Chapter 391

Curtis opened his mouth to speak, but for a long moment, no words came out.

So Victoria was really planning to leave Starfall City for good, never to return? How on earth was he supposed to meet up with her after this?

A wave of sadness washed over him. But Victoria had clearly thought everything through; she was more than ready to move on, and he knew there was nothing he could do to make her stay.

"Safe travels," he finally managed. "Text me when you get there, okay? And send me your new contact info-who knows, maybe I'll find myself in Evermore City one of these days and come looking for you."

Victoria just took Curtis's words as polite small talk, but Curtis meant every bit of

it.

A company like Quantum Core Technologies didn't have to be based in Starfall City. Moving it to Evermore City was perfectly doable.

Victoria agreed with a nod, waved goodbye, and stepped out of his office.

She headed straight to meet Ailie, and the two of them caught up over coffee at a cozy café.

Victoria recounted the whirlwind events of the past couple days, spinning the story with a wry smile. As she spoke, Ailie's eyes widened, her excitement almost contagious.

"Wow, you're a total legend! Why didn't you invite me to sit in and watch when you got divorced? That would've been the ultimate show. So now you've walked away with half the Langford family fortune, right? Did you get everything back from Violet? You can't let her off easy."

but laugh at how invested

how it is with real

own.

she'll have to give back. And if she doesn't, someone else will take care of

Victoria wasn't letting her walk away unscathed;

months. No real talent of her own-just leeching off men and always trying

of work. When the game studio almost went under, I thought it was over. Turns out, he secretly bought it from Curtis behind everyone's back

a bargain for a jerk like

until Victoria stirred her coffee slowly and replied, her tone calm and

Group is mine. The person who bought the game studio was working for me. V&S Group is back

as if Victoria had suddenly sprouted a second head, nearly choking on her

You're a total secret boss! When did all this happen? Why didn't you ever tell me? Tell me, what else are you hiding up

Ailie had grumbled to herself

money's already in my account. Actually, I wanted to meet up today to tell you I'll be heading to

looked at her curiously. "Evermore City?

a gentle hand on her

Starfall City, and I have people who love me-friends who really care. I want to bring this little one into the world

no

if he did, considering the Langfords' obsession with their bloodline, they'd never let Victoria just walk away. McNeil was the only heir in three generations. No way the

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