Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 148

Isadora stared in shock as Pearl plummeted straight down from the second-floor window. She hadn’t even processed what was happening.

A furious shout echoed through the villa: “Pearl!”

In a flash, Prescott sprinted across the room like a man possessed.

He lunged, stretching his arm out desperately to catch Pearl as she fell—but his fingers closed around nothing but thin air.

Prescott’s face twisted with rage, his eyes wild and murderous as he glared at Isadora. If looks could kill, she would have been torn apart on the spot.

Seething, he roared, “Isadora, I saw everything! You pushed Pearl out the window! You tried to kill her, you wicked woman!”

A loud, resounding slap cut through the chaos.

Prescott, fueled by brute strength, stepped forward and struck Isadora hard across the face.

The blow sent Isadora stumbling, her body crashing heavily to the floor.

A fiery pain exploded across her cheek, spreading in an instant.

That was when it hit her—Pearl had timed everything perfectly, setting her up the moment she knew Prescott would arrive. This whole scene was a trap, and she’d walked right into it.

Isadora glared up at him, her eyes cold as ice. “Prescott, you idiot.”

Hearing her insult, Prescott’s fury only intensified.

“You’re finished, Isadora! If anything happens to Pearl, I’ll make sure you rot in prison. Get over here!”

He stormed forward, grabbing Isadora by the wrist and yanking her down the stairs like a ragdoll.

***

Outside, by the pool, a crowd of trust fund kids and socialites were laughing, dancing, and chatting away without a care in the world.

Suddenly, a deafening crash shattered the music and laughter.

“Isadora, she’s your sister! How could you be so cruel? I wish I’d never brought you back three years ago.”

Richard stood stiffly, his face stormy as he watched the onlookers whispering and gawking at the unfolding drama.

He turned to Prescott, voice low but intense. “Prescott, are you sure about what you saw? You’re saying Isadora pushed Pearl out the window?”

Prescott straightened as if he were justice itself, voice ringing out for all to hear.

“I saw it with my own eyes, Dad. Isadora shoved Pearl. We can’t protect a would-be murderer. She belongs in prison—she should never see the light of day again.”

Murmurs swept through the gathering crowd.

“Did Isadora really push her? It’s her birthday, why would she do that?”

“Who knows? People can be greedy. Maybe she wanted Pearl out of the way for good.”