The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 468

A faint smile curved Stein's lips-he already knew exactly who it was.

Honestly, this outcome was much more to his liking. It was certainly better than when Victoria first came to Evermore City because she and her husband had fallen out.

Back then, she had been utterly devastated. As her older brother, Stein's heart ached for her.

McNeil hadn't just refused to acknowledge Victoria's place in his life; he hadn't even bothered to call or let anyone know where he'd gone.

The pattern was always the same: whenever Victoria left upset, it meant she and McNeil had argued.

The only time Stein had ever seen McNeil genuinely anxious was when he'd rescued Victoria from danger. That was the first moment Stein realized McNeil might actually care for her-maybe there was hope for the man yet.

"Is there something going on, Stein?" Victoria's voice broke into his thoughts, noticing the serious look on her brother's face as he answered his phone.

He glanced at her, letting out a low, noncommittal hum. "Something important just came up. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay for lunch with you."

Victoria felt a pang of disappointment, but she understood how busy Stein usually was. The fact that he'd made time to see her at all was already a rarity, so she didn't want to make him feel guilty for leaving.

going. I was just thinking that Chris and Celia

"You'd better hurry then. Don't keep the twins waiting-this is when they need their mom the

The window was half-rolled down, and McNeil's chiseled face looked as

back windows were closed, but Stein guessed there were people inside- Victoria's two children and

was a black SUV, probably carrying the security detail. McNeil never traveled with so much protection unless the

too—and when

McNeil's mind seemed to

and made sure the bodyguards stayed

He used his name, clipped

him but just smiled in

company need you anymore?" Stein's tone was cool, almost teasing. "Who knew you had

He went

left her

clenched. "What's the idea, Stein? You bring her out for lunch and then abandon her?

you are—leaving a woman by herself in a restaurant. What is this, a game to

about her so much, then marry her already. Stop

you think