Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 232

He tossed the cotton ball he'd been pressing to his arm after the transfusion, responding with a vague grunt.

Several doctors entered the private care room again, hovering around Dorian's bedside to monitor his condition.

Deanna sat in a nearby armchair, quietly instructing someone to prepare a meal.

She looked at her grandson's tired face, her tone gentle yet weighted with significance.

"Victor, your grandfather's health is like a ticking time bomb. Otherwise, while you were traveling for business in Solstrand, he wouldn't have suggested you attend Gemma's graduation from LS Capital Holdings. What he really wanted was to formally move forward with your engagement."

Victor leaned back in his chair, eyes closed as if dozing, long fingers idly fidgeting with his phone.

Deanna continued, "I know you've never accepted it—but in our family, marriages have always been about alliances. Even if it weren't Gemma and LS Capital Holdings, a family like the Fitzgeralds needs strong partnerships to help you go further."

built a powerful network in Europe these past years. If something were to happen to your grandfather, I'm afraid Farrar would seize the opportunity to come back and challenge your

he'd been a notorious playboy. Every now and then, he kept women on the side. As the Fitzgerald family's legitimate matriarch, Deanna had learned to turn a blind eye-as long as he didn't cross the line. But everything changed the day

sure the woman ended the pregnancy. But the woman secretly gave birth to a boy-Farrar Fitzgerald, Victor's

child remained. Deanna raised her own son, Cassius Fitzgerald, and Farrar together

boys grew up, resentment festered in Farrar. He was never satisfied being the second son, while Cassius was chosen as the Fitzgerald Group's heir.

a cliff. The investigation found signs of sabotage—and Farrar had the clearest motive. Yet every witness and shred of

Farrar from the

reputation in Europe's underworld.

and unreadable. His voice was low, indifferent. "He's itching to make a move? Does he really think he can bring down

mean. But LS Capital Holdings is a powerful consortium

let out a cold laugh. "If that's what it takes, maybe Grandfather should marry the matriarch of some European conglomerate himself. Or perhaps you could find yourself a European mogul,

expression darkened at his

Summit Crest Estates.