Chapter 288

The man's name echoed suddenly in her ear.

Isadora's heart clenched painfully as thoughts of her pregnancy flashed through her mind.

"Tonight's the Capitolion Charity Gala," Nanette said breathlessly. "Victor was invited as the guest of honor, and guess who's clinging to his arm? None other than Laverne—the Oscar-winning actress everyone's obsessed with right now."

"Isadora, isn't he still your boyfriend? How can he be so shameless, parading another woman around for everyone to see? The whole room is gossiping about how perfect they look together. It's infuriating!"

Isadora just stood there, stunned.

Without another word, Nanette grabbed her hand and pulled her inside.

The ballroom was buzzing with chatter and laughter.

Waiters wove through the crowd, balancing trays of cocktails.

Onstage, the charity auction was already in full swing, the bidding lively and relentless.

From the moment she stepped in, Isadora spotted him-sitting in the prime spot closest to the stage.

them exuding wealth and influence, with glamorous

no wonder Isadora's

out so sharply from everyone

carved by a master sculptor-bold brows, piercing

a tailored tuxedo, a luxurious bow tie at his throat.

even the glittering

been

hadn't seen him, hadn't even crossed paths with

she just stood there, caught off guard, staring

suddenly Victor's indifferent eyes swept over the crowd and

second-his gaze brushed past her, casual, almost dismissive,

even registered that

couldn't say what she felt

the darkness in

felt

tugged her arm

to him is Laverne,

respond, Nanette glanced over and noticed how

was furious, Nanette squared her shoulders, determined to stand up for her friend. She pulled Isadora through the crowd, straight toward

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