The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 358

McNeil could've forced his way through, but with a dozen assault rifles aimed at his back, he didn't have much choice.

Maynard had said that even if Stein committed murder and arson, he might still get away with it. There was every chance that after a scuffle, McNeil would be the one saddled with some trumped-up charge.

So he swallowed his pride.

Victoria sat in the car, Stein next to her in the back seat.

"What are you doing here? I thought only McNeil would come," she said, her face lighting up with genuine happiness at seeing her brother as spirited as ever.

"It's partly business for the company, but honestly, I just wanted to see you," Stein replied, guilt flickering in his eyes.

"I still couldn't save V&S Group, Vicky. I'm sorry, it was my own lack of ability." Victoria's eyes turned red-rimmed. "Don't say that, big brother. I'm the one who dragged you into this. If I hadn't made Osborn Clark the legal representative, they'd have had nothing to use against us. I nearly got you court-martialed."

Stein, in his military uniform, looked even more imposing than he did in a suit. That air of authority only a career officer could carry was unmistakable.

"McNeil doesn't have the power to get me thrown in front of a military tribunal. Still, that government project was always meant for Vertex Dynamics. I took it upon myself to change the plan, and that's how they found an opening. Trust me, Vicky, no one can touch me here in Evermore City or anywhere else."

Victoria finally let out a breath she'd been holding. Her brother's reassurance calmed her nerves.

Stein's real concern, though, was Victoria herself. "How are things with you and McNeil lately? Is he treating you well?"

hesitated, her expression clouding. Well? Hardly. Lately,

if you think partnering with McNeil's company is worthwhile, that's your business. I won't interfere, but I won't help

had nothing to do with her anymore. She certainly wouldn't use her connections to

"It's just a shame about V&S

couldn't let it go,

a great deal. I thought it was fair, so I sold

searching for any hint of regret. Only when he saw her indifference did he

long as you're

a sleek procession of black Mercedes gliding down the

history weighed heavy, making personal dramas seem tiny and insignificant. After about half an hour, they finally arrived at their destination:

at the airport,

Victoria stepped out of the car. McNeil exited another vehicle, stone- faced and

strode over, determined to separate Victoria from Stein, but Victoria made no move to walk

say, being so close with your female business

McNeil's grip around Victoria's

we?" he said, gesturing

"McNeil, there are so many people here.

McNeil replied coolly. "We're married, aren't we? What's so strange about

argue in public, so she