Chapter 103

At Victor's words, Isadora's eyelashes fluttered, her hands twitching at her sides. She couldn't quite put her feelings into words-her heart just trembled twice, almost involuntarily.

"Why me?" she asked softly.

"I told you I'm interested in your body."

Isadora understood: most men had a possessive streak about things they'd already claimed. Besides, Victor had once said their chemistry was undeniable. That, she figured, was why he was making this proposal.

She wasn't naïve enough to believe Victor was falling for her.

At the same time, she needed to snuff out Richard's dream of marrying her off to

the Wainwright Group. Right now, Victor was simply her best option.

Isadora mulled it over for a few seconds.

Victor's breathing grew shallow, his gaze fixed on her, unwavering.

Then, Isadora looked up. Her clear eyes met Victor's. "Alright."

The darkness in Victor's eyes flared, a barely contained intensity shining through.

Isadora went on, "we need some ground

point, he would

"Name them," he said.

you can't be with anyone else." Isadora's voice was steady. She'd already lived through Magnus's infatuation with Elise and had no desire to repeat that kind of heartbreak. Even though she'd learned how to protect herself, she could never quite forget

added, "I'll hold myself

"Agreed."

the very beginning, she

care

frowned. Only now did it register-Isadora was approaching this relationship with the

"So you're saying we're just friends with

lowered her gaze, unhurried and calm. "Victor, we're not together because we're in love.

didn't dare hope Victor would fall for her. A man with his name and legacy was another world entirely. She refused to become another woman groveling at his feet. If he ever

yet, anyway. But as long as she agreed to

only watch as she was pushed around. But from now on, things would be different. He would keep her safe. This woman was

uncertain if Victor

low, gentle voice above her-soft, yet rough-edged, like gravel pressed underfoot. "Then let's

casual. "I have

"What is it?"

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