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

her. “You go ahead. I’ll

but it might take a while.”

his throat, sneaking a quick look at Seth. He thought

to be quick. The

busy with their work.”

her mouth twitching. “Oh… Really?” She

think I’ve

audit folks are the most laid-back, dealing with the same

Despite her inner frustration, she forced a smile as she glanced

present was

his leg and kicked

was ticked off, and her cheekbones

it in for a bit, she finally looked at Seth. She

it won’t fix a thing. She eased up on her expression and gave a sly grin.

“Mr. Shaffer.”

an eyebrow. “Yes?”

hands, eyes filled with a playful smile. “Hug

collective gasp sounded.

head, and faced her smiling face.

raised a corner of his mouth and quipped,

acid eaten away

Isabella was speechless.

let out an inexplicable

Shaffer declined; otherwise, the whole

This woman is just

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be turned down by Seth. She

she had achieved that, she

childish, and gave Jason a playful glance. “I can’t sit

hugging allowed, and I can’t walk.

about saying the wrong thing, and wisely opted

to stay quiet.

no response from Jason, Isabella looked up at

“How about letting the audit team

glanced at her and let out a disdainful snort, not

deserve such

Yeah, I don’t deserve that. She

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