Chapter 93

Elise's face went pale in an instant.

What?

She'd just been scalded by hot water-such a serious thing-and Magnus still wanted to believe Isadora?

Tears welled in her eyes. "Magnus, do you really think I'd hurt myself just to frame her? Is that what you think of me?"

Isadora glanced coolly at Magnus's stormy expression, then at Elise's look of utter disbelief. Her own face remained calm, almost indifferent, and her voice was flat, detached. "Believe whatever you want."

After all, she hadn't done it. Why should she care whether he believed her? She didn't love Magnus anymore. His trust or lack thereof meant nothing to her now. Did he really expect her to beg for his approval, to fight for credit in his eyes, just like before?

How pathetic. Isadora was done playing that fool's game.

Having said her piece, she didn't bother with them anymore and turned to leave.

a care, felt a sudden, fierce anger surge up

forward and grabbed her slender wrist. "Isadora, you're not going anywhere," he growled, his voice low

controlled rage.

damn man never knew his own strength-always grabbing her, never gentle, and now his fingers dug

free hand swung

Smack!

room. Elise gasped, stunned. "Isadora, how could you how

sting. He just stared at Isadora, eyes wide, as though

syllable laced with shock and disbelief.

glare, chin lifted in defiance. "Why not? You think you can manhandle me and I'm just supposed to take

jaw tight as he bit down, forcing the words out between his

for my forgiveness, and I'll let the past go. I won't care about your 'stained'

her

let out a short, bitter laugh. "Why should I apologize? I didn't throw water on her. I'm not the same Isadora

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