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.

about the investment funds. She'd hemmed and hawed,

calling Isadora, all he got was

set to launch next week,

A woman's role is to support her man, not to stir

laugh. "So my worth is measured by

their part for the Vaughan family's success. That's why, even after twenty

started at the company as an ordinary employee and worked my 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 you a hundred times, Magnus and I are

is about uniting two families. The

to marry into the Wainwrights, why don't

me to an early grave? Fine. I'll give you a little more

up before Isadora

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

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

it perfectly. Then, right on cue,

to find the room in disarray and Elise collapsed on