The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 58

Victoria had no idea what was going on with Gwyneth.

She wanted to show concern for her daughter, but Gwyneth never seemed to want it. Every time they met, the girl's brow would furrow in silent protest.

Victoria felt helpless. Gwyneth's heart was already drifting away.

"I'll make time to stop by this afternoon," she agreed.

When Curtis came back, Victoria asked if she could take the rest of the afternoon off.

"Just make sure you come to the event tonight," Curtis reminded her. "I want to introduce you to some of the top people in our field."

Curtis truly valued Victoria's abilities and wanted her to meet others in the industry.

He'd been single for years, and it was rare for him to meet a woman who genuinely intrigued him.

She was beautiful, poised, and—most importantly-sharp as a tack.

Every conversation with Victoria, especially when it touched on their professional expertise, left him feeling like he'd learned something new.

awe. He found himself

be there," Victoria

attending that night as well, with McNeil no doubt

avoid running into them-just as she'd tried to do at lunch that

Violet

Victoria couldn't hide forever.

one wronged by the marriage. Why should she be the one to slink

Victoria made a

teacher was waiting for her in the

her a cup of tea, the teacher broached the subject

everything all right between you and

question caught

McNeil had always taken turns dropping Gwyneth off, and sometimes the family driver or nanny handled it. They'd never appeared together at

say something to you?" Victoria asked, a little uneasy. She knew she'd quarreled with McNeil a few times, and regretted letting their issues spill over in

Gwyneth didn't say anything," the teacher replied, "but

drawing titled "My Family,"

the teacher said.

face. But in this one-her latest-you're wearing lipstick, and there's even a beauty mark