Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 59

The moment those words left her lips, the room erupted once again.

A flurry of whispers swept through the audience.

"So it wasn't Pearl who secured The Vaughan Group's investment-it was Isadora all along?"

"Pearl's been taking credit for something she didn't do. How shameless can you get?"

"That's nothing new. Pearl's always been like this-grabbing whatever she can. First, she steals Isadora's parents, and now she's clinging to the Vaughan family, refusing to let go."

"Women like that are terrifying. Poor Isadora-imagine the trauma!”

Off to the side, a few reporters immediately caught the scent of scandal.

Their cameras clicked even more furiously than before, flashes strobing across the stage.

Pearl's eyes burned beneath the barrage of blinding lights. She felt exposed, as if she were standing naked in front of everyone, stripped of dignity.

She couldn't accept how quickly things had turned against her. Desperate, she made one last attempt to salvage the situation.

the one who met with Victor that day-this investment was

icy. "Do you really think I'd mix up an investment worth eight hundred million? The only person I signed a contract with

snapped. "Dad, don't listen to her! Paige Dawson must have been bribed by Isadora.

phone, only to remember-she didn't have Victor's contact information at

if Isadora didn't sign the contract on behalf of The Vaughan Group, then I'm sorry, but there will be no eight

his dignity had

would unravel like this, he

ceremony such

eyes were

he might have passed out from sheer fury on the

as he clenched his jaw, forcing himself

already embarrassed the Vaughan family enough tonight. Isn't that enough for you?

heard the disappointment in Richard's

told her

never spoken to her like this before.

down hard, her teeth

moments ago, she'd been so proud-now

to accept defeat, she reached for Richard's arm. "Dad,

his voice low and cold.