Chapter 44

This time, Victoria truly saw Yulia in a new light. She had expected Yulia to let Simms fight her battles, but instead, Yulia made herself small and humble.

No wonder Simms kept her so close. For a man like him-someone who'd clawed his way up from nothing and built his fortune through his wife's connections- nothing mattered more than the respect of others.

Yulia understood that perfectly. She made herself invisible just to prop up that fragile ego of his.

Simms thrived on Yulia's admiration, soaking up every bit of it. For a man with his insecurities, the worst thing was to feel belittled.

Victoria had to admit, Yulia was talented-dangerously so. She had no intention of letting her guard down around her.

No wonder her own mother, a woman born and bred in high society, couldn't outmaneuver Yulia. The woman could write a textbook on the art of subtle

manipulation.

not a child," Victoria said, her tone cool. "I don't need anyone fussing over me. Besides, I already have a personal assistant on call twenty-four- seven. Dad, you can keep your Nanny Yulia for yourself I won't be needing her." She stood, making it clear Simms wouldn't get a chance to force Yulia on

especially when Victoria insisted Yulia call her "Ms. Turner." It was a

thrown Victoria out long ago.

back, not caring who saw. Her voice was soft and soothing. "Let it go. She's still young. Give

a heavy sigh, Yulia's gentle words

years. No matter what,

shown up

again. She picked up the phone, but her voice lacked

want to

broke into a

Our company may not match the Turner family at its peak, but we're still in the top ten in Starfall City. You know how much potential tech companies have these days. You can't just go somewhere else! If

didn't know how to tell her the real reason-she didn't want to see anyone connected

McNeil, and their circle might not know Victoria personally, but they were all

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