Chapter 288

"Is that so?"

Victoria, who'd been buried in work, finally glanced over at Violet.

She had no idea Marcus had spent nine million. She'd offered to wire him the money, but he refused, so she let it go.

Even if the necklace was worth more than ten million, she'd buy it back in a heartbeat.

Every one of Victoria's creations was a tribute to her mother. The only people who ever bought her work were her mother's old friends.

Her designs never hit the open market. Not just anyone was worthy of wearing something by Allian.

Violet smiled, but she aimed her words at McNeil. "I had my eye on that necklace a while ago," she said. "I asked Marcus to help me find it, and I heard he'd bought it. Thought he got it for me then today I see it around Ms. Turner's neck..."

Victoria didn't respond, so Violet took a slow sip of her wine.

"Nine million, though. You really don't hold back..."

Marcus was so generous with Victoria-and she wasn't even his girlfriend. Who knew where their relationship was headed.

much. Still, if someone's willing to pay nine million, that's probably because they appreciate the artistry. This design

Was Victoria implying she wasn't fit

nearby, drank in

just for

car and a check for half a million-money Victoria was owed

kept quiet

all the years he'd been married to Victoria, he

Puts your stingy husband to shame. Aren't you two getting a divorce?

everyone at the table put down their glasses and turned to Victoria, eager

but now

smiled lightly. "Yes. It'll

What does he do, anyway? I saw you getting

that the driver? He looked pretty handsome. If that's just the chauffeur, your husband

be a real catch, no question.

away, and if you want to wear something to a party, you have to file a request.

buzzing. Since this was all gossip and not about work, the mood

wine, Curtis stealing glances at

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