Chapter 355

Curtis replied with a single word, his tone as cool as ever.

"Alright."

The next morning

Ailie and Victoria arrived at the Starfall City airport, their luggage minimal-just a single suitcase each, no unnecessary extras.

McNeil showed up alone as well, wheeling his suitcase with the effortless composure of someone used to being in control, a subtle air of detachment around him. His shirt was crisp and flawless, not a wrinkle in sight, tailored perfectly to his athletic frame. He carried his suit jacket draped over his forearm. Every woman who passed him seemed compelled to sneak a second glance.

Ailie and Victoria stood side by side, watching as McNeil gradually came into view.

"Such a classic gentleman on the outside-what a waste of a handsome face," Ailie muttered, annoyance flickering in her eyes. She couldn't understand why fate seemed to favor men like him. People with twisted morals, who fooled around despite being married, somehow still managed to land wealth and admiration that everyone else could only dream of. The world just wasn't fair.

McNeil approached, holding three plane tickets. He handed them to Victoria.

"This one's yours. The other is for your friend," he said calmly.

Victoria took the tickets and immediately noticed something was off; the flight McNeil booked for Ailie was completely different from theirs.

"What's this supposed to mean? Where is this flight going? Why did you book her on a different one?" she demanded.

suitcase to Victoria, saying she needed to use the restroom. As soon as Ailie disappeared into the

There's a beach and a villa there. I booked her the best hotel. While we're in Evermore City, she can enjoy her

us. Why are you sending her off

"You know exactly why. Do married couples really need

wanted them alone, sharing a hotel room.

This is a professional trip. Don't even think about it—I'm not agreeing to this. If Ailie can't come with us, then

how he always made

pressed his tongue against his molars, a flicker of

paralyzed grandmother and a younger brother. The whole family relies on her,

"What are

Just making conversation," he said, though the

tucking a stray strand of her hair behind her ear, revealing her strikingly beautiful profile. Victoria's face really could turn heads-McNeil had always been drawn to her looks, obsessed even. That

her family won't run into... complications while she's away. Victoria, after all these years,

eyes flashing with

enjoy her vacation. Just remember,

leaned in, his voice a low whisper. "How could I

back

to talk to McNeil for a moment. You go ahead and

Victoria. "He didn't do anything

not, silly. Go on, I'll be fine.

what could McNeil do to her? She was carrying the Langford family's heir, and old Mr. Langford was her shield. If anything happened, all she

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