Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 178

Here’s a culturally localized, natural English adaptation for a Western novel audience:

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“I’m not getting engaged—and even if I were, it certainly wouldn’t be to you.”

Nannie knew Victor’s temper all too well; he never cared about saving anyone’s pride, not even for a moment.

If he didn’t care about someone—or something—he wouldn’t even bother with empty politeness.

A sharp pang twisted in Nannie’s chest.

She forced a smile, though it barely reached her eyes. “My mom’s birthday is coming up. Grandma finally agreed to let me fly home for a visit. Would it be all right if I traveled with you?”

Victor’s reply was as flat as ever. “That’s not going to work.”

Nannie was caught off guard.

They’d grown up together, more or less childhood friends, and even after all these years apart, she thought at least a trace of that old bond remained.

Besides, her father had died saving the Fitzgerald family.

Would it really be such a big deal to share his private jet for a few hours?

But before she could say more, Victor said bluntly, “My girlfriend wouldn’t be comfortable with that.”

Nannie stared at him in disbelief. “You… you have a girlfriend?”

Could it be the woman he’d just been talking to on the phone?

Victor’s gaze was glacial as it flicked over her. “Is that any of your business?”

The last remnants of Nannie’s smile faded. “Right. I’ll be going, then.”

She stepped out, her heart aching with a bitter, sour sting.

It was the first time she’d ever heard Victor—the Fitzgerald Group’s golden boy—admit to having a girlfriend.

And when he spoke about her, his eyes took on a depth and glow, like sunlight shimmering on a lake. Nannie saw that tenderness, clear as day.

She couldn’t help wondering what kind of woman could have found her way into his heart.

Yet, deep down, she was relieved—as long as it wasn’t some strategic engagement.