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.

it strange? The Vaughans always throw this party for Pearl-what

Richard's family finally realized blood is thicker than water. A stray bird can never

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

Pearl's out

a regal chignon. She listened to the whispers swirling around her, her face pale with anger, fists clenched so tight her knuckles turned

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

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

brimming with tears. "Brother, I'm not even your sister anymore. Dad only threw a party for Isadora this year. He told

firm. "No, you'll always be my sister- and Mom's too.

spilled over. "But Dad doesn't love

Pearl, cherished her-and now Isadora

vowed silently: he'd make

how he is. Isadora brought in

herself into Prescott's arms, clinging to him. "Promise