Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 54

If Pearl really managed to land a marriage alliance with the Fitzgerald family, Richard thought, he'd end up as the father-in-law of the heir apparent to Capitolion's most powerful dynasty. The Vaughan family would be untouchable in the city-no one would dare cross them. The value of the Vaughan Group would skyrocket overnight.

The mere thought made Richard grin uncontrollably, his smile stretching wide and stubborn as if glued in place. He could practically see the Vaughan Group's name climbing its way up the Forbes list.

Meanwhile, Pearl had just received a call with incredible news: Victor Fitzgerald himself had decided to invest in the Vaughan Group. She could hardly believe it. She remembered Victor being completely uninterested in their project just days ago-so why the sudden change of heart? And not only was he investing, the amount had doubled.

Pearl double-checked, just to be sure. "You're certain the Fitzgerald Group is investing in us?" she asked.

Ableson, ever the slick operator, didn't hesitate to shower her with praise. "Absolutely! Even the chairman said it's all thanks to you that we landed this investment. He told everyone how impressed he is-President Vaughan sees you in a whole new light now. Not just the chairman, but the entire company is proud of you. If you come on board, with your talent and hard work, you'll put Isadora to shame. The future of the Vaughan Group is in your hands."

Pearl felt like her head was floating. Maybe Victor really had been won over by her charm and sincerity.

her daze. "Alright, I'll head to the office now,"

before settling on a striking crimson velvet gown with a plunging neckline and a floor-sweeping, ruffled hem. She'd had it custom-made in Northmarch last time she was there-it

her income, and she'd racked

the full-length mirror, admiring her reflection. Even she had to admit-she

quicken. She did

hurried out of her room-only to bump straight into Eleanor, who'd just come

Pearl! Where are you rushing off to? And why are you dressed up like you're attending a gala?" Eleanor asked, eyebrows

arms around her mother. "Mom, your daughter just pulled off something amazing! Victor Fitzgerald is investing eight billion dollars in the Vaughan Group-all for me! He's clearly smitten, so you'd better get ready to

are you serious? The Victor Fitzgerald from Capitolion? The heir to the Fitzgerald