The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 186

Director Louie was sweating bullets. He knew full well that Stein had made it clear -no one was to disturb him. But McNeil was another big shot he couldn't afford to

offend.

As Louie stood there, caught between a rock and a hard place, Stein broke the silence.

"Director Louie, tell my assistant to wait for me on the rooftop."

Relieved as if he'd just been granted a pardon, Louie blurted out a hasty "Sure!" and practically stumbled out of the room.

With everyone else gone, Stein's expression grew even colder.

"So, what is it you want to say?"

"In the military, interfering with a soldier's marriage can land you in prison-or worse. General Campbell is a high-ranking officer. If he's getting involved in someone else's marriage, it wouldn't be out of place for him to face a court- martial, would it?"

McNeil's tone was icy, his anger barely contained. He was sure now-the man shacking up with Victoria was standing right in front of him.

Stein gave a dismissive laugh. "Is Mr. Langford even married? From what I've seen, his world has always been a bachelor's playground. Otherwise, why flaunt a girlfriend with no official title in public?"

McNeil's jaw clenched so tight it looked like he might grind his teeth to dust. "My personal life is none of your business. I don't owe you an explanation."

Stein wasn't interested in arguing.

marriage. You're the only one making a mess of it, McNeil. And you'd better remember who you're talking to. When the military court comes calling,

past McNeil. McNeil's fists tightened so hard his knuckles turned white; he'd never wanted to punch someone as badly as he did now. If he didn't get it out

"McNeil?"

echoed from the bend at the end of the hallway. Stein glanced indifferently over his shoulder; McNeil forced himself to unclench his fists, letting

McNeil, following the path he'd just taken. She

a distance, Violet could sense the tension crackling between the two men. The air was thick

didn't expect to see you

He didn't owe her-or McNeil-so much as a nod. He walked on, eyes straight ahead, as if the

felt a wave of discomfort. But Stein was from Evermore City-there was no point

turned to McNeil. "What did you want with

a woman's intuition, but Violet sensed that something wasn't

blood

remained hard. "Let's

for Violet.

ended, Victoria drove Marcus's car to his office,

feel free to keep it a bit

was McNeil's friend. If she ever finished what she'd set out

Marcus had no choice

take you out for dinner. You always say you don't have time, so why

another chance to see Victoria. No woman had ever intrigued him the way she did-she was a complete enigma, practically begging

chosen to become a race mechanic. A woman as beautiful and

Victoria searched for an excuse, not wanting