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 her

did see him as nothing more

drained out of him. He replied

the corners of her mouth lifted

aren't

others for me. Tell them I'm throwing a party

she spoke, her mind already

have pasta. About ten people in all. If we start tonight and

Ms. Turner meant by having Mr. Langford cook three meals a

Well, well.

angry-her version of "angry" came with a unique flair for making people jump

only had the basics moved in:

loft felt

the floor-to-ceiling windows at Evermore City's dazzling

a moment's thought,

for a while-traveling for business. The board can handle things in my absence. If anything comes

Maynard answered, "Understood."

McNeil could hang up, Maynard hesitated, then asked, "If Ms. Marchand calls, what should I

cool. "If she needs anything, she'll contact me directly. You

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