Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 338

"Dad, if we can't come up with the money, the three of us will end up sleeping under a bridge. I'm just going to ask him for help, nothing more-I promise I won't do anything reckless."

Rowena would never have considered this path before.

But now, resentment, jealousy, and anger twisted in her chest like wild vines. She was desperate to turn her luck around.

*

Verdant Pavilion was one of the most exclusive lounges in Capitolion. Inside a private VIP suite, Preston lounged back carelessly on the leather sofa, a drink in one hand. Next to him sat Rowena, dressed in a little black V-neck cocktail dress. With a lascivious grin, Preston gave her a light slap on her backside. "Go on, sweetheart-pour a drink for the gentlemen."

Forcing down the nausea rising in her throat, Rowena mustered a brittle smile. She stood and glided gracefully around the table, offering drinks to each man in

turn.

Her dress was cut scandalously short, barely skimming the top of her thighs. Each time she bent slightly to pour, she revealed more than she wanted-deliberately designed, she realized bitterly, to put her on display.

The room was filled with top investors from Capitolion, each surrounded by beautiful women eager to please.

the glass she'd just poured, then licked his lips with slow appreciation. "Mr. Dunbar, this one's a real knockout. How'd you

slipped off his expensive watch and tossed it carelessly down the front of Rowena's dress. The

yourself? Too bad-she's with

knowingly,

fists so tightly her knuckles turned white, trying not to shudder at the icy touch of the watch. Her

Just one night, and I'll have the

the suite door swung

strolled in, unhurried. He shrugged off his suit jacket and handed it to a waiting attendant before settling into the

silent as the executives greeted

glad you could

someone get

lifted his gaze, glancing briefly at the approaching women. His voice was flat and indifferent. "No

and

in the investment world. The entire evening was built around deals for the new southern development district of

His gaze swept the room, pausing for the briefest instant on