Chapter 422

McNeil looked at the icy expression on Victoria's face and finally relented.

"Fine. I agree."

He knew she was furious, but right now, he'd agree to anything if it meant he could stay near her.

"Good. I'll have my assistant send you a meal plan later. Just follow it each day."

McNeil's expression darkened, but he said nothing.

Victoria turned and walked back to the living room. He was about to follow when the door slammed shut in his face.

Left alone in the hallway, McNeil's face clouded over completely.

If she wanted him to cook, shouldn't she at least let him inside?

His phone buzzed in his hand. He glanced at the screen-it was a message from Victoria.

"Arrive and leave work on time. Outside of work hours, you go home."

long moment, but found no hint of reconciliation in

did see him as nothing

all the fight had drained out of him. He

saw the instant reply and the corners of her mouth

her cautiously. "Ms. Turner, aren't you going

for me. Tell them I'm throwing a party here tomorrow. Then make a list

spoke, her mind

are a few who'd rather have pasta. About ten people in all. If we start tonight and go through till morning, that should be

Turner meant by having Mr. Langford cook

Well, well.

seemed Ms. Turner wasn't just angry-her version of "angry" came with a unique flair for making

place. He'd only had the basics moved in: a bed,

loft felt cold and

out the floor-to-ceiling windows at Evermore City's dazzling skyline. Suddenly, he felt unbearably

moment's thought, he

for business. The board can handle

Maynard answered, "Understood."

hesitated, then asked, "If Ms. Marchand calls, what should I tell

needs anything, she'll contact me directly. You don't have to explain anything to

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