay his task for too long.

“Jared has asked for you. He probably saw you from the courtyard,” Michael briefed her. “You don’t need to know who he is, other than the fact that he is an important client for the Yancey Group. In return for saving your life previously, I ask that you please don’t cause any trouble downstairs. Act and speak appropriately.”

Violet glanced up at him and raised an eyebrow. “Are you speaking on Jack’s behalf?”

Michael did not respond. His face was perpetually emotionless.

“I ain’t going down!” Violet turned her gaze back to the skies, rocking the lazy chair cozily. “It’s clear that I’m not to be trusted, what with all the threats and the warnings, so why come get me at all?” Violet got all steamed up the moment she remembered the phone call at noon.

“When did you come to the balcony when you’ve already been instructed to stay upstairs?” Michael asked in a low voice while giving her a sharp look.

Violet was startled. She turned and frowned at him. “What do you mean? Isn’t this balcony ‘upstairs‘? Am I not ‘upstairs‘ now?”

“You’re upstairs, so now I’m inviting you to go downstairs.” Michael was very calm. “Your personal grievances with the president can and should be completely separate from official matters. There is plenty of time for you to get even with him after this.”

flashed into Violet’s mind. “I could go down, yes. Let’s make a deal.”

“Go on.”

mother?” Violet stared into his eyes. She was not frightened by his iciness at all.

unable to reveal Xayah’s

the moment. He had no choice but

exact location,” Violet emphasized.

City’s most famous apartment, apartment number three, at the cul–de–sac

into his eyes unblinkingly. “Are you sure?”

“Positive.”

hope you’re not lying.” She walked

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followed her

the stairs together. Michael was one of Mr. Yancey’s people. It was impossible for him to feel threatened

on the stairs with a sweet smile on her face. Her

up to see Violet’s crystal clear

her!

up and was about to say something when Violet dashed toward him like a flying arrow. “Jared!” Her shout was as loud

both arms and Violet ran into his embrace. The two of them hugged each

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