Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 165

The executives of M Boutique and the city’s social elite surged forward to greet him.

“President Fitzgerald, your assistant told us you wouldn’t be able to make it today. We’re truly honored you could join us for the ribbon-cutting. Your presence elevates the entire event!”

Victor’s strikingly handsome face betrayed both distance and nobility. Even as praises poured in from every direction, he barely managed a polite nod, not bothering to force a smile.

His sharp, dark eyes swept coolly over the crowd and landed on a woman standing at a distance. Noticing the man beside her, Victor’s gaze grew even colder before he looked away, his indifference palpable.

Across the room, Capitolion’s top entertainment reporters jostled for the best angle, camera shutters clicking as they fought for exclusive shots of the elusive mogul.

Nanette watched the man towering above the crowd, adored by everyone. She wanted to say something to Isadora, but Isadora spoke first.

“Nanette, I’m going to grab something to eat.”

She made her way to the buffet, picking up a plate and eyeing the pastries, intent on silencing her hunger with a few slices of cake.

At some point, Magnus appeared beside her, shadowing her movements as if he’d been waiting all along.

He offered her a piece of blueberry cake. “Your favorite.”

Isadora glanced at him but ignored the gesture, instead reaching for a cream-filled cookie. She never expected Magnus to be this persistent.

Lately, he’d sent her more messages than he had in their entire five years together. Each time, it was from a different number; she’d block one, and another would pop up. But Mr. Wainwright was nothing if not resourceful—clearly, he could afford to buy as many numbers as he wanted. Eventually, Isadora grew tired of blocking him and considered changing her own number, but she knew it would be pointless. If he was determined, he’d find her anyway.

“Magnus, stop following me. This isn’t like you at all.”