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.

caged cat, anxiety etched on her face. Relief washed over her as soon

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

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

a whole day of fun activities, but everything had been scrapped because Victoria disappeared. The much-anticipated overnight hike had turned into a morning spent waiting around

rest of the senior team, this was probably the most anticlimactic and yet, weirdly memorable-company retreat they'd ever had. It

of Victoria's hand, holding on

"Sorry," Victoria said quietly.

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

and all we get is a simple apology?" Nelly muttered, her

at Victoria. That little minx, always stirring

Marchand," she announced. "Anyone who wants to stay another night is welcome. And since the hiking

stack of gift cards. "To make it up to everyone, I've prepared a little something for you all. Everyone gets

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

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 knew how to handle people quite like