Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 21

Isadora wasn't offering him a second chance-not really.

She simply knew Magnus would never be able to follow through.

The moment Elise had one of her episodes, Magnus would drop everything and run to her side.

She remembered her own birthday that year. Just as she was about to blow out the candles and make a wish, Magnus received a call from Elise. Without hesitation, he left right away, abandoning her to face a room full of friends and a melting cake, awkwardness thick in the air.

Meanwhile, Elise strode confidently into the Vaughan family's grand ballroom, ticket in hand.

Eleanor spotted her immediately, her brow furrowing in irritation.

"Who let her in? Is anyone doing their job around here?" she snapped at the staff, who only ducked their heads in silence, not daring to speak up.

Eleanor marched over with several maids in tow, blocking Elise's path with icy authority.

"Ms. Harrison, what are you doing here at the Vaughan family's celebration?"

"Hello, Mrs. Vaughan. I'm here

looked her up and down, her gaze dripping with disdain at

to my family's name. We don't welcome people like you here. Leave now, or don't blame me if security has

villa, Magnus and Isadora watched the scene unfold through the floor-to-ceiling

bit the bully, pressing in on the seemingly gentle

couldn't hear the conversation, but it wasn't hard to

a glance at Magnus standing beside her. His face remained stoic, but she noticed the slight

look-it

spotted Magnus by the pool. Ignoring

Her complexion was pale, long hair fluttering across her face as she hurried over. From her makeup to

little out of breath, she

of Isadora standing to the side, Elise's eyes

of disdain before she quickly replaced it

"Why are you here all of

apologize to Isadora about the wedding. I had no idea your family was hosting a party

was a blatant