Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 105

Victor let out a short, incredulous laugh and rolled his eyes.

This woman really didn't know how to play along.

Apparently, money couldn't solve everything-she couldn't even manage a little enthusiasm in bed until the deal was settled.

Victor grabbed his phone and dialed the CFO. "Transfer four billion to The Vaughan Group. Now."

He hung up without waiting for a reply, then turned to Isadora with an expectant, almost boyish look, as if waiting for a reward.

"Happy now?"

A moment later, Isadora's phone chimed. She glanced at the screen-it was a message from her assistant, Janet: The Vaughan Group had received the full investment from The Fitzgerald Group.

A small, satisfied smile tugged at Isadora's lips. She reached out, cupped Victor's face in her hands, and leaned in to plant a soft kiss on his cheek—a reward, just as he'd hoped for.

"Thank you."

*

was Gideon standing at her bedside, his eyes gentle

"Elise, the surgery was

still in her hospital gown, her face pale and a little fragile from just waking up. Her long hair spilled over her shoulders,

tried to sit

hurried to help her, steadying her as she rose. He

by while you were in surgery. As soon as he heard the operation went well, he had to leave for something urgent.

want to

hesitated, reaching out to stop her, but it was too late. Elise

the quiet hospital room, each tone stretching the silence. Finally, after

voice was soft and

reply was cool and

the first person I'd see when I opened

voice trembled, sounding so vulnerable and heartbreakingly hopeful that any

looked up from the stack of paperwork on his desk. "Congratulations.

then that Elise's

the past, even if she'd just had a fever, Magnus

major surgery, he'd left as soon as