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.

always throw this party for Pearl-what happened this

blood is thicker than water. A stray bird

the Vaughan Group, and she's the one who landed that luxury M Boutique from Northmarch. With a daughter this capable, I'd put her on a pedestal

other words, Pearl's out of

swept up in a regal chignon. She listened to the whispers swirling around her, her face pale with anger,

a stab of sympathy. If only Isadora had never made it back, if

worry, Pearl. Once I secure that director position, I'll kick Isadora out

Dad only threw a party for Isadora this year. He told

firm. "No, you'll always be my sister- and Mom's too. Isadora's just a nobody,

"But Dad doesn't

always protected Pearl, cherished her-and now Isadora had

make

just confused," he told her quietly. "You know how he is. Isadora brought in those investments, so Dad's

to him. "Promise me,