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.

on her face. Relief washed over her as soon

did

they'd never find her. If anything had happened-she couldn't imagine living with

Maisie chimed in, unable to hide her irritation. "Off on your little solo hike, leaving the

activities, but everything had been scrapped

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 the most anticlimactic and yet, weirdly memorable-company retreat they'd ever had. It was as if the main act had ended before it even began, leaving everyone with a bad taste in their mouths and

of Victoria's hand, holding on as if she

"Sorry," Victoria said quietly.

who had his camera pointed her way. Catching Victoria's icy look, he shrank back and quickly moved to the

time, and all we get is a simple

at Victoria. That little minx,

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

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

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

had been gearing up for a confrontation, ready to argue with everyone, but Curtis' move changed everything. She couldn't help