Chapter 279

Haley had already gone upstairs.

"Ma'am, I think Mr. McNeil is here," she called out.

Haley always referred to Simms as "Mr. Turner," but to McNeil, she used "Mr. McNeil."

Victoria nodded. "Let him in."

This was a quiet neighborhood of villas, not just the Turners' home but several other families lived nearby. Victoria had no intention of disturbing the peace.

With permission, Haley headed out to open the door.

McNeil's car was already parked out front. He was just about to get out when his phone rang.

"Mr. Langford, Ms. Marchand just got out of the car..."

McNeil's tone was even. "Are you there?"

"No, sir," the driver replied. "She insisted on getting out, and I couldn't stop her. Honestly, it's not a safe area..."

McNeil's brows drew together. "Where exactly?"

The driver gave him the address.

stood on the second-floor balcony, watching

crossing the

McNeil's car spun around and sped off, tires

the gate

"...?"

left standing there,

car shot down the

guess, something must have happened with Violet

let the curtain fall back into place, showing

straight to

wail of police sirens echoed. Soon

spotted Violet crouched against

slipped off his suit jacket and wrapped it gently

shaken, Violet looked up

"McNeil..."

was to collapse

show him her vulnerability. Leaning against the wall, she struggled to her

are you doing here?" she managed, her voice betraying a

her knees buckled. McNeil caught her and lifted her into his

waiting. McNeil's car never

don't think Mr. McNeil will

as she'd guessed. Victoria's face remained

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