Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 22

She was curious to see just how long Magnus would hold out.

Meanwhile, Eleanor's patience had finally snapped after being ignored again and again. Fury burned inside her.

She'd dealt with manipulative little drama queens like this back in her day-could handle two of them before breakfast.

When was it going to be her turn to put on a show?

Eleanor lost her patience. "Someone, escort Ms. Harrison out!"

At her command, two burly security guards stepped forward and surrounded Elise, ready to remove her from the premises.

Magnus's expression darkened, his icy gaze sweeping over the guards. Intimidated by his powerful presence, they instinctively took two steps back.

Magnus turned to Elise. "You're not well. I'll have the driver take you back to the hospital."

Elise stared at him in disbelief, eyes wide and brimming with unshed tears, her innocence on full display-but she didn't dare say a word in protest.

I'm so sorry. Please don't be mad at Magnus. I'm terminally ill. This wedding is my last wish. I just don't want to come between you. If there's anything I can do to make up for my selfish request, just tell

trembling, that anyone watching might have felt their heart

was completely immune to Elise's

she hadn't forgotten the

still held

be the loser in this

you're alone in that

of messages just like

at Isadora's lips.

"Alright. If you want my forgiveness, all you

daughter, a flicker of pride in

wasn't

Why wasn't Isadora handling this privately? Why humiliate Elise in front of Magnus,

a man's urge to protect is born

the commotion, eager to see how this showdown between the fiancée and

hard with anger. "Isadora, I was the one who agreed to the wedding. If you're angry, take it out on me. Why go

gaze, her eyes cool and unflinching. A sardonic smile curled her lips. "Oh, feeling sorry for her now? Then why did you keep saying all those sweet nothings to me—making me think