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.

with a colleague. I didn’t

surprise and excitement before

There

Isabella feel even

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

it, yet you’re out

colleague.”

really

taken aback by his stern

tried to respond, he became insistent. “You have fifteen minutes to

late, and it’s 1,500

she nearly

soon as she said this, the call ended.

sudden agitation, Corey expressed his surprise. “Bella,

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apologized. “I need to address

the company. I

fork down and stood

at him. “Did you forget that I

drove you here?”

Corey said, “I-

treat you

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

out his phone and gestured toward

information.”

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“Sure.”

was eager to leave and hurriedly added Corey’s

her to the alley entrance, reminding her to drive

obedient and thoughtful.

herself pondering the

had encountered.

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it

calculating, but now she understood it more as

often required

had been labeled as an “illegitimate

stares. His sharpness

mechanism.

contrast, there was a certain person born as the sole heir

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

presence.

keen eye on the time while inwardly cursing Seth

passing

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decent, and Isabella drove at top speed, arriving