NovelUpdateChapter 102 "You're free this afternoon, right? Go attend Gwyn's parent-teacher conference for me. I've got something to deal with." It was McNeil. Victoria frowned-why had she even answered his call? A glance at the screen told her why: she'd deleted his number, so now only the digits showed up instead of his name.
"You have custody of our daughter. Why should I go?" McNeil could hear a lot of noise on Victoria's end, but he didn't bother asking where she was or what she was doing. He didn't care.
Her refusal clearly annoyed him. Without another word, he hung up.
At the birthday banquet, guests kept approaching the matriarch to offer their compliments, the line never- ending. Just as everyone was settling in and the meal was about to start, a sudden commotion erupted at the entrance.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"President Langford McNeil has arrived to wish the lady a happy birthday! He brings a pair of jade figurines, a set of antique vases, and a watercolor painting." The man collecting gifts called out in a booming voice, and the entire banquet hall fell instantly silent. Through the main doors, a striking couple made their entrance.
McNeil walked in with a stunning woman on his arm. Together, they crossed the threshold and entered the hall. Violet and McNeil approached Janice. She had been sitting upright, but at the mention of McNeil's name, she immediately stood to greet him.
"Mr. Langford, it's an honor to have you here—I apologize for not coming to meet you sooner. Simms, please show our guests to their seats." Simms walked over with steady steps, his demeanor warm and welcoming.
"Mr. Langford, this way, please." For a brief moment, McNeil's expression froze when he saw Simms. But he was no stranger to grand occasions; he quickly composed himself, returning to his usual cool, distant manner. "Mr. Miller." Violet smiled shyly at Yulia and Simms, greeting them affectionately. "Aunt, Uncle." "Come, have a seat over here," Yulia said, gesturing them over.
Directly across from their seats sat Victoria and Yasmine.
Yasmine's eyes nearly rolled out of her head at the sight of McNeil and Violet appearing together.
Victoria watched the man across from her. So, the "something" he needed to do was to attend this very sevent. Raising her teacup, she took a sip. Her heart felt utterly untroubled.
"Victoria, letintroduce you," Simms began. "This is Violet, Yulia's niece. And this-" But when Simms met Victoria's gaze, he paused for a split second.
Victoria cut him off. "Dad, I've known Mr. Langford for a while. You don't need to introduce us; it's not like today's the first tyou've met him either." Well, that explained it.
No wonder Simms had insisted she attend Janice's birthday. This was what he'd been waiting for.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSimms gave a slightly awkward smile, choosing not to respond.
The message was clear enough.
McNeil was now Violet's boyfriend-publicly, officially, and with everyone's approval.
"Victoria, you know about my friendship with your father," Yulia chimed in, pretending not, to notice the past between Victoria and McNeil. "I've watched Violet grow up. You two could call each other sisters after all, we're all family here."
"And Violet's boyfriend is one of Starfall's most renowned business leaders," she went on. "I heard you're job hunting these days. If you don't unting mind), maybe Violet's boyfriend could help. The Langford Group is huge and has lots of different ventures. Whatever your skills are, just say the word-I'm sure Violet would be more than happy to help."
"And Violet herself is amazing, too. She's a nationally recognized race car driver, fluent in three languages, apd qurrently a manager in the Investment Department at Quantum Core Technologies. Really, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."
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