The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 253

She lifted the bowl, but before she could take a sip, tears slid down her cheeks before she even realized it.

Haley, startled, rushed over. "Miss, what's wrong? Are you alright? Why are you crying?"

Victoria quickly wiped her tears away, forcing a small smile for Haley. "It's nothing, really. Must've been the draft when I came in—it made my eyes water. Haley, it's late. You should head to bed. I'll take care of the dishes in a bit."

But Haley shook her head. "No, Miss, I can't let you do chores. Please, finish your meal, take a nice shower, and get some rest. I'll wait and clean up."

That only made Victoria's eyes well up again. She turned her back so Haley wouldn't see, quietly brushing away her tears. Between muffled sobs, she finished her noodles as quickly as she could, set down her fork, and gave Haley a quick goodnight before heading upstairs.

Haley watched Victoria's thin figure disappear up the stairs, her heart aching. "What a pity," she muttered under her breath.

Ever since Mrs. Morgan passed away, Miss Victoria had become so lonely. No one cared for her, no one cherished her, and now she was saddled with that kind of husband.

Haley sighed. To be honest, she thought, these grand old houses weren't nearly as happy as ordinary homes. If only, someday, Miss Victoria could meet a man who truly understood her, loved her, and protected her for the rest of her life.

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The next morning, Victoria returned to Quantum Core Technologies and formally rejected Violet's attempt to transfer her to the Engineering Division.

Violet's reaction was swift and sour. She sent her assistant straight to the Investment Department to fetch Victoria in person. Ailie, sitting in her office, overheard Victoria's blunt refusal on the phone and felt a rare sense of satisfaction.

"You finally stood up to her. I thought you'd cave again."

Ailie handed Victoria a massive mug of coffee, matching her own.

Victoria's expression was icy. "I've already told Vertex Dynamics my terms. Unless they meet my number, I'm not leaving the Investment Department."

Apparently, Violet didn't think Victoria was worth it. But Victoria knew her own value—and she wasn't about to budge on her cut: three percent of revenue from the three gaming projects, once they launched. No more, no less.