Violet''s gaze eloquently conveyed her doubts.


    If the date had been a failure, why would Patrick have been so close to Riley?


    Everyone was aware that Patrick wasn’t an average person. He had always been rather distant in his interactions with others. It


    was even more surprising that he had allowed a woman to follow him around and even took photos for her!


    Patrick could tell from Violet''s expression what was on her mind.


    He couldn''t help but smirk and said, “Don’t jump to conclusions based on just what you sec. There is nothing between Riley and


    me. It’s you who seems to be bothered by her, and before that, you were concerned about Rose’s lipstick being in my car. If |


    didn’t know any better, I''d think you have a crush on me!”


    Upon hearing thest sentence, Violet’s rxed demeanor immediately tensed up.


    Especially when she remembered Patrick’s statement in the hotel’s private suite that he couldn''t possibly like her.


    She averted her gaze and began to y dumb as she said, “What are you talking about? I... |... | already told you. I’m your


    contract wife. If another persones into the picture, I’d be ufortable. | don’t want a third person involved, alright?”


    Upon hearing this, Patrick’s expression visibly darkened. He raised an eyebrow and nced at Violet, “Is that so?”


    Violet nodded earnestly and answered, “Of course!”


    It suddenly urred to Patrick that Russell had mentioned Violet’s fondness for someone in the same school before.


    How could she possibly like him if she was so fond of that man?


    The thought made Patrick’s mood take a sharp nosedive!


    He adopted a noticeably colder tone, “You can rest assured; there’s nothing between Riley and me!”


    Violet, seeing Patrick''s shifting mood, seemed to grow unhappy once more. She sighed. me ntally, wondering what was wrong


    with him.


    However, when she thought about his injured hand, she couldn’t help but feel pained. Regardless of the circumstances, she


    decided to tactfully apologize and improve his


    mood.


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    But then, Patrick’s phone suddenly rang.


    Patrick checked the caller ID and answered the call.


    “Hey, bro, why are you calling sote? What is going on?” Patrick’s voice possessed a clear and captivating resonance.


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    Freddie asked him, “I heard about the incident in Mount Summerwood Resort & Spa. Are you okay?”


    Patrick shook his head, “I’m fine. What’s going on?”


    Freddie’s voice was somewhat hesitant, “It’s... nothing. | was just checking in to see if everyone from yourpany is... safe


    and sound!”


    Patrick furrowed his brow slightly and replied in a somber tone, “A designer named Reba has passed away, and the police


    are investigating the matter. Everyone else is unharmed.”


    Patrick clearly heard a sigh of relief from Freddie after he said that.


    His eyes flickered, “Bro, have you arranged for someone to handle the situation at the hotel?”


    Freddie nodded and answered, “I’ve arranged it. | heard that Reba’s family went to cause trouble. I''ll get someone to


    negotiate thepensation from the hotel. As for yourpany, I’m afraid this matter won''t be easy to resolve. After all,


    Reba’s. ident happened in the team building event.”


    Patrick furrowed his brow and said, “You don’t have to worry about this matter. I''ll have it handled. I''ll definitelypensate


    where necessary. However, Reba was inadvertently involved in a murder case, and if her family wants to shift the me to


    thepany, don’t me me for being tough!”


    Freddie smiled and nodded. “Yes, | believe you. This is not a problem for you,” he said.


    While Freddie and Patrick were talking, Violet took out her phone and realized that he had missed numerous calls and received


    many messages from Freddie.


    She hadn’t answered because she was driving.


    Violet chose not to call back but responded to the WhatsApp messages instead.


    Violet sent a message: [Freddie, don’t worry. Thepany’s matters didn’t involve me. I’m already home now. You don’t have to


    worry about me!]


    Violet sent another message: [Thank you. Don’t go to bed toote!]


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    Violet raised her head and saw that Patrick had just finished his phone call.


    Patrick looked at her with a pensive expression as if contemting something serious.


    Violet was about to speak when her phone rang.


    Seeing Freddie’s call, Violet hesitated for a moment before picking up the call.


    Before she could speak, Freddie anxiously said, “Vi, are you alright? | heard that someone died in Mount Summerwood


    Resort & Spa, and | knew you were there. | was so worried!”


    Violet looked up and noticed that Patrick had finished his phone call.


    Violet hesitated and looked at him with a troubled expression.


    Patrick, as if he hadn’t heard her words, repeated, “Answer it in front of me.”


    Violet almost subconsciouslyplied, not wanting to argue, especially considering his injury.


    After all, it didn’t really matter where she answered the call.


    Freddie heard her say something and asked, “Vi, is someone with you there?”


    Violet replied with a serious tone, “Yes, it’s a colleague. Didn''t | just reply to your message? I’m fine. You should go to sleep. I’m


    about to go to sleep!”


    Freddie remained silent for a while.


    She had mentioned being home carlier, and now a colleague was with her.


    He clearly heard a male voice on the other end of the line. Could it be that a male colleague was at her ce?


    Freddie’s mood was a bit sour, but he also sensed that Violet didn’t want to continue the


    conversation.


    Fortunately, he had confirmed that she was safe, so the call wasn’t in vain.


    Concealing his disappointment, he spoke, “Alright, I''ll hang up now. Get some rest and have a good night!”


    Violet ended the call and saw Patrick gazing at her intently, his eyes filled with intensity.


    Violet almost instinctively tried to exin, “An old ssmate heard about what happened at Mount Summerwood and called to


    check if | was okay.”


    But as soon as she spoke, she regretted it. Why did she feel the need to exin herself


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    as if she were guilty?


    Patrick fixed his eyes on her and asked with a chilly tone, “Is that so?”


    Violet pursed her lip and answered, “He did call to inquire about the situation.”


    Patrick appeared displeased and suddenly extended his unharmed left hand, demanding, “Phone.”


    Violet was taken aback. “Huh?”


    Patrick’s tone grew firmer, and he looked expressionlessly at Violet. “Weren''t you talking to me? Your phone keeps ringing, and


    you''re sending messages. Are you here to send texts and make calls or to have a conversation with me? Leave your phone with


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    Violet stared at Patrick. Frankly, if Patrick hadn’t been injured, she would have given him a piece of her mind.


    She didn’t deny her affection for Patrick, but she couldn’t deny that his personality was utterly exasperating, exhibiting an


    extreme level of arrogance and stubbornness.


    Nevertheless, despite her thoughts, she reluctantly handed her phone to Patrick.


    She consoled herself by thinking that she simply didn’t want to upset an injured person.


    Patrick took the phone, nced at it, and ced it on the coffee table in front of him.


    Then he looked at Violet and asked with an indifferent tone, “Am | just a colleague to you, huh?”


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