The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 308

There were still a few others in the office, but they all knew better than to linger and quietly gathered their things to leave.

McNeil's brow creased ever so slightly. "I have something to take care of. Wait for me in the lounge," he said, his voice steady and composed, betraying not the slightest hint of being caught off guard.

Violet felt a tightness in her chest, as if she'd been holding her breath for too long and couldn't let it out. In front of McNeil, she was always the picture of calm— gracious, gentle, and unruffled.

But his faintly displeased expression hit her like a blow. Violet apologized softly and slipped out of the room.

"All right, I'll let you get back to work. I'll have the secretary bring in some pastries for your guests," she added, trying to keep her voice even.

McNeil didn't object and turned back to his business discussion.

She flashed a warm smile to those left in the office; every gesture and word marked her out as McNeil's girlfriend-poised, considerate, and perfectly in control.

Violet waited alone in the lounge for ages. Maybe the agony inside her just made time crawl slower than usual.

When McNeil finally finished his meeting, his secretary came by.

"Mr. Langford, Ms. Marchand has already left."

McNeil merely nodded. "Okay."

Vertex Dynamics, Violet was suddenly overwhelmed

Yulia, are you and Uncle Simms free

Your uncle and I have been talking about inviting you and Mr. Langford out for a meal, but we were worried you were both

before answering. "McNeil's really busy. Today it'll just be

want to invite him, not

tiny claws

end. "Mr. Langford's not coming? Did

always with quiet approval. Not once had they heard of the couple arguing. This was the first time

that. Please don't jump to conclusions," Violet replied, her voice taut with stubborn pride. "I didn't even tell him I was

sharper than she intended, but Yulia was no fool. She picked up on

Yulia said gently, "just the family.

hung up, Yulia felt a jolt of unease. Violet had never acted this way toward

her from a young age-men were just supporting characters in a woman's life. Never give your whole heart away. Take what you need, give only

them proud-she'd landed McNeil, after all. But today, Yulia sensed something

invited us both

up, surprised. "They

hardly ever socialized, not even with his own father-in-law. If it hadn't been for Violet, Simms wouldn't have had a single private meal with McNeil in the

point for Simms. Back when old Mr. Turner was alive, he'd controlled the family purse strings; Edith Turner had kept Simms on a tight leash, and even their only daughter

and McNeil's relationship became public, everything changed. Yulia didn't mention that McNeil wouldn't be coming-she just smiled and nodded. Violet didn't go back to Quantum Core Technologies. Instead, she headed early to the restaurant they'd