Chapter 102

"You're free this afternoon, right? Go attend Gwyn's parent-teacher conference for me. I've got something to deal with."

It was McNeil. Victoria frowned-why had she even answered his call?

A glance at the screen told her why: she'd deleted his number, so now only the digits showed up instead of his name.

"You have custody of our daughter. Why should I go?"

McNeil could hear a lot of noise on Victoria's end, but he didn't bother asking where she was or what she was doing. He didn't care.

Her refusal clearly annoyed him. Without another word, he hung up.

At the birthday banquet, guests kept approaching the matriarch to offer their compliments, the line never-ending. Just as everyone was settling in and the meal was about to start, a sudden commotion erupted at the entrance.

"President Langford McNeil has arrived to wish the lady a happy birthday! He brings a pair of jade figurines, a set of antique vases, and a watercolor painting."

The man collecting gifts called out in a booming voice, and the entire banquet hall fell instantly silent.

doors, a striking couple made

in with a stunning woman on his arm. Together, they crossed the threshold and entered

McNeil approached Janice. She had been sitting upright, but at the mention of McNeil's name, she immediately stood to

it's an honor to have you here—I apologize for not coming to meet you sooner. Simms, please show our guests

steps, his demeanor warm and

this

no stranger to

at Yulia and Simms,

have a seat over here," Yulia

across from their seats sat Victoria and

eyes nearly rolled out of her head at

from her. So, the "something" he needed to do was to attend this very same event. Raising her teacup,

you," Simms began. "This is Violet, Yulia's niece.

gaze,

"Dad, I've known Mr. Langford for a while. You don't need to introduce us; it's not

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