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."
Can you leave
McNeil nodded. "Alright."
didn't believe him—not for a second. He agreed far
trust me?" McNeil asked, a half-smile playing at
Osborn Clark? Are they
hair from her cheek,
happen to them, nothing will.
as warm as a spring breeze, indulging her
had expected a fight, but
trembled as it rested in his
her bangs. In the muted glow of the night, he gazed at her flawless face, then cupped the nape of her neck
shut. McNeil tilted her delicate
like forcing you, Victoria. Tell me you love
turned away, unable
fallen for
"Victoria, I want you.
She said nothing.
at dawn did Victoria collapse from exhaustion, falling into a deep sleep in
and then slipped back into bed, holding her until well after the morning
Victoria finally woke, her whole body ached-and the bed beside her
of envy. Even after an entire night together, he looked as 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 school on his way to the office. Victoria had
as she gripped her phone, but she forced her voice to remain calm. "That's good news. Once I
for a
thank
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