Chapter 183

Victoria and Curtis both noticed that the hotel was on high alert, with security stationed every few paces along the walls. There weren't any idle guests wandering about the only people inside were the elite business leaders personally invited by Stein.

As they ascended to the Grand Magnolia Banquet Hall, Victoria took in the enormous dining table, crowned with a lavish floral centerpiece. By a rough count, nearly thirty people were attending the luncheon.

Violet arrived arm-in-arm with McNeil. Simms and Yulia soon followed.

When the group saw Victoria had turned up as well, everyone-except for McNeil -couldn't hide their surprise.

"Looks like Mr. Garcia is really invested in Victoria," Yulia remarked, her tone edged with a faint, awkward smile.

Violet leaned toward McNeil and whispered, "Why don't we take those seats over there?" She nodded toward a spot away from Curtis and Victoria.

Victoria chose a seat at random, and Curtis immediately sat down beside her.

McNeil, however, didn't intend to sit too far away. Instead, he made his way toward Curtis, with Violet hurrying after him.

afternoon, realized there were no seats left next to him. Sitting beside Victoria was out of the question-he was here for Curtis, after all. How was he supposed to chat if Victoria was in the way? Spotting the steely look on McNeil's face, Scott knew better than to make trouble.

the host arranged the guest list down to the last person? Don't blame me if you get asked to leave later it won't

didn't reply. She calmly picked up her water glass and took

more energy. If Victoria insisted on humiliating

sip, then

City's high society. Over the past few months, McNeil

knew Violet had written the code herself. More than a few

nod of approval-Violet excused herself to chat with those

met her, I had no idea she was not only a straight-A student and a racing enthusiast, but also a brilliant programmer. Turns out she's got quite the knack for

Yulia turned to McNeil and thanked him. "McNeil, Violet wouldn't

silent, but the warmth in his expression was answer

world and seeing her steady relationship with McNeil put him

keeping his voice low. "Is she

by Victoria's presence, rolled her eyes. Simms continued, "She knows nothing about business, and I doubt this Garcia fellow is interested in her for anything beyond her looks. As for spying-please. If she couldn't keep her own husband

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