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.

in awe. He

there,"

well, with

avoid running into

Violet everywhere, clearly trying

Victoria couldn't hide forever.

the marriage. Why should

a stop at the

teacher was waiting for her

tea,

all right between you

question caught Victoria

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

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 front of

say anything," the teacher

a drawing titled "My Family,"

the teacher

hair, wore simple clothes, and had a fair face. But in this one-her latest-you're wearing

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