Chapter 18

Benedict flashed a wicked smile, looking at Violet with eyes that seemed to be dripping with desire. He scooped Violet up and hurried upstairs.

Veronica watched Violet being carried upstairs by Benedict and finally revealed a malicious grin. She thought, “Hmph, competing with me! She’s too naive!”

Henry, with a loving look, asked Veronica, “Feeling satisfied now?”

Veronica pouted, “Let’s wait until we get the video. Even then, it might not necessarily be a real threat to her.”

Henry’s eyes flickered as he thought for a moment. “If she doesn’t want to tarnish her reputation, she’ll know the right thing to do.”

Veronica smiled, grabbing Elaine’s arm. “Mom’s way is always the most effective.”

Earlier that morning, when Henry had learned that Violet had turned the tables on Veronica, he had been furious. However, after calming down, he realized that going head–to–head with Violet would not work unless she voluntarily dropped the charges and issued a statement. But that idea was nothing short of wishful thinking.

Thankfully, Elaine had come up with a plan. He had installed a signal jammer in the house, which he could activate when Violet returned, cutting her off from the outside world.

During dinner, Violet’s meal and the cup beside her had been spiked with drugs. As long as Benedict took Violet upstairs and did what needed to be done, their plan would be halfway to success.

doorstep. Moreover, even if Violet wanted

room would capture everything she and

and even attempt to harm his beloved Veronica. In that case, he had no

the brink by Violet this time, otherwise, Henry would not have agreed to Elaine’s

not deny its effectiveness. Once they

Violet, leaving her powerless

that as long as Violet behaved, he could still arrange her marriage to

time, a black Rolls–Royce Phantom sped through the night and parked directly in front

the move. After he had finished two hours of meetings, the move still was not complete.

meeting room, Nelson rushed to inform him that in the afternoon, Violet had mentioned going home to pick up some stuff. He agreed and told her to get her things

find Patrick, fearing that something might have gone wrong. If he did not know that Patrick’s earlier meeting was crucial, he would have

Webb family’s residence with an intense aura, stepping

giving the impression that nothing major had happened. But Patrick had a

walked in, Veronica was still talking, “After it’s all done, make sure

of us should have a copy, just in case…”

up

three people at the dining table froze.

stuck in her

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