Chapter 23 Such a Flirt

Reed paled as soon as he caught sight of Carl. He rushed to interrupt Violet. "Mr. Cooper …"

An icy look from Carl effectively shut him up.

Violet continued her rant. "What's so good about Carl anyway? He's just a pretty boy with zero redeemable qualities. I've only known him for a short while, but I already feel his overwhelming sense of superiority. I pity you, Reed, I really do. You must have suffered greatly from being by his side all this while."

Reed hardly dared glance at Carl. All he could do was say a fervent prayer in his heart.

Perhaps God would be kind enough to allow Violet to escape unharmed this time.

"He's such a stingy person too!" Violet went on, unaware of the danger that awaited her. "I'm so hungry—I haven't eaten all day and it's all his fault!"

Reed could no longer bear this. He reminded her softly, "Mr. Cooper, actually, Mr. Walker treats us all really well."

"Are you implying that I'm lying?" Violet retorted. "Have you seen him with Whitney? From the amo