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. Relief washed over his

It was just a minor

of the Vaughan Group," he replied, then turned

to the stage, and she'd been watching every

sign a contract on stage, in front of all these powerful people-by tomorrow, her name would be all over the

a thrill

her red shawl from her shoulders, revealing

she rose-every inch the

I'm going on stage to sign for the Vaughan

her pride. "Go on, darling, go! I'll take pictures from here. You truly are

her chair with arms

"You know, Isadora, they say envy is unbecoming- and I think

stage like a peacock unfurling its feathers, basking

watched her approach. His usually stern face

eyes on her, signed her name

moment she stepped onto the stage until the instant her

had never met Isadora. She assumed that since Pearl was Richard's daughter, she must be the famous Miss

finished signing did Paige accept

Fitzgerald Group, ready to close the deal on this $8

habit, Paige paused and glanced over the contract