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,

indeed brightly illuminated.

something with a colleague. I didn’t have lunch.”

with surprise and excitement

“Bella, look. There are

made Isabella feel even more awkward.

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disapproval, his voice icy.

you’re out exploring

colleague.”

really are something.”

taken aback by his stern tone.

insistent.

minute late, and it’s 1,500

she nearly knocked

soon as she said this,

expressed his

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hastily gathered her belongings and apologized. “I

at the company. I have

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

at him. “Did you forget that I was the one

drove you here?”

Corey said, “I-

in. “Next time. I’ll treat

of excitement lit up in his eyes, and his

gestured toward Isabella. “Let’s exchange contact

information.”

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“Sure.”

was eager to leave and hurriedly added

her to the alley entrance, reminding her

obedient and thoughtful.

off, she found herself pondering the

she had

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it

as cunning and calculating, but now she understood it more as a

born into a wealthy family often required a certain level of

him who had

to countless cold stares. His

mechanism.

there was a certain person born as

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laid out with privilege. Yet, instead of kindness, he exuded a

presence.

thoughts, she kept a keen eye

passing minute.

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