Ian ended the video call.
Mike almost burst into laughter, but seeing Rita's adorable and confused expression, he managed to hold it back.
Once they got back home, Violette was about to speak when Rita interrupted her. "Mommy, do you think I'm cute?"
"Of course, darling! You're the cutest little girl in the world."
"Then when I become a big movie star, can I give you all the money I make? I offered to give half to Ian, but he didn't want it." Rita's eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky.
Violette was left speechless. It seemed like reason wouldn't work with Rita. She'd have to talk to Kylee.
She texted Kylee, expressing her concerns about Rita entering the entertainment industry.
Half an hour later, Kylee replied, [Rita may be young, but we should respect her choices. The industry isn't as scary as you think. I'll protect her and won't let her get hurt. Please trust me.]
Negotiations had failed and Violette sank into deep thought. If she respected Rita's choice and let her continue in the entertainment industry, Elijah would surely throw a fit. She didn't want to argue with Elijah but didn't want to force Rita to obey her for his sake.
After pondering, she finally drifted off to sleep.
A week later.
Sarah hadn't expected to see Violette in the lobby and called out, "Violette, come out!"
Violette instinctively walked outside. Her secretary reminded her, "Ma'am, they'll be here in twenty minutes."
Violette answered, "I'll be right back." She strode up to Sarah.
"Violette, it's one thing you took Elijah from me, but why Kaleb too? I'm carrying his child, and I want to have a peaceful life with him. Why won't you let me be? Do you want to see me dead? Is that what it'll take for you to be satisfied?" After her emotional outburst, Sarah tried to grab Violette's hair without giving her a chance to respond.
Reacting quickly, Violette defended herself, "Sarah! What are you talking about? Kaleb and I are over. Why would I want him back?!"
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