EuropeNovelChapter 105 Victor let out a short, incredulous laugh and rolled his eyes.
This woman really didn't know how to play along.
Apparently, money couldn't solve everything-she couldn't even manage a little enthusiasm in bed until the deal was settled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtVictor grabbed his phone and dialed the CFO. "Transfer four billion to The Vaughan Group. Now." He hung up without waiting for a reply, then turned to Isadora with an expectant, almost boyish look, as if waiting for a reward.
"Happy now?" A moment later, Isadora's phone chimed. She glanced at the screen-it was a message from her assistant, Janet: The Vaughan Group had received the full investment from The Fitzgerald Group.
A small, satisfied smile tugged at Isadora's lips. She reached out, cupped Victor's face in her hands, and leaned in to plant a soft kiss on his cheek-a reward, just as he'd hoped for.
"Thank you." * When Elise cout of surgery, the first thing she saw was Gideon standing at her bedside, his eyes gentle and full of relief.
He could barely contain his excitement. "Elise, the surgery was a complete success. From now on, you're healthy." Elise was still in her hospital gown, her face pale and a little fragile from just waking up. Her long hair spilled over her shoulders, making her look even more delicate and endearing.
She tried to sit up. "Where's Magnus...?" Gideon hurried to help her, steadying her as she rose. He brushed a few stray strands of hair from her face. "Magnus cby while you were in surgery. As soon as he heard the operation went well, he had to leave for something urgent. I'll let him know you're awake." "No, Gideon-I want to call him myself." Gideon hesitated, reaching out to stop her, but it was too late. Elise was already dialing.
The phone rang in the quiet hospital room, each tone stretching the silence. Finally, after what felt like forever, Magnus picked up.
Her voice was soft and tentative. "Magnus...?" His reply was cool and distant. "You're awake." "Why aren't you here? I thought you'd be the first person I'd see when I opened my eyes..." Her voice trembled, sounding so vulnerable and heartbreakingly hopeful that any man would have melted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMagnus looked up from the stack of paperwork on his desk. "Congratulations. The surgery went well." It was only then that Elise's intuition told her something was wrong.
In the past, even if she'd just had a fever, Magnus would have stayed by her side all night. Now, after such a major surgery, he'd left as soon as it was over? Carefully, she asked, "Magnus, will you still visitlike you used to?"
There was a long pause on the other end. "Elise, now that your surgery is a success, I can't take care of you the way I used to." "Magnus, I... Why? Didn't you ever have any feelings for me?"
He ignored the question, his tone steady. "You're healthy now. You dan stand on your own. And ... I have to be with Isadora." Tears ran down Elise's face as she broke into quiet sobs.
Magnus listened in silence for a while, then finally said, t Elise. Chope you find a new life Elis rest. ypoald You need to for yourself." With that, the line went dead.
Elise hurled her phone across the room in frustration.
Her eyes were wide with shock and anger, any trace of fragility gone. "Gideon, you knew, didn't you?" Gideon stood at her side, trying to comfort her. "Elise, you still have me. If you'll let me... I'll take care of you.'
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