Chapter 141

Seth faced Isabella, and the bodyguards with the stretcher hesitated to

come closer. They seemed uncertain, changing directions and looking

somewhat comical.

Nicolas suddenly reminded Seth, “Mr. Shaffer, there’s a routine board meeting

today. It might be inappropriate to go in on a stretcher.”

She frowned, wondering why Nicolas was saying such things. Is he blaming

me for affecting the company’s image?

“You’ve been a constant source of trouble. Things are getting complicated

because of you,” Seth said with a cold expression, sounding impatient.

A screen full of question marks flashed over Isabella’s mind. She didn’t

understand the meaning behind his words.

Then, he lifted his chin, lowered his gaze, and with a reluctantly respectful

tone, he said, “I can carry you inside.”

She hesitated and said, “No, it’s okay.” She knew she’d rather die of

embarrassment. She raised her hand, motioning toward him. “Could you

please move aside? The stretcher can’t come through.”

Seth crossed his arms over his chest, showing no intention of moving. “Didn’t

you hear what Nicolas said? Do you want to ruin the Shaffer Group’s image

like this?”

left speechless. She wiped her face, feeling extremely

Jason beside her.

but it might

a quick look at Seth.

to be quick. The audit team is

with their work.”

mouth twitching. “Oh… Really?”

does he think I’ve never

folks are the most laid-back, dealing with the

inner frustration, she forced a smile as she

present was Seth’s

and kicked her foot. “Don’t waste

and her cheekbones swelled up like a pufferfish. After

it in for a bit, she finally looked at Seth. She thought, Can’t

thing. She eased up on her expression and gave a sly grin.

“Mr. Shaffer.”

an eyebrow.

with

gasp sounded.

her, lowered his head, and faced her smiling face. Two arms

him as well. He raised a corner of his mouth and quipped,

your stomach acid eaten away at

Isabella was speechless.

everyone but Nicolas let out an inexplicable sigh of relief.

Mr. Shaffer declined; otherwise, the whole perspective

is just

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down by Seth. She only

that she had achieved that,

playful glance. “I can’t sit

no hugging allowed, and I can’t walk. What should I do now?”

hesitated, concerned about saying the wrong

to stay quiet.

no response from Jason, Isabella looked up at Seth and made

audit team audit me

glanced at her and let out a disdainful

think you deserve

her lips, thinking, Yeah, I don’t deserve that. She shook

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