Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 126

Elise frowned, a flicker of guilt passing through her chest.

"What are you doing here?"

A sharp crack split the silence.

Without warning, Penelope Dawson raised her hand and slapped Elise hard across the face. The blow was swift, vicious, and precise.

A red mark bloomed instantly on Elise's cheek.

Penelope let out a cold, contemptuous snort. "What am I doing here? I actually thought you had some real talent, that maybe you could win M Boutique for the Harrison family. But it turns out you're not even worth the dirt under my shoes, you pathetic little bastard. I gave you far too much credit."

Elise pressed a trembling hand to her stinging cheek, her skin burning with pain.

That witch actually hit her.

Ever since Elise had returned from abroad and Magnus had taken her under his wing, no one had dared to treat her like this.

She took a shaky step forward, ready to slap Penelope right back.

But the two bodyguards-both towering and built like linebackers-straightened and glared at her threateningly.

faltered, retreating two steps without

agreed to do what you asked! M Boutique signing with

only here to vent

more words on this eyesore of an illegitimate daughter would only drag her down to Elise's

Should've tossed you in the river years ago. What are you two standing around for?

advanced, their heavy

they drew closer. She

want?! Penelope, you can't do this to me I'm

at her, his expression ice

that, he drew back his leg and kicked her hard

the impact sent her flying like a rag doll. She crashed into the wall with a sickening thud and crumpled

the brutal scene unfold, her face completely

what happens to anyone

me catch you around

that, she turned on her heel and strode

Penelope pulled out her

voice lost its edge, softening into deference. "Hello, this is Penelope Dawson

seared through every nerve ending. Her

cold as steel. She clenched her fists until her nails bit

would be the