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.

Isadora, he'd already pressed Pearl about the investment funds. She'd

all he got was

set to launch next week, and everything was bottlenecked by funding. He

to support her man, not to stir up trouble.

cold laugh. "So my worth is measured by Magnus now?" Richard fell silent. He

mind, his 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

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

voice grew hard. "Isadora, I've made it clear: this marriage is about uniting two families. The Vaughans can't have

eager to marry into the Wainwrights, why don't you marry

give you a little more time,

hung up before

Isadora sighed. She knew all too well that, for the sake of the Vaughan family's interests, Richard wouldn't hesitate to

Isadora had sprained her wrist and gone to the hospital. Coincidentally, Elise was

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

that exact moment, Magnus walked in, pushing open the door to find the