Chapter 425

Isadora stepped into the Fitzgerald estate, where a housekeeper informed her that Victor was out back playing with Pudding. Without hesitation, she headed straight for the garden.

As she made her way down the long hallway, Isadora glanced ahead and to her surprise, Finley was there too.

He greeted her with a warm smile. "Isa, it's been ages."

She couldn't help but linger on him for a moment, curiosity piqued—especially now that he was dating Nanette. "Didn't expect to see you here today," she remarked.

Finley nodded. "Just came by to give Pudding a check-up."

At the mention of Pudding, Isadora's concern flickered. The dog was getting old, and she worried about his health. "Is Pudding okay?"

"Don't worry," Finley replied with an easy grin. "It's just a routine check-up. He's as lively as ever-he's still got a few good years left in him."

Relieved, Isadora smiled. "That's good to hear."

Off to the side, Victor watched the exchange with a furrowed brow. Since Isadora had arrived, she'd been chatting with Finley nonstop-completely ignoring him. He shot Finley a cold look and, in a tone that left no room for argument, said, "Aren't you leaving?"

Finley blinked, a little taken aback. No invitation to dinner-just getting kicked out?

thought to himself, Some friend you are.

to laugh, Finley turned to Isadora. "Isa, I've

that, he slipped away in less than

completely devoid of expression

over

angles on his chiseled face, making his

all this time together, Isadora could tell Victor

in a sly smile as she teased, "Ignoring me? Fine, I'll just head back

Still no response.

leave-but before she could take a step, Victor's strong hand reached back

landed squarely in his

by a pair of vigilant housekeepers. They were trained not to

novel

embarrassed.

eyes were dark and intent as he shifted his grip, threading his fingers through hers. He traced her fingertips, locking their hands together, his voice low and

her eyes-there was no winning with him. She decided

right? What do you think of him?

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