Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 145

"I've always lived like this-you know that better than anyone."

"Victor, as the heir to the Fitzgerald family, you can't just do whatever you please."

Victor replied lazily, "Old man, so should I let you make all the decisions for me?"

*

It was the weekend, and the birthday of the Vaughan Group's heiress.

Every year around this time, the Vaughan family would throw a lavish party for Pearl. But this year, the invitation list featured only one beloved daughter: Isadora.

That evening, Vaughan Manor was ablaze with lights. The estate buzzed with the city's elite-champagne glasses clinked, laughter echoed, and servers weaved through the crowd, offering drinks. The whole place thrummed with excitement.

Outside, by the sprawling blue pool, guests mingled in clusters, sipping wine, exchanging greetings, gossiping in hushed tones, or sharing stories in small groups.

The Vaughans always throw this party for Pearl-what

Richard's family finally realized blood is thicker than water. A stray bird can

the one who landed that luxury

Pearl's out

She listened to the whispers swirling around her, her face pale with anger, fists clenched so tight her knuckles

standing beside her, felt a stab of sympathy. If only Isadora had never made it back, if only she'd died out there twenty years

comfort Pearl. "Don't worry, Pearl. Once I secure that director position, I'll kick Isadora out of the Vaughan Group. I'll make sure

even your sister anymore. Dad only threw a party for Isadora this year. He told me to celebrate my birthday the next day. At this rate, there won't

you'll always be my sister- and Mom's too. Isadora's just

over. "But Dad doesn't love

cherished

vowed silently: he'd make things

how he is. Isadora brought in those investments, so Dad's just rewarding her like any

him.