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.

like a caged cat, anxiety etched on her face.

where on earth did you go all

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

hide her irritation. "Off on your little solo hike, leaving the rest of us behind. Did it occur

had arranged a whole day of fun activities, but everything had been scrapped because Victoria disappeared.

was probably the most anticlimactic and yet, weirdly memorable-company retreat they'd ever had. It was as

let go of Victoria's hand, holding on as if she

"Sorry," Victoria said quietly.

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

we get is a simple apology?"

sidelong glance at Victoria. That little minx, always stirring up

been booked out for us by Ms. Marchand," she announced. "Anyone who wants to stay another night is welcome. And since the hiking trip was

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

and resentment toward Victoria evaporated.

had been gearing up for a confrontation, ready to argue with everyone, but Curtis' move changed everything. She couldn't help but give him a mental thumbs-up. No one