Chapter 123

She also saw someone she'd rather avoid.

Prescott didn't have enough time to hide his reaction-a flash of distaste crossed his face, his brows drawing together before he could smooth out his expression.

Richard, however, greeted them with a broad smile. "Isadora, it's been a while since you've seen your brother, hasn't it? He just got back from Solstrand last week."

Isadora walked over and smiled politely. "I know. I heard you took Mom, Dad, and Pearl on a road trip to the coast the other day."

Richard's smile faltered just a bit.

He'd actually planned to invite Isadora along.

But Prescott had said she wouldn't enjoy it, that she never felt at ease tagging along, so Richard had let it go.

Prescott now chimed in, completely unbothered. "I figured you weren't into those kinds of trips, so I didn't ask you to come along this time. I hope you don't mind, Isadora."

Isadora let out a short laugh.

whenever Prescott said things like this, Isadora would just go along "Of course, I don't

But not this time.

echoed through the office. "But if you never invite me,

back.

Group. I won't be working under you anymore-we'll

he turned to Richard. "Isadora's the new Director?

line

years out in Solstrand, working his way up to Director of External Relations at The

Director and given a huge chunk

chance to fill Prescott in on

the shares later, Prescott," Richard said quickly.

he was a little

promotion would come only if she secured M Boutique for

actually land

contract onto his desk.

Even

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