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Hearing the word "Master" again made Isabel's skin crawl with embarrassment. A wave of shame washed over her, leaving her covered in goosebumps.

Seeing her wide-eyed, speechless reaction, Xander found her both amusing and endearing. He hadn't expected her to be so easy to tease.

Mr. Bennett had just discovered a new form of entertainment.

"Uh... "Isabel's gaze swept across the floor, landing on the scattered boxes and papers. During the massage, she had come up with a flimsy excuse, one that might just get her through the situation.

"I saw a rat. I was trying to catch it, and it ran up there. That's how this happened."

Even she didn't believe the lie. Would he?

As Isabel's heart pounded with uncertainty, Xander spoke. "Next time you see something like that, call for help. Falling from up there... You're lucky it's just your back that got hurt. If it had been your head, it could've been a lot worse." He bought it? He actually believed that?

She couldn't even believe it herself.

Isabel's emotions were a mess, but since he had accepted her story, she didn't dare say anything more.

"Your meeting isn't over, is it?"

Xander glanced toward the conference room next door. "There are still a few important matters to discuss. You rest here for

now.

"I'll nap for a bit," Isabel said, closing her eyes.

Xander gently placed his jacket over her before leaving the office.

As soon as the door clicked shut, Isabel's eyes flew open. She stared at the mess scattered across the floor, whispering to herself

"Did he actually believe me?"

Leo followed Xander out.

"Boss, Ms. Zimmerman... What was she doing in there? It looked like she was searching for something."

"Catching a rat, Xander replied with a frown.

"Huh?" Leo blinked in surprise. "Catching a rat? A rat in your office? That's impossible! You're the cleanest person I know. Every time I have the cleaning crew tidy up, I make sure they're extra thorough. There wouldn't even be a fly, let alone a rat!" Xander stopped walking. He already knew something was off.

Xander's face darkening and

who she was meeting with a

had been the one tasked with investigating Isabel when she and Kandley first got

frightened, and meek. In the Johnson family, it was always Reggie who protected her, Without him, who knew what her

was a different woman altogether. She was strong, fearless, and had a fierce determination. Anyone who dared cross her

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fighter. Samuel had told him that Isabel had single-handedly taken on five or six assassins, without any weapons. And then, there

poured countless resources into trying to cure

get him on his feet in just over a month. He

nothing short

suspicious part of all. If Isabel had these skills, why hadn't she healed Reggie sooner? Why wait until

had a bold

He glanced at Xander.

it out, surely

wasn't saying

Xander said in a

"Yes, Boss."

next few days, while Isabel rested in bed, she didn't let herself

bored.

in her hands, chatting over video with a

on you this

was currently the top live-stream seller in the

all the other companies. Losing a bit of money doesn't matter as long as you're satisfied!" Raoul said, his expression animated, words

the way he flailed and exaggerated every word would be unbearable to

shot an exasperated glance at the screen. "All I see is

a reason! This

feel like

knew what had happened to Isabel, including the whole story of how she was wronged, her current situation, and her relationship with Kaleb. Isabel had told them everything in their private group

Group, Isabel's

me. I want the world to know just how amazing my

new launch out of the market

skincare product? That's nothing! I won't even need to hype it up. In a week, the viewers in my stream will see the miracle with their

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getting any candy," Isabel said,

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