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

monsters hidden deep within her mind to

She closed the email, cleared the records,

home, she replayed all the details in her mind

hotel room number to Louis.

plan to ruin Lara’s innocence. Nevertheless, she definitely wanted

her an unforgettable

particular night was hard to endure as a

Isabella found herself struggling to

butler from the

you don’t have to bother with lunch

brushing her teeth and stopped in surprise. “Oh, okay.

you have time to cook lunch

at the mirror

E

and praised Isabella. To make matters even weirder, he

he said, “I heard from the bodyguards that your decisive

Shaffer enjoyed the lunch quite a lot.”

was puzzled, and her lips started twitching. “So, should I

instant noodles for him today?”

refused. “Although instant noodles

not healthy. You can buy some ingredients and prepare a

him.”

urge to slam her head against the

she calmly spat out the foam

are

use

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stared blankly at the ceiling, feeling utterly lost for words.

tell the butler that her cooking might send Seth to the hospital. By the time

would be collecting his body from

the ocean

a way to decline, Mr. Ben was about to end

for your help. I feel

he hung up the phone after saying those

parting words.

she stared at her dimmed

What did she just agree to? To cook

are you crazy?!” she yelled at herself

She was so angry that she wanted to strangle herself with

her hair.

day. Yet, she

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

from now on.

and went to

she made up an excuse to

work to go to the supermarket.

had just graduated, she had homecooked

were simple dishes that definitely wouldn’t satisfy

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