The hotel lobby was lined on both sides with staff, all bowing slightly in perfect unison. Their voices rang out together, “Wishing Miss Isadora a lifetime of happiness and good health!”
Isadora was so stunned, she forgot how to speak. She just stood there, frozen.
Victor stepped forward, took her hand, and guided her through the crowd and up to the penthouse suite.
The moment they entered, Isadora saw the floor was completely covered in a sea of flowers—vivid roses, peonies, lilies, blue hydrangeas—all woven together in a dazzling, colorful tapestry.
Isadora lingered at the door, a little overwhelmed by the sight.
“Um… what’s all this supposed to mean tonight?” she managed.
Victor raised his eyebrows, his dark eyes shining with a hint of pride. “Do you like it?”
Isadora swallowed nervously.
If she dared say no now, would he have her thrown out?
Victor’s gaze was intense as he watched her, the corners of his mouth curling into a faint smile. “Isadora, this is my gift to you—for our child.”
Isadora looked down, understanding at last.
All of this… was for their baby.
“Oh,” she replied softly.
Victor reached out, gently pinching her cheek until she managed a small, reluctant smile. “Why so serious? Where’s that smile?”
Isadora forced a grin, just to appease him.
Victor sighed theatrically. “You’re a hard woman to please, Miss Isadora.”
She walked further inside and set the rose she’d been holding into the blanket of flowers on the floor.
In the next second, Victor wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin atop her head. His voice dropped to a low, almost pleading whisper. “Don’t turn me away tonight, please? Just for tonight.”
Isadora’s eyes flickered with uncertainty.
Above her, his voice was effortless and deep, with just a hint of mischief.
“Do you know why this hotel is called the ISA Grandeur?”
“It’s for you, Isadora. I built it for you.”
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It takes too long to get to the point. Too much unnecessary in between in all of these books. Too many extra characters, the authors lose the plot after a while....