Chapter 387 "Maynard, drive Ms. Marchand home." Violet was stunned-she hadn't expected McNeil to part ways with her so coldly. She bit her lip, unable to hide her unease.
"You want him to takehome? But where exactly do you expectto go? Victoria's already taken back the house." Her voice trembled with frustration and hurt.
McNeil's response was flat, emotionless. "You can go stay with your aunt and uncle. I have things to take care of." Without another word, he turned and got into a different car, never looking back.
Violet's face went pale. McNeil had just divorced Victoria-shouldn't that mean he'd feel freer, happier? So why was he treating her like this? Maynard glanced at her. "Ms. Marchand, where to?" Violet tightened her grip on the folder inside her purse. "Driveto the family estate. I want to speak to Mr. Langford face to face." Maynard shot her a surprised look, uncertain what she was planning.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHalf an hour later, the car pulled up in front of the old manor. One of the household staff cto the door, looking uncertain about who they'd cto see.
"I'm Violet Marchand, McNeil's girlfriend. Please tell Mr. Langford I need to discuss something important with him." The housekeeper told Violet to wait outside. It was nearly fifteen minutes before the doors finally opened and she was ushered in.
It was Violet's first tat the estate. Nestled between rolling hills and a glimmering lake, the grounds were lush and tranquil-a pocket of fresh air far from the city.
Mr. Langford was in the garden, pruning flowers and plants. Even when Violet arrived, he didn't spare her a glance, continuing his movements as if she were invisible.
She stood there, motionless, under the hot sun for more than an hour before he finally finished and took a seat.
A servant brought out tea. Parched after standing so long, Violet longed for a drink, but quickly realized none had been set out for her.
Mr. Langford sipped his tea, finally meeting her gaze. "What brings you here?" Violet forced a polite smile. "Today, McNeil and Victoria finalized their divorce. Victoria filed the papers herself." The old man's eyes widened instantly; the teacup in his hand shattered, sending a spray of hot tea across Violet's face.
"What did you just say? That idiot divorced Victoria?" He seemed genuinely stunned.
Violet calmly took a medical report from her bag and placed it in front of him. "There's no need to worry. They should've divorced long ago-McNeil loves me, and I'm the one he wants to marry. You broke us up before because I couldn't have children. But now my health is back. Is that enough for you?" Mr. Langford didn't even glance at the report. He just kept repeating, "Divorced... Victoria and McNeil are really divorced..." He was clearly reeling. Not long ago, Victoria had used her pregnancy to bargain half of the Langford Group's shares from him. Now, barely a month later, she'd dumped his grandson.
Furious, he swept his arm across the stone table, smashing the entire tea set. Violet watched calmly, a secret satisfaction flickering in her eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter his outburst, Mr. Langford finally looked at her directly. "Did you just say you can have children now?" Violet nodded. "Since coming back, I have you and Dr. Kelvin to thank for my recovery. Dr. Kelvin's been treating me, and I go to the hospital every month for checkups. This report is the latest-every indicator is normal. I'm perfectly healthy now. Surely you can't object toand McNeil being together anymore? He and Victoria's divorce is final, he gave up everything for me. Even so, would you still try to keep us apart?" Mr. Langford studied her in silence, then suddenly let out a dry laugh.
Violet's scalp prickled with unease. Was he losing his mind?
"All you want is a grandson, isn't it?" she pressed, her voice trembling. "Victoria gave McNeil daughter, and she won't be having a boy. McNeil's heart has always belonged to me. I'm the only one who can carry on the Langford name."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Mr. Langford slammed his fist ΟΠΙ onto the table. "Youxe delusional! What makes you think a country girl like you is good enough for our family?"
He glared at her, his voice icy. "From the very beginning, it wasn't just your infertility I objected to. Do you really not understand why refused to let McNeil marry you? You think McNeil is so easy to control? If he didn't want something, not even I could force him. Marrying Victoria was his own decision-he insisted on it. You honestly believe I forced him?" Violet shook her head in disbelief. "You control everything in this family. McNeil would never dare go against you. Please, don't insult my intelligence." Mr. Langford let out a cold, mirthless chuckle. "Whatever you think, you'll never be part of this family." He signaled to the guards nearby. "Take her. Now." Before Violet could react, her arms were forced behind her back. She struggled, terrified by what he might do.
"You should've been grateful for what you had," he growled. "Staying by McNeil's side was the most I was ever willing to allow. But you want more? You want to marry in?" He pointed at her, his eyes full of hate. "You'll never set foot in this family. Call the doctor-have her uterus removed."