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."

leapt into his throat, finally settled.

It was

replied, then turned

the stage, and

front of all these powerful

a thrill of delight through

swept her red shawl from her shoulders, revealing a daring V-neck,

her skirt as she rose-every inch the proud

to sign for the Vaughan Group," she said,

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

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

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

strutted to the stage like a peacock unfurling its feathers,

approach. His usually stern face softened, and

her,

not for a second, from the moment she stepped onto the stage until the instant her

Isadora. She assumed that since Pearl was Richard's daughter, she must be the famous Miss

signing did Paige accept the pen from

to sign for the Fitzgerald Group, ready to close the deal on this

and glanced over the contract