“It''s not a big deal, really. | heard someone say Patrick has something to do with the Willis family’s situation. | have a good


    rtionship with Ab bie, so | got curious when | heard about it. Some people even say that this whole thing happened because


    the Willis family offended Violet, and Patrick dealt with the Willis family to help her!” Eleanor carefully chose her


    words, her tone probing 01


    After hearing Eleanor’s words, Robert let out a light snort. He said, “Eleanor, let me warn you. Stay away from Violet in the


    future. Put away all those nonsense ideas of yours. Don’t cause any more trouble. It’s not just the Willis family who offended


    Violet. Veronica and Benedict had also caused trouble for Violet. Use your head a bit more in everything you do. Otherwise, |


    won''t be able to protect you if something goes wrong!”


    Upon hearing Robert''s words, Eleanor’s face turned instantly pale.


    Thinking of Benedict''s tragic death, her hand holding the phone trembled. “Did Benedict also offend Violet?”


    Robert frowned, and his tone was displeased. “Have you forgotten? Benedict offended Violet, and you led him to make amends.


    But this matter probably didn’t sit well with Patrick. Otherwise, Benedict wouldn’t have... I’m saying this to make you think


    straight. Don’t go around talking nonsense in front of the Turner family, got it?”


    When they were young, Eleanor’s father had saved Robert''s life. So, even though Eleanor was from a branch of the Foster


    family, she had some standing in the Foster family. This was because Robert was willing to extend this courtesy to her out of


    respect for her father.


    Eleanor sta ggered after hearing Robert''s words.


    She never expected Violet’s importance in Patrick''s heart to be this significant.


    When Eleanor encouraged Gerald to deal with Violet, it was only to vent her frustrations. She hadn’t thought much beyond that.


    Now, she felt a mixture of jealousy and fear.


    She envied how quickly Violet had gained Patrick’s attention while she ha tried for so many years and still couldn’t make him


    take notice of her.


    Eleanor was even more afraid that Patrick would find out she had instigated Gerald to harm Violet.


    Given Patrick’s methods in dealing with A bbie and the others, if he found out aboutst night’s incident, she would likely be in


    serious trouble.


    No, she had to stop Gerald.


    Eleanor did not respond on the other end of the phone, and Robert became somewhat displeased. “Do you understand what I’m


    saying?”


    Eleanor immediately snapped back to attention and nodded quickly. “I understand, Robert. I''ll definitely keep my distance from


    Violet in the future and won''t talk too much in front of the Turner family.”


    Robert let out a light snort. “That''s good.”


    Eleanor hung up the phone, and her expression became anxious.


    She looked at the ward number on her phone. Her eyes flickered with uneasiness, and then she drove to the hospital.


    Meanwhile, Patrick was in the middle of reviewing documents when he suddenly received a call from Robert.


    Robert''s voice was filled with delight as he said, “Patrick, have you seen today’s headline news?”


    Patrick furrowed his brows and asked, “What?”


    Robert had just seen the news andughed so hard his stomach hurt. “Gerald was stripped and hung on the Summerwood City


    Bridge all night. He was only discovered this morning. The news is spreading like wildfire in our circle. | can imagine he almost


    has a heart attack from anger!”


    Even over the phone, Patrick could hear Robert''s gloating tone.


    He thought of Gerald’s formerly arrogant face and imagined it must have contorted in frustration. He raised his eyebrows and


    had a faint smile.


    “Well, those who do wrong will eventually.face retribution!”


    Robert snapped his fingers. “You''re right. A person like him is bound to meet his downfall sooner orter. He thinks he can


    compete with us. How st upid!”


    Patrick’s voice turned serious. “Don’t underestimate our enemy. Gerald’s gamingpany has been sessful for many years.


    Stay vignt.”


    Robert nodded. “Got it. Don’t worry. You can trust me to keep work and amusement separate. | can’t help but wonder who was


    the hero that helped us punish this troublemaker. Gerald is a spoiled brat, and he embarrassed himself big time. I’m almost


    tempted to open a bottle of champagne in celebration!”


    Patrick’s eyes gleamed. “Sure, tonight we can open a bottle of champagne. and


    invite some friends.”


    Robert''s eyes widened in surprise. “Seriously? It’s rare for you to suggest such a gathering!”


    Patrick’s voice turned cold. “If you don’t want to hang out, so be it.”


    Robert immediately replied, “We''re hanging out for sure. This is the first time you''ve ever suggested it!”


    After Patrick hung up the phone, he thought of the events fromst night and decided to call Violet.


    It took several rings before Violet answered.


    Patrick cleared his throat. “Do you have ns tonight?”


    Hearing Patrick''s tone, Violet raised an eyebrow. Could it be that Patrick’ didn’t remember what happenedst night?


    She blinked. “I’m having dinner with my friends tonight. What’s up?”


    These past few days, Skyler had been getting very close to Ellie.


    Violet was clearly biased toward Megan, trying her best to help her.


    Ill


    She had just invited Megan and Skyler on WhatsApp to have dinner.


    tonight.


    Patrick furrowed his brows and instinctively asked, “What friends?”


    Violet raised an eyebrow, and her tone was cold. “Mr. Hersey, | don’t think | need to report that to you, do I?”


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