Chapter 302

Victoria had let herself believe his lies-if only for a moment.

Still, she stepped inside, not wanting to arouse Thorpe's suspicion.

McNeil sat on the edge of the bed, and Victoria stood rigid, unmoving.

"Victoria, we're still married. Do you really see me as the enemy?" he asked quietly.

She scoffed. Enemy? That was exactly what he was.

He wanted to have her brother arrested just to force her to return? Victoria couldn't believe it.

"I'm not giving you V&S Group," she said flatly. Not a chance.

McNeil maintained his usual, courteous demeanor, his eyes meeting hers without flinching.

"No business talk at home, Victoria. It's late, let's get some rest. I remember you used to love falling asleep in my arms..."

Victoria folded her arms and pressed her back to the wall, refusing to budge.

She knew she couldn't trust him, but this was the old house-she couldn't afford a scene here.

McNeil reached for her. She wanted to resist, but she was powerless.

"McNeil, I want Stein Campbell safe. No harm comes to him," she said.

His gaze stayed gentle. "Of course."

brother. Can

McNeil nodded. "Alright."

a second.

don't trust me?" McNeil asked,

Clark? Are they

lock of hair from her cheek, tucking it gently behind

anything to happen to them, nothing will.

a spring

had expected a fight,

trembled as it rested in his

parting her bangs. In the muted glow of the night, he gazed at her flawless face, then

fluttered shut. McNeil tilted her delicate

like forcing you, Victoria. Tell me you love

away, unable to say the

fallen

tender. "Victoria, I want you. Give me your blessing,

She said nothing.

night entwined, and only at dawn did Victoria collapse from

into bed, holding her until well

ached-and the bed beside her was already

effortlessly composed as ever. When it was time for work, her driver took her to Quantum Core Technologies. McNeil left in another car, dropping Gwyneth off at

phone, but she forced her voice to remain calm. "That's good news. Once I

a

thank me. Good people always land

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