Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 253

Nanette had just finished replying to a message from a brand rep when she heard voices and looked up.

“Oh, come on. He’s just a jerk. Is he really worth your tears? Who knows how hard he’s laughing at you behind your back,” she said, her tone half teasing, half sincere.

Isadora took the bowl of fruit Nanette passed her, flashing a mischievous smile. “If we need relationship advice, I guess you’re our resident expert, huh?”

The playful banter seemed to ease the tension. Rowena relaxed a little, sinking into the couch with a sigh.

“I know, I know. I just can’t help wondering how I could have such terrible judgment. If I’d never met Abbott, maybe none of this would’ve happened.”

Nanette cut straight to the heart of it. “But Rowena, you grew up totally different from me and Isadora. You had it easy—your parents spoiled you, treated you like a princess. You never had to deal with how ugly the real world can be, so, of course, it was easier for someone like him to fool you.”

Rowena sniffled, a flicker of something crossing her face. “Isadora, thank you for today. And thank that… prince charming of yours for me, too.”

Victor. Just the mention of his name piqued Nanette’s interest all over again, especially after Isadora had hung up on her so abruptly the other day.

“Oh? Is this something I don’t know about?”

“This whole thing—I only got Abbott’s incriminating files thanks to Victor. Otherwise, I never would’ve gotten the photos back so easily.”

Rowena glanced at Isadora, careful, a little hesitant. “So… what exactly is going on between you and him?”

Nanette arched a brow, grinning. “Please. He’s totally your boyfriend, right? Why else would a guy like that—rich, powerful, untouchable—bother helping you out?”

Rowena had imagined a hundred possible stories between Isadora and Mr. Fitzgerald, but somehow, this scenario had never crossed her mind. Her expression shifted as the old family name echoed in her thoughts.

Back when she was a child, everyone knew the Fitzgerald Group was the most powerful conglomerate in Capitolion. The Blaine family had once tried everything to get close to them, but then the Fitzgerald heir went abroad for school, and nothing ever came of it.

If things had gone differently back then—if the Blaines had actually become close with the Fitzgeralds—would she be a different person today?

Nanette’s voice pulled Rowena from her reverie. “Isadora, I mean it—after everything that’s happened, Victor’s a total catch! He’s got money, looks, and let’s be honest, the man’s got skills. And most important, he really cares about you. You have to hold onto him.”