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.

in his tracks, clearly not expecting to

surprised-was Victoria

girlfriend, free to stand beside him in the open. If word got out about Victoria, she'd instantly be painted as the other woman-a homewrecker. That

there. Violet's heart pounded- what if Gwyneth called out "Mommy" in

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,

Marcus noticed

head, forcing himself to move

his fists, then relaxed them as

found her purse and headed over to meet Ailie. Curtis was

help but glance out the window. She saw Victoria get into Curtis's car and tugged on Violet's sleeve. "Daddy, Mommy just left with that

gently pressing a finger to ker lips. "Shh, Gwyn. That's not something you should say. Your mom loves your dad-she'd never do anything to

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

When Curtis had asked where she lived, she'd answered without thinking —and somehow ended

door and blinked in shock. "Ma'am? Is that you? Oh my

over two other maids, and together they helped