The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 39

Victoria kept her head down, rapidly texting back and forth with Ailie. It had been so long since they'd seen each other that Ailie seemed determined to keep the conversation going, hopping from topic to topic.

When they finally pulled up to the old family estate, McNeil got out of the car with Gwyneth in his arms. He waited for a while, expecting Victoria to follow, but she still hadn't emerged.

After setting Gwyneth down, McNeil doubled back to look for her. He found Victoria still sitting in the back seat, her fingers flying across her phone screen, completely absorbed in whatever she was writing.

McNeil rapped lightly on the window. The driver, still waiting in the front, looked nervous-he wouldn't dare rush Mrs. Langford, let alone leave her unattended.

Victoria finished her last message and, hearing the knock, turned to see McNeil's less-than-pleased expression.

"We're here. Are you planning on getting out at all?"

It was only then that Victoria realized the car had stopped. "Oh," she said simply.

slipped her bag over her shoulder and climbed out, falling into

to keep up appearances for the family patriarch-who would surely notice if they seemed at odds-McNeil reached for Victoria's hand. This time, she didn't pull away. If he wanted to put on

the steward greeted them,

he even supported her by the elbow, guiding her carefully

in, the Langford family's influence and wealth in Starfall City had far outstripped the Turners'. The marriage was a step down for Victoria but a

easy to control, and with no

offered a polite but distant, "Hello, Mother," as

didn't even bother with a greeting, dashing off to

deepened. She didn't

way to win Madonna's favor, tiptoeing around her because she

was all smiles. He called them over to sit by his side, instructing the steward to take Gwyneth to see the

and McNeil talked about having a second child yet? It's about time to start planning, don't you think?" he

raise your daughter properly-she can't even offer a polite greeting when she comes in.