Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 383

Deanna arched an eyebrow, her expression cool and unreadable.

A flicker of greed flashed in Rowena's eyes.

"Deanna, I truly care about Vi—about Victor," Rowena pleaded, her voice trembling with hope. "If you don't mind, could you let me stay by his side? I

promise, I'll be loyal and do whatever you ask."

Before she could say more, Pattie slammed the lid of the suitcase shut with a loud

bang.

Startled, Rowena turned to Deanna in confusion.

Deanna's voice cut through the room, sharp and commanding. "Who do you think you are? You think you're qualified to bargain with me?"

Her words carried a cold, unquestionable authority.

Rowena stiffened, fear creeping into her posture.

"Deanna, I—I don't care about status... I don't need a title," she stammered.

A cold smile curled on Deanna's lips. "Don't overestimate yourself. If you keep dreaming, you'll walk away with nothing."

Rowena shrank back, the look in Deanna's eyes enough to send a chill through her.

understand. I—I

suitcases tightly, Rowena hurried away without

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sat on the runway, its door

emerged and descended the steps, each footfall

in black, his movements composed but noticeably slow if

stark white sling, bruises and cuts still fresh on his

Fitzgerald, maybe you should go to

was unreadable, cold and low.

out where

his battered features. "But sir, your

trip in Argentia, where Victor was handling a betrayal within the Fitzgerald

Farrar Fitzgerald

He'd arranged for private security in advance;

The attack had

day and a half

he saw the news coming out

hours in

was pale, but his tone brooked no argument. "Since when do my

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garage, she paused beside her black

go home. I have something to take

his head. "Let me

"That's