Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 291

Nanette was momentarily stunned by what she'd just heard.

An abortion?

Sure, she'd seen plenty of actresses in show business quietly end pregnancies- it was practically an open secret by now. But somehow, the very idea of abortion seemed completely out of place in Isadora's world.

Isadora was so pure, so untainted.

"Isadora... are you serious?"

A flicker of hesitation passed through Isadora's eyes. After a moment, she

nodded, barely perceptibly.

Nanette felt a surge of panic and anger.

"Isadora, this isn't something to take lightly. It could hurt your body-and... it's a life, too."

Isadora's expression turned sorrowful.

Of course she knew it was a life.

was also

I supposed to do? Keep the baby so I can raise a child alone? Let

grow up in a loveless home. Why would I make a

but the words caught in her

***

Charity Gala Ballroom.

a diamond necklace, walked gracefully toward the table

women shot Laverne

a fortune just for a

Laverne, you are so lucky. The most

her heart soaring. She managed a bashful

with elegant, long fingers and casually lifted the diamond necklace from its box. His gaze was unreadable as he glanced at the necklace, then he tapped his fingertips lightly

about to place the necklace

so. As Victor picked up the necklace, she let down her guard, turned slightly, and bared her slender, porcelain neck, waiting

his gaze deep and dark. Under the glittering lights, no

Laverne's heart raced, and she couldn't suppress the smile tugging at

a soft click, Victor tossed the necklace

it away," he

the gala, his low voice almost careless: "Alec, something's come up. I'll donate another five million tonight—make it an even ten million, all for

he

The room went silent.