Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 216

She blinked rapidly, trying to shake off the tangle of emotions.

Just then, the light turned green.

Isadora pressed her foot to the gas.

The car pulled away from the curb.

Halfway down the road, Rowena’s call came through.

“Isadora, I just found out the project director from Horizon Architects is attending a party tonight. I was planning to sneak in and pitch to him myself, but my dad’s come down with a sudden bout of gastroenteritis. I can’t leave him right now.”

“Is your dad going to be okay?”

“He’ll need a minor operation, so I have to stay with him. But I really don’t want to miss this opportunity—it might be our only shot. I’m counting on you to go in my place.”

“Don’t be so formal, Rowena. Seafarer Designs is my baby, too.”

“I’ve asked Wendy to go with you. She’ll fill you in on some of the details.”

“Got it.”

She hung up.

Isadora spun the wheel and made a U-turn.

A short drive later, she arrived at the Verdant Pavilion.

Verdant Pavilion was one of Capitolion’s most exclusive private clubs—opulent to the point of excess. Even the steps were carved from white marble, and priceless antique murals lined the walls. Nearly everyone who came here for a night out was either a corporate mogul or an heir to a fortune—pick any name out of the crowd, and their family probably owned half the city.

For some of the younger women, just getting their hands on an entry pass was a status symbol.

But the place was strictly members-only. Ordinary people didn’t even get past the front door.

Wendy, who had been hiding in a corner, spotted Isadora and scampered over.

“Isadora, thank God you’re here. Standing around in this place, I feel like I’m breathing wrong.”