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.

Pearl about the investment funds. She'd hemmed and hawed, saying she needed a bit more

Isadora, all he got

to launch next week, and

you and Magnus are practically engaged. Stop acting like a child. A woman's role is to support her man, not to stir up trouble. If you

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

daughters 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 grooming Pearl for the same

don't have to rely on the Wainwright family- or on Magnus. And I've told you a hundred times, Magnus and I

hard. "Isadora, I've made it clear: this marriage is about uniting two families. The Vaughans can't have you being reckless and calling it quits on a

"If you're so eager to marry into the Wainwrights, why

sputtered with rage. "Are you trying to drive me to an early grave? Fine. I'll give you a little more time,

up before

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

another major blowup before their breakup. That time, Isadora had sprained her wrist and

hospital room, timing it perfectly. Then, right on cue, Elise threw herself

to find the room in disarray and Elise collapsed on the ground, tears streaming