Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 169

"I need to head out early, Nanette. Something's come up."

Isadora kept her eyes on her phone as she spoke.

"So soon?"

Nanette glanced over, looking like something was weighing on her mind. She noticed Isadora still staring intently at her phone.

A knowing, slightly teasing smile spread across Nanette's face. "Alright then, don't let me keep you. Go on your Prince Charming's waiting."

Isadora opened her mouth to explain, but the words wouldn't come.

Ever since she'd given Nanette that recording, Nanette seemed convinced she'd asked Victor for help. If she ever found out it was actually Victor's grandmother who'd pulled the strings, there's no way she'd have accepted it. So, Isadora had to keep it to herself.

After Isadora left, Nanette's mood visibly dipped. She'd been putting on a smile for everyone all day as the event's spokesperson, and the effort was starting to wear her out.

She made her way straight for the lounge area, aiming for the nearest couch, when a man in sharply polished dress shoes suddenly blocked her path.

and instantly recognized him-Scales,

his arms crossed, a smirk dancing around his lips as he looked her up

to hide her disdain. "What, you think you own the place?

shock. "Wow, been on your feet all day, huh? You look

lies. If you want to scam

to step around him, but he blocked her

I'm talking to you. I'm interested-let's at least

expression all but screamed, "Aren't you lucky the great Scales wants to be friends

I have a name. And second, I don't make

off instantly. "What's wrong with Magnus? He likes Isadora-a blessing for her, if you ask me! You should tell your friend to quit playing hard to get and just

lifted her stiletto and drove

one foot and clutching

made a big mistake! Don't think you can get away with

"Let me be clear-Isadora is with Prince Victor now. So do yourself a

standing there,

heard that right? Isadora-*that* Isadora-was actually

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