The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 217

She thought it over-Curtis had always treated her fairly, and since she needed to stay at Quantum Core Technologies until she secured the core technology, she picked up the call.

"Ms. Turner, when exactly do you plan on coming back to work?"

On the other end was Violet's assistant, Georgia, her tone as blunt as ever. Before Victoria could reply, Georgia launched right in.

"It's been over two weeks since you last showed up at the office. Your leave was signed off by Mr. Garcia, so there's not much we can say. But the Investment Department is now under Ms. Marchand's management. From now on, if you need time off, clear it with her-your absence only counts if Ms. Marchand approves it."

Victoria's lips curled into a faint, cool smile. She didn't argue. "Understood."

Her crisp answer caught Georgia off guard for a moment, leaving her speechless.

She had expected Victoria to get defensive, or to throw Mr. Garcia's name around and pull rank.

Georgia had even rehearsed some pointed remarks, just in case. In her mind, women like Victoria—married, with a child, and yet still managing to cozy up to Mr. Garcia in hopes of becoming the boss's wife-were the worst. The rumor mill never stopped, and Georgia could never quite stomach the idea of someone leveraging looks and charm to get ahead, while everyone else was scraping by, working themselves to the bone just to make ends meet.

should someone like Victoria, just because she had a pretty face, get to lie back, bat her lashes, and walk away with all the rewards? If she wanted Mr. Garcia to keep her, fine-just don't bother coming

grievances,

arranged for key employees to tour The Langford Group tomorrow. Ms. Marchand will be leading the group, and she specifically said you're to attend. Make sure you're on time—don't

for a response, Georgia hung up, her tone as unfriendly

sat for

visiting The Langford

standing at Quantum Core. If Victoria had been showing up at the office these past weeks, she could have found an excuse to skip out on the tour.

Victoria didn't want any conflict with Violet

no real

she realized Violet likely didn't even consider her, McNeil's legal wife, as a threat-probably didn't even care enough to scheme against her. This tour was just another opportunity to parade around, to flaunt how well

she climbed into

at the Investment Department. Ailie showed up a little later and was genuinely surprised to

came in today? It's the weekend-you're not just here for a

day before, but she hadn't mentioned it to Victoria, worried she might feel uncomfortable. She hadn't