Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 198

Based on his years as a doctor, Gideon knew for certain-his face was ruined beyond recognition.

No amount of plastic surgery could save him now; the skin on his face had been slashed so brutally, it was barely holding together in shreds.

Even the most hardened kidnappers, men who'd seen it all, couldn't help swallowing hard at the sight.

They already knew just how ruthless this man could be-they'd witnessed it firsthand last time.

Yet here they were, caught by him again, all because of the same woman.

A scream tore through the tense silence.

Elise had never seen anything so horrific. Her legs threatened to give out, her stomach twisted in agony, and panic forced her to break.

"I'll talk I'll tell you everything! It was him, all him! I don't know anything else, I swear!"

Sobbing, Elise dropped to her knees, pressing her forehead to the floor, begging for mercy.

"Please, sir, for the sake of my baby-just let me go!"

Victor's laugh was cold and sharp, a predator's smile devoid of pity.

"Ms. Harrison, that baby isn't mine. I'm not feeling particularly merciful."

but she was the woman he loved,

anything for

wracked his body, Gideon forced himself

all of it! Leave her and... my child out of this. If you want revenge, take it out

the heavy front doors burst open again. Everyone

him masked his expression, but the anger burning in his

and shrugged, strolling forward with

Magnus on the shoulder. "She's all yours

back, his voice dripping with mockery. "You've been played for a

of them, his dark eyes

never felt so

moment, Magnus almost laughed. The sound was raw, his eyes red-rimmed with fury as he closed the door, shutting out

stared up at

fixed coldly on her-filled with malice,

Inside, she shattered completely.

wanted to

had claimed was a lie, that Magnus shouldn't

crashed over her, a tidal wave that stole her breath and seized her throat. Her lips trembled, her

face- hard. The blow cracked through the room,

exploded in her cheek,

abdomen, worse than she'd ever

to hope-one last desperate plea.