Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 123

She also saw someone she’d rather avoid.

Prescott didn’t have enough time to hide his reaction—a flash of distaste crossed his face, his brows drawing together before he could smooth out his expression.

Richard, however, greeted them with a broad smile. “Isadora, it’s been a while since you’ve seen your brother, hasn’t it? He just got back from Solstrand last week.”

Isadora walked over and smiled politely. “I know. I heard you took Mom, Dad, and Pearl on a road trip to the coast the other day.”

Richard’s smile faltered just a bit.

He’d actually planned to invite Isadora along.

But Prescott had said she wouldn’t enjoy it, that she never felt at ease tagging along, so Richard had let it go.

Prescott now chimed in, completely unbothered. “I figured you weren’t into those kinds of trips, so I didn’t ask you to come along this time. I hope you don’t mind, Isadora.”

Isadora let out a short laugh.

In the past, whenever Prescott said things like this, Isadora would just go along—“Of course, I don’t mind.”

But not this time.

Her cool, measured voice echoed through the office. “But if you never invite me, how would you know what I like?”

Prescott hadn’t expected her to push back. “You never wanted to go before…”

“Prescott, that was then. Things are different now. Just like after today, I’ll be Director at The Vaughan Group. I won’t be working under you anymore—we’ll be equals. Actually, I own thirty percent of The Vaughan Group now. So technically, I outrank you.”

“Dad, what’s going on here?” Prescott’s voice was tight as he turned to Richard. “Isadora’s the new Director? And she owns thirty percent of the company?”

Prescott’s lips pressed into a hard, thin line as he stared at Richard, demanding an explanation.

Sending Isadora after them had just been plan A. The deal was crucial for the company’s new direction, so he’d already started working on a plan B.

He never imagined she’d pull it off in just a few days.

Excellent. Absolutely excellent.

He couldn’t help the huge grin that spread across his face.

Immediately, he dialed the PR department. “Release a statement right now—I want everyone in Capitolion to know that M Boutique is coming to our mall. Make sure the Vaughan family name is front and center in this news.”

As soon as he hung up, Richard turned to Prescott. “Prescott, your sister’s landed a major deal for The Vaughan Group. That’s why I promised her the promotion.”

Prescott’s eyes were red with frustration as he glared at Isadora.

“I don’t accept this!” he snapped.