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?"

look. "Not like you

someone worth waiting for. Until I win her over, I'm

glass of whiskey from the table, downed it in one go,

"Aren't you curious who

lifted his gaze. "Not

rolled his eyes. "...It's

didn't finish; Victor's cold, sharp stare cut him

"Easy, man. I wasn't going

"The actress?"

Finley protested. "She's a star. A

drink. Suddenly, his hand paused. “You should let

Finley frowned. Since when did Victor care about the women

"If you chase her, win her

her—what am I supposed to say

gaped. "Come on, man. A

serious for once?" Finley pressed, only to get a skeptical

a glance. "Are you

admitted, he'd had a few girlfriends before, but he'd

you had to stick

forever for your

be real?

Victor would never get it, so Finley decided to

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