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.

call screen and glanced at the location setting, which was

indeed brightly illuminated.

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

but Corey interjected with surprise and excitement before he could

look. There

made Isabella feel even more

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not bother to hide his disapproval, his

it, yet you’re

colleague.”

really

aback by

insistent. “You have fifteen

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

that she nearly knocked

she said

sudden agitation, Corey expressed his surprise. “Bella,

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hastily gathered her belongings and apologized. “I need

I have to

set his fork down and stood

her car keys at him. “Did you forget

drove you here?”

disappointed, Corey

treat you to something

that, a spark of excitement lit up in

and gestured toward Isabella. “Let’s exchange

information.”

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“Sure.”

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

the alley entrance, reminding

obedient and thoughtful.

she found herself pondering the

she had encountered.

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it

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

wealthy family often required a

him who had

countless cold stares. His sharpness was

mechanism.

contrast, there was a certain person born as the sole heir to vast fortunes with their

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out with privilege. Yet, instead of

presence.

thoughts, she kept a keen eye on the

passing minute.

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and Isabella drove at top speed, arriving at