My Wife Is An All-Around Expert by Elton Joe

Chapter 22

Violet felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Patrick from the bottom of her heart. If it were not for Patrick’s timely intervention the previous night, she could not even bear to think about the dire situation she might be in now. If Henry and the others had succeeded in their plans, she would have been at the mercy of Veronica, enduring endless torment. The thought of this possibility sent shivers down her spine.

As she ate breakfast, Violet could not help but reflect on the unexpected events of the morning. She felt even more guilty now. Patrick had saved her life, and she had repaid him with a kick. Even though it was unintentional, she could not help but feel like she had crossed a line.

She glanced at Patrick cautiously while eating and mustered the courage to speak up, “Thank you for last night.”

Patrick glanced at her, his expression showing no interest in engaging in conversation.

Violet pursed her l*ps and blinked. “And I’m really sorry for this morning. It wasn’t intentional.”

Patrick emitted a soft snort and got up abruptly, saying, “I’m full.”

Violet sat at the table, feeling incredibly dejected like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her.

Patrick changed his shoes and asked in an icy tone, “Are you coming or not? I have to go to work.”

Upon hearing Patrick’s words, Violet quickly realized that he was offering her a ride to work. She immediately jumped up from her chair, saying, “Coming, coming. Let’s go now.”

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She swiftly changed her shoes, picked up her bag, and grinned at Patrick. “Ready to go.”

As they were about to leave, Violet even kindly handed Patrick a bandage.

Patrick raised an eyebrow.

his chin. “For your

darkened. “Do you think a bandage will keep others from figuring

out without looking

Wasn’t it just a

would not receive

she arrived, a woman with exquisite makeup approached her. The woman was dressed in

new design assistant?” Joanna asked, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

Without waiting for a response, she headed

her seat.

was about to explain that she was not the new assistant when Joanna handed her a stack

to introduce herself, but before she could utter a word, Joanna interrupted her

quickly found a seat and began sorting the design drafts quietly. She felt uncomfortable about the situation but did not want to

and handed them to Joanna, saying, “Hello, I’ve

the drafts and glanced at them, surprised. She then gave Violet

was about to say something when Joanna handed her a cup and said, “Go get

annoyed. “What’s the matter? Are you not willing to pour me a glass of water?”

a glass. “No,

of water on Joanna’s desk,

that because she got some attention online yesterday? Is she trying to make a grand entrance and show

Hersey, and remember, we’ve never had an exception like this at Foreverie

these discussions. “I don’t care what you say about Violet but don’t compare anyone to Gloria. Do you really think Gloria and someone like Violet

expression changed, but she remained

chimed in. “You’re absolutely right, Joanna. Violet is

compared to Gloria. She’s not even fit to hold Gloria’s shoes. How could they possibly be compared?”