Chapter 344

Ever since Eleanor had humbled herself to beg the Fitzgerald family matriarch- only to be met with humiliation—she'd seen the old woman's true colors: domineering, stubborn, and hopelessly closed-minded. Eleanor knew, even if Isadora one day actually married into that family, her life wouldn't be any better for

it.

So, Eleanor had stopped hoping.

She lowered her eyes and said quietly, "From what I know about men, he just cares about the child."

"Isadora, listen. I've been there. Men always talk sweet before marriage, but once the vows are said, things change. Look at Richard-prime example, isn't he?"

Isadora murmured an agreement.

"Since you've made up your mind, finish handling everything with The Vaughan Group as soon as possible."

Isadora pressed her lips together and nodded. "Alright."

*

Aurora Bar.

Victor strode straight to the VIP booth, tossing his coat onto the sofa without a glance. He sank into the seat with careless ease, his handsome face unreadable, long legs crossed. The expensive fabric of his dress pants was smooth and immaculate.

Finley nursed his drink, watching the stage lights flicker and sway. "What's with the last-minute invite?"

"Not like you to come out without a woman on

grinned. "Found someone worth waiting for. Until I win her over, I'm turning over

downed it in one go, and offered a rare compliment. "Didn't expect that from

eyebrow. "Aren't

lifted his gaze. "Not

his eyes.

cold, sharp stare

I wasn't going to say

"The actress?"

just some actress," Finley protested. "She's

drink. Suddenly, his

Finley frowned. Since when did Victor care

his eyes and spoke seriously, "If you chase

am I supposed to say to

"Come on, man. A little

I be serious for once?" Finley pressed, only to get

glance. "Are

had a few girlfriends before,

you had to

for

be real?

it, so Finley decided to change the subject.

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