Costa Corporation, a titan in Satbury, was a much-coveted partner. When Tony and Manny attempted to negotiate a deal, Isabella rejected them on the grounds that Tony could not speak for the company.

Tony was only the acting head of the household. A lot of decisions within Longbottom Corporation were out of Tony’s hands. He would need a consensus from the board.

Not wanting the headache of working with someone who lacked authority, Isabella turned down the partnership offer.

Isabella also