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 issue.

he believed Violet would definitely comply and withdraw the

withdraw the lawsuit? She plagiarized my work. Shouldn’t she be

dismissed Violet’s words. “Do you think the internet users will see it that way? Or do you believe that Patrick can help you? No matter how capable he is, he can’t change the opinions 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

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll post your words

lawsuit, from a father’s perspective, to help you and your sister reconcile. Do you really think the internet users will be on your side?”

to Patrick. If you don’t want to be seen

had not expected that Henry would completely side with Veronica. She hung up the phone with

be revealed, but right now, it was definitely the worst possible timing

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 case, it would be very difficult for Violet

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 together?”

right now. You’re nothing but

serpent? Well, what does that make 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

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

something he could use against her. If he turned the tables on her online, her

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