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
McNeil nodded. "Alright."
believe him—not for a second.
me?" McNeil asked,
about Osborn Clark? Are they in
hair from her cheek,
to happen to them, nothing will. I promise, Mrs.
a
a fight,
trembled as it rested in
bangs. In the muted glow of the night, he gazed at her flawless
her delicate chin,
forcing you, Victoria. Tell me you
unable to say
couldn't even remember why she'd fallen for McNeil all those years
remained tender. "Victoria, I want you. Give me your blessing,
She said nothing.
Victoria collapse from exhaustion, falling into a deep
into bed, holding her until well after
body ached-and the
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 go. Just
to remain calm. "That's good news. Once I
a moment.
off. "No need to thank me. Good
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