The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 381

“If you can’t come up with the money, that’s fine,” Victoria said coolly. “I happen to know a few people at the bank—they’re offering loans at the moment. If you don’t mind, I could introduce you to some of them.”

Her eyes were icy, cold enough to freeze you on the spot.

“I don’t care how you do it. Every penny you gained by exploiting my marriage to McNeil—you’ll return it. Remember, you have ten days. When the deadline’s up, if I don’t have my money, I’ll see you in court.”

With that, Victoria turned on her heel and strode away, her bodyguards and staff falling in behind her, leaving Violet alone on the ground.

Violet sat collapsed in the yard, bathed in the harsh glow of the porch lights. She had never felt so cold, so utterly helpless.

“Victoria…” she whispered, voice trembling.

She clutched at the dirt beneath her until her fingernails drew blood, the grit caking her palms.

Meanwhile, Yasmine had been waiting for Victoria outside. She’d dozed off in the back of the luxury van, only to wake up to darkness settling over the city.

“Ms. Turner…”

At last, she saw Victoria emerge from the building.

Victoria slid into the back seat, exhaustion barely visible on her otherwise composed face.

“Let’s go home.”

Yasmine started the car and headed in the direction of the Turner estate. Midway, after a brief rest, Victoria opened her eyes and glanced at Yasmine.

“This isn’t the right way.”

“But Ms. Turner, this is the route home.”

Only then did Victoria realize she hadn’t told Yasmine—they weren’t heading to the Turner home, but to McNeil’s house.

“It’s Gwyn’s birthday today. I promised to be home to celebrate with her.”

Yasmine nodded, understanding dawning. So Ms. Turner was going back to her own house after all. But if she’d just filed for divorce at court today, why would she want to celebrate with McNeil—her soon-to-be ex-husband? Why not bring Gwyneth back to the Turners?

But she was just Victoria’s assistant; some questions were better left unasked.

When the car arrived at McNeil’s villa, Victoria stepped out and told Yasmine to head back and wait for her call to pick her up.