Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 429

Several well-dressed men arrived with their partners in tow, eager to introduce themselves.

"Mr. Fitzgerald, nice to meet you. I'm Mr. Lennox from Zenith Technologies."

"Mr. Fitzgerald, I'm Neil from Futurix Tech. And this must be your fiancée. You're truly a lucky man."

As the wealthiest family in Capitolion, the Fitzgeralds were the center of attention tonight.

Everyone wanted a chance to make themselves known or perhaps establish a connection. After all, the Fitzgerald Group's investment division was legendary-if they invested even a modest sum, it could breathe new life into any struggling project.

Meanwhile, the women accompanying these men watched Isadora with a mix of envy and admiration.

Victor stood tall and striking, his handsome face carrying an air of cool detachment. Surrounded by eager faces, he didn't even bother to force a smile, simply nodding in polite acknowledgment.

But his attention was fixed solely on Isadora. Leaning down, he asked quietly, "Are you thirsty?"

Before she could answer, a woman in a violet evening gown appeared with a cup of warm water for Isadora. "The party's just starting. It's a good idea to have something warm to drink," she said kindly.

This was Neil's date.

indeed a bit thirsty, accepted

looked up, glancing carelessly at Neil. "About that project you mentioned-send another proposal to my assistant

to contain his excitement. "Thank you,

rejected by the Fitzgerald Group's investment team. Who would have guessed that a simple gesture-a cup of water-could change the course

that instant, the crowd understood: if you wanted to impress Victor Fitzgerald, you'd do best to befriend the woman

Immediately, a circle of society ladies surrounded Isadora, each vying to greet her and make an

little while later, Meade Walsh, the president of Legacy National Bank, entered the room. At eighty-five, he leaned on a cane, supported by a servant, but still radiated energy. Seeing Victor, he broke into

you rascal. I thought even

could I possibly skip your birthday when

had once served together in the army; they

passed so young... But let's not dwell on that tonight. Since you took over, the Fitzgerald Group has flourished even more

day. You've truly

to thrive under your leadership

the solid foundation he'd built, the bank might have faltered

at Victor's

waist. "This is

eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly