Once the man had been restrained and taken away Victoria lowered the weapon and placed it on the coffee table next to her.
“Imagine thinking he could get away with that, well he almost did. Not sure what is going on with your personal protective team though, they shouldn’t
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Despite their separation, there was something about Mellie that loved seeing Victoria is such a protective space.
It wasn't something she had experienced a lot of outwardly during their marriage, so it made her feel like someone had disturbed a wasp's nest deep in her stomach —
- decided to follow the suspicious looking man who attempted to sneak off from the gala.
“I think I saw one of your men out in the hall.” she nodded towards it, keeping the guys piece that he had dropped trained on him.
“Mm, we probably should. And by we I mean you, because I’m not taking my eyes off this jerk.” Victoria’s gaze narrowed at the man lying face down on the floor.
“That and he could be pretending to be unconscious.” Her upper lip twitched after she spoke, she was glad she had
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This was not at all how Mellie expected her night to go.
It was already bad enough that her ex-wife had to attend, and on top of that— someone tried to attack her?
Or kidnap her, Victoria had not left them conscious long enough for the president to figure that particular —
Victoria let out a sigh, she didn’t want to fight with Mellie, not one little bit.
I will not argue with you there, how about we have dinner together? It has been a long day and I could do with some wonderful food and good company.
Ugh, what is with you politicians and not knowing how to take a damn joke?
I am aware of the schedule. I am actually good at my job, unlike your assistant.