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.

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

he got was

enough to drive him mad. The Global Project was set to launch next week, and everything was bottlenecked by funding. He couldn't afford the

man, not to stir up trouble. If you want a man to truly

"So my worth is measured

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

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

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

marry into the Wainwrights,

give you a little more time, but if you still haven't secured that investment, I'll drag

up before

of the Vaughan

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

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

the room in