Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 265

Isadora heard his voice, and for reasons she couldn’t quite explain, a sharp ache rose in her chest.

She sniffed quietly, determined not to let him notice.

“I just saw the news. How’s your company holding up?”

Victor leaned back in his seat, rubbing his brow. He’d been in meetings all day, but the moment he saw her call, he called her right back.

“It’s fine,” he replied calmly. “I just need to take a last-minute business trip to Europe.”

The factory fire in Europe wasn’t an accident—Farrar Fitzgerald had learned about his grandfather’s illness and deliberately caused trouble. It was a tricky situation and would take some time to resolve.

Isadora hugged her knees, her voice small. “Is it serious?”

I’m sorry. I wish I could help, but there’s nothing I can do.

Victor let out a quiet laugh. “Is that concern I hear? Come on, say a little more.”

But Isadora wasn’t in the mood for jokes. She spoke each word slowly, sincerely. “I hope you’re able to sort this out soon.”

Victor’s eyes narrowed slightly, a flicker of emotion crossing his face. Isadora rarely called him first.

“You haven’t told me—why’d you reach out today, all of a sudden?”

Isadora didn’t want to trouble him further, not now. “No reason. Just wanted to know if you’d be home tonight.”

“Clingy, aren’t you?”

Despite his weariness, a faint smile touched Victor’s lips. “I’m flying back tonight. Wait for me, okay?”