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.

terminally ill. This wedding is my last wish. I just don't want to come between you. If there's anything

trembling, that

was

hadn't forgotten the humiliation Elise had made her

phone still held the 999th

you'll always be the loser

again. Guess you're alone in that big empty bed

messages just like

bitter, amused smile played at Isadora's lips. She spoke, her tone light

mockery. "Alright. If you want my forgiveness, all you have to do is

daughter, a flicker of pride in her

daughter wasn't

this privately?

urge to protect

drawn by the commotion, eager to

hard with anger. "Isadora, I was the one who agreed to the wedding. If you're

for her now? Then

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