The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 97

After trying every argument and pleading with Victoria, Gwyneth finally realized she wasn't coming home. With a heavy heart, she hung up the phone, giving up

hope.

The next day, Yasmine was sent on an assignment to the auction house.

She couldn't understand why Ms. Turner and Mr. Miller-who were clearly at odds, practically sworn enemies would send her here to pick out a gift, supposedly for Simms' mother, Janice Miller.

The auction was a gathering of the city's elite, but Yasmine, a nobody in these circles, could only find a quiet spot in the corner and keep a low profile.

Just before the event began, a commotion at the entrance drew everyone's attention.

Violet swept in on McNeil's arm, walking with such poised grace that every head turned as they entered the hall.

For the past few weeks, Violet had dominated every trending topic in Starfall City. The first love of the Langford Group's CEO had made a dramatic return-a romance that seemed to transcend time itself. Rumors abounded: Was she the long-lost mother of the Langford family's youngest daughter?

Speculation was endless, but not a single word involved Victoria.

Victoria standing beside Curtis. Yet since no one recognized her, the media had simply

was Ailie who noticed the omission-Victoria herself couldn't have cared

found their seats,

closely while listening for the auctioneer to announce the items

had instructed her to

air from eager guests, but Violet

movement. She glanced at McNeil and Violet just in time to see

"Five million."

in disbelief.

special about a pair of pearl

but the auctioneer cut them off with a distinct "sold" gesture, drawing gasps from the

McNeil would simply outbid them— no contest. Those earrings were as good as Violet's, a clear gesture to win her

and recorded the scene on her

was in the car with her team, heading to the

scrolled through the video Yasmine had sent. Watching McNeil and Violet so close, she couldn't help but think back-after all these years of marriage, McNeil had never once spoken to