Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 58

The contract was brought onto the stage by an assistant.

Under the bright spotlight-and the sharp focus of countless cameras-the figure "$8 billion" glared back at the audience, bold and undeniable.

Following the protocol, Richard and Paige Dawson were meant to sign the agreement in front of everyone, sealing the deal with a commemorative photo afterward.

Just as Richard picked up the pen and prepared to sign-

"Wait!"

Paige Dawson's sudden interruption sliced through the air like a knife.

The entire ballroom froze. The tension was so thick, it seemed no one even dared to breathe.

Richard looked up at Paige, confusion flickering across his face.

Was the Fitzgerald Group about to back out at the last minute?

Was that $8 billion about to vanish, just as it was within reach?

He swallowed hard, struggling to keep his voice steady. "Director Dawson, is there something wrong with the contract?"

Paige offered a polite smile, but her words were crisp and clear. "Please have Miss Vaughan come up and sign the agreement. Mr. Fitzgerald made it clear-the investment was granted because of Miss Vaughan. So she should be the one to represent the Fitzgerald Group and sign."

his throat, finally settled.

It was just a minor

have my daughter sign on behalf of the Vaughan Group," he replied, then turned

stage, and she'd been watching every move

powerful people-by tomorrow, her name would

sent a thrill of delight through

shawl from her shoulders, revealing a

skirt as she rose-every inch the

to sign for the Vaughan Group," she said, barely able to hide her

beamed, unable to contain her pride. "Go on, darling, go! I'll take

chair with arms crossed, an ambiguous smile on

but sneer. "You know, Isadora, they say envy is unbecoming- and I think they must have been

that, she strutted to the stage like a peacock unfurling its feathers, basking in the

her approach. His usually stern face softened, and he nodded

her, signed her name "Pearl”—on the line

stop, not for a second, from the moment she stepped onto the

since Pearl was Richard's daughter, she

finished signing did Paige

for the Fitzgerald Group, ready to close the deal on

Paige paused and glanced over the contract