Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 216

She blinked rapidly, trying to shake off the tangle of emotions.

Just then, the light turned green.

Isadora pressed her foot to the gas.

The car pulled away from the curb.

Halfway down the road, Rowena's call came through.

"Isadora, I just found out the project director from Horizon Architects is attending a party tonight. I was planning to sneak in and pitch to him myself, but my dad's come down with a sudden bout of gastroenteritis. I can't leave him right now."

"Is your dad going to be okay?"

"He'll need a minor operation, so I have to stay with him. But I really don't want to miss this opportunity-it might be our only shot. I'm counting on you to go in my place."

"Don't be so formal, Rowena. Seafarer Designs is my baby, too."

"I've asked Wendy to go with you. She'll fill you in on some of the details."

"Got it."

She hung up.

wheel and

she arrived at the

of Capitolion's most exclusive private clubs-opulent to the point of excess. Even the steps were carved from white marble, and priceless antique murals lined the walls. Nearly everyone who came here for a night out was either

their hands on an entry

people didn't

had been hiding in a corner, spotted Isadora and scampered

you're here. Standing around in this place, I feel

it

cars everywhere outside, and every woman walking

how are we getting

Rowena had sent her. She wasn't sure where Rowena had gotten it,

"Just follow me."

check by security, Wendy

barely blinked. "Are those golden goblets actually real gold?” she whispered. "Wait-isn't that the movie star who won Best Actor at the Oscars

looked ready to float away with excitement, and murmured, "Keep your voice down. People are starting