Violet was in a group conversation. After her arrival was welcomed by her family, she joined the party as it was supposed to occur.Violet wasn't like Veneza, Vivian or her other sisters who were famous in socialite circles and had many connections. But just like a Leighton, Violet was either quite famous or people approached her on purpose because she was a Leighton."They're just sweet-talking people trying to get my attention," Violet thought, smiling faintly at her table mates. "I don't even know any of them, why do they keep holding me up with idle chatter?"Violet had been wanting to leave for a while, especially when she was feeling pressured by her own thoughts. She kept glancing over to where Victor was, for some reason. But when she turned around for the umpteenth time, she saw Antonio standing near Victor.Violet's eyes narrowed for a moment, not expecting to see such a sight since she knew how cold Victor and their father's relationship was. They seemed to be talking, not
Everyone was stunned and amazed by the fantastic gift Victor had given to Maria, especially since they knew who Victor was and how poor he was.They wondered; how could a man who was known to be poor and had no influence over anything, be able to give such a fantastic gift to his ex-girlfriend? Did he suddenly get rich overnight?Moreover, people were also curious about Maria's reaction. She was silent and dumbfounded, with the jewelry and diamonds falling to cover the bottom of her wedding dress. She certainly didn't expect to receive such a fantastic gift, even from the man she left a few months ago."What the hell is this? Does he want to intentionally offend me?" asked Maria, holding back her annoyance. Even so, she couldn't lie that the jewelry and diamonds in front of her looked very beautiful and sparkling.But would she accept the things Victor gave her? How would people respond? Maria thought that the people here were still the same people who had witnessed her dumping Victor
Victor went to see Dylan today.He'd decided not to think about Violet since she'd returned to his home and hadn't contacted Victor until three days had passed.Victor didn't want to care."I don't care even if she's made a fool of by her own father again. I'm too busy to take care of her life," Victor said, entering Dylan's quarters and heading straight for the back shed. "I shouldn't have been rash and acted like Violet and I had a good relationship before this. Just because she's the assistant the system chose for me, I've lost sight of the fact that she's also the sister who lacks empathy for me."Now Victor had decided to just focus on building his business. As for the assistant, it seemed Victor could find a better assistant to help him. Now Victor wanted to check on the progress of his fledgling business."Hi, Vic. It's good to see you again," said Dylan, who was focused on setting diamonds on the necklace he was working on.Victor walked in casually and approached Dylan. "Look
"Finally I found you."Violet walked into Dylan's warehouse, looking around and getting a read on what the place was when she saw Dylan's unfinished work."It looks like this place is more expensive than its warehouse-like appearance," Violet said, then turned and looked at Dylan who was staring at her. "Is this yours?""Yes, this is the warehouse where I make jewelry."Violet smiled a little. "There's no limit to one's genius even when working in a cramped space like this." Dylan and Victor didn't react. "I didn't mean to mock. By the way, is this thing made by you, too?"Violet carried the diamond necklace Victor had given her at Verlaine and Maria's wedding. Dylan was stunned to see it and glanced at Victor."Did you come looking for me to return that?" Victor asked, his tone cold.Violet walked toward him. "I see that you and this diamond craftsman are working together. I heard that the jewelry you gave Maria for her birthday was also made by a friend of yours, and that friend is
Victor drove Violet home. During the way, he was silent, causing Violet to occasionally glance at him with a look of suspicion and wonder.What had gone wrong that day to make Victor so silent, and even more so to her."Hey, Vic, did something happen?" Violet asked, she'd been holding back enough."Everything is perfectly normal.""Then what's making you so quiet like this, especially to me.""Were we ever that close that we had to make small talk every time we met?"Violet frowned, slightly offended."I know we're not close, but you've never been this cold to me before, not even when we were in Manchester."Without looking at Violet, Victor replied. "You never knew me, I'm just like this."Violet was running out of patience. Rolling her eyes, she retorted, "Don't use our bad relationship as an excuse. You yourself said you wanted to have a good relationship with me, but why are you treating me so coldly?""I'm probably looking out for your father's feelings.""Dad?" Violet
Antonio entered a room where someone was waiting for him and sat across a table separated by a curtain.Antonio sat down, allowing two different maids to pour drinks into his glass and the glass of the person behind the curtain."It seems a long time since you came to my place, Mr. Leighton," said the person, whom Antonio knew as 'The Handler'."You must know what happened to me, Handler. That's why I came to see you.""Do you want to work together? I think my business is good enough to work with Leighton's." Handler did not get an answer, until he asked again. "Or are you going to sulk... like a kid who lost his lollipop?"Antonio stared coldly at the curtain, looking at the silhouette of The Handler whose identity he still didn't know until now.Antonio sighed, unwilling to linger. "I won't beat around the bush and get straight to the reason of my come. Can I get my system back?"***Victor was living a better and normal life. He kept himself busy to take care of his business, and h
Ding dong! Ding dong!Victor was completely distracted when he heard his apartment doorbell keep ringing. He looked at the clock and squawked in annoyance."It's still 6am. Who comes this early?" Victor asked and protested, but it felt like the bell wouldn't even stop even if he ignored it.Lazily and sulking, Victor limped to the door and saw who his guest was."Good morning."His building neighbor and sister, Violet."What are you doing this early?""To teach you, of course. You gave me that order yesterday!""But not this early! Do you know what time it is?""It's 6am and people are usually on the move! What's your problem that you sound like you want to protest?"Victor sighed, still sleepy. "Didn't I tell you when you could come over?"Violet shook her head. "No, you didn't. So you can't blame me now.""Then come in an hour. That's an order." Victor was about to close the door again, but Violet held him back and forced her way in."I won't do it. I want us to study from now on."
Violet sighed and her shoulders dropped slightly. Her eyes looked tired from the indirect accusations Victor had been making."Can you just think that I helped you because I wanted to return the favor without associating my father?""Unfortunately, not." Victor replied quickly and with certainty. "I still want to keep an eye on you. You look like you could do anything for your father. Betraying me shouldn't be that difficult, right?""Victor, you and my father are two different things to me.""Really?" Victor still looked incredulous."Well, what do you want me to do to make you trust me?"Victor paused, thinking. "Nothing," he replied. "Just make sure you won't betray me in the end."Violet didn't respond, as she couldn't seem to persuade Victor with words for now."Do you have a plan for your business yet?" Violet asked, changing the subject.Victor shook his head. Taking a sip of his fresh milk to refresh his mind."I might start out as an amateur, but I still have my doubts that I