The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 232

Chapter 232

Violet's face changed in an instant, her expression tightening.

Victoria didn't respond. She walked out of the dining room with Ailie, not sparing a backward glance.

For a moment, the atmosphere was heavy with awkwardness. Curtis shot McNeil a long, searching look, clearly mulling over the phrase "all alone."

"I'm done too. You all enjoy the rest of your meal," Curtis said, barely masking his intent as he set off after Victoria.

Simms let out a cold laugh. "Seems Mr. Garcia values Victoria a lot. Five million dollars, and he doesn't even bat an eye."

Violet watched Curtis's retreating figure. Suddenly, a realization dawned on her: Curtis cared for Victoria far more than she'd imagined. A businessman who'd built his company into one of Starfall City's leading firms, yet he let his staff follow their whims, switch departments as they pleased-unless he was in love, what other reason could there be? What boss would indulge an employee like that?

"Curtis is serious about Victoria."

Violet's smile was subtle, almost offhand, but her words landed with precision.

"Cousin, you really are something," Marian chimed in, eager to please Violet, her tone full of disdain. "Why would you even bring someone like her into the company? She's not half as capable as you, and she's got the nerve to ask for three percent. Who does she think she is?"

way McNeil's expression was growing darker with every second. Yulia noticed and nudged Marian under the table, but Marian seemed

into your husband," Marian pressed on. "The Langford Group is rich, sure, but there's no need to hand out money for nothing. Three percent, just for showing up? She

crack broke the tense air. McNeil's wine glass shattered in his grip, shards digging deep into his palm,

Violet gasped, a look of alarm flashing across her beautiful face. She reached for his hand, but McNeil didn't move,

McNeil said, his voice low and chilling. "Half

Miller, Vertex Dynamics doesn't welcome people who don't know when to hold their tongue. Don't bring anyone

McNeil strode out of

look sharp as a knife. No wonder Janice Miller, Simms' mother, was once

own family's company from now on. Aunt

Violet and McNeil were furious, there'd be

couldn't vent her anger on Simms or Marian directly, but she could

I know. You should hurry after Mr. Langford-take him to the hospital and make sure his hand isn't too badly hurt," Simms said, awkward and flustered. Marian, meanwhile, looked genuinely shaken. She couldn't understand

under her breath, "What did I

Simms snapped. "I'll have the driver take you

to Vertex Dynamics. He never could

once publicly acknowledged Victoria as his wife—until

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