I Quit, Mr. Shaffer by Isabella Symons

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People

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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.

exited the call screen and glanced at the location setting, which was

indeed brightly illuminated.

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

surprise and

look. There

feel even more

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to hide his disapproval, his voice icy. “There’s trouble at

it, yet you’re out exploring street

colleague.”

you really

taken aback by his stern

insistent.

it’s 1,500 dollars deducted from your annual salary.”

so quickly that she nearly knocked the table. “I’ll be

said this, the call

sudden agitation, Corey expressed his surprise. “Bella,

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gathered her belongings and apologized. “I need to address something

company. I have

set his fork down and stood up. “I’ll take you there.”

her car keys at him. “Did you

drove you here?”

slightly disappointed, Corey said, “I-

I’ll treat you to

lit up in his

and gestured toward Isabella.

information.”

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“Sure.”

hurriedly added

to the alley entrance, reminding her to drive safely.

obedient and thoughtful.

she found herself pondering the stark differences

she had

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it

and calculating, but now she understood

Being born into a wealthy family often required a certain level of shrewdness,

for someone like him who had been labeled as an “illegitimate

and subjected to countless cold stares. His sharpness was

mechanism.

was a certain person born as the sole heir to vast

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Yet, instead of kindness, he exuded a

presence.

kept a keen eye

each passing minute.

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Isabella drove at