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."

which had leapt into his throat, finally settled.

It was just a

replied, then turned to his assistant. "Ableson, ask Pearl to come up

close to the stage, and she'd been watching

in front of all these powerful people-by tomorrow, her name would be all over the

a thrill of

red shawl from her shoulders, revealing a daring

she

for the Vaughan Group," she

I'll take pictures

Isadora, slouched in her chair with arms crossed, an ambiguous smile

couldn't help but sneer. "You know, Isadora, they say envy is unbecoming- and I

stage like a peacock unfurling its

stern

all eyes on her, signed her name "Pearl”—on the line for

the moment she stepped onto

Dawson had never met Isadora. She assumed that since Pearl was Richard's daughter,

Pearl finished signing did Paige accept the

to sign for the Fitzgerald Group, ready to close

out of habit, Paige paused and glanced over the