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.

laugh. "Is that concern I hear? Come on, say a little

Isadora wasn't in the mood for jokes. She spoke each word slowly,

emotion crossing his face. Isadora rarely

told me why'd you reach

want to trouble him further, not now. "No reason.

"Clingy, aren't you?"

lips.

*

never got to see Victor that evening. Instead, Mrs. Fitzgerald came for

Fitzgerald Manor.

had been a while since Isadora last stepped inside.

imposing, solemn, and ancient as ever. Just walking through the grand entrance filled her with quiet dread and

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

air of authority. Her

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