Chapter 236

"Love?"

Michael curled his lips, finding it highly ironic to hear this word from Violet.

But on the surface, he masked it well, "Alright, since you're so sincere, then love me well in the time we have left."

After all, the time left for Violet, no, for Bianca, was running out.

"Really?"

Violet looked at Michael in disbelief. He had actually accepted her confession and agreed to be in a relationship with her.

"That's great, Michael, I'm finally with you."

Violet was so excited that she lost herself. She opened her arms and threw herself onto Michael.

This time, Michael didn't push her away.

Instead, he loosely wrapped an arm around her and gently patted her shoulder. The expression on his face was more calm than affectionate.

But Violet didn't care.

She knew that Michael was not someone who could easily express his feelings through his expressions. The fact that he said these words was enough to show his intentions.

She felt like the happiest person in the world right now. If she could, she would freeze this moment forever.

But what Violet couldn't see was that Michael, who was holding her in his arms, had a slowly chilling emotion in his eyes, only a dark, gloomy emotion remained.

He would let her hold him just this once.

He had to find the flaw in Violet as quickly as possible and make her disappear from his sight completely, never to return to Evergreen City.

He was really fed up with the constant interference in his relationship with Isabella.

"Mr. Brown, I brought the light-flavored porridge you wanted."

Aaron, holding a takeout box, was stunned when he opened the office door and saw the scene before him.

Fortunately, he held onto the items tightly, preventing them from falling to the ground.

However, he seemed to have seen something he shouldn't have.

What on earth had happened!

Michael and Violet were hugging?

"Oh my God!"

Hearing Aaron burst into the office, Violet was so scared that she shrank into Michael's arms, her face pressed tightly against his chest.

Her voice was filled with fear, "Michael, what should we do? Someone saw us?"

This move not only revealed her scheming to Michael but also shocked Aaron, who was standing at the door.

Was Violet really scared?

She was clearly successful in her scheme!

Aaron had been by Michael's side for many years and knew that Michael only ever had superficial flings with those outside women, never any genuine feelings.

The only person Michael truly liked was his wife, Isabella.

But now, he had to acknowledge Violet, a new intern in the company, with such intimate physical contact, and Michael hadn't pushed her away.

This made Aaron wonder if Michael was serious.

What about Isabella? Would it really come to divorce?

Just as Aaron was in a dilemma, Michael's deep voice sounded in the room.

"Aaron!"

Aaron swallowed hard, walked over, and placed the porridge on the table, trying his best to avoid looking at anything he shouldn't.

"Mr. Brown, what are your orders?"

Michael patted the trembling Violet in his arms, reassuring her, then sat up straight, speaking seriously and sternly.

"From today on, you will be responsible for Violet's daily needs. Make sure she has the best."

Aaron's eyes flickered, but he quickly responded, "Yes, Mr. Brown!"

From Michael's attitude towards Violet, Aaron understood Michael's intentions.

What had Violet, an intern, done to deserve Michael's personal attention and the best quality of life? It meant that from now on, Violet's status had changed.

Michael had fallen for her.

Hearing this, Violet couldn't help but straighten her back, her eyes filled with pride and joy.

She had never dared to dream that this would come true.

Not only did Michael admit to liking her, but he also asked Aaron to arrange the best accommodation for her.

Michael truly belonged to her now.

Although she felt she deserved these things, she still had to show some modesty since they had just expressed their feelings.

"Michael, I actually have a place to stay. You don't need to spend so much on me."

She bit her lip, her face blushing, showing a delicate and shy demeanor of someone in love.

Michael raised an eyebrow, pulled her hand, and yanked Violet onto his lap. Violet was both surprised and delighted. Even with Aaron in the room, Michael held her so openly while talking to Aaron.

"No way! You're mine now. You don't need to work at the company anymore. As for your accommodation, if you don't let Aaron arrange it, I'll have to do it myself."

"You know how busy I am. Be good and let Aaron handle it. Besides, he's my assistant. With him around, everyone will know your status, won't they?"

Her status?

Violet's heart melted at Michael's domineering words.

She had no mind to think about any hidden meanings in his words.

The next second, Michael instructed Aaron, "Alright, that's it. Take Ms. Cooper home. I have work to do and can't accompany you. Rest early."

The latter part was directed at Violet.

After speaking, he got up to leave, showing no reluctance for the newly rekindled romance.

But Violet, who had just tasted sweetness, couldn't bear to part with Michael so soon. She held his hand, pleading for him to stay with her.

"Michael, we just got back together, and you're leaving me already? Can you really bear to do that?"

She was still lost in his sweet words, but he was leaving so quickly, making her feel uneasy.

"Of course, I don't want to leave you, but you saw what happened at the dessert shop today. The public opinion affects not just us but also the company's stock price and reputation. If I don't handle it, others will take advantage."

Violet bit her lip, knowing he was right, but still feeling aggrieved.

Michael had to find another excuse.

"Don't forget, my marriage with Isabella is still ongoing. If we're seen together now, it will affect not just the company but you as well. I'm doing this for your sake."

"Be good. I'll be with you in a few days. By then, you can have whatever you want."

At his last words, Violet couldn't help but recall their intimate moments at the lakeside villa.

Her face blushed.

Seeing Violet finally compromise, Michael gave Aaron a look, "Take Ms. Cooper away."

Violet reluctantly left the office.

As soon as the door closed, Michael's expression changed.

He got up, took his keys, went to the underground parking lot, and left through another exit, driving to Elysian Heights Estate.