Violet''s heart sk ip ped a beat, and suddenly she understood where the other person''s relentless courage came from. However,
the profile picture and the nickname did seem to match Patrick’s usual style. She quickly added it to her contact list and changed
the nickname to his original. name, Patrick. As soon as she changed the name, she received a message. with a smirking emoji
from Patrick via WhatsApp. Violet was somewhat speechless.
Violet texted. [Mr. Hersey, are you mocking me?]
With a few frowning emojis, Patrick replied, [When did | mock you?]
Violet fexted. [Patrick, are you from outer space? The meaning of that emoji is simr to showing sarcastic emotion. Do you get
it?]
Patrick replied, [Not quite. ..]
Violet continued. [Well, then. Probably, the outer space vige where you are from is less civilized, so you are new to the inte
world!]
In the top-floor CEO''s office, Patrick couldn’t help but suppress hisughter when he saw this message. He suddenly realized
that Violet was different from usual when she was online, a bit... funnier! Her speech was more direct!
Just after Violet sent a message to Patrick, she suddenly found herself added to a group. The group name was “The Wild 4.” In
the group, there were four people, her, Megan, Patrick, and Robert.
This group was created by Robert. As soon as he created it, he sent a series. of emojis.
Amessage from Robert started the chat. [Hello, everyone!]
Just after he sent this, a line of text appeared in the group’s messages showing that Megan had left the group chat. Violet knew
that Megan was not in the mood and didn’t want to interact with Robert. She took a look and also left the group. The group now
had only Patrick and Robert left.
Robert texted. [Patrick. Your babe and her best friend are not giving me any face!]
Patrick replied, [Do you even have any face? You go ahead and have fun by yourself!]
As soon as Patrick sent this message, it showed on Robert''s end that Patrick had also left the group chat. Now, the group had
only Robert, the lone ranger! Robert was left speechless, what kind of people were they? It was not fun at all!
Patrick left the group chat and sent a message to Violet separately. [Let''s have dinner together tonight!]
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Patrick sent another frowning emoji before the text. [Do you have something to say? I’ve already told my brother about it! | want
to introduce him to you!]
Violet reacted this time. [Thank you, Patrick, but | really have ns tonight and can’t make it!]
Patrick replied, [Up to you then!]
Violet saw his message and knew that he was upset again. She couldn''t help but furrow her brows, reluctantly edited her
message, and exined it tactfully, [I really can’t make it tonight. My friend is going through a tough breakup, and her emotions
are not good. | appreciate your kind. gesture, but let’s do dinner some other time!]
Seeing this message, Patrick''s mood improved slightly, and he immediately replied to her, [Alright, we''ll reschedule for another
day! And also... drink less!]
Violet replied, [Sure, I''ll pay attention to it!]
Violet had finally settled things with Patrick and started working.
After work in the evening, Violet apanied Megan for a light meal. Ast Megan had a poor appetite, Violet didn’t force her, and
they both had a
few bites. Then they got into Megan’s car and headed to the new bar opened by Gabriel. On the way, Freddie called. Violet
nced at the downcast Megan and the low spirits in her eyes, and she chose not to answer the call. However, Freddie
persisted and continued to call. Violet couldn’t help but feel a bit headache about the situation and finally answered.
Her tone was somewhat weary. “Freddie, I’m busy right now. Is there something you need?”
Freddie’s voice was gentle and carried a faint smile. “There’s nothing specific, | just wanted to invite you to dinner tonight. Is that
okay, Violet?”
Without thinking, Violet directly refused, saying, “No, | have ns for tonight!”
Freddie’s tone seemed a bit disheartened. “Is it... your boyfriend?”
Violet shook her head. “No, it’s with Megan!”
Freddie seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. “l see. Then go and apany your best friend. We can have dinner together
another time. However, it seems like I''ll be dining alone tonight. | was supposed to have dinner with my brother, but he stood me
up, and you''re not avable either!” Freddie''s tone had a hint of an unexpected petnce.
Upon hearing Freddie, Violet’s eyes flickered. She remembered Freddie''s brother, who had been described as a cold and
handsome young man by him. She furrowed her brows and suggested. “If you don’t want to dine. alone, you can invite Miss
Tyler. She’s a good choice!”
Freddie’s breath seemed to hitch, and his voice sounded somewhat stiff, saying, “Are you still thinking about what happened
back then?”
Violet''s voice had no emotion. “You''re overthinking it. | just thought Miss Tyler would be a good option. | have to go now, let''s talk
another time!” After saying that, Violet hung up the phone right away.
Normally, Megan would say something about Violet and Freddie’s matters, but this time she remained silent, sitting quietly in the
car as if she had detached herself from the world. Finally, they arrived at Gabriel''s bar.
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Violet nced at the name of the bar, “Williamson’s Bar.”
As
soon as they entered, Gabriel came over with a smile. “Vivi, feel free to enjoy the drinks with your friend tonight. All drinks are on
the house!”
At this point, one of Gabriel’s friends interjected. “Gabriel, you''re not being fair! The prettydies get free drinks, but we only get
a 50% discount!”
Gabriel turned around and red at him. “Take a look in the mirror before youin. Do you look as good as Vivi?” The other
party burst intoughter!
Gabriel found a corner for Violet and Megan and went off to tend to his work.
Megan remained silent the entire evening, drinking continuously. Violet didn’t try to persuade her, she just kept herpany in
silence. She decided to refrain from drinking alcohol. If Megan got drunk, at least one of them had to stay sober to take care of
her.
It was around nine o''clock. Megan drank too much and headed to the restroom, but she didn’t return for quite some time. Violet
got up and decided to check on her in the restroom. As she walked towards the restroom area down the corridor, she suddenly
saw two people carrying a man and rushing towards the bar’s back door. Violet’s pupils contracted. She was contemting what
to do when she noticed that the person being carried had a purple earring, and the purple light from it was t winkling. under the
corridor’s lights.