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 mind to

and play. She closed the email, cleared the records, and left the

way home, she replayed all the details

room number

ruin Lara’s innocence. Nevertheless, she definitely wanted

her an

night was hard to endure as a significant event occurred the

Isabella found herself struggling to sleep until

following day, the butler from the Shaffer Family, Mr. Ben,

don’t have to bother with lunch today.

and stopped in surprise.

cook lunch for Mr. Shaffer?” he

mirror

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Ben laughed and praised Isabella. To make matters even

sincere as he said, “I heard from the

went perfectly. Mr. Shaffer enjoyed the lunch quite a

and her lips started

for him today?”

refused. “Although instant noodles are delicious,

healthy. You can buy some ingredients and

him.”

her eyes and resisted the urge to

spat out the foam in her mouth and

skills are terrible.”

“You can use this opportunity to learn.”

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at the ceiling, feeling utterly lost for

her cooking might send Seth to the hospital. By the time

would be collecting his body from the morgue

into the ocean for murdering their employer.

way to decline,

“Thank you for your help. I

hands.” Then, he hung up the phone after saying those

parting words.

stared at her

just agree to? To cook

herself

She was so angry that she wanted to strangle herself with

her hair.

she

still had in life. Food. She wouldn’t be able to enjoy

from now on.

things and went to the office, utterly uninterested in

clocked in, she made up an excuse to meet a

go to the supermarket.

just graduated, she had homecooked meals for

that definitely

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