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?”

remained silent, refusing to answer the question. Henry did not press further on the matter, instead moving on to the main issue. “Alright, let’s put everything else aside for now. Shouldn’t you withdraw

Violet would definitely comply and

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

of so many people online, can he?” Violet’s trembling l*ps tightened as she gripped her phone tightly out of disgust. Henry continued, “Don’t rely 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,

with anger. “Aren’t you afraid

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

don’t want to be seen as a bully, you’d better drop the lawsuit.”

that Henry would completely side with Veronica.

could never be revealed, but right now, it was definitely

they would likely assume that Violet was using Patrick’s

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?

a divorce right now. You’re

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

I won’t let you enjoy any good fortune. You pretend

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

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