The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 125

Why is it single-player only? I can’t even play online, and it’s not nearly as fun as the one I tried out with Violet this afternoon.

Is this really the awesome new game Mom promised would make me happy?

Gwyneth felt a wave of disappointment wash over her.

Noticing Gwyneth’s sour mood, Xenia walked over with a look of concern.

“Miss Gwyneth, is something wrong?”

“It’s no fun at all. Are you sure Mom picked this out for me?”

Xenia honestly had no idea, but this was definitely what Mrs. Evans had instructed.

“Maybe you should call and ask her?” Xenia suggested.

Immediately, Gwyneth tapped her smartwatch and dialed Victoria.

Victoria was at the office, watching a video of that morning’s game launch event. Just as Ailie came to check on her, she realized Victoria already knew everything. Ailie felt a pang of regret, wanting to comfort her, but then Gwyneth’s call came through.

On the screen, the launch event was in full swing, with McNeil, Violet, and Gwyneth acting like the picture-perfect family. Only then did Victoria understand why she hadn’t seen her daughter at home earlier.

“Mom, is this lame game really what you got me? It’s not even fun!” Gwyneth complained, her voice laced with accusation. She’d even called the game Victoria had designed “lame.” Victoria’s face fell, a flicker of pain crossing her features as she tore her gaze from the trio on screen. Gwyneth’s words hit her like a punch to the gut.

“You played the online version, didn’t you?” Victoria asked, cutting straight to the point.

Gwyneth was silent for a moment, guilt coloring her expression. It was true—she’d played the online demo with Violet that morning.

“This is just the single-player version. I wanted you to try it out and see what you thought. When the online version is ready, you can be one of the first to test it. I wrote this game myself. If there’s anything you don’t like, just tell me and I’ll fix it,” Victoria said gently.

Gwyneth’s lips curled into a pout.