The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 167

Even if you slept with McNeil, that doesn't mean he'll come back to you. Victoria, whatever you two had is over now. You'd better look after yourself.

Victoria kept walking, not slowing her pace.

But behind her, Violet suddenly turned back. Victoria heard the scrape of shoes on the gravel and, right after, Violet's startled scream. McNeil caught her just in time, steadying her before she could fall.

Victoria turned slightly, catching the scene out of the corner of her eye.

"Sorry, McNeil," Violet said, a little breathless. "I didn't sleep well last night. Must be a bit lightheaded."

He helped her to her feet, his voice cool and distant. "Watch your step. Be careful."

Curtis trailed after Victoria, close behind.

By the time all four of them arrived at the hot springs resort, it was nearly noon.

paced like a caged cat, anxiety etched on her face.

earth did you

been terrified they'd never find her. If anything had happened-she

certainly know how to enjoy yourself," Maisie chimed in, unable to hide her irritation. "Off on your little solo hike, leaving the rest of us behind. Did it occur to you

had arranged a whole day of fun activities, but everything had been scrapped because Victoria disappeared. The much-anticipated overnight hike had turned

already driven the cars from the campsite down Winding Peak Lane to the hotel. After lunch, everyone would be heading back to the office. For Maisie, Nelly, and the rest of the senior team, this was probably

hand, holding on as if she was afraid she'd vanish

"Sorry," Victoria said quietly.

way. Catching Victoria's icy look, he shrank back and quickly moved to

is a simple apology?" Nelly muttered, her

Victoria. That little minx,

stay another night is welcome. And since the hiking trip was cut short, we've extended the group retreat-you can all

of gift cards. "To make it up to everyone, I've prepared a little something

complaints and resentment toward Victoria evaporated. Faces brightened, and the mood

She couldn't