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.

throw

realized blood is thicker than water. A stray bird can never

heard Isadora secured an eighty-million investment 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 her

words, Pearl's out of favor

evening gown, her hair swept up in a regal chignon. She listened to the whispers swirling around her, her face pale with anger, fists clenched so tight

sympathy. If only Isadora had never made it back,

that director position, I'll kick Isadora out of the Vaughan Group. I'll make

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

shook his head, voice gentle but firm. "No, you'll always be my sister- and Mom's too.

tears spilled over. "But

He'd always protected Pearl, cherished her-and now Isadora had reduced her

make things right

told her quietly. "You know how he is. Isadora brought in those investments, so

clinging to him. "Promise