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.

glanced at the location

indeed brightly illuminated.

I came out to eat something with a colleague.

interjected with surprise and

look. There are shrimps.”

made Isabella feel

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not bother to hide his disapproval, his

you’re out exploring street food with

colleague.”

you really

was taken aback by his stern tone.

tried to respond, he became insistent. “You

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

she nearly knocked the table. “I’ll be right there!”

as she said

her sudden agitation, Corey expressed

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belongings and apologized.

the company. I have

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

keys at him. “Did you forget that

drove you here?”

disappointed, Corey said, “I-

treat you to something nice

a spark of excitement lit up in his eyes, and his expression brightened. “Deal.”

and gestured toward Isabella. “Let’s exchange

information.”

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“Sure.”

hurriedly

her to the alley entrance, reminding her to

obedient and thoughtful.

herself pondering the stark differences between the

she had encountered.

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it

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

a wealthy family often

him who had been

to countless cold stares. His sharpness was likely a

mechanism.

certain person born as the sole heir

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instead of kindness, he exuded a

presence.

she kept a keen eye

each passing

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Isabella drove at top speed,