The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 148

McNeil sat on the couch, legs crossed, growing visibly darker each time Curtis mentioned Victoria's name.

"So, you sold the game and handed your secretary half a million. Don't tell me you've fallen for her."

Curtis flushed slightly at McNeil's blunt question.

"You noticed that, huh?"

Once Victoria came up, Curtis couldn't help but go on.

"She's ambitious, works herself to the bone, and she's talented. Honestly, missing out on a woman like her would be a real loss. The truth is, the half million doesn't even cover what I owe her. If not for the accident, she was the lead developer- the bonus she should've earned from the company would've been a lot more than that."

McNeil just snorted, unimpressed.

"You really do admire her. Shame she's married."

He lit a cigarette, his sharp features blurred by the curling smoke, making it impossible to read his mood.

of what I say. She's in the middle of a divorce. Once her sorry excuse for a husband is out of the picture, I'm going to ask her

the coffee table slipped from McNeil's hand

tossing his cigarette butt onto the ground and grinding it out

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talking about Victoria, McNeil's mood had soured. Even when Violet walked in, she immediately sensed the

she asked, trying to sound calm, though her tone still carried

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asked,

McNeil replied

liked Victoria? The idea was ridiculous, and yet,

from Curtis, Victoria headed straight to find

halfway through his laps by now, but when she

sun, nostrils flaring, looking like he might boil

He made sure everyone knew it, whining that he wouldn't get in the car