Chapter 229

Simms didn't so much as glance at Victoria, as if she were a stranger, his attention fixed solely on Violet across the table.

"It's not your first time at Vertex Dynamics, is it, Ms. Marchand? This is my first visit. I've heard their restaurant is excellent-thought I'd see for myself."

Violet smiled. "If you like it, Uncle, you're welcome to come back anytime. What do you think, McNeil?"

She made a show of consulting McNeil, but in truth, she'd already made the decision for him.

Simms's smile deepened, crinkling the corners of his eyes, while Yulia looked pleased that McNeil seemed to value Violet's opinion so highly.

"You're always welcome," McNeil said quietly. When Victoria approached, he looked away, swirling his wine and taking a slow sip.

The attention of both companies' top executives was centered on McNeil's table; Victoria's departure was abrupt but barely registered with the group. Only the tech department folks seemed to notice.

bit off-seems like something's bothering

sigh. "No matter how successful a

while ago? It was supposed to be serious-doctors said she had three months at most. But Mr. Langford called in a top specialist and

sympathetic sigh. "Poor Ms. Turner. She

wound down, the gossip only grew

when Violet spoke up, her tone casual but

rush off. There's still a seat here-why

hesitated, her steps

Victoria. Not everyone here knew about their real

Violet's lead. "She's right, Victoria. You're one of

carefully avoided mentioning Victoria's connection to Simms, framing

both baffled by Violet's maneuver. They didn't know the details, but they could tell that among the newcomers, Victoria

someone beautiful at the table to keep things lively, they thought. And Ms. Turner, with her poise and looks, was a perfect fit-someone

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