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.

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

he got was

was enough to drive him mad. The Global Project was set to launch next week, and

role is to support her man, not to stir up trouble. If you want a man to truly care for you, learn to be agreeable. Just apologize to

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

his 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

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 Vaughans

sneered. "If you're so eager to marry into the Wainwrights, why don't you marry Magnus

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

up before Isadora

sighed. She knew all too well that, for the sake of the Vaughan family's

time, Isadora had sprained

it perfectly.

the door to find the room in disarray and

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