Chapter 81 A Private Party

At those words, Violet Leach stopped abruptly. Wesley Merritt's brow furrowed, a rare flicker of panic crossing his features as he turned his gaze toward her. Violet's expression remained calm and unreadable, offering no clue to her thoughts. This only deepened Wesley's unease, and his arm around her waist tightened instinctively. After a brief silence, Violet turned to Brian Mosley. "Never thought I'd hear ‘I'm sorry' from you." "I was wrong to accuse you just now, and nearly—" Brian paused, glancing at Wesley before continuing to Violet, "But I won't fall for you again. I've made my choice—I'm going to spend my life with Evelyn." Hearing this, Evelyn Conrad finally released the breath she'd been holding. "Is that so? Are you showing off?" Violet arched an eyebrow. "Violet, I know you're angry. Let's just say we were meant to be but never destined to meet. In the next life—" Before Brian could finish, Violet cut him off. "Save it. No next life. I wouldn't wish to meet trash like you a