The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

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."

a second. He agreed

you don't trust me?" McNeil asked, a

Osborn Clark? Are they in danger

from her cheek, tucking it gently

to them, nothing will.

as warm as a spring breeze, indulging

expected a fight, but

trembled as it rested in

In the muted glow of the night, he gazed at her flawless face, then cupped the

McNeil tilted her delicate chin, forcing her to look at

don't like forcing you, Victoria. Tell me you love

turned away, unable to say

couldn't even remember why she'd fallen for McNeil all

tender. "Victoria, I want you.

She said nothing.

the night entwined, and only at dawn did Victoria collapse from exhaustion, falling

at sunrise and then slipped back into bed, holding her until well after the morning light

woke, her whole body ached-and

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

gripped her phone, but she forced her voice to remain calm. "That's good news. Once I finish up here, I'll

for a moment. "Thank

off. "No need to thank me. Good people always land on