Chapter 983

The Hale residence. Aiden sat on the couch with Victoria. Both of them looked tense, like they'd been through a lot. Victoria glanced at Aiden, hesitating as if she had something to say but wasn't sure if she should. "You were right all along..." Aiden let out a bitter laugh. "Guess it's a good thing you didn't register our marriage. At least... it keeps Schroeder Group and your other ventures out of this mess." He really admired her—Victoria was always so calm, always one step ahead. Beckett had once said Victoria's skills were second to none. Back when Olivia Brooks managed to squeeze into Pinebrook with Han family's assets, it was really thanks to Victoria and Beckett backing her. Aiden had to admit—he genuinely respected Victoria. Even though she wasn't technically his wife… and who knew if she ever would be. He knew it—he wasn't as capable as her. Nowhere close. Victoria held the baby in her arms, looking over at him. "This news came out of nowhere. What's Hale family's next move?