Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 328

Nanette's face darkened the moment she saw him walk in.

"What are you doing here?!"

Scales strolled in like he owned the place, dressed in a blue shirt and black slacks, his swagger impossible to miss.

"I heard today's your birthday. Not inviting me? That's a little cold, don't you think?"

Nanette rolled her eyes. "Why would I invite you? My birthday has nothing to do with you. I've told you a hundred times-I'm not interested. Now get lost."

Scales was already tipsy, the alcohol giving him a little too much confidence tonight. He'd been chasing after Nanette for nearly six months now, and she had never once given him the satisfaction of a smile. Not even a sliver of dignity. Well, if being nice wasn't working, maybe it was time to switch tactics.

Women were all the same, weren't they? Always saying no when they really meant yes.

Standing off to the side, Isadora frowned as soon as she saw Scales. Back when she was still with Magnus, Scales had always been the one friend she couldn't stand—arrogant, a shameless flirt, and always quick with a biting remark, especially directed at her.

Scales caught sight of her out of the corner of his eye. His lips curled into a smirk.

who's here-Isadora. Heard you dumped my buddy Magnus and set your sights on

at him. "Does

of a pretty woman

the day, and now you're running off to someone else. Doesn't Mr. Fitzgerald mind being your rebound? Honestly, you should get back with Magnus while there's still a

cutting-humiliating, especially with so many women

was livid. It was her birthday, and this jerk

water from the table, fully prepared to toss it in Scales' smug

doorway, arms folded, leaning casually against

opening act, or is the

another handsome

society, everyone knew everyone, but there were always different circles, rivalries simmering beneath the surface. Finley and Scales were no exception-Finley was aligned with the Fitzgerald family, Scales

course, they recognized

straightened his shirt collar as he walked

you are

Isadora is family. I don't appreciate what

Family?

when Isadora was with Magnus, she'd technically been "family" then