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.

glanced at the location setting, which

indeed brightly illuminated.

with a colleague. I didn’t have

snorted, but Corey interjected with surprise and

There are

feel even more awkward.

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disapproval,

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

colleague.”

really

by

insistent. “You have fifteen minutes to be

and it’s 1,500

stood up so quickly that she nearly

said this, the call ended.

her sudden agitation, Corey expressed his surprise. “Bella, what’s

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apologized. “I need to

the company. I have to go now.”

fork down and stood up.

car keys at him. “Did you forget that

drove you here?”

disappointed, Corey said, “I-

treat you

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

phone and gestured

information.”

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“Sure.”

hurriedly

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

obedient and thoughtful.

herself pondering the stark

had encountered.

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it

Corey as cunning and calculating, but now she understood it

wealthy family often required a certain

who had been labeled as an “illegitimate chil

stares. His sharpness was likely a su

mechanism.

certain person born as the sole heir to vast fortunes with

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

presence.

thoughts, she kept a keen eye on

each passing minute.

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at top speed,