The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 225

From her place among the executives, Violet was willing to humble herself just to speak with Victoria—proof enough of how much she valued her. Even Henry, who'd accompanied Violet, couldn't help but glance at her a few more times, surprised by the scene.

He hadn't expected Quantum Core Technologies' leadership to be not only so capable but also so striking in appearance.

Up until now, everyone's attention had been on Violet. But with Violet's endorsement, they all began to take a closer look at Victoria—and realized, to their astonishment, that she was even more attractive than Violet.

"Yes, Ms. Turner," someone chimed in, "Ms. Marchand clearly holds you in high regard. Why don't you stay and chat a while longer? Our two companies are partners now, after all—it makes sense to exchange ideas about our best projects. If you have the talent, who knows? Maybe one day Ms. Marchand will assign you to our team at Vertex Dynamics, and we'll all be colleagues."

Though the words were light, almost teasing, Victoria's expression shifted.

Assign her to Vertex Dynamics? McNeil had clearly given Violet a great deal of authority—and hadn't held back on his generosity.

Victoria knew there were many confidential matters that couldn't be shared between companies. If Violet could transfer anyone she pleased to Vertex Dynamics and McNeil approved, then Henry's comment suggested this wasn't the first time it had happened.

Her eyes grew noticeably colder.

But as a subordinate at Quantum Core, and with Violet as her superior, she couldn't just show her displeasure outright.

Thankfully, Curtis arrived at that moment. He walked in and casually took the seat beside Victoria. Violet cast them a glance, her expression tinged with amusement.

"Ms. Turner, now that Mr. Garcia's here, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Join us for the discussion."

Curtis gave Victoria a puzzled look. "Where are you going?"

Violet finally rose, her poise unshaken, and addressed the tech team with a graceful smile. "You all enjoy your conversation. I have to step out to meet with Mr. Langford. Ms. Turner, please help me make Mr. Garcia feel at home."

She added a few more instructions to Henry, who maintained his respectful demeanor as he led Violet out of the office.

The tech staff exchanged glances, their eyes drifting to Victoria and Curtis. Since Vertex Dynamics and Quantum Core were partners, employees from both companies often mingled outside of work, and any gossip always seemed to travel both ways.

Many of them suspected there was something more between Victoria and Curtis, so they treated her with noticeably more courtesy than before.

"Tsk, Mr. Langford can't stand to let Ms. Marchand out of his sight, can he? She'd barely been here ten minutes before he called her away," someone joked, turning to Curtis. "Mr. Garcia, you're good friends with our boss. How long have Mr. Langford and Ms. Marchand been together, anyway? I heard it started all the way back in elementary school—is that true?"