The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

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.

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 her. Before leaving the dining room, Victoria shot Yulia a sharp look.

call her "Ms. Turner." It was a slap in the face, and he felt the

long

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

heavy sigh, Yulia's gentle words easing

so much for me all these years. No matter what,

afternoon, when Ailie realized Victoria hadn't shown up at the office, she

sending out resumes again. She picked up

don't want

nearly broke into a

the top ten in Starfall City. You know how much potential tech companies have these days. You can't just go somewhere else! If you do, I can already see Mr. Garcia's career prospects tanking for the

tell her the real reason-she didn't want to

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