Chapter 281

A faint smile played at the corners of Victoria's lips.

Curtis really was a sharp one.

In the world of business heavyweights, including Victoria herself, there wasn't a single person who could be taken lightly.

Victoria was especially optimistic about Quantum Core Technologies these days.

When she arrived at the office, she found the whole place buzzing with energy. Everyone walked with a certain swagger and confidence. Victoria guessed it probably had a lot to do with this morning's stock market rally.

As she made her way down the hall, she overheard two young women chatting.

"I came in early today and saw Ms. Marchand was already in her office. She's really something, isn't she?"

"I saw that too! Did you notice those red marks on her neck? Gave me chills. Word is, some psycho tried to strangle her for almost fifteen minutes yesterday- she barely made it out alive."

"I know! It's terrifying. If it were me, there's no way I'd show up to work today. I'd probably need a whole week off just to recover, both physically and mentally."

work today. After everything

to work, calm and composed, after something like that— Violet truly was

could handle it

she's the VP, and why she managed to find such an amazing boyfriend.

catch. If he were my boyfriend, I'd quit my job in a heartbeat. I'd spend my days shopping and living a carefree life. Wouldn't

Victoria's

when the company had finally stabilized, McNeil had once said the same thing to her. In the end, the irony

least gets its owner's attention from time to time. But as for her, McNeil couldn't even be bothered

stuck single." The two women laughed, chatting as they walked out of the elevator. Victoria's steps

work? Family matters keeping you,

issues, my advice would be to hand in your resignation, or maybe try your

into Victoria, her words dripping with

a watchdog's. Whoever Violet didn't

handmaidens from old

sidekick for Violet—a lackey tailor-made for

department. Without sparing Georgia a glance, she strode

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