Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 247

Isadora couldn't help but reach out and press the button, lowering the car window. She needed to let some of the damp, stuffy air escape.

Clearing her throat, she changed the subject.

"Victor, you promised once I finish paying off the interest, you'll help me find out what's going on with Abbott."

Victor raised an eyebrow, unable to hide his amusement. After a pause, he twirled a lock of her hair around his finger and gave a lazy smile.

"You really are ungrateful, aren't you?"

If she ever showed him even a fraction of the kindness she gave to others, Victor figured he should count himself lucky.

They finally pulled up outside Summit Crest Estates.

Lately, they'd been coming home together every night.

In the elevator, Isadora felt awkward, still self-conscious about what had just happened in the car. Even though she'd wiped her hands, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was still sticky, that she somehow carried his scent all over her body.

She kept her head down, eyes fixed on the pointed toes of her silver stilettos.

the far corner as

spot a pile of gold down there? Stare

like a pool of water in autumn. It wasn't exactly intimidating, but it was

gaze drifted down to her

the slender ankle straps tied in neat bows, her toes painted a soft blush pink-her feet

hold of her hand, now tracing his thumb

"Hmm. Cute. Very pink."

hot and unhurried, traveled inch by inch over her feet. Isadora shivered

as the elevator doors opened on the 66th floor, Isadora yanked her hand free and hurried into the apartment. She kicked off her heels and disappeared

the hem of her dress swirl

hands cupping her cheeks, trying to cool herself

her phone lit up with

Nanette's excited voice

tomorrow! Sleepover at my

feeling down lately. Maybe a night

I'll bring Rowena

second-this doesn't look like your