The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 72

Ailie let out a laugh, light but edged. "Well, that was quite a show. I agree with most of it. Mr. Garcia, why don't we let Ms. Marchand take the lead on this project?"

Curtis rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. There was definitely some tension sparking between Violet and Ailie, nothing unusual for upper management, but today the two Investment Department managers were openly at odds-neither bothering to hide their disdain.

Violet had only wanted to make things difficult for Victoria, but hadn't expected Ailie to turn on her. The drone project was a hot potato-no one really wanted it.

"Ms. Marchand," Ailie said, her tone saccharine and steely at once, "I'm optimistic about your enthusiasm. How about this: give me a detailed report within three days."

She wasn't letting Violet off the hook. The rest of the team watched the scene unfold as if they were ringside at a boxing match.

Curtis stood up abruptly. "Meeting adjourned."

Back at her desk, Victoria slipped off her shoes, rubbing her aching feet. She wasn't surprised when Ailie came striding over.

"That woman—does she know you? I swear she was gunning for you today on purpose," Ailie hissed, jaw clenched tight.

Victoria just smiled. Know her? That didn't even begin to cover it.

But she had no interest in discussing Violet.

Just before clocking out, Victoria got a message from McNeil: no need to pick up Gwyneth tonight. She knew exactly what that meant he was taking their daughter over to see Violet.

even if

things to head home, while

here to pick her up again. She's so lucky-Mr. Langford is such

Plus, Ms. Marchand is

doors just in time to see McNeil's car glide to a stop-right in front of

and walked around to open the door for Violet. "Unbelievable..."

arm.

"Don't," she said quietly.

was calm, betraying nothing, as if the man chauffeuring

you stand this? If it were me, I'd tear Violet Marchand

I stopped loving long ago isn't worth losing my

he didn't

night, McNeil took Violet and Gwyneth out for

Gwyneth in a few days and was in high spirits. Gwyneth was just as affectionate in

asked, surprised. Usually Gwyneth begged to play

They're too easy now," Gwyneth

played through every racing game with her-there was

Violet said, trying to sound casual. "But you used to have so much fun.

always knew how to play to her