NovelFinishChapter 325 Isadora snapped back to her senses and brushed his hand away, her face expressionless. "Who you marry or whether you call off the engagement-that's your business, not mine. Now letout so I can sit down." Even if Victor did call off the engagement, families like the Fitzgeralds would always find the next LS Capital Holdings, the next suitable alliance.
Victor lifted his gaze, his eyes dark and intoxicating as he fixed them on her. His voice was low, earnest. "About what you said last time—about getting married-I want to explain." At the mention of that topic, Isadora instantly recalled his previous hesitation and how foolish she'd felt. Her guard went up immediately.
With a frosty expression, she warned, "If you keep talking about this, I'm getting out of the car right now." Seeing her reaction, Victor relented, his tone softening, indulgent. “Okay, okay, you're the boss here. I'll drop it, alright?" They soon arrived at the Vaughan family's villa.
Isadora opened the car door, ready to get out.
A moment later, Victor did the same, following her outside.
Isadora glanced around anxiously, praying Eleanor wouldn't see them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe hurried to shoo him away. "You've broughthome, now go. Please." But Victor just stood there, relaxed as ever, a lazy smile tugging at his lips. His eyes sparkled with mischief. "My daughter said she wantsto stay a little longer. You can't deny her that, can you?" She glared. "You're crazy!" It was just an embryo at this point.
Suddenly, Victor crouched down on one knee in front of her and gently rested both hands on her waist, pressing his ear against her belly.
"Hey, sweetheart, you're in there, so don't get too naughty, alright?" His voice turned mock-stern. "Or else, when you cout, Daddy's going to be the first to scold you." He stood up, his deep eyes fixed on her with such intensity that she almost believed he truly cared.
"Isadora, it's fine if you don't answer my calls or texts. But if something happens, promiseyou'll call. You're not alone anymore." Caught off guard by the tenderness in his gaze, Isadora forgot to look away.
Victor didn't move, locking his darkening eyes on hers. He reached out, gently wrapping an arm around her waist, and slowly leaned in.
Their breaths mingled, the space between them shrinking.
Just as Victor's lips were about to brush hers, a voice called out from the villa.
"Isadora!" Eleanor was standing on the balcony.
That snapped Isadora back to reality. Ashamed at how easily she'd let herself get swept away by his charm, she quickly pushed Victor aside and hurried inside, her steps slightly unsteady.
Inside, the housekeeper was just setting out dinner.
"Welchome, Miss. Mrs. Vaughan cooked everything herself tonight-she made all your favorites." Eleanor cdown from the second floor, saying nothing more than, "You must be hungry. Ceat." Isadora sat down at the table.
At least half the dishes looked like nourishing meals meant for expectant mothers.
Clearly, Eleanor had gone out of her way to take care of her.
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Eleanor placed a piece of tender fish on Isadora's plate. "Isadora, I didn't support you having this baby on your own at first. It's too much for a single woman." Isadora took a bite, quietly listening.
"But since you've made your decision, all I can do is stand by you. Even if we don't have the Fitzgeralds, our family can raise this child just fine." If the door to the Fitzgeralds' golden world was closed, then there was no reason to beg for entry.
Eleanor continued, "You're only two months along, so you can still keep this hidden. But in five or six months, you won't be able to disguise your pregnancy. I don't want you to becthe subject of gossip. Why don't we go to Europe to stay with your aunt? If things work out, the three of us could start a new life there." Isadora understood perfectly.
Eleanor wanted them to leave and start over somewhere new.
She knew her mother meant well. Once her baby bump started to show, the rumors in Capitolion would be relentless.
Softly, she asked, "But what about The Vaughan Group's department store?"
Eleanor replied, "The department store was built with my family's seed money, but Richard was the one who made it a success. After everything he's done to me, I don't feel much attachment to it. If you agree, we'll just sell it."
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