Even though Violet clearly fell by herself, Dorian still misunderstood the situation.
While Celeste might be fierce in business, she would never stoop to such underhanded tactics.
Violet appeared fragile on the surface, but she was calculating beneath that facade.
Seeing Dorian approach, she deliberately acted vulnerable. When Dorian came close, she pretended Celeste was attacking her.
Knowing Celeste wouldn't let herself be hit, Violet staged this little performance.
The results proved her plan worked.
She successfully earned Dorian's sympathy while directing all hatred toward Celeste.
Gary, under Jonathan's instructions, had been secretly watching Violet.
He saw everything clearly. Violet had tried to strike Celeste first, then deliberately stepped backward, causing herself to fa
