Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 467

Tonight, Olivia wore a pale yellow evening gown that shimmered under the spotlights, the hem swirling like a mermaid's tail. She glided with youthful grace, radiating confidence and charm.

Andrina squeezed her hand. "Olivia, you've got this. Show them what you're made of."

"Don't worry, Mom," Olivia replied with a wink. "After all those performances abroad, this is nothing. Just wait and see—your daughter's going to shine tonight."

With that, she stood up, offering a poised wave to the cameras before heading towards the stage.

Their seats were in the second row, but Olivia's path to the stage took her straight past the front row-where Isadora and Nanette happened to be sitting.

Balancing on three-inch heels, Olivia strode forward, her fingers clenched in determination. She fought back the urge to slap Isadora as she passed, still seething over that "ten million dollar" humiliation from earlier.

Just then, as Olivia walked by, Nanette casually stuck out her leg.

Olivia didn't notice-until it was too late.

"Ah!"

She stumbled, nearly pitching forward onto the floor in a most undignified sprawl.

the nearest person- Isadora. Isadora coolly brushed her hand away, leaving Olivia to crash down

Nanette burst out laughing.

need for

pushed herself up, glaring daggers at Nanette.

a shrug. “Trip you? I have

Olivia's voice rose. "Don't play dumb! It was

were on Olivia as she scrambled to her feet, the moment thick with awkward

They're just jealous, trying to rattle you before your performance. Don't

she gritted her teeth and forced herself to focus.

venomous

strode confidently onto the

this later. But first,

and her companion, her voice icy. "I

Walsh to hand me a medal for good conduct.

truth, there was nothing Andrina could do

young, and the story far

a steadying breath, she returned to her