The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 48

"Damn, Curtis, you've actually got a girl now? Come on, introduce us already!" Marcus teased, nudging him as they left the crowded bar.

Curtis just grinned. "It's not even official yet. Maybe another time."

Isaac watched Curtis's hurried retreat and smirked. "What do you think, should we follow him? I want to see what kind of angel could make Curtis finally fall for someone."

McNeil, trailing behind the group, didn't share their enthusiasm. "You guys go ahead. I'm taking Violet home-it's getting late."

Outside, the night air bit through their jackets, cold enough to make them quicken

their steps.

Victoria realized she'd left her purse inside and turned back to find it. Ailie waited outside for Curtis, alone.

As Victoria stepped out with her bag, she almost collided with McNeil, who had Violet and Gwyneth with him. Marcus and Isaac were close behind.

stopped dead in his tracks, clearly not expecting to

was just as surprised-was

open. If word got out about Victoria, she'd instantly be painted as the other woman-a homewrecker. That kind of scandal wouldn't just be humiliating; McNeil's

to make matters worse, Gwyneth was right there. Violet's heart

here, so she just kept her cool and walked past them, her face unreadable. Gwyneth, on the other hand, was genuinely anxious. She thought her mom was there to take her home, so she instinctively hid behind Violet's legs,

and Marcus noticed him

himself to

McNeil clenched his fists, then relaxed

her purse and headed over to meet Ailie.

Curtis's car and tugged on Violet's sleeve. "Daddy, Mommy just left with that man.

ker lips. "Shh, Gwyn. That's not something

darkened visibly. "Get in the car. I'll take

back drunk to the villa she once shared with McNeil. When Curtis had asked where she lived, she'd answered without thinking —and somehow ended up

in shock. "Ma'am? Is that

they