Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 42

Magnus was always known for his icy composure, rarely betraying a hint of emotion. Today, however, you could see the storm brewing beneath the surface- barely restrained irritation flickered in his eyes.

During the meeting, when a colleague slipped up and quoted the wrong figure, Magnus tore into him without hesitation, his harsh words leaving the poor man in tears.

Having worked with Magnus for years, everyone around him knew exactly what was eating at him: he was waiting for Isadora to back down. But Isadora had been radio silent for days.

That's why Lean had quietly fed some information to Richard, hoping he'd pressure Isadora into action.

"There's word from Wainwright Holdings. They want you to come over," Richard relayed.

Isadora glanced up at the soaring Fitzgerald Group tower and replied coolly, "I can handle this myself."

Richard's expression darkened.

It had been days, and neither of his daughters had shown any signs of progress.

calling Isadora, he'd already pressed Pearl about the investment funds. She'd hemmed and hawed, saying she

all he got was another noncommittal

The Global Project was set to launch next

a child. A woman's role is to support her man, not to stir up trouble. If you want a man to truly

cold laugh. "So my worth is measured by Magnus now?" Richard fell silent. He didn't

were always destined for strategic marriages, each doing their part for the Vaughan family's success. That's why, even after twenty years, he hadn't given up on

way up to manager through my own abilities. I don't have to rely on the Wainwright family- or on Magnus. And I've told

made it clear: this marriage is about uniting two families. The Vaughans can't

marry into the Wainwrights,

a little more time, but if you still

hung up before

for the sake of the Vaughan family's interests, Richard wouldn't

Isadora had sprained her wrist

room, timing it perfectly.

moment, Magnus walked in, pushing open the door to find the room in disarray and Elise collapsed