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"I've heard quite a few stories about you from my people, Miss Violet." As you already know, Violet and the members of the Melrose House are currently hosting a tea party with the wife of the leader of a notorious New Orleans mafia gang, Scarlett Smith. Those words had come from the lips of the star of the day. That woman truly exuded the image of a leader's wife. The way she used body language, the way she looked, and even the way she spoke, was elegant. Instead of looking like the wife of the leader of a criminal organization, she was more like the empress of a great empire. Violet had been silent, listening to the women's conversation without speaking. Actually, just watching how beautiful Scarlett was just chatting, she could be dumbstruck and mesmerized for a few seconds. But when seen from Scarlett's perspective, everything changed. She thought that Violet had been silent because she couldn't enter the conversation. That was probably the reason why Scarlett, who had been busy
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“Very well, ma’am. I’ll try.” Seeing the look on Violet’s face when she said that, Alexa brought her face closer to Lucy. “Look at Mrs. Scarlett trying to find a wife for her son.” “She’s afraid Victor won’t get married because of his murderous hobby, hihihi.” Yes... with the size of the table that didn’t cut across a province, Scarlett was certainly able to hear Alexa and Lucy’s conversation. The woman who was almost 50 years old said, “Alexa, Lucy... you need more reliable tricks to talk about me secretly on a table this small.” Alexa and Lucy stammered, fearful of being punished or humiliated. Lucy just glanced over and continued sipping her tea, while Emma didn’t care at all. The girl was only focused on the sweet treats on the table. Seeing her, Lucy had a nosy idea. She, who sat closest to Emma, brought her face closer to the woman and whispered, “If you get fat from eating these sweets, Draven will throw you away like releasing a pig into the jungle.” Emma stopped chewing
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This gets even more interesting. Violet continued to follow Scarlett’s steps silently. Even so, she focused on listening. Scarlett continued her words. “It was my second year of marriage and I hadn’t decided to have children yet. But when I saw Victor, for some reason, my maternal soul showed itself. I liked Victor’s voice, I liked Victor’s smile. I wanted to have a child like Victor.” “Was Victor that cute when he was little?” “Haha...,” Scarlett laughed, Violet didn’t know why. It was possible that the woman was recalling a part of the memory of little Victor that was most imprinted in her mind, and it was certainly a beautiful memory to recall that she could laugh so happily. “Victor was a very spoiled and whiny child. Seeing him cry because he was bitten by a flower beetle made me want to stroke his head.” Violet paused with bated breath, holding back her horror at the thought of being bitten by a flower beetle. She remembered her childhood days of crying after visiting the flo
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Upon arriving in New York, Victor did not take the time to go to a hotel or apartment to rest. He left that business to Lovana, while he was currently getting ready in his car to go somewhere.There were important things Victor wanted to do in New York, no one could do that but him. But besides that, he also wanted to say hello to those he hadn't seen in a long time. Victor might be homesick, or he might just want to make sure that the glory that had been taken away from him didn't crumble.The five-star hotel building, with its twenty-three floors, was Victor's first destination. Without waiting long, he straightened his black tuxedo and stepped inside with a gripping gaze. Not forgetting the small gift he carried in a plain light brown paper bag.Victor walked in confidently, not asking what floor he was on. He had prepared for this day well over 20 years ago. Therefore, after arriving at the eleventh floor, he immediately headed for the room he was referring to.The room along
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His words succeeded in making Connor glare."Victor-""Connor's grandfather used to make me cry, then walk away.""Victor, what are you saying?" Jack spoke up. Feeling that it wasn't the right thing for a child as young as Emily to hear, because she could misinterpret it. But Victor seemed deaf, as he continued his sentence."Your father heard me crying, but went away and left me to play." Of course Jack was even more dumbfounded by Victor's emphasized sentences, especially when it carried his name.Emily looked sad with sloping eyebrows. "Were Dad and Grandpa that mean back then?" she asked in a weak and very innocent voice."Emily, don't listen-""It doesn't matter now, Emily." Victor interrupted Jack first. The man seemed annoyed that Victor didn't seem to acknowledge his presence. "Uncle Victor, I hope you don't grow up to be as naughty as your father or grandfather. I wish you good health."Victor diverted Emily's attention by handing her the bag he was carrying. "Happy b
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Victor extended his hand, inviting Zoe to shake hands. The woman with a straight black mane similar to her mother's returned Victor's hand hesitantly. "Congratulations on your graduation, Zoe. I'm not going to tell you what you'll definitely be doing as a law enforcer in the future." Victor paused, then faintly gave Zoe a smile. He continued his sentence, "But, Zoe... I hope the justice you dispense doesn't kill someone living in the shadows. I hope your justice can be a light for everyone, from the heavens to the core of the earth.""Victor ...." Zoe called out the name once more without being able to continue the next words. She didn't know why, but the words of the person who was originally the biggest pressure in the room sounded very sincere and it also radiated from the twinkle in his eyes."We will probably meet again. I look forward to hearing good news from you, aspiring law enforcer."Zoe was touched. It turns out that Victor has never changed one thing from the time they
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Victor opened his eyes on a sunny day. The large glass partition between his room and the outside balcony reflected the sunlight very well. Victor woke up to the sunlight tickling his eyes, it was so bright even though he still had his eyes closed. The man got up, breathing hard as if his lungs had not been filled with clean air for a long time. He felt that his body was many times lighter than last night, like he was improving after being properly treated and taken care of.When he turned his head to the other side of the bed, Victor's attention was fully awake. He found that the place that was filled with the sweet presence of a girl sleeping beside him last night was now empty and cold.Victor immediately got up from his bed, walking to and fro. Looking for the presence of the girl he never found despite checking the bathroom, living room and kitchen.When he returned to the living room, the door to his apartment opened. It reveals Violet, who arrives with a grocery bag full of
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Violet simply responded with, “You seem to be very close to Lovana.” She didn’t look at Victor and focused on stirring her food. For the first time, Violet forgot the frills of calling someone she didn’t know that well.“I don’t think we’re that close.”“You don’t feel close to her? You made him your personal doctor.” Victor looked at Violet, but she seemed intent on not looking at him.Victor asked, “Did she say that?” And Violet nodded. “Lovana is Little Boy’s doctor, not mine,” Victor explained, causing Violet to return his gaze.“Really?” asked Violet, and Victor confirmed with a wink. “Then why did she lie and say she was your personal doctor?”Victor averted his face. He had no idea how Violet could be so innocent. “He just wanted to bait you,” Victor replied without looking at Violet at first, but he suddenly gave Violet his cold, piercing gaze and continued. “And you ate the bait.”Violet scowled with widened eyes. She hurriedly averted her gaze so that she wouldn’t be locked
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Violet slowly opened the door to the room with the overpowering medical odor. She took a quick glance inside, and now had a perfect view of the figure sitting on the thickly blanketed bed as she glanced out the large glass window. Seemingly lost in thought, he seemed calm and unconcerned about his surroundings. Even when Violet pulled out a chair and took a comfortable spot to sit next to him, Victor remained passive. Violet glanced at her man with a quizzical look, as if she wanted to start a conversation. After five days of unconsciousness, Victor finally opened his eyes this morning. Violet rushed to him to see how he was doing, but it seemed that only his physical state had improved. Violet ventured to touch Victor's hand, and to her surprise, Victor flinched. Violet couldn't help but be surprised by the man's response. "Violet...," Victor said in a low voice, he looked up at Violet but those eyes seemed to be empty without a focal point. "You were here, I didn't realize,"
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Connor approached Emily, then looked at the little girl’s sleeping face while gently rubbing her slightly gaunt cheeks. “So... how did it go?” asked Connor, Jack flinched as he understood what the question meant. However, Jack chose to remain silent, making Connor smile because he suspected that his guess was correct. “Failed, yes...,” the old man said, smiling haughtily.“I won’t give up, Dad.” Jack said with conviction, making his father look down on him even more. “I’ll try until Emily gets her new heart.”“You’re pretty optimistic for a kid who just felt the pain of failure after not listening to his parents, Jack. Don’t you want to complain and complain to this father of yours?” Jack was silent, his jaw hardening as he held back his anger. He knew full well that all his father was doing now was mocking his failure, making Jack feel reminded of the pain when his high hopes ended in failure again.Indirectly, Connor seemed to be saying: "Expecting kindness from a monster like Victo
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After a few minutes spent cleaning up, Violet and Victor met back at the dining table for breakfast. As before, there weren’t many ingredients in Victor’s refrigerator. Violet used the ingredients she had on hand to make breakfast, and thankfully it didn’t turn out too badly.Victor doesn’t wait long and eats his share of breakfast. Violet stares at him intently, waiting for his reaction. But Victor just ate without saying anything. Even though he was eating well, Violet was still waiting for a comment from him. And when she didn’t get one, the girl chuckled. It made Victor stop eating and ask, “What’s wrong?”Violet looked at him with pouting lips. “You’re not going to compliment my cooking again this time?”“I already ate it.”“But at the very least, I want to hear your comet. You kept eating without saying anything.”“I already ate it, isn’t that clear evidence that I didn’t reject your food. At least the taste is still acceptable to the human tongue, hence why this human wants to
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Violet opened her eyes and frowned. Her blurred vision clearly felt unfamiliar with the place where she opened her eyes, but no sooner had she paused and remembered, than Violet remembered where she was. Because of this, she hurriedly turned her body around to find Victor sleeping next to her.This was the second time Violet had woken up looking at Victor’s face to start her day. But the first time, Violet hadn’t been this close. She and Victor were like two poles far apart, but now they were like twigs and leaves that were always attached.Violet moved closer, wanting to see the details of the man’s face more closely. As she stood still and looked at him, Violet realized that Victor was indeed as handsome as everyone said he was. All this time she had recognized it silently, covered in prestige and always denying it even to herself. But now, she didn’t hesitate to smile, amazed.Her mind, which had not been filled with anything, was now filled with Victor, Victor and Victor. Violet w
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Jack was silent for a moment, at a loss for an answer. “I-I did it because I had no other choice. I wanted a child so badly-““Well, I see,” Verlaine said, interrupting Jack’s unfinished speech, “the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree,” he said with a quiet murmur.Verlaine then cleared his throat loudly, as if signaling he was about to begin his important conversation with Connor and Jack tonight.Connor began with, “As you told me on the phone that you would tell me about the next plan tonight. Tell me.”Verlaine raised both eyebrows. “Ouh... you’re so impatient, Mr. Grayson,” he said in a joking tone. “Is it because it’s late, so you don’t want to make small talk any longer?”“I brought Jack so you can use him for your plans too,” Connor replied, changing the subject.Verlaine raised one eyebrow, realizing that Connor was really impatient for the plan he had. “Well... I’ll say it,” Verlaine said then, no longer wanting to mince words. “In a few days, there will be a party held by
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"Beautiful tuxedo," said the man with hazel eyes, to the short-haired woman standing in front of him. "When did you buy it?"Maria smiled broadly, pleased that the choice item she had bought for Verlaine had responded so well to the man. She rushed to her lover, sitting on Verlaine's lap intimately as she put her arms around his neck."I bought it a long time ago but since you've been so busy lately, it's been difficult for me to find the right time to give it to you," Maria said, explaining in more detail. Verlaine simply nodded and smiled, though his heart was still cold as ever. "Do you like it?" Maria's question drew Verlaine's gaze away from his gift.The man smiled sweetly, growing wider. "Of course," he replied, pecking her cheek gently.Maria was delighted. She then without hesitation kissed him briefly on the lips, showing her happiness. They looked at each other for a few seconds, until Maria spoke up again."Verlaine, what did you do during your vacation? That place yo
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That distracted Violet from the beautiful dresses before her. “Really? What is it?” “A wedding anniversary celebration.” “Ah, Mrs. Scarlett and her husband, huh?” said Violet, smiling, her eyes focused on the dresses again. “Your adoptive parents will be celebrating their wedding anniversary. It must be a happy day for them.” “We’re also allowed to be happy on their happy day.” Violet froze, frowning in confusion. “What do you mean?” she asked later. “Should we go to the dance?” asked Victor, causing Violet to turn her face away slowly. The girl stared at Victor, confirming her thoughts which were immediately confirmed by Victor’s next words. “Should we pick out the dresses now?” Violet, of course, would immediately smile widely. She nodded her head with twinkling eyes, looking very excited and happy. The two of them started their agenda; choosing a dress that would be used to attend the celebration party like Victor said. While her feet were busy moving to and fro, Violet’s l
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Later that day, they decided to go out. The romantic term is 'date'. Victor waited for Violet to get ready, and Violet waited for Victor to get ready. One thing in common was that as a result of the waiting time, they were mesmerized by each other's charms in their date-ready best. Violet smiled broadly, waiting for Victor to come out of the room and watching him from the dining table with her chin propped up. "Your dress sense isn't much different from the last time, but somehow it looks so luxurious and appropriate this time," Violet says, complimenting him. Victor smiled slightly and walked over. "Is it because I'm seeing it with love this time? You look absolutely marvelous." "I didn't know you were the type to compliment your partner," Victor said, taking Violet's hand to lead her out of the apartment. "Hm. I didn't know I was the type of person to do this to their partner either. You were my first partner, you know?" "Really?" "Yeah... I've only ever confessed my feelings,
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Meanwhile, Verlaine was now hurrying away to a place, which was none other than his private apartment. There, he would meet Maria who had just finished cooking a meal for herself. Maria had no idea that Verlaine had returned from his ‘vacation’ in Vermont, she only knew that he had extended his vacation on the pretext of falling in love with the vast and soothing expanse of grass.Hence, when she saw his presence at the technological door, she couldn’t help shouting his name. “VERLAINE...!” The woman ran at full speed, rushing to hug Verlaine tightly while her body was twisted like a romance scene in a movie.“Are you coming home today?” asked Maria as soon as Verlaine released her embrace. She was delighted to see Verlaine standing in front of her after they had not seen each other for almost a week.“Yes. I wanted to give you a surprise,” Verlaine replied as he kissed Maria’s neck, making her grimace occasionally in amusement. “You were surprised?”“I’m so surprised that I’m speech
