The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 113

"Violet is your cousin, Yulia's niece. And let me tell you, Yulia is a remarkable woman in her own right. She's done a lot for me at the company-sharp business mind, truly impressive. Violet takes right after her."

Simms couldn't stop singing Violet's praises in front of Victoria, as if afraid the world might miss it. Pride crept into his voice and even into the way he held himself.

"Victoria, there's no shame in admitting your shortcomings-no one knows you better than I do. I know things aren't working out between you and McNeil. Now that you're back with the Miller family, if you'd just try accepting Yulia, I'm sure she'd treat you like her own daughter.

You can see it for yourself—McNeil is smitten with Violet. It's only a matter of time before he leaves you for her. Don't cling so desperately. You can still be my good daughter, and when the time comes, I'll help you find someone even better-"

A bitter laugh escaped Victoria.

She looked at Simms with calm, almost detached eyes, not a flicker of emotion on her face.

"My relationship with McNeil isn't for anyone else to decide. Funny, though-my own father won't even acknowledge his daughter standing right in front of him, yet heaps endless praise on another woman's niece. Anyone watching might think Violet was your real daughter."

Simms' face at her

looking out for you," he insisted, his tone

imagined that his "useless" daughter would turn out to be so sharp-tongued and so impervious to

up someone else than your own child? Mr. Miller, I can't afford the kind of 'love' you're offering.

as she added, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to prepare for my speech. I

by Curtis-came over to fetch

crystal-studded heels sparkling under the lights. She appeared every bit the dazzling star, commanding the

silent, unable

Executive Assistant to the CEO of Quantum Core Technologies, a

real tyrant. Anyone who could

speech, moving confidently from project investments to company strategy, the firm's future, and the details of Quantum Core's core projects. She spoke fluently, without a single note or

first, the crowd paid her little mind, joking quietly with Violet and barely concealing their patronizing glances

her stride, the room fell utterly silent. The audience's initial indifference