Ever since Violet chose to stay in the city and build her own business, Lydia had rarely interfered with her life. At most, she'd send a letter home every couple of weeks. She almost never asked about the little things. But Violet knew better. Lydia was aware of everything happening around her.
The butler, the housekeepers, and every employee in the villa had been arranged by Lydia to quietly watch over her.
Violet also understood why Lydia deliberately kept her distance. It was another way of protecting her.
Just as Lydia had once said, Violet could never become her greatest weakness.
That was also the real reason Violet had rejected every eligible bachelor who came to court her.
She knew exactly what those men wanted. None of them were interested in her. They wanted the influence an
