Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 79

The tension inside the car was suffocating. The driver, desperate to escape the oppressive silence, pressed harder on the gas, sending the car speeding down the road. Outside, the scenery blurred into a single unbroken streak, nothing but indistinct shadows flashing past the windows.

Before long, they arrived at the exclusive bridal atelier.

LA Wedding was a name known around the world-a legendary bridal designer whose brand, founded under her own name, had become synonymous with luxury weddings and couture bridal gowns. Every piece was bespoke, created only for private clients, with a single dress starting at several million dollars. Aristocrats and the social elite fought for the chance to have LA Wedding design their dream day-her creations had graced the ceremonies of families like the Fitzgeralds, the Wainwrights, and the Pembrokes. To commission a gown here was more than an indulgence; it was a mark of status.

Isadora followed Magnus inside. Two neat lines of assistants waited respectfully in the corridor. Lily, the director of the North American division, greeted them and led the way to a private viewing room.

In the center of the room stood a gleaming white wedding dress, perfectly illuminated. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors surrounded it, reflecting every delicate detail. The bodice was an understated strapless design, with slender straps for support, while the skirt flowed in intricate layers of silk tulle and lace-soft, cloud-like textures creating an ethereal effect.

Magnus glanced at Isadora. "Well? Do you like it?"

mocking smile. "Are

we're here. Do you really think I'd joke about

materials alone cost close to five million dollars, and every LA

enough for you? So please, stop being upset about that ceremony with Elise-it wasn't real. It was just to grant

eyes, silent, only glancing at the pristine gown. It was undeniably beautiful-radiant, exquisite, luxurious. She could almost picture a bride, radiant

They'd been engaged for two years now. By rights, their wedding should have happened a year ago— but Elise still hadn't found a heart donor. Magnus hadn't wanted to upset her, insisting they wait until after Elise's

He simply called it "responsibility," excusing the way he indulged and

the ache of old disappointments and all

her to take Isadora

the spacious fitting room by several assistants. The place was big enough to fit ten people, but she felt smothered as they fussed around her, adjusting the dress. She wasn't here with a bride's joy; she couldn't