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

with disdain at the sight of this cheap, seductive

an insult to my family's name. We don't welcome people like you here. Leave now, or don't

the villa, Magnus and Isadora watched

maids, looked every bit the bully, pressing in

it wasn't hard to guess what Eleanor

standing beside her. His face remained stoic, but she noticed the slight furrow of his

to recognize that look-it was

Elise's gaze darted around until she spotted Magnus by the pool. Ignoring Eleanor, she slipped past, nimble and determined, making her

draped over her shoulders. Her complexion was pale, long hair fluttering across

of breath,

to the side, Elise's

of disdain before she quickly replaced it with a warm,

his voice low. "Why are you

apologize to Isadora about the wedding.

was a blatant

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