Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

She started working at The Vaughan Group.

After reconnecting with the Vaughan family, it was her grandmother who insisted she join the company.

Initially, she agreed because she wanted to make up for the lost twenty years and rebuild her relationship with the family.

Three years ago, she'd joined The Vaughan Group anonymously. Through sheer talent and hard work, she'd worked her way up to brand manager.

When she arrived at the office, she headed straight to her workspace.

Janet, her assistant, was waiting at the door. "Ms. Vaughan, the chairman wants to see you."

She nodded in acknowledgment.

The Vaughan family owned a chain of shopping malls-the first seven floors of the building were dedicated to retail. The company's offices were above that, with the executive suites on the top floor-floor twenty-seven.

Isadora walked down the corridor and stopped outside Richard's office, giving the door a firm knock.

A deep, commanding voice called from inside, "Come in."

Isadora pushed open the door and stepped inside.

Richard sat behind a marble-topped desk, his expression unreadable. He glanced up at her, then tossed a folder onto the desk.

"Our Global Project's bank loan just came through. They've approved only two hundred million-we're still short by four hundred million. I need you to talk to Magnus and ask him to help us out. Once we break into the new market, we'll pay Wainwright Holdings back."

Isadora took the folder and skimmed through it.noveldrama

The Global Project was Richard's brainchild-he'd poured the last two years into it, even sending her brother, Prescott, to Argentia for a year just to oversee logistics.

Isadora herself had done extensive research. The whole family had invested enormous time and effort into this project. Now, everything was ready-except the final piece of the puzzle.

"Mr. Vaughan, Magnus and I have broken up. I'm not going to ask him for this, and even if I did, it's a huge amount. There's no guarantee he'd agree."

Richard's expression darkened; he stood, radiating authority.

"That's just your side of the story. We haven't heard anything about a breakup from Wainwright's side."

He paused, his tone softening just a fraction. "Isadora, I know you've been wronged because of that Elise situation. If you can get this investment from Magnus, I'll give you ten percent of The Vaughan Group's shares. Even your brother only has five percent, and Pearl has none."

Isadora let out a cold laugh.

Richard really was going all in.

It was a tempting offer, but the thought of groveling to Magnus again was something she couldn't stomach.

"Mr. Vaughan, a breakup doesn't require Magnus's consent. I—"

Before she could finish, the office door burst open.

Pearl strode in, heels clicking against the floor, tossing her designer handbag onto a side chair.

"Dad, what's this about ten percent of The Vaughan Group's shares? Does that mean whoever secures the investment gets them?"

"Do you know how to knock?" Richard frowned.

Pearl had overheard just enough outside the door to know what was at stake. Afraid Isadora would snatch the opportunity, she'd barged right in.

"Sorry, Dad, I just got a little excited. Since Isadora doesn't want to ask Magnus for help, and she can't get the investment, I have my own way to secure the funds for the family."

Richard's tone was stern. "Pearl, don't be ridiculous. This isn't some family matter -it's business."

But Pearl wasn't backing down.

Ten percent of The Vaughan Group's shares, plus annual dividends, was worth far more than the pocket money Eleanor gave her. Even if the family cut her off in the future, she'd have a steady income-a safety net no one could take away.

Pearl's eyes sparkled with calculation.

And with Isadora on the outs with Magnus, this was the perfect chance to prove herself.

She hurried over and wrapped her arm around Richard's shoulders.

"Dad, I'm about to graduate. Sure, I studied art, but I'm not planning to be a painter. I want to join The Vaughan Group and contribute to the family business. Let me help secure the investment-think of it as a head start. When I come on board, just make me a manager or director, okay?"