I Quit, Mr. Shaffer by Isabella Symons

Chapter 141

Seth faced Isabella, and the bodyguards with the stretcher hesitated to

come closer. They seemed uncertain, changing directions and looking

somewhat comical.

Nicolas suddenly reminded Seth, “Mr. Shaffer, there’s a routine board meeting

today. It might be inappropriate to go in on a stretcher.”

She frowned, wondering why Nicolas was saying such things. Is he blaming

me for affecting the company’s image?

“You’ve been a constant source of trouble. Things are getting complicated

because of you,” Seth said with a cold expression, sounding impatient.

A screen full of question marks flashed over Isabella’s mind. She didn’t

understand the meaning behind his words.

Then, he lifted his chin, lowered his gaze, and with a reluctantly respectful

tone, he said, “I can carry you inside.”

She hesitated and said, “No, it’s okay.” She knew she’d rather die of

embarrassment. She raised her hand, motioning toward him. “Could you

please move aside? The stretcher can’t come through.”

Seth crossed his arms over his chest, showing no intention of moving. “Didn’t

you hear what Nicolas said? Do you want to ruin the Shaffer Group’s image

like this?”

speechless. She wiped her

turned to look at Jason beside her.

might take a

his throat, sneaking a quick look at Seth. He

carefully saying, “We need to be

busy with

her mouth

think I’ve never worked

audit folks are the most laid-back, dealing with the same stuff

frustration, she forced a smile

present was

and kicked her foot. “Don’t waste

off, and her cheekbones swelled up like a pufferfish.

bit, she finally looked at Seth. She thought, Can’t lose

thing. She eased up on her expression and gave a sly

“Mr. Shaffer.”

an

extended both hands, eyes filled with a

A collective gasp sounded.

head, and faced her smiling

out to him as well. He raised a corner

your stomach acid eaten away at your

Isabella was speechless.

her, everyone but Nicolas let out an inexplicable sigh of

Thankfully, Mr. Shaffer declined; otherwise, the whole

crumbled. This woman is just

4/6

expected to be turned down by Seth.

and now that she had achieved that,

a playful

can’t walk. What should I

the

to stay quiet.

response from Jason, Isabella looked up at Seth and made

letting the audit team

out a disdainful snort,

think you deserve

her lips, thinking, Yeah, I don’t deserve that.

facing her, abruptly