Chapter 27

Sophia listened to the discussions among the members of the design department and felt outraged. She thought the people in the design department were simply disgusting, all hoping for Violet to end up with a bad outcome.

In the stairwell, Violet answered her phone with a blank expression. “Hello. What do you want?”

Henry snorted. “Now you don’t even call me Dad?”

Violet felt a shiver run down her spine when she heard his voice. She responded with sarcasm, “Does someone who drugs his own daughter and hands her over to other men have the right to be called Dad?”

Henry was momentarily taken aback, recalling the events of the previous night. He maintained a calm facade. “Violet, what’s your relationship with Patrick Hersey?”

“How is that any of your business?” Violet’s voice was sharp and unyielding. “Then aren’t you afraid I might take action against Charles’s company?” Henry’s tone carried a clear threat.

Violet scoffed. “As long as you can outmatch Patrick, go ahead.”

Henry remained silent for a couple of seconds and then said, “It seems like what Patrick said last night is true. Are you two married?”

Henry did not press further on the matter, instead moving on to the main issue. “Alright, let’s

Violet

“Why should I withdraw the lawsuit? She

on Patrick to help you. To be frank with you, if Veronica is driven to commit suicide because of this, even if you win the lawsuit, what will it achieve? At most, it will make everyone see you as heartless. Furthermore, if you don’t withdraw the

anger. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll

I’m just trying to advise you to withdraw the lawsuit, from a father’s perspective, to help you and your sister reconcile. Do you really think the internet users will be

married to Patrick. If you don’t want to

completely side with Veronica. She hung

be revealed, but right now, it was

people were sympathizing with her. If everyone suddenly found out that Patrick and Violet were married, they would likely assume that Violet was using Patrick’s influence to bully Veronica. In that

the same time, at the hospital, Veronica received a call from Russell. “Veronica, you bitch! I can’t believe you’re blaming everything on me!” Veronica rolled her eyes, looking at her newly manicured nails, and replied, “Well, your reputation is already in the gutter, so a bit more scandal doesn’t really matter. Besides, aren’t we still technically married? Isn’t it normal for spouses to face difficulties

want a divorce right now.

“I’m a venomous serpent? Well, what does that make you, trying to kick me to the curb the moment trouble hits? Since

my words, I won’t let you enjoy any good fortune.

had been with Russell for two years, and there had to be something he could use against her. If he turned

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