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.

her." She stood, making it clear Simms wouldn't

"Ms. Turner."

the means to cut ties with the Turner family for good-he would have thrown Victoria out long ago. There was

beside him and gently stroked his back, not caring who saw. Her voice

let out a heavy sigh,

brushed his hand over hers, as if making a vow. "You've put up with so much for me all these years. No matter what, I'll make sure you and our daughter get the recognition you deserve. I won't let

shown up at the office,

her study, sending out resumes again. She picked up

want

broke into a

Starfall City. You know how much potential tech companies have these days. You can't just

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

their circle might not know Victoria personally, but

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