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.

a bit off-seems like something's

heard she's going through a divorce," another replied with a sigh. "No matter how successful a

have stomach cancer 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 even gave up his own spot for surgery to save her. Sometimes, picking the right partner really does make all the

"Poor Ms. Turner.

lunch wound down, the gossip

McNeil's table when Violet

Turner, don't rush off. There's still a seat

her steps

to Victoria. Not everyone here knew about

up Violet's lead. "She's right, Victoria. You're one of us-come, sit down

carefully avoided mentioning Victoria's connection to

maneuver. They didn't know the details, but they could tell that among the newcomers, Victoria

Ms. Turner, with her poise

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