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 them

like to grow up in a loveless home. Why would I make a child go through that

protest, but the

***

Charity Gala Ballroom.

box cradling a diamond necklace, walked gracefully toward the table where

men at the table chuckled, while the women shot Laverne looks of envy and

is generous-spending a fortune just

you are so lucky. The most

heart soaring. She managed a bashful

out 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 on

was about to place the necklace around

guard, turned slightly, and bared her slender,

just a fraction, his gaze deep and dark. Under the

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

the next second, with a soft click, Victor tossed the necklace

it away," he

at the host of the gala, his low voice almost careless:

he strode

The room went silent.