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."

had leapt into his throat, finally settled. Relief washed

backing out. It was just a

he replied, then turned to his assistant. "Ableson, ask

to the stage, and she'd been watching every move

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

a thrill of

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

her skirt as she rose-every

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

"Go on, darling, go! I'll take pictures

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

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

the stage like a peacock unfurling its feathers, basking in

usually stern face

and, with all eyes on her, signed her

the moment she stepped onto the stage

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

did Paige accept

Group, ready to close the deal

and glanced over the contract one last