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?”

to answer the question. Henry did not press further on the matter, instead moving on to the main

was confident as if he believed Violet would definitely comply

raced with disgust. “Why should I withdraw the lawsuit? She plagiarized my work.

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 lawsuit

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll post your words online?”

post them. What does that prove? 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

don’t think you’re the only one who can record conversations. I can do it too. This conversation can easily prove that you’re married to Patrick. If you don’t want to be seen as a

Veronica. She

was married to Patrick was not something that could never be revealed, but right

would likely assume that Violet was using Patrick’s

her eyes, looking at her newly manicured nails, and replied, “Well, your reputation is already in the gutter, so a

divorce right now. You’re nothing

make you, trying to kick me to the curb the moment trouble hits? Since you’re heartless, I might as well get tough. How

“Veronica, mark my words, I won’t let you enjoy any good fortune. You pretend to be innocent, don’t you?

skipped a beat. She had been with Russell for two years, and there had to be something he could use against her. If he turned the tables on her online, her

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