I Quit, Mr. Shaffer by Isabella Symons

Chapter 149

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Isabella was correct. They had been friends with benefits for five years, and

that meant something. It wasn’t love, but it was understanding. Seth knew

her inside out. He observed her in places she didn’t realize he was looking, like

when he saw her through his office window. He witnessed all the emotions

she expressed in private.

“I was just… just…” Isabella wanted to tell him that she wasn’t insulting him, but

the words wouldn’t come out.

Seth glanced at the rear-view mirror and raised an eyebrow. “You were being

sarcastic just now.”

Isabella pursed her lips and gazed out the window. “I can’t do anything

because I rely on you.”

“It doesn’t seem like you’re submitting,” Seth remarked.

Isabella placed her hands on the back of the seat. Feeling aggrieved, she

said, “I can’t submit forever, or it will hurt my back.” She looked at Seth, and

70%

from her position, she could see his profile. “Can I explain myself now, Mr.

Shaffer?”

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Seth ignored her and pressed down on the accelerator, speeding up. Lost in

her thoughts, Isabella didn’t realize that the speedometer was tilting to the

right. Leaning forward, she said, “I didn’t make the sales. I could never have

closed such a big deal.”

narrowed his eyes. Coldly, he said, “So he gave

did.

Seth chuckled. “Someone’s charming.”

be arrogant now. She said, “I might not have

Jonas might not be able to either.

Someone

He said, “You need evidence

in my company.”

“I don’t have any evidence at

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have to take responsibility. According to the employee’s

else’s work will

rest of

the consequences could be, and she

That’s the best news I’ve heard all night. If I had

someone else’s work would lead to termination, I

it a long time

terminated, no one in this city will

shattering Isabella’s dream of

back into

Isabella’s sighs, Seth said, “The company treats you well, and

can’t wait to leave?”

“The company treats

me.” She turned away

she said, “I’ve been here for

life. Leaving the company is just part

looked ahead and gripped the steering wheel tighter,

Isabella was caught off guard and, as

leaning to the side, she fell towards the door and bumped

enduring a lot

this level of discomfort. Determinedly, she

“Mr. Shaffer, I…”

more where that

through

can’t beg him, and

She realized that Seth’s annoying

new level. I can’t get through to him no matter what I do. The

past them. Irritated, Isabella looked out the

not the kind of

area. Isabella realized that Seth had never

after getting into