The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 273

"If you guys keep joking around like this, I'm out of here."

It was obvious they were putting her, the only woman in the room, right in the hot seat. She couldn't handle these kinds of risqué conversations—not even a little.

Isaac had no idea what McNeil was thinking and just kept up the banter.

"We're all adults here-what's there to be embarrassed about? Unlike the three of you, I'm still unattached. Nights alone can get awfully lonely, you know."

He shot a look at Curtis and Marcus. "You two used to be so picky-when did you suddenly find someone special? Where'd you meet them? Come on, set me up sometime!"

Violet nearly choked on her drink, trying hard not to laugh.

She glanced at McNeil, curiosity piqued. He stayed silent, but after so many years at his side, Violet could spot even the smallest shadow crossing his face.

Was McNeil upset because Victoria's name had come up just now?

McNeil rarely commented, but this time he did, his voice cool. "I wouldn't say their taste is all that great."

Violet took another sip, quietly relieved.

Maybe she was just overthinking it.

and Victoria weren't officially divorced yet, and already Victoria was trying to cozy up to his friends. If word got out before the

"Alright, enough already. Can we please have a normal conversation? At least show a little respect-I am still in the

Sensing McNeil's mood, they shifted the conversation to

side, lost in their own little world. Still, Gwyneth couldn't quite shake her worries about that model car Victoria had shown

Marcus. "Come on, show us your latest finds." Gwyneth's

impressive antiques. This was his ritual-every trip, he'd bring something back, and his

own collection, but you always treat my place like a

shameless. "Taking things from a friend is like the thrill of the chase- you

out laughing and didn't think twice about

was lined with his prized collectibles. When he opened the door, Gwyneth's eyes were immediately drawn to a car model mounted on the wall-the very same one

"That's it," she whispered.

ahead, oblivious, but Max heard

the wall?" Max

Gwyneth nodded emphatically.

one she'd seen in her mom's car. All this time, she'd thought Victoria had given

had noticed

familiar. He walked

model car altogether. He had an eye for rare treasures, and basic collectibles like that didn't even register. He was after

beneath the car, stared up at it, his