Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 149

"But pushing Pearl in front of everyone-wouldn't that be too obvious? It just feels...off."

"What's so off about it? Isadora grew up dirt poor. You don't know people like that their hearts are as vicious as they come!"

The whispered accusations circled around her, every word a dagger.

Isadora shivered, cold to the bone.

Perfect.

Pearl had done it-she'd ruined her completely.

But Isadora refused to fall. She wouldn't let them watch her break.

Even if not a single soul believed her, she would never let them see her defeated.

Her nails dug into her palm as she gritted her teeth, forcing each word out: "I didn't push her. Pearl fell on her own. Prescott, you bastard, stop making things up."

Pearl, hearing this, only clung tighter to Eleanor, sobbing uncontrollably.

"I might be reckless, but I'd never hurt myself... Isadora, you're not just cruel enough to push me, now you want to blame me for it? My brother saw everything -no one's going to believe you!"

Eleanor closed her eyes, her voice rough with emotion.

the police. I won't have such a heartless girl as my

words, Isadora laughed—a bitter, broken sound, tears shimmering

silent for

what will happen to the Vaughan family's reputation? What matters right now is making sure Pearl gets treatment. Lock Isadora up for now-we'll sort this out

her tears

do it. You have no right

decision

were just going

Rage burned through him.

handle this privately,

away with it-she deserves to

that, Prescott's face darkened

poised to kick her

foot could

sudden yell split

was kicked violently from behind, sent flying

exploded everywhere

stunned, at the tall, imposing man who'd

a black suit, menace radiating from him, as if he could bend the world

eyes were dark, his voice colder