The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 433

Since Yasmine had already gotten involved, there was no way she'd withdraw the lawsuit now.

Halfway through dinner, Stein arrived. He was dressed casually, none of his usual intimidating aura about him.

Today he drove a modest sedan instead of his usual flashy car, and he hadn't brought any bodyguards-just his son, Jimmy Campbell. With his calm demeanor and glasses, he looked more like a college professor than anything else.

Lyndon and the others could joke with anyone, but the moment Stein appeared, they all straightened up and acted as respectful as schoolboys caught in the act. "Hey, big bro, grab a seat!"

Victoria's eyes lit up when she saw Jimmy. "Hey there, kiddo."

"Aunt Victoria," Jimmy greeted quietly.

Jimmy had always been a good kid-more mature than most his age, with a calm steadiness that reminded everyone of his father.

It was the first time Jimmy had seen a belly that big. His eyes widened in wonder. "When's the baby coming out?"

That question set off a round of cheers and laughter around the table.

"Boss, I heard babies are good luck! I'm betting you're having a boy."

"Looks like two boys to me!"

"Three wouldn't be a bad thing either!"

"I even heard someone once had ten babies at once!"

The guy who said that immediately got smacked on the head. He yelped, "Hey, what was that for?"

ten kids at once-we're not talking about pigs

guy just joke

banter only grew louder and more

her eyes at them. "Why stop at ten? Maybe I'll have twelve, and you can each adopt one. But when you

eyes. That kind of relaxed, joyful feeling was something he'd never really

of them. The guys pulled him into their conversations, bombarding him with

"The hospitals here are better equipped, and there are more specialists. Plus, I can get military doctors if I need

for years. Victoria didn't really have much hope left, but she couldn't bring herself to give up on her aunt. She just wanted family close by—she hadn't had the chance to take care of them,

"Thank you, big brother."

had been mostly about being with her brother. With family around, she felt a deep,

I have to tell you-no more thank-yous. If you keep this up, I'll stop acknowledging you as

brought tears to Victoria's

always held a gentle, protective warmth when he looked at her- sometimes, she wondered if he saw their mother in her,

Jimmy, Stein was a

too. He hasn't given you any trouble,

had him

Victoria replied, her voice flat and distant, as if talking about a

If it weren't for the fact that he seemed jealous whenever Victoria was around other men, Stein would have dealt

ever going back to Starfall

was genuinely concerned-afraid she might grow

head. "I don't think I'll ever

deal with Simms, she'd never be able to settle in Starfall City

died there, in the house she'd shared for years with a man she didn't love,

her life. If she was going to deal with Simms, she had to make sure she was safe. Only here, under her brother's protection in Evermore City,