BookToReadChapter 49 "Ready yet?" Victor's voice was low and steady. "Are you sure you're ready, Isadora?" he asked. "Ready to be mine?" Isadora felt her mind go blank, as if someone had just set off fireworks inside her skull.
She had thought that chapter of her life was over, that it was safely behind her. She hadn't let herself consider it -at least, not when she was in her right mind. She never dared.
But now, staring at Victor's strikingly handsface only inches away, she felt her ears burn hot. The flush crept down her neck, betraying her.
Victor reached out and gently lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. His eyes were intense, smoldering, like the midday sun-so fierce, her heart trembled and her body shivered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had planned to let Isadora cto him, to take things slow, to reel her in at her own pace. But then Pearl had shown up, and Victor started to worry Isadora might go to Magnus for investment instead. That's when he realized his calm had been a façade; patience was no longer an option.
Three years ago, when he'd just returned to the country, Victor had spotted Isadora at a business gala. He recognized her immediately-she was the girl from all those years ago, the one he'd searched for but could never find after she'd vanished without a word. The joy and disbelief in his heart that night had been impossible to hide.
She'd grown up beautifully. Dressed in an elegant white gown that floated around her like a cloud, her softly curled hair brushed her shoulders. Her features had matured into a delicate grace; her eyes sparkled like stars, and her smile was as luminous as the full moon.
She walked toward him, each step making his anticipation swell. Victor was sure she recognized him too. He reached out a hand, ready to speak—"Is—" But she walked right past him, eyes fixed on the tall man behind him. She didn't even glance his way. Victor knew that man-Magnus, the heir to Wainwright Holdings, and one of the Fitzgerald family's biggest rivals. Isadora slipped her arm through Magnus's, her lips curved in a gentle smile, her eyes shining just for him. Victor stood there, hand awkwardly outstretched, watching them. A bitter smile tugged at his lips as he slowly let his hand fall back to his side.
Was he too late? After that night, he'd tried to learn more about her, only to find out she no longer went by Isadora Lowry. Just Isadora now. No wonder he couldn't find her.
Everyone in their circle knew she'd always liked Magnus-liked him so much the whole upper crust talked about it. Victor just couldn't understand it. Magnus wasn't as handsas he was, didn't have his charm, and certainly couldn't love her as much.
Why was she so hopelessly devoted? Even grown up, she was just as naïve as she'd been as a child-utterly clueless about people, it seemed. Sometimes, he couldn't help but wonder what on earth she'd been thinking all these years.
Under Victor's unwavering stare, Isadora's throat went dry. She parted her lips but couldn't force the words out. Then, as if steeling herself, she closed her eyes, pushed up on her toes, and wrapped her arms around Victor's neck. She pressed her lips carefully to his.
His lips were cool and soft, almost temptingly sweet. She couldn't resist tracing them with the tip of her tongue.
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Victor hadn't expected her to be so bold. His eyes darkened. Just as she started to pull away, his hand clamped firmly around her waist, holding her tight-so tight it felt like he might fuse her to him. He deepened the kiss, hungry and demanding, completely unlike Isadora's gentle approach. He bit her lip, invading her mouth, tasting her fully, greedily swallowing her sweetness. Isadora could barely breathe. Her whole body tingled, her knees buckled, and she would have collapsed if Victor hadn't held her so close.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Victor broke the kiss. He looked at her, her lips swollen from his kisses, her eyes shining with emotion.
Isadora gasped for breath, leaning against him for support. "Victor, is that enough to prove I'm serious?" she asked, her voice trembling.
Victor let out a low, amused laugh, finally understanding her game.m "You've gotten braver, Isadora," he teased, smirking. "Trying to seduce me, are you?"
Seeing the playful glint in his eyes, Isadora took a shaky breath and ventured, "Will you approve the $400 million investment for the Vaughan Group?" Victor's eyes narrowed, his lips twisting into a lazy smile. "Agree to my terms, and the Fitzgerald Group will invest."
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