Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 217

"Hello, Mr. Oakley. I'm Isadora, head of Seafarer Designs. May I borrow a moment of your time to talk?"

Jonathan Oakley turned away from his conversation, glancing up at Isadora.

She had softly curled hair, delicate pale skin, and striking features-bright eyes, a radiant smile, and an understated elegance that made her stand out far more than any of the women in the club, despite her minimal makeup.

Jonathan's interest was piqued. He casually nudged aside the woman in the short skirt sitting next to him.

Seafarer Designs?

The name rang a bell. Normally, a small firm like that would just participate in the preliminary selection rounds.

But then Abbott had called him to discuss a few things.

Jonathan had decided to do Abbott a favor and told his people to put the process on hold.

"Oh? Seafarer Designs?" he echoed, playing coy.

Isadora caught the hint of recognition in his eyes and brightened.

"Yes. Our firm was supposed to compete as usual, but your project manager abruptly pulled us from the list. That's why I've come to you directly, Mr. Oakley- to ask if you'd give us a fair shot."

interest, a sly smile playing at his lips. "And how exactly are you going to prove you're worth

graduated from NYU and has five years of professional experience. Allowing us to compete

skirt sidled back up, pouting flirtatiously. "Mr. Oakley, don't tell me you're ignoring me for

over her cheek. "Don't worry.

"How about this- you

nearby, looked

the table, where five large

never seen business conducted like this. Why did negotiating always seem to

of a drinker, but I'll have

that, she picked up her glass of red

Jonathan scoffed,

you really think a single drink

clearly enjoying himself. "Today I'm in a good mood. If you can finish these, I'll give Seafarer Designs a spot in the

The commotion drew attention.

crowd gathered as

person. If she drinks any more, she'll faint. I work at Seafarer Designs too- how about we do it

gaze shifted

young and innocent, like

split into