Chapter 106

Since Isabella refused Seth’s “kind offer,” she was promptly kicked out of the

office. His actions were the epitome of killing the donkey the moment it was

released from the millstone.

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As soon as she exited the room, she was met with Selena’s/chilling gaze. It

was as if the woman would want nothing more but to devour her in the next

second. Isabella ignored her with practiced ease as she entered the elevator

and went to the ground floor.

The car exhibition was just around the corner. So, she had to stick to her

routine work. She texted Gordon, asking if he had time that day. Then, Gordon

called her back. Not only did he agree to participate in the exhibition, but he

also invited Isabella to have dinner together. Since Isabella’s mind was

occupied with the upcoming events the next day, she didn’t have the energy

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to deal with Gordon. Thus, she declined his offer, telling him she had a busy

schedule and suggested they meet another time. Although Gordon was

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disappointed, he didn’t press further and agreed to meet after the exhibition.

Isabella returned to the office after ending the call. As it was close to the end

of the workday, most people were slacking off. Only Abigail flitted around like

a busy bee around Jonas. Isabella pretended to make a call as she bided her

time until Abigail left. Once the office was nearly empty, she discreetly

checked Abigail’s computer, logging into the email to confirm the

anonymous reply. Just as she expected, there was an email questioning her

identity. After she confirmed her identity, the person instructed her to bring all

financial reports to a hotel at 7.00PM tomorrow.

Now that everything was settled, Isabella couldn’t help but fiddle her fingers

the dark monsters hidden deep within her

play. She closed the email,

On her way home, she replayed all the

hotel room number

ruin Lara’s innocence.

her an unforgettable lesson.

particular night was hard to endure as a significant event occurred the

herself struggling to

the

you don’t have to

was brushing her teeth and stopped

you have time to cook lunch for Mr. Shaffer?” he asked.

stared at the mirror and blinked.

E

Ben laughed and praised Isabella. To make matters even

said, “I heard from the bodyguards

Mr. Shaffer enjoyed the lunch quite a lot.”

lips started twitching. “So, should I

noodles for him today?”

butler immediately refused. “Although instant noodles are delicious,

not healthy. You can buy some ingredients and prepare a meal for

him.”

resisted the urge to slam her head against the

out the foam in her mouth and

skills are

“You can use this opportunity to learn.”

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stared blankly at the ceiling, feeling utterly lost

send Seth to the hospital.

would be collecting his body from the morgue

her into the ocean

as she was thinking of a way to decline, Mr. Ben was about to

help. I feel reassured

he hung

parting words.

dumbfounded as she stared at her dimmed

just agree to?

you crazy?!” she yelled at herself in the mirror and grabbed her

angry that

her hair.

nerve-wracking day. Yet, she wouldn’t be able to enjoy the

Food. She wouldn’t be able to enjoy her lunch

from now on.

her things and went to

After she clocked in, she made up an excuse to

to go to the

she had homecooked meals

were simple dishes that definitely wouldn’t

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