Violet turned around in surprise to look at Patrick. “Mr. Hersey, is there something else?”
Listening to her calm tone, Patrick’s mood plummeted.
He knew very well that Violet’s formal thanks were merely because he had helped her.
At this thought, he suddenly froze. Did he want something more than just her gratitude?
Patrick’s face instantly darkened, and he felt like he had lost his mind.
Patrick kept a steady gaze. Then, he asked, “Do you want to find your biological parents?”N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.
-Violet pressed her lips together and shook her head. She replied, “Not for — now. They abandoned me back then, and who
knows if they even want me toe back into their lives.”
Patrick’s expression remained stoic. “Understood. You may leave.”
As soon as Violet returned to the design department, Sophia approached her. “Violet, a client is looking for you for a custom
jewelry design. She’s in the meeting room right now!”
Violet nodded andposed herself. Bring the contract and my notebook. I''ll go over right now.”
Sophia nodded and hurried to get the items.
Violet entered the meeting room and greeted ady with a smile. “Hello! Are you here to discuss the custom jewelry design with
me?”
Thedy smiled back. “I’m here on behalf of my boss.”
Violet raised an eyebrow. “So, it’s not you who wants the custom jewelry?”
Thedy shook her head. “No, our boss is very busy. I’m here only to represent him and sign the contract with you, Ms. Webb.
As for the
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specifics of the jewelry customization, our boss will personally discuss it with you.”
Violet''s eyes gleamed. “Your boss decided to have me design for him without even seeing my work?”
Thedy chuckled and replied, “As | mentioned, he came here based on your reputation. He had seen the jewelry custom-
designed by you before and was very impressed!”
At that moment, Sophia came in with the contract and notebook.
Violet somehow felt that something was off. Thedy mentioned a rough price, paid a deposit, and quickly signed the contract.
Even after they left, Violet still couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right.
After she finished work, she received an unfamiliar phone call.
“Miss Webb!”
“May | ask, who is this?”
“Just this afternoon, | had my assistant sign a contract for custom jewelry with you, Miss Webb. It seems you are a busy person
and tend to forget things easily.” The voice on the other end sounded calm, with a touch of gentleness.
Violet immediately responded calmly, “I apologize. | didn’t know it was you. Are you calling to discuss the custom jewelry?”
The voice on the other end chuckled and replied, “Yes, I’m quite busy. | have a meeting with a client at Elysium Bar tonight. Miss
Webb, if you don’t mind, we can discuss the requirements for the custom jewelry there. I''ll also treat you to a drink. How about
that?”
Violet furrowed her brows. She said, “We don’t have a precedent for discussing business in a bar.”
The voice on the other end turned slightly stern. “Miss Webb, are you suggesting you won''t honor the agreement? Are you
intending to breach.
the contract?”
Suddenly, Violet remembered that when thedy signed the contract in the afternoon. Thedy deliberately chose a contract with
the highest. deposit ratio, and the designer would take the most responsibility in case. of a breach.
Violet''s expression turned unpleasant. She finally understood what had felt off in the afternoon.
This contract seemed like a trap set specifically for her. “I have no intention of breaching the contract.”
Of course, Violet could breach it. But if the matter escted, thepany would have to step in. She already owed Patrick a
favor and didn’t want him to intervene further because of her.
“In that case, I''ll be waiting for you at Elysium Bar, Miss Webb. By the way, | forgot to introduce myself earlier. My name is Gerald
Olson.” The voice on the other end said before promptly hanging up, leaving Violet no room to respond.
Violet furrowed her brows. After careful consideration, she decided to go and meet Gerald. She figured she could avoid the
drinks at that bar.
She was curious about who this Gerald was and what his intentions might
be.
After returning to Hersey Court, Violet changed into casual attire, packed. a canister of pepper spray in her bag, and swapped
her shoes for a pair of sleek ts. Then she set off for Elysium Bar.
Honestly, she looked more prepared for a fight than a business meeting...
When Violet arrived at the bar, it was already dark. The entrance of the bar was very lively.
Upon entering the Elysium Bar, someone immediately approached her. and escorted her to Gerald''s private room.
Consequently, Violet didn’t notice a dimly lit corner of the bar where a
pair of malicious eyes were fixed on her, unwaveri entered Gerald’s private room.
Once the door to the private room closed, Eleanor finally withdrew her gaze. She smirked, downed the coc k tail in her ss, and
got up to leave.
Gerald wasn’t one to be trifled with, and Violet was about to find out.
Eleanor was determined to let Violet know how powerful she was!
Since Patrick hadn’t attended Eleanor’s birthday partyst night, she had ” be the subject of ridicule.
She only found out today that Patrick’s absence was all because of Violet, that wretched woman.
In that case, she did not need to be polite to Violet anymore.
Speaking of which, it was Eleanor who arranged for Gerald to approach. Violet for the custom jewelry.
She subtly hinted to Gerald that Violet had an exceptional rtionship. with Patrick. If they could somehow cause trouble for
Violet, it would get under Patrick’s skin.
Eleanor knew working with Gerald was like making a deal with the devil.
However, she couldn''t tolerate the grudge in her heart.
Gerald might not be able to do anything to Patrick, but he wouldn''t hold back against a mere designer.
As long as Violet paid some price, Eleanor could handle the risk.
The only thing Eleanor didn’t anticipate was how quickly Gerald acted.
Thinking about what would happen tonight, Eleanor smiled with a sinister and ruthless gleam in her eyes.
Inside the private room, Violet saw a group of men and women engaged in lively antics andughter.
Violet''s expression turned unpleasant. She turned to leave.
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However, a guy with blonde hair blocked her way. “H Why not join in the fun? What''s the rush to leave?”
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