Chapter 4

Violet protectively stood in front of Sebastian, glaring at me furiously. "Is this how the Hamiltons treat their family members?"

Seeing Violet, I understood everything. Violet had said she was coming today to "make things right" with me because of my cold attitude at my birthday banquet. Panicking, Sebastian deliberately staged this scene.

However, I had no patience left for these two. I pushed Violet aside and looked directly at Sebastian. "The pin. Hand it over."

A flash of guilt crossed Sebastian's face, but seeing Violet standing beside him, he became defiant again.

"Vivi bought it for me. Nate, you're being so petty. You have so many nice things already. Why do you have to steal mine?"

"Is that so? Where did she buy it? Can you even tell me what brand it's from? Someone, hold him down and remove that pin!"

I ordered the security guards to act, but Violet immediately shielded Sebastian behind her.

"I'd like to see who dares! I'm the eldest daughter of the Sterling family. Harm me, and you'll answer to the Sterling family! Nathan, I'm telling you, I bought that pin for him myself. You're assaulting someone in broad daylight. Don't think I won't call the police on you!"

Hearing her words and seeing Sebastian cowering behind her, I was completely enraged. Violet had clearly seen that pin before.

Even if she had forgotten, with her discerning eye, she couldn't possibly miss the exquisite craftsmanship. It wasn't something you could buy at any ordinary store.

Yet, she still chose to protect Sebastian.

I laughed coldly. "Fine, call the police. Let them investigate thoroughly whether I'm falsely accusing an innocent person or whether the Hamilton family is harboring a thief!"

Seeing my ruthless demeanor, Violet was momentarily stunned. She looked at Sebastian with some doubt, then remembered her purpose for coming today.

"Nathan, I know I went too far the other day and you're angry, but we're still getting married…"

Before Violet could finish speaking, Sebastian shakily removed the pin with trembling hands.

"Anything Vivi gives me is precious beyond measure. But I don't want it to make my own brother angry. If you like it, Nate, please take it. I'll gladly give you whatever you want."

Violet's expression softened, but upon hearing those words, she snatched the pin away. "You can't give it to him! You can't let him have his way every time!"

In the struggle, the pin struck the marble planter and shattered. I completely lost control and grabbed Violet by the throat, snarling, "Do you have any idea what you just broke?"

Violet began gasping for air, crying out for help to those around us. The guests were shocked, pointing and whispering among themselves.

"What on earth is going on? Are the elite not even bothering to keep up appearances anymore?"

"Someone help! Don't let this turn into a tragedy!"

With the crowd's urging, Sebastian seized the opportunity to kick me hard, sending me crashing into the corner.

"Nate, I can endure your resentment toward me, but how can you treat Vivi like this?" Sebastian supported Violet, speaking with feigned helplessness.

"I had no idea Mr. Nathan was this kind of person in private."

"It seems Mr. Sebastian is the decent one. Though he usually keeps a low profile, he appears to be quite upright."

"Is Mr. Nathan acting out of unrequited love? He's been chasing Violet for years without success, so he must be bitter about it!"

"How pathetic. He's just a man who can only keep the woman he loves through violence. I have no respect for him!"

The crowd's criticism grew louder as I stared fixedly at the shattered pin. I struggled to my feet to gather the pieces, but Sebastian stepped on my hand.

"Oh, sorry about that, Nate."

I clenched my fists, but things were suddenly interrupted by a female voice. "What are you people doing?"

Looking at the newcomer, I suddenly smiled. She came, which meant she had agreed to be with me.