The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 342

Victoria returned to the conference room with Ailie after being sick, and even before they stepped inside, they could hear the commotion—a low buzz, like the place had erupted.

But as soon as they entered, it became clear the executives weren't actually discussing anything earth-shattering. Their faces were relaxed, their voices casual, just chatting away.

Only Violet and Curtis looked remotely serious, lost in their own thoughts.

The moment Victoria walked in, the room fell silent.

She felt a little bewildered. Was there some secret she wasn't supposed to hear?

Curtis glanced at her, his expression complicated.

"There's some news, Ms. Marchand. Why don't you share it yourself?"

He turned the floor over to Violet.

Violet's eyes lingered on Victoria for a moment, her voice cool and measured. "Victoria, are you feeling unwell?"

Victoria managed a faint smile. "Caught a bit of a chill, but I'll survive. What was it you wanted to ask me, Ms. Marchand?"

Violet's jaw tightened-Victoria hadn't even heard her question. But of course, Violet wasn't about to repeat herself. Instead, she straightened in her chair, projecting authority as she addressed the room.

"Mr. Langford has officially acquired V&S Group. So, my resignation is to take up the CEO position at V&S Group. There's no need for any wild speculation."

She glanced at Victoria, gauging her reaction.

When McNeil first told Violet that Victoria was somehow involved in V&S Group, she'd been stunned.

she reasoned that someone was probably infatuated with Victoria's looks —and since she'd developed a popular game project, maybe

a pretty face and that so-called game. Violet knew better than anyone that games, like celebrity trends, burn bright and fade fast. Once something newer and shinier hit the market, people would forget all about the last craze, no matter how obsessed they were a minute

After

took, she could just run V&S Group herself. Why

Victoria was probably

water, trying to

Technologies will be sister companies," Violet

interested in transferring to V&S Group, you can come talk

enthusiasm. Instead, the room was dead quiet.

faint, unreadable smile. He offered no encouragement, didn't try to rally support for

for their

V&S Group was a small company, recently acquired by The Langford Group, with its

had worked hard at Quantum Core Technologies, delivering solid results, but she'd driven everyone relentlessly. When she first arrived, no one could keep up; it took ages for the team to adjust to her breakneck pace. Sure, the money was good, but after a while, people started questioning what they were sacrificing. The more they earned, the less time they had for their families-their

Violet said she was leaving, reactions were mixed-part

make the office their second home, running

no one

felt a stab of awkwardness, clearly not expecting

there aren't enough volunteers, Ms. Marchand, maybe you could set up a little competition-pick the top performer to go

Violet a

the cue, she'd

nodded. "That makes

she turned to Victoria. "Victoria, I really admire your

more of a hassle than an asset, so she wouldn't be taking her along to

name was enough. Everyone would see she wasn't playing favorites-even if it was no secret that the two of them didn't get along. Sometimes, you just had to keep