Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 96

Isadora had been the one to chase after him from the very beginning.

A woman as beautiful as her, pouring her time and affection into him, always there to keep him company, making it clear he was the only one in her heart—Magnus had never found a reason to say no.

Somewhere along the line, he’d simply grown used to having her around.

But then, things changed. Isadora wasn’t always gentle. When she got jealous, she’d argue. When things didn’t go her way, she could be downright difficult.

That’s when Magnus started to feel restless and annoyed.

He never thought for a second that the problem might be with him.

After all, what man doesn’t want a girlfriend who’s understanding and sweet? Who would choose a woman who argues and refuses to listen?

Sammy watched him brood and changed tack.

“So, do you love Elise?” he asked.

Magnus replied, “She’s important to me.”

Sammy rolled his eyes and tried again. “If Elise gets better and decides to leave you one day, would you let her go?”

“I’ve always hoped she’d recover and live her own life,” Magnus answered.

Sammy finally understood.

Magnus loved Isadora. He just couldn’t let go of the comfort of being loved so selflessly, so completely, for so long. But when Isadora finally rebelled, when she threatened to walk away and take her love with her, Magnus found he couldn’t accept it.

Sammy let out a long sigh. “That’s tough. Honestly, I don’t think Isadora’s coming back.”

Magnus looked up sharply. “Why not?”

He didn’t even care about her past anymore.

“How could she not come back? She’s loved me for five years, swore she’d love me forever. She’s just angry right now, that’s all.”

He hesitated for a moment. “Is there any way to win her back?”

“It won’t be easy.”

Sammy pressed on, “Did anything happen to Isadora when she was kidnapped?”

At that, Magnus’s grip on his glass tightened so much it shattered in his hand.

His rational side told him that maybe not everything he’d heard was true.

Wainwright Holdings and The Fitzgerald Group, two of the top players in the game, were both fiercely competing for the contract.

Magnus, who just moments ago had been lost in a drunken haze, instantly sobered up at the sight of Victor.

Lately, Magnus was busier than ever—not just because he was avoiding Isadora, but because Wainwright Holdings was facing an unprecedented crisis.

In recent months, The Fitzgerald Group had gone all out, launching an aggressive campaign against Wainwright Holdings. There had always been competition between the two, but never this ruthless.

One by one, Wainwright’s projects were snatched away. The losses were piling up.

Now, seeing Victor stepping out of the elevator with both city officials, Magnus could guess what it meant: the airport project was as good as Victor’s.

As if that wasn’t enough, he recalled that not long ago, Victor had funneled an $8 billion investment to Isadora. Magnus’s expression grew even darker.

Sammy, recognizing Victor—the infamous “prince” of the Fitzgerald family—knew just how cutthroat the rivalry between the two companies had become.

He wanted nothing to do with the drama and whispered, “Magnus, let’s go this way.”

Magnus’s voice was icy. “Move.”

With that, he straightened up, squared his shoulders, and strode directly toward the elevator.