BookToReadChapter 90 For over twenty years, Elise had been the Harrison family's black sheep, barely tolerated at best.
Even Jack's wife never missed a chance to put her down.
So when it cto money, Magnus was the only one who would pay for anything Elise needed. That included footing the bill for the best medical team whenever they were together-no questions asked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIsadora glanced at Elise, unimpressed. She had no interest in playing catch-up or pretending they were old friends.
She got straight to the point. "Was it you who sent those men to kidnap me?" Elise poured herself a glass of hot water, a sly, mean-spirited smile curling on her lips as she tested the waters. "So, did the kidnappers really do it? Are you... tainted now, Isadora?" She'd overheard everything at the wedding the desperate call Isadora made for help was crystal clear. Elise's instincts told her the kidnapping was real; Isadora had always been the underdog in their twisted rivalry, but she was never one to bow her head easily. Elise had no trouble luring Magnus away from her, tand again.
On her wedding day, Elise had deliberately played the victim, saying just the right words to Magnus to keep him close.
Now, Elise circled Isadora leisurely, clutching her cup, her tone laced with derision. "Tsk, tsk, Isadora. I bet it stings, doesn't it? Even while you were being kidnapped, Magnus refused to csave you. He stayed by my side and made sure my wedding dreams ctrue. You're nothing to him. Just a title his girlfriend. That's all you are. If I were you, I'd save myself the humiliation and leave while I still could." A few weeks ago, that kind of jab would've gone straight for Isadora's heart.
But now? She felt nothing for Magnus. Elise's goading just seemed almost laughable. She couldn't believe she'd once let these petty taunts keep her up at night.
Isadora's expression stayed cold. "I'm not here to argue. Just answerwas it you?" Elise snorted. "I'm the one who wants you gone more than anyone, but do you really think I'd be stupid enough to stir up trouble at my own wedding? Give you a chance to call Magnus away from me?" She gave Isadora a pointed look, eyes glittering with malice. "But judging by how worked up you are, I'd say the kidnappers definitely got what they wanted. You must be filthy now, Isadora." The idea that Isadora might truly have been violated made Elise's eyes light up with cruel delight. "Ha! Nobody's ever going to want you again. How did it feel, Isadora? I almost feel sorry for you." Isadora met Elise's laughter with a steady gaze, studying her face. If Elise had wanted to hurt her, she could've picked any time. Why do it on her own wedding day, the moment she'd been waiting for? Besides, Elise loved playing the helpless damsel in public-but with Isadora, she was all claws, barely restraining her desire to lash out.
There was no reason for Elise to lie in this situation.
Isadora eyed the steaming cup in Elise's hand and instinctively took a step back. With her injured hand, another scalding wouldn't just hurt-it could end her.
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She gave a small, unbothered smile.
"Don't celebrate just yet, Elise. If om you're so in love with Magnus, why hasn't he broken up withfor you? Maybe you're just as insignificant to him as I am."
That hit a nerve. No matter how well m Magnus treated Elise, he'd never e given her a real place in his life.
Elise's face darkened, her eyes contorting with fury. "Isadora lemake this clear teave Magnus on Down, your own, or I'll show you just how ruthless I can be." Love is a double-edged sword; whoever loves deepest bleeds the most.
But Isadora? She didn't love Magnus anymore. Elise's words couldn't cut her now.
Elise, though, still cared deeply.
Isadora's lips curled in a faint, defiant smile. "And if I say no?"
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