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Violet was too afraid to face Luclus head–on. She gave up and endured the tense situation.
They didn’t say anything to each other the entire way back.
When George asked where the ne shouldnd, Lucius replied, “Bka City.”
Violet’s eyes lit up with joy as she gazed at him.
Lucius issued a warning when Violet disembarked, “Remember, you only have one week.
Eithere back on your own, or I’ll make you!”
Violet moaned as she watched the ne take off, feeling helpless<b>. </b>
She wouldn’t even consider the possibility that Lucius had affection for her. She had an instinct that his haste for her return was simply because he enjoyed her cooking, and wanted her to be his
personal chef<b>. </b>
Moreover<b>, </b>she was afraid of bing too involved and bing trapped in a situation she
couldn’t get out of.
with Oliver.
Violet didn’t want to go through another heartbreak after her experience with
She turned her attention to getting a job.
At Wickham’s residence, Emily was filled with frustration.
She hurried to her room and started tossing her things onto the bed<b>. </b>She then lost control of her
emotions, and copsed.
Belle entered the room, concern etched on her face. “What’s the matter?
Sitting up abruptly, Emily’s eyes were aze with fury.
“Mom, Oliver repaired that cup and keeps it in a prominent ce, admiring it daily. He’s event nning to showcase it at our engagement party. It’s driving me nuts!” she eximed.
Belle offered a straightforward solution. “If It bothers you that much, just break it again. If your can’t, I’ll do it. What can Oliver do if I break it? Do you think he’ll stay mad with me?”
Despite this, Emily remained anxious about the circumstances.
“Mom, I’m afraid. Oliver’s attachment to that cup signifies his deep affection for those times. If he learns that it wasn’t me who looked after him-
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Belle’s face hardened, and she advised firmly. “Remember, it was you who did it! From this
moment on, believe that it was you!”
Emily continued, “I can try to believe that, but what about Violet? She’s in love with Oliver. Won’t
she reveal the truth? If she does, there’s no way Oliver and I can stay together.”
Belle’s face e grew darker. “You have a point. Violet is a problem.”
“What should we do?” Emily looked at her mother, hope shining in her eyes.
“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure she’s too ashamed to mention it.” Belle promised, scheming to silence
Violet.
Meanwhile, in Bka City, Violet embarked on a job search. She prepared numerous resumes and
applied both online and at job fairs<b>, </b>eager to secure employment quickly.
She dismissed Lucius’s threats as mere jokes, and focused on her goal.
With her experience, Violet received an interview call the next day.
The interview went smoothly, and the HR manager informed her she could start the following day.
However, her excitement was cut short when she was halted at thepany’s reception.
“Regrettably, your name isn’t on our list of new employees.” the receptionist said.
“There must be a mistake. I was called by the HR manager just yesterday.”
She even showed the receptionist the HR manager’s contact details.
Violet was then guided to the HR manager’s office.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Violet. While we had ns to employ you, a more suitable candidate appeared at
thest moment. Thankfully, no contract was signed<b>, </b>so you’re free to pursue other opportunities.”
<b>the </b>HR manager exined.
Leaving thepany. Violet felt a deep sense of disappointment. She knew it wasn’t just a
courteous refusal, but a clear statement that they no longer wanted her<b>. </b>
She soon noticed a troubling trend. Each time she was offered a job, they changed their minds
the next day. This wasn’t a one–time urrence, but happened repeatedly.
Violet sensed something was amiss.
Confronting another HR manager about to reject her, she demanded<b>, </b>“Can you exin who’s
behind this?”
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The HR manager replied. “I apologize, but this is an internal decision of ourpany, unrted to external influences.<b>” </b>
“How is this possible?” Violet didn’t believe it, and threatened, “This has happened multiple times. I need the truth, or I’ll cause a scene and damage yourpany’s image.”
The HR manager’s expression changed, and he ultimately said, “The situation is out of our hands, Ms. Violet. We’re not in a position to challenge certain influences. Please try to
understand our predicament. The individual manipting these events is no ordinary person.”
Violet left the HR manager’s office, engulfed in a mix of fury and helplessness.
Outside, she sat on the stairs, deep in thought about who could be orchestrating these to make her life difficult.
Oliver immediately sprung to her mind. She had mistakenly broken a cup he valued, believing it belonged to Emily. Considering his affection for Emily, it seemed possible for
him to react strongly.
Determined, Violet resolved to rify the situation with Oliver. At least, she needed to make him understand that she was the one who purchased that broken cup, not Emily’s.