Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 114

"Oh? Is that so?" Penelope Dawson looked down her nose at Elise, her tone

dripping with disdain. "My offer stands until the end of the month. If the Harrisons manage to secure the deal on their own, you'll be out of the picture."

With that, Penelope strode toward the luxury sedan waiting at the door.

The chauffeur spotted her approaching and immediately sprang into action, bowing slightly as he opened the door.

A moment later, the car sped off, leaving nothing but a fading cloud of exhaust in its wake.

Elise remained standing there, her fists clenched tightly at her sides.

***

Thirty minutes later, at the Wainwright family's private clinic.

Elise stood outside the VIP suite and pushed open the door.

A rolling

You really scared me, you know," Elise blurted, hurrying to the bedside. She

up. "What

impossible to miss. “I heard from Gideon that you fainted and had to be hospitalized. Why didn't you tell me? I was terrified. If anything ever happened to you,

You just had surgery yourself you need to

out some homemade chicken soup, offering it to him. "I made this especially for you. The doctor said your stomach's still weak, so

hesitated-he didn't want to brush off her kindness-so he accepted the bowl and took a sip. The broth was rich and savory, but

him chicken soup, too. Suddenly, the

gently. "Elise, you should go home. Hospitals are full of

worried about her. Maybe she still meant something to

decided to play her cards carefully. "Magnus, about what I said before-I didn't mean any of it. I wasn't trying to compete with Isadora. I just... I really appreciate everything you've done for me. I guess I'm afraid that once I'm better, you'll want nothing

lowered his eyes. "I'm not mad

Elise knew her words had

on. "Magnus, can I

eyebrow.

know the owner of M Boutique, right? Would you be willing to help me get M Boutique into the Harrison family's luxury

answer right