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 needed a bit

calling Isadora, all he got was another

Project was set to launch next week, and everything was bottlenecked by funding. He couldn't afford

like a child. A woman's role is to support her man, not to stir up trouble.

out a cold laugh. "So my worth is measured by Magnus now?" Richard fell

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

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

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

marry into the Wainwrights, why don't

me to an early grave? Fine. I'll give you a little more time, but if you still haven't secured that

before Isadora

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

had sprained

it perfectly. Then,

pushing open the door to find the room in