NovelUpdateChapter 44 This time, Victoria truly saw Yulia in a new light. She had expected Yulia to let Simms fight her battles, but instead, Yulia made herself small and humble.
No wonder Simms kept her so close. For a man like him-someone who'd clawed his way up from nothing and built his fortune through his wife's connections- nothing mattered more than the respect of others.
Yulia understood that perfectly. She made herself invisible just to prop up that fragile ego of his.
Simms thrived on Yulia's admiration, soaking up every bit of it. For a man with his insecurities, the worst thing was to feel belittled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtVictoria had to admit, Yulia was talented-dangerously so. She had no intention of letting her guard down around her.
No wonder her own mother, a woman born and bred in high society, couldn't outmaneuver Yulia. The woman could write a textbook on the art of subtle manipulation.
"I'm an adult, not a child," Victoria said, her tone cool. "I don't need anyone fussing over me. Besides, I already have a personal assistant on call twenty-four- seven. Dad, you can keep your Nanny Yulia for yourself I won't be needing her." She stood, making it clear Simms wouldn't get a chance to force Yulia on her. Before leaving the dining room, Victoria shot Yulia a sharp look. "My last nis Turner, not Miller. Next tyou see me, please addressas Ms. Turner." Simms nearly choked, especially when Victoria insisted Yulia call her "Ms. Turner." It was a slap in the face, and he felt the sting.
If Simms were truly independent-if he had the means to cut ties with the Turner family for good-he would have thrown Victoria out long ago. There was no way he'd let a married daughter cwaltzing back into his house and act like she owned the place.
Yulia, ever the peacemaker, stepped up beside him and gently stroked his back, not caring who saw. Her voice was soft and soothing. "Let it go. She's still young. Give her time, and she'll caround." Simms let out a heavy sigh, Yulia's gentle words easing his anger.
He brushed his hand over hers, as if making a vow. "You've put up with so much forall these years. No matter what, I'll make sure you and our daughter get the recognition you deserve. I won't let you live in the shadows anymore." That afternoon, when Ailie realized Victoria hadn't shown up at the office, she immediately called her.
Victoria was in her study, sending out resumes again. She picked up the phone, but her voice lacked any enthusiasm.
"W-Why? You don't want to cin-?" Ailie's voice nearly broke into a shriek.
"Victoria, con! Our company may not match the Turner family at its peak, but we're still in the top ten in Starfall City. You know how much potential tech companies have these days. You can't just go somewhere else! If you do, I can already see Mr. Garcia's career prospects tanking for the next ten years." Victoria didn't know how to tell her the real reason-she didn't want to see anyone connected to McNeil.
Curtis, McNeil, and their circle might not know Victoria personally, but they were all firmly on Violet's side.
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Victoria knew all too well. She'd left the Langford family behind, the last thing she wanted was to end up working for one of McNeil's friends. The idea was absurd. Ailie didn't get it—she just didn't want to lose Victoria.
"I don't care why you're not interested in our company, but at least givea chance to win you over. Let's talk tonight at the Room If you still don't want to oin us after we've talked, I won't push. That's final-I've got to get to work." Before Victoria could respond, Ailie hung up.
The Blue Room? It sounded familiar-wasn't that the sbar Curtis and McNeil liked to meet at?
Oh well. She was just going to see Ailie. Even if she ran into them, it didn't really matter.
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