Chapter 23

The calm surface of the pool shattered once again.

Before Isadora could react, Magnus had already leapt in after her with swift, decisive movements.

In the water, Magnus's powerful strokes carried him quickly to Elise's side. He wrapped an arm around her and pulled her toward the edge of the pool.

Elise, once rescued, lay gasping on the ground, coughing up water that had flooded her lungs. Her eyes fluttered open, and when she saw Magnus, tears streamed down her cheeks.

"Magnus, I—I thought I'd never see you again," she choked out between sobs.

Ignoring the fact that he was drenched, Magnus draped a towel over Elise's trembling shoulders, then scooped her up in his arms.

As he passed Isadora, his voice was icy and sharp. "Isadora, I never thought you could be so cruel. If you want to play games, there has to be a limit. Elise isn't well this could have killed her."

Without waiting for a reply, Magnus carried Elise straight toward the front door, not sparing Isadora a single glance.

flat as she called after him. "Magnus, don't say I never gave you a final

paused, her words striking something deep within him—a

tension in his body, looked up at him with anxiety.

her pained expression, hesitated for a moment, then pressed forward, carrying

had

victory, once again," someone muttered. "Isadora should've known she

really think Isadora will let go? She's been obsessed with

loved him for so long. Even if the world

the commotion died down, the Vaughan family barely had the energy to see their guests off. The rest

living room, tension hung heavy

what were you thinking? I wanted to talk about setting a wedding date, and you dragged Magnus away. Then, when I tried to get Elise to leave, you made her jump into the pool! Even a child wouldn't pull such a ridiculous

Isadora, his tone harsh. "Tomorrow, you're going to apologize to

a glass of whiskey, swirling it thoughtfully before downing it in one. Her words were crisp and measured:

rescue Elise-just as he had before, just as he always would. And in that moment, Isadora

foolish? Why keep playing along with those

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