Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Nanette frowned. "Why not?"

Isadora met her gaze. "The Walsh family at Legacy National Bank isn't just a handful of people—it's dozens, maybe even a hundred. If Victor lashes out at all of them without proof, the Capitolion tabloids will have a field day tearing him apart."

Even though the Fitzgerald Group was the wealthiest in Capitolion, launching a vendetta against another powerhouse without evidence would ruin even Isadora's reputation.

Nanette huffed in frustration. “So we're just supposed to let the real culprit walk away?"

Isadora shook her head.noveldrama

Nanette pressed, "Then what are you planning to do?"

Isadora looked her in the eye. "Nanette, I need your help with something this time."

Nanette leaned closer, listening as Isadora whispered in her ear.

"I'm in," Nanette declared fiercely. "This time, I'll make sure they regret crossing you!"

*

Walsh Manor.

Presley and Colby Walsh returned home, both looking grim.

A housekeeper hurried over to take their coats.

Colby, barely containing his fury, slammed a stack of documents onto the coffee table. "I can't believe this!"

Meade Walsh, supported by another staff member, slowly made his way out. He glanced at the scattered files, displeasure obvious on his stern face.

"What's going on here? You come home and start throwing a tantrum? Have some self-respect!"

Colby bit back his anger, reining himself in as Meade entered the room.

Presley stepped forward, gently taking over from the housekeeper to help Meade to the living room.

"Dad, here's what happened. Today,

Colby and took the legal team to the Fitzgerald Group, ready to sign the partnership agreement for the North District development we'd already negotiated."

"But when we got there, not only did Victor refuse to see us, they marched us out

in front of everyone and announced they were pulling out of the deal!"

"This was practically set in

stone-everyone at Legacy National Bank knew about it. We'd already told the staff there'd be bonuses once the contract was signed. Who would've thought Victor would double-cross us at the last minute?"

"He's made a fool out of us. If you'd been there, you would've been furious too!"

Meade settled himself into the main seat on the sofa, stroking his white beard as his expression darkened.

But the truth was, Victor calling off the North District deal with the Walsh family didn't surprise him.

After the scandal his woman caused at Meade's birthday banquet, it was a miracle Victor wasn't out for their blood.

Meade was quiet for a moment, then let out a weary sigh. "Let's just drop the North District project. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. We'll have to accept the loss."

Colby frowned. "Dad, it's not even about the money anymore. Do you know what Victor's doing now?"

"I just heard—the Fitzgerald Group is partnering with Vaultcrest Financial on the North District development."

"Vaultcrest has been our main rival for years. If they get this deal, they'll overtake us and become the biggest private bank in Capitolion!"

"Victor's letting his emotions cloud his judgment—he's completely disregarding our past ties! All because of what happened with Isadora, he's deliberately targeting us."

"I even checked with the hospitalsadora's perfectly fine

She and Victor's woman were at that warehouse for less than half an

hour. And our nanny already paid for it with her life. Isn't that enough?!"

At that moment, Andrina, who'd been making tea nearby, fumbled and spilled

steaming liquid over her hand, wincing in pain.