The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 205

Victoria hadn't expected to run into anyone she knew-let alone someone connected to McNeil.

The surprise distracted her, and as she stepped down, her foot twisted beneath her. A sharp crack echoed up her leg. She stifled a groan as pain shot through her, collapsing to the floor.

"Vicky!"

Sophia gasped. Before she could react, Marcus had already crossed the room in a few long strides and swept Victoria up into his arms.

"Are you alright?"

He couldn't tell if his sudden arrival had startled her into this, but he had a sinking feeling it had.

"I twisted my ankle," Victoria replied, grimacing as the pain surged.

was possible for a female dancer. But years of grueling physical training,

her, making her lose her footing and ultimately injuring

if you've broken anything-oh my God-" Sophia could barely get the words out, her voice trembling with fear. Max hovered nearby, his worry etched

a hospital," he said quietly. He wasn't a doctor, but anyone could see that Victoria's right foot was immobile, and that

fit accentuating her figure as Marcus held her. For the first time, Marcus felt his

shrugged off his suit jacket and draped it around her before lifting her

this man was. At first, she assumed he must be Victoria's husband, but then she heard Max call Victoria 'Miss' and realized she had no idea what the connection between the three of

needed a hospital. Normally, she would have flatly refused Marcus's help-she avoided McNeil's friends whenever possible. Curtis was the one exception,

Victoria might have been some kind of escort, which would explain why he kept her identity a secret. Because McNeil was the only male heir of the Langford family, they

McNeil refused to acknowledge her as Mrs. Langford; even his friends seemed to dismiss her so easily. Victoria found it

come with you," Sophia insisted, still anxious. Victoria had a family, after all, and even though the man looked handsome and trustworthy, Sophia couldn't help

teach, and Mr. Green is a good friend of mine. We go way back," Victoria said, flustered

well. "Don't worry. I'll take her to the best