"Do you realize what you just asked, Violet?"Violet gave a troubled look, worried that her words would make Emma angry and feel offended. "I'm sorry, Miss. I shouldn't have asked that," she said frantically, hoping Emma wouldn't misunderstand her. But Violet's worries were put to rest when Emma suddenly burst into laughter."Hahaha...!"The sound of laughter made Violet make a confused face. It wasn't just an expression, she was genuinely confused at the moment.Emma, the mastermind of the laughter, said, "Of course I'm very happy, Violet!" It took a few seconds for Emma to completely stop laughing. Violet didn't know where the funny part was that the girl not far from her was laughing like this.After Emma finished laughing, she paused for a moment. Emma took a breath and then exhaled quickly. "Isn't it nice to have a lot of money?" she asked Violet, who was silent and didn't understand the meaning of her question."Would it be okay to take a walk and listen to my story?" Emma asked
Violet was shocked into silence. She didn't know why. She didn't know why, but it wasn't unusual."He gave me money, lots of it. Even though I knew who this Draven Missegrand was who had just spent the night with me, I expected him tomorrow night, and the next. Every time we met, it always ended with a hot night. For some reason, imagining that I got a dollar bill after meeting him made me very happy. That's why I hope she always comes to see me."Emma looked up at Violet, finding that the expression her interlocutor was making made Emma laugh awkwardly. "You find me disgusting, don't you?" asked Emma and suddenly Violet was taken aback. She had no idea that she was making a face that made Emma uncomfortable and misunderstood.But, she hadn't given a rebuttal yet and Emma had already spoken. "I didn't think twice and give my life to Draven, even though I know what he's like. He gets bored very quickly, which is why I try not to bore him. It's like an employee trying hard not to get fi
Violet and Emma continue their walk on a sunny day.A sunny day brings happiness to everyone. The streets of the French Quarter were very busy this morning. Many people were passing through the same streets that Violet and Emma were passing through. For some reason, seeing the busy sea of people was a source of amusement for Violet and Emma."Sun, you have to see this!" Violet wasn't done enjoying one thing, and Emma excitedly invited Violet to see another. While Violet is a newcomer to New Orlean, Emma, who calls the port city her birthplace, is more excited to explore the city's entertainment centers.Emma takes Violet to visit a street famous for its rows of shops that sell many things. Of course, since the French Quarter is the entertainment heart of New Orleans, it's a place that many foreign and domestic tourists visit.You could say it was a street market. Along the way, Violet saw many people selling goods of all kinds and names. Unlike Violet's hometown, which had to go t
Violet didn't say anything as Victor walked her through the crowd, nor did she have any reason to rebel. About two meters away, Violet held Victor back and the two stopped at the side of the road where there weren't many people. Violet didn't want to say anything other than asking for Victor's hand. Although she didn't know exactly how Victor had broken it, or what Violet feared, the pot had fallen on Victor's hand and it must have hurt.But just as she was about to ask, Victor interrupted her again. "Why are you here?" he asked with a colorless look, so passive and stiff.Violet let out a short breath, then answered him, "I'm taking a walk to get acclimated to the city.""Alone?""I'm with Miss Emma. She asked me to go out for a walk-""And where is she now?" Violet paused, realizing that she hadn't been with Emma for a while."I didn't know I was separated from her. Since when, huh?" Violet said, hoping Victor wouldn't scold her. Violet should have known that Victor wasn't the
Two days after her meeting with Victor, Violet, who had already established herself, decided to go with Victor to a place. Violet didn't know where they were going, but Victor had said that they were going to a town that Victor lived in. It might be safe to say that Violet would be taken to the man's house, and hopefully Violet's bad feeling that she would be handed over to the head of a group of bad guys like Victor wasn't true.At the moment, their destination is unknown. The only thing Violet knows is that she and Victor are now in New Orleans, the largest port city in Louisiana, a state of the United States.Just like any other city, the place is hot and crowded with the noise of engine-powered vehicles, making Violet, who has been living in a beautiful place called a village, a bit surprised. Of course, after traveling a long way, being confronted with an atmosphere that was far different from the one she was used to made Violet's head ache a little. That's why she's been looki
Victor entered a spacious room centered on a large round table. The table was now filled with five people and had become fully occupied when Victor joined the group.His gaze was forward, as it always was. His calm demeanor made the four people there stifle their annoyance, while the one person sitting straight across from him seemed to be smiling.Victor was like that, and it didn't seem like it could be changed, which is probably how his gaze at Victor would look if expressed in words."Did you have a nice trip, Victor?" The man who had just asked was Johnny Smithf, the leader of the infamous New Orleans underground organization, Little Boy.Victor looked at him and said, "I got a new collection, and it was fun."Victor's casual reply provoked a snide response from the long black-haired woman with hedge bangs at the other corner of the table. "So much fun that you can't stop your wanton desires, huh?"Her name was Eve. A 22-year-old woman who was the only female executive at L
It's late now. It didn't feel like Violet had spent the whole day with Victor. This was something she never expected. Now they were in a restaurant, of course, enjoying dinner after a long day of walking around and eating snacks. Violet needed to keep her body properly nourished; eating too many snacks wouldn't be good for her. That's what Victor said. "Order now," Victor said as the menu book was handed to them. Violet smiled happily and looked over the menu. Oh my... her heart sank. The food looked so good, Violet couldn't choose because she wanted it all. She had already eaten a lot of snacks, but when she saw the menu, the worms in her stomach churned violently as if she hadn't eaten in two days. Violet bit her lower lip. At Melrose, she would definitely not be allowed to eat more than three main courses according to the house rules. "Choose quickly." Victor's voice distracted her. Violet glanced at Victor from behind her menu book. "Choose whatever you want." "Really?" "Ye
"Victor...," Violet called softly. Victor was focused on driving without taking his eyes off her, but she must have been listening. So, Violet chose to continue. "Did you take offense to what I just said?" As usual, it took Violet a long time to wait for Victor's answer. The man must have been considering whether he should answer or not. Violet had a hundred percent bet that he wouldn't answer her question. "No." But unexpectedly, Victor answered her, even without asking which words Violet was referring to. That meant he understood what Violet was asking. "Do you know which saying I'm referring to?" "I remember a child's sad story when I heard what you said, and that's why I seemed offended. But I really don't care." Violet pressed her mouth shut again, reluctant to respond. Somehow she didn't want to believe what Victor was saying. Should she find the answer herself? Yes... she should. Since that unfounded anxiety had been put to rest today, tomorrow would be Violet's first ste