RedNovelChapter 245 Violet's cab pulled up in front of Vertex Dynamics. As soon as the receptionist caught sight of her, she sprang to her feet with a respectful, "Ms. Marchand." The receptionist quickly stepped out from behind her desk and hurried over, leading Violet straight to the executive elevator reserved for the company's top brass.
Violet barely registered any of this. When the elevator chimed open, someone from the executive office was already waiting by the doors to greet her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Where's Mr. Langford?" Violet's expression was stormy, and Benjamin, the head of the secretariat, approached her with visible caution.
"Mr. Langford should be here any minute, Ms. Marchand. Would you like to wait for him in the lounge?" Violet's tone was cold. "No, I'll go straight to his office." Benjamin hesitated, clearly wanting to object but not daring to push back. After all, Violet was the one Mr. Langford treated like a treasure. He could only trail after her, nerves on edge.
When Violet reached the office, she could hear voices from inside-one of them unmistakably a woman's. Her hand paused on the door handle, hesitating for only a couple of seconds before she pushed the door open.
"McNeil-" Inside, besides McNeil, sat a man and a woman, both around forty. They weren't at all who Violet had expected. Relief flickered across her face as she realized it wasn't Victoria. McNeil looked surprised to see her, his brow creasing slightly, but he quickly stood up with practiced composure.
"What are you doing here?" The clock on the wall told her she was nearly an hour early. There was no way the driver had made such a mistake.
"I finished up early and thought I'd drop by," Violet replied, her tone polite. "Am I interrupting? I'm so sorry-I can step out-" She moved as if to leave, but McNeil stopped her. "No need. Since you're here, you might as well join us." He introduced the other two guests, and Violet learned they were high-ranking officials from Evermore City-old acquaintances of McNeil's with considerable influence. She greeted them warmly, shaking their hands with an easy confidence. "I'm Violet. It's a pleasure to meet you both. If this is your first tin Starfall City, I'd be happy to show you around-make sure you have a memorable visit." Violet's poise was impeccable; every gesture was gracious, her manners flawless. "I've always heard Mr. Langford has a capable and charming wife," one of them said with a pleasant smile. "Meeting you in person truly exceeds your reputation, Mrs. Langford." Both guests shook her hand, their reserved expressions softening with genuine warmth.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmViolet shot a helpless glance at McNeil, who offered no explanation.
"The company is hosting a dinner in your honor later," he told them. "Our assistant will show you around, and we'll join you again shortly." Grace and Owen exchanged a knowing look. Violet added, "We're not trying to abandon you—it's just that McNeil and I need to pick up our daughter from school." Her words seemed to put the guests at ease. "Of course," Grace said. "You two go ahead."
Benjamin quickly stepped in to escort the officials out, leaving Violet alone with McNeil. She offered him an N apologetic look. "I didn't realize you were in a meeting. I must've given them the wrong idea just now."
McNeil's expression returned to its usual cool detachment. "No need toexplain. They've mexyou now, so you N can helpentertain them later. But we still have to pick up Gwyneth from preschool." Violet nodded gently. "Alright."
Then, as if casually, she asked, "I remember you used to have Victoria handle school pickups when things el got busy. Why not today? People in Investment and Tech said she wasn't at the office this afternoon-she went out." Violet continued, "I checked the company's travel assignments. She's not listed. Has she been especially busy lately?"
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