Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 168

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.

looked up and instantly recognized him-Scales,

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

her disdain. "What, you think you own

feet all day, huh? You

"You men are all the same-full of lies. If you want to scam someone, pick someone with

around him, but he blocked her

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

the great Scales

shooting him a withering glare. "First off, I have

"What's wrong with Magnus? He likes Isadora-a blessing for her, if you ask me! You should tell your friend to

curled into a sly grin. She lifted her stiletto and drove the sharp heel straight down onto his

on one foot and clutching his toes, his face flushing with

mistake! Don't think you can get away with

do yourself a favor

him standing there,

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

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