The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 233

Even that Mr. Garcia from Quantum Core Technologies was quite handsome—a celebrity in Starfall City, no less.

Marian couldn't help thinking she was better looking than Violet. If McNeil had taken a liking to Violet, then why couldn't he ever notice her, Marian?

Besides, Victoria and McNeil were bound to get divorced sooner or later. Violet couldn't have children, and who knew who would end up marrying into the Langford family? If Marian landed a job at Vertex Dynamics, she'd have the perfect opportunity-after all, being close at hand always gave you the edge. Opportunities don't just fall into your lap; you have to create them.

"You still remember to call McNeil your cousin-in-law, huh? Funny, you didn't treat Victoria like family when she was here just now-you even managed to annoy McNeil. Now he doesn't want you hanging around, so you'd better go home and think about what you've done."

Simms struggled to hide his disgust. Edith was no fool, so how had she raised such a dense daughter?

Only now did Marian grasp the seriousness of the situation, though she still couldn't understand why. Simms had never acknowledged Victoria as his daughter, and he'd never publicly admitted that McNeil and Victoria were married. So why were both of them suddenly taking Victoria's side today?

Feeling wronged, Marian clenched her jaw in frustration.

"Fine. Who wants to stick around anyway?"

She wiped away her tears and stormed out.

caught in her throat. "Don't you think you were a bit hard on her? And what's up with Mr. Langford

birthday party last time not embarrassing enough? And now she's caused another mess. If McNeil ever formally acknowledges Victoria as Mrs. Langford, neither Violet nor you will ever set foot in the Miller

table. The executives trailing behind fell silent, not daring to speak. Yulia fumed in

with Curtis. This time Violet stayed away, and McNeil didn't come along either. Instead, Vertex Dynamics assigned Mr. Pierce to accompany Curtis and his team. Victoria forced herself to remain patient as

when he spoke to Victoria this time. "Will you and Ms. Ailie ride with me, or wait for your own

softly and gazed up at the birds in the sky, careful not to meet Curtis's eyes, afraid

replied coolly, "If you don't mind, Mr. Garcia, I'd be happy to ride

gave a relieved laugh. "Of

he mean, having Victoria come alone to Vertex Dynamics

just about to get into Curtis's car when she noticed McNeil's

spotted Violet, broke into a run, and threw herself straight

and

head, caught sight of Victoria—and immediately froze.

Mommy doing at Daddy's company? Hadn't she

spontaneous "Mommy!" and turned his head, catching sight of Victoria climbing into

there. Do you want

just yesterday and she said she was super busy and far away on a trip. How could she be