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 you leave him
McNeil nodded. "Alright."
a second. He agreed far too
trust me?" McNeil asked, a
Clark? Are they in danger
brushed a lock of hair from her cheek, tucking it gently behind
to them, nothing will. I
as warm as a spring breeze,
had expected a fight,
trembled as it
in silence, gently parting her bangs. In the muted glow of the night, he gazed at her flawless face, then cupped the nape of her neck and kissed her-slowly, reverently, as if savoring
McNeil tilted her delicate chin, forcing her to look at
you, Victoria.
turned away, unable to say the
couldn't even remember why she'd fallen for McNeil
I want you. Give me your blessing,
She said nothing.
the night entwined, and only at dawn did Victoria collapse from exhaustion,
and then slipped back into bed, holding her until well
finally woke, her whole body ached-and the bed beside her
the covers, legs shaky, barely able to stand. McNeil was long gone, and Victoria couldn't help but feel a pang 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 barely settled in at the office when her phone rang-it was Osborn. "My parents and granddad are out. Turns out the police had the wrong people. They let them
she gripped her phone, but she forced her voice to remain calm. "That's good news. Once I finish up
paused for a moment. "Thank you,
to thank me. Good people
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