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.

the call screen and glanced at the location setting, which

indeed brightly illuminated.

came out to eat something with a colleague.

with surprise and excitement before he

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

dealt with it, yet you’re out exploring street food

colleague.”

you really are something.”

was taken aback by

insistent. “You have fifteen minutes to

it’s

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

soon as she said this, the call

sudden agitation, Corey expressed

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apologized. “I need to

the company. I have

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

at him. “Did you forget that I was

drove you here?”

disappointed, Corey

treat you to

in his eyes, and

phone and gestured toward Isabella.

information.”

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“Sure.”

eager to leave and hurriedly added Corey’s contact without much

walked her to the alley entrance, reminding her to drive safely. His demeanor was

obedient and thoughtful.

she found herself pondering the stark differences

she had encountered.

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used to see Corey as cunning and calculating, but now she

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

for someone like him who had been

and subjected to countless cold stares. His sharpness was likely a su

mechanism.

as the sole heir to vast

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instead of kindness,

presence.

eye on the time while inwardly cursing Seth

passing

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Isabella drove at top