Chapter 78


    She was sure she didn''t buy this ne.


    But why was it here?


    She walked out of the room and bumped into Elijahing downstairs.


    Trying to stay cool, she asked him, "Elijah, what''s the deal with this ne?"


    Although it seemed like it had nothing to do with him, her gut told her he knew something.


    Brandon must''ve told him.


    Elijah looked a bit awkward: "This is from Brandon." He paused, then said, "It was so cheap nobody


    wanted it, so I brought it back for you."


    Violette had been nning in her head how to give the ne back to him, but after he said that, her


    mind went nk.


    It was cheap and unwanted, so he gave it to her.


    Fine, she''ll take it then!


    "Violette, dinner is ready," Elijah called her.


    She wanted to refuse, but still walked towards the dining room.


    Maybe it was because she epted the gift?


    The two sat down in the dining room.


    Lacey served their dinner, filled their tes, and then left.


    Violette held her bowl and ate slowly.


    Did he invite her to dinner tonight because he had something to say?


    And after all the gifts Brandon bought her today, he must''ve agreed, right?


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    She was lost in thought, so she didn''t start eating.


    Observing Violette''s absent-mindedness, Elijah inquired, "What''s on your mind? Did Derek reach out to


    you?"


    Violette, while chewing a mouthful of rice, inquired, "Are you acquainted with him?"


    "We used to be ssmates." Elijah''s tone was calm, but his next words surprised her, "Do you want to


    see his ex-girlfriends?"


    Violette suddenly started coughing.


    She put down her utensils, picked up a ss of water and took a sip.


    Elijah pulled out a stack of photos from somewhere and handed them to her.


    Violette nced at the photos he handed over, then looked at him.


    His actions made her feel really weird.


    She and Derek were just business partners.


    Why would he want her to see Derek''s ex-girlfriends,


    and even go to the trouble of printing out their photos... she just couldn''t understand.


    Elijah didn''t expect her to stare so directly at him.


    "Derek wants to pursue you, don''t you know?" Elijah said bluntly.


    Violette was startled: "Am I not your wife? Doesn''t he know?"


    "He knows. But marriages can end, and love can fade." Elijah looked at her surprised face, making


    sure she hadn''t thought about Derek in any other way before.


    "Oh..." Violette picked up the photos and flipped through them, "All his ex-girlfriends are so sexy! Hot


    figures, full lips... You guys must all like this type of woman, right?"


    Elijah''s lips tightened.


    He showed her these photos to make her realize she wasn''t Derek''s type,


    not to discuss his ideal type with her.


    "You said Derek is interested in me, and I''m not his ideal type, so why would he be interested in me?"


    Violette asked, then realized the answer, "Is it for revenge on Melinda?"


    "As long as you''re not stupid," he teased.


    Violette''s gaze turned sharp as she retorted, "But won''t your rtionship with him be irreparably


    damaged like this? Given your personality, even if someone merely takes something from you, you


    hold grudges."


    Elijah''s face darkened, "I haven''t been friends with him for a long time."


    "Oh..." She put the documents down, picked up her bowl and started eating.


    "So do you know what to do next?" Elijah was expecting her answer.


    "I had a meeting at thepany this afternoon, and the entire management team wants to work with


    SwiftStream Capital."