Chapter 23

Dylan didn't care at all about how Violet felt. He continued, "If it weren't for this repayment agreement, we'd have never crossed paths, and I'd be living my own life." Violet gaped at him, a bitter lump forming in her throat. She tried to say something, but no words came out. She quietly watched as Dylan opened the car door and got out. Dylan was just about to step into the villa when a bright light suddenly flashed on his face. Instinctively, he lifted his arm to block the glare. Then, he heard tires screeching and Violet's frantic voice. "Dylan!" Valerie was behind the wheel; her resentment boiled over and clouded her judgment. She was convinced it was all Dylan's fault and couldn't take it anymore. She shook off the bodyguards, slammed the gas pedal, and headed straight for him. But Violet was fast. She pushed Dylan out of the way just in time. He came away with just a few scrapes and nothing more. Yet, Violet ended up paying the price. Valerie had been constantly hitting t