Chapter 178

The line went silent for a full two minutes before Violet received a message.

"V&S Group."

She stared at those three words, brow furrowed. She'd never heard of them before.

"Who's listed as owner?"

Surely not someone with the last name Turner, she thought for a split second- then dismissed the idea as absurd. Why would she even think of Victoria? That woman had nothing going for her; it couldn't possibly be her.

"The owner's last name is Clark, but for confidentiality reasons, I can't give you more details."

That was all Violet needed. Her tone was cool as she replied, "Thanks, that's enough. No need to send me the full name."

Clark. Didn't ring any bells.

Violet returned to her seat, clutching the printouts she'd brought with her.

look passing between them that

Campbell isn't seeing anyone," she

snort. "Please. He's just a senator, but

carrying on the family legacy.

felt a surge of

drone project only has a shot if we can get Stein's

trailed off, frustration clear in

unbothered.

who was feeling the pressure. After Violet's proposal was shot down

held his interest.

were awkward between him and Simms-awkward enough that he said nothing, and Violet had no choice but

took their places on the stage one by one. The last

soon as he stepped onto the platform, the once-noisy conference hall fell

of astonished gasps swept

but every eye was fixed on Stein. They'd all assumed only a bespoke suit could showcase a man's charisma,

a balding, paunchy old politician; instead, here was a man who radiated authority and

let's welcome our esteemed research veteran, Professor

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