Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 256

The man's movements as he cracked open the crab were graceful-almost mesmerizing. He carefully extracted the delicate, fragrant meat, piling it onto a pristine white plate before effortlessly placing it in front of Isadora.

Rowena's gaze flickered, unreadable, as she glanced at the plate. In the next moment, she looked away, masking her emotions.

She couldn't remember Abbott, even back in the days when he'd pretended to care, ever treating her with such thoughtfulness during a meal. Sure, he'd been generous-ready to spend his fortune at her slightest request-but attentive? Never like this.

And Victor, well, he was someone of truly elevated status.

The comparison left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Meanwhile, Isadora was quietly savoring the crab Victor had offered her. Perhaps it was freshly flown in the meat was sweet and tender, and her taste buds were in heaven.

Victor's voice, low and casual, broke her reverie. "There's plenty left. No need to rush."

up, feigning innocence.

over for a napkin and gently wiped the corner of her mouth, as if she were a child. "How old

little girl, Isadora felt her ears flush. She darted

napkin from Victor, flustered.

up, her voice a little strained. "Excuse me,

private dining room was tucked away at the far end of the

washing her hands, Rowena emerged from the restroom, her thoughts heavy. As she made her way

a cigarette between his fingers. He looked effortlessly at ease, his tall frame outlined against the restaurant's glittering lights. The sharp line of his jaw and the elegant tilt of his head drew

straight back, but as she reached the doorway, her steps faltered.

"Mr. Fitzgerald."

at the sound of her voice. His eyes were cool as