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."

*

first thing she saw was Gideon standing at

"Elise, the surgery was a complete

a little fragile from just waking up. Her

to sit up. "Where's

her as she rose. He brushed a few stray strands

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

want to call him

to stop her, but it

hospital room, each tone stretching the silence. Finally, after what felt like forever, Magnus

was soft

cool and

I thought you'd be the first

sounding so vulnerable and heartbreakingly hopeful that any man would

of paperwork on his desk. "Congratulations.

was only then that Elise's

if she'd just had a fever, Magnus

Now, after such a major surgery, he'd left as soon

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