Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 302

He was in a foul mood, so he headed to a restaurant for a drink.

This wasn't just any restaurant-it was the one he'd bought for Winnie, simply because she'd once mentioned loving a particular dish here.

As he walked in, he overheard staff chatting about a young woman who'd reserved the entire place to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday.

It was rare, he thought, to see such devotion.

Curious, he glanced over.

The table was laid out with an impressive spread, but the woman's boyfriend never showed. Her slender frame and the sadness in her posture lingered in his mind—perhaps because he, too, knew what it felt like to be let down.

Maybe that's why the memory stuck with him.

"I never expected you'd become President Vaughan. Keep going-you've got this."

That encouragement felt almost like the kind of praise a teacher would give.

Isadora couldn't help but break into a bright smile. "Thank you.”

Terrell found himself staring, his gaze deepening. He couldn't help but say, "You have a beautiful smile."

Isadora felt a little embarrassed at the compliment.

discomfort, Terrell smoothly changed the

some big changes right now. I actually know someone

local business association. Anyone who got close to him benefited from his connections-that's why so many colleagues admired

me so much today. I'd hate to trouble you

you really feel that way, maybe President Vaughan could treat me to a meal

Two days later.

prestigious restaurants, a table by the antique window awaited

man in his early fifties with over two decades of experience in commercial

Mr. Allerton shared his thoughts on modernizing shopping

through their meal, Allerton's phone rang. Something

to hear more of his

off today, how about making it up to us by visiting The

but he rarely accepted invitations. This time, he'd only agreed

encouragement, Allerton stroked his beard and nodded. "Since Terrell insists, I can't refuse. President Vaughan, I'll come by myself

with delight. "Thank you so much,

left, Isadora knew it was Terrell's influence that had made this meeting possible. Grateful for

Fawcett, thank you for the introduction

smile was gentle. "President Vaughan, do you know what you've said to me more

Isadora looked puzzled. "What?"

"It's 'thank you.""

a little