Chapter 5 When Violet saw Xavier's message , a small spark of hope flickered in her chest . Without hesitation , she replied : " Okay . " Mentally , she agreed a whole month was too long to wait . One week would be enough . In just seven days , she planned to leave for good and finally put an end to everything with Gabriel . The moment Violet entered the villa , she spotted Ruby stretched out on the couch , wearing her own nightgown . That nightgown - her personal nightgown . The creak of the door made Ruby look up , a 1/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points sneer curling her lips . " Back so soon ? You look terrible . " She rose and sauntered over , tilting Violet's chin up with her fingers . " Tsk , tsk . Look at that pale face - you'd think you were on your deathbed . " Leaning in close , Ruby proudly showed off the marks on her chest . " See these ? All from Gab . Last night was … unforgettable . " Her tone grew bolder as she leaned toward Violet's ear , whispering mockingly . " Last night , in your bed , he said he only feels like a real man with me . That you just lie there like a dead fish - completely boring ." The moment Ruby finished speaking , Violet's eyes darkened with fury . Without hesitation , 2/12 she slapped Ruby hard across the face . " Ruby , know your place . I'm still Gabriel's wife . You're just the other woman . " " If you push me any further , I'll hold a press conference . The world will know you're nothing but a maid's daughter who stole her sister's husband . " Violet had no desire to argue , but Ruby was determined to dig her own grave . Just as Ruby prepared to strike back , she caught sight of Gabriel approaching . Her legs gave way , and she collapsed to the floor . " Vivi , I'm sorry - I never should've come back ! I'll leave today ! I'd rather die than stand in your way ! " Before Violet could react , Ruby sprang up 3/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points and rushed toward a pillar . Gabriel was quick to catch her . " Rue , I invited you here . Anyone who has a problem with you has a problem with me ! " Violet's lips twisted into a bitter smile . Supporting Ruby , Gabriel spun and ordered coldly , " Violet , apologize to her ! " " I didn't do anything wrong . I have no reason to apologize . Gabriel , aren't you even curious where I was last night ? " He frowned . " Did you- " She cut him off . " Aren't you wondering- " " I don't care where you were " he snapped . " But you will not hurt Rue ! If you don't 4/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points apologize now , you'll be suspended until you admit your mistake ! " To him , Violet was nothing but a workaholic , and suspension seemed like a fitting . punishment . What Gabriel didn't realize was Violet never loved the work ; she pushed herself only so he could have an easier life . Seeing the hopelessness in her eyes tightened his chest with guilt , but he turned away , taking Ruby with him , Before leaving , he instructed the maid , " Don't let her eat until she apologizes ." Violet watched him go , tears silently tracing down her cheeks . This was the man she'd loved for seven 5/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points years . After this … she would love him no more . For days , Violet remained trapped inside the villa . Three times a day , the maid asked if she'd acknowledged her mistake . Violet said nothing , staring blankly out the window . She was counting down the days - just five more before she'd be gone for good . One afternoon , sitting on the balcony swing , her phone buzzed nonstop . Every message was from Ruby . On the day Violet planned to leave , one last text arrived . 6/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points " Bitch , you couldn't win over our moms , and you'll never win over a man . One word from me and Gab won't come home for a whole month . " And she proved it . Gabriel didn't return for two full days . But Ruby sent videos daily . Clips of her kissing Gabriel on the beach . Photos of him cooking dinner for her . Intimate , explicit footage from every angle . Before , Violet might have broken down . Now , she felt nothing . 7/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points A man that shamelessly flirtatious was better off discarded . By the fourth day , Violet still refused to " admit her mistakes , and the maid continued withholding food . She survived on water alone . That evening , as usual , she walked into the garden . Suddenly , a golden retriever came barreling out and crashed into her . Normally , a dog wouldn't have that much force - but she hadn't eaten in days . Her body was fragile as paper . She collapsed , pain tearing through her abdomen .. Blood rapidly stained her pants , and her face 8/12 Chapter 5 +5 Points drained of color . She understood immediately . Gabriel's mother had been pressuring them to conceive . Two months earlier , during one of their infrequent intimate encounters , they had not used protection . Now , a sharp pain in her abdomen brought her down to her knees . Clenching her teeth , she pleaded with the bodyguards for assistance . The driver hurriedly helped her into the car , speeding off toward the hospital in a state of panic . However , the route ahead was blocked . " Ma'am ," the driver said with unease , " it's Ma'am Ruby's birthday today . Sir Gabriel had 9/12 Chapter 5 + 5 Points the roads closed for her celebration . We … we can't pass through . " Her clothes drenched in blood , Violet watched as fireworks exploded in the night sky . All for Ruby . It was Gabriel's love laid bare . Overwhelmed , Violet shut her eyes , sinking into hopelessness . With every ounce of strength left , she yanked the wedding ring from her finger and flung it out the window . Her husband . Their marriage . She wanted nothing to do with either anymore .