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."

heart, which had leapt into his throat, finally settled. Relief washed

It was

course. I'll have my daughter sign on behalf of the Vaughan Group," he replied, then

to the stage,

these powerful people-by tomorrow, her

thought sent a thrill of

red shawl from her

as she rose-every

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

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

her chair with arms crossed, an ambiguous smile on her

envy is unbecoming- and I think they must have been

the stage like a peacock

stern

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

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

She assumed that since Pearl was Richard's daughter,

Pearl finished signing did Paige accept the pen

Group, ready to close the deal on

Paige paused and glanced over the contract one