I Quit, Mr. Shaffer by Isabella Symons

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People

Chapter 275

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Witnessing Gordon eating at a roadside stall, Isabella was convinced that this was the

extent of an affluent youth. However, she did not expect him to generously give money

to a beggar.

Corey approached the old man at the door, handed him the money, and said something

that likely meant inviting him to join them for a meal.

The man was visibly moved and wiped away tears, repeatedly thanking Corey but too

embarrassed to enter the stall.

Isabella overheard a group of girls whispering. They admired Corey, commenting on his

good looks and kind heart.

Just as the conversation ended, some cast curious glances toward Isabella, particularly

from the girls.

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When Corey returned and sat across from her, he smiled and asked, “Bella, why did you

stop eating?”

“They seem like siblings…”

She curled her lips, returned a smile to Corey, and lowered her head to eat dumplings.

Isabella smiled back at him and resumed eating her dumplings.

She chose not to inquire why he carried cash. He did not bring it up either, treating it as

a normal part of his routine.

As they ate, her phone buzzed. She glanced at it to see Seth’s name on the scree

indicating an incoming call.

Forcing a smile, she cast a glance at Corey before answering Seth’s call with a slight tilt.

“Mr. Shaffer.”

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“Where are you?”

Isabella hesitated, looking around before responding, “I’m at the office.”

Seth’s reply was sharp. “Since when did Nemotors open in Lumber Alley?”

His retort caught her off guard.

screen and glanced at the location setting, which

indeed brightly illuminated.

out to eat something with a colleague. I didn’t

surprise and excitement

There

feel even more

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disapproval, his voice icy.

with it, yet you’re out exploring street food

colleague.”

really are something.”

by his stern

he became insistent. “You have fifteen minutes to

of me. One minute late, and it’s 1,500 dollars deducted from your annual

stood up so quickly that she nearly knocked

she said this, the call ended.

her sudden agitation, Corey expressed his surprise. “Bella,

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gathered her belongings and apologized. “I need to address

I have to go

fork down and stood up. “I’ll take you

car keys at him. “Did you forget

drove you here?”

Corey said,

treat you to something nice then.”

lit up in his eyes,

gestured toward Isabella.

information.”

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“Sure.”

eager to leave and hurriedly added Corey’s contact

alley entrance, reminding her to drive safely. His demeanor

obedient and thoughtful.

Isabella drove off, she found herself pondering the stark differences between the

had

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it

calculating, but now she understood it more as a

family often required

him who had been labeled

and subjected to countless cold stares.

mechanism.

as the sole heir to vast

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privilege. Yet, instead of kindness, he exuded a

presence.

keen eye on the time while inwardly cursing Seth

each passing minute.

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car was decent, and Isabella drove at top