Chapter 191

Isadora rolled her eyes.

Some best friend always ready to sell you out.

Richard, eager to impress Victor, chimed in immediately, "If the young master himself is willing to look after our Isadora, we can rest easy as her family. Isadora, you should just go stay with Victor."

Isadora stared at Richard, disgust twisting inside her at the sight of that eager-to- cut-a-deal smile.

Richard went on, "Victor, you must visit the Vaughans' place sometime soon. It'd be good for our families to get to know each other better."

With that, he grabbed the still-hesitant Eleanor and whisked her away.

Nanette, seeing everyone else leaving, made to slip away too.

She had barely taken a step in her heels when Isadora caught her by the hand, halting her.

"I'm staying at your place tonight," Isadora said.

glance behind Isadora and whispered, "And... what

but Nanette's going through a rough patch-breakup, career troubles, depression, and, well, a few extra pounds. She really needs me with her right now, so I'll

equal parts annoyed and

friend-could she lay off

waiting for Victor's response, Isadora grabbed Nanette and made a beeline

have knocked something loose during her hospital stay. Who

are you sure about this? You're not going to get any, uh,

some peace

only sigh and

out, the screech of tires cut through the air. A sleek, jet- black limited-edition sports car skidded to a halt, blocking their path like a panther in the

the brakes, heart in

the driver's

stepped out, dressed in black casual pants that emphasized his long, lean legs. He shut the door with a flick of his wrist and strode

car, both women could

against the glass. Isadora frowned, rolling the window down just enough to meet his eyes. "What is

the roof, voice low

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