Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 264

Chapter 265

Isadora heard his voice, and for reasons she couldn't quite explain, a sharp ache rose in her chest.

She sniffed quietly, determined not to let him notice.

"I just saw the news. How's your company holding up?"

Victor leaned back in his seat, rubbing his brow. He'd been in meetings all day, but the moment he saw her call, he called her right back.

"It's fine," he replied calmly. "I just need to take a last-minute business trip to Europe."

The factory fire in Europe wasn't an accident-Farrar Fitzgerald had learned about his grandfather's illness and deliberately caused trouble. It was a tricky situation and would take some time to resolve.

Isadora hugged her knees, her voice small. "Is it serious?"

I'm sorry. I wish I could help, but there's nothing I can do.

"Is that concern I

the mood for jokes. She spoke each word slowly,

flicker of emotion crossing his face. Isadora rarely called him

me why'd you reach out today,

want to trouble him further, not now. "No reason. Just wanted to know if you'd be home

"Clingy, aren't you?"

smile touched Victor's lips. "I'm flying back tonight. Wait for

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to see Victor that evening. Instead,

Fitzgerald Manor.

Isadora last

through the grand entrance filled her with quiet dread and made

room, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Deanna—sat at the head of an ornate European sofa, sipping tea. Isadora was led

over Isadora with an air of authority. Her voice was low and cool. "Miss Vaughan.

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