Chapter 2

When Seth left his office that night, Isabella rose

from her seat. At that moment, the secretaries

around her exchanged sympathetic glances, well

aware of her situation.

Once inside the car, he closed his eyes to rest but

then spoke up unexpectedly. “Human Resources

mentioned that you requested your employment

contract two days ago.”

Her heart skipped a beat, but she remained calm

and replied, “I couldn’t recall the exact date I

started working and wanted to check when I’ll be

eligible to change my permanent residence.”

He opened his eyes and looked at her side profile

with a slight smile. “I thought you disliked Shaffer

Group and were planning to leave.”

“You’re flattering me. I feel fortunate to have the

opportunity to be your secretary.” Isabella flattered

Seth calmly, but her mind was racing.

Although he didn’t say anything, her heart

continued to race. She had contemplated

resigning because he had become increasingly

demanding, and leaving Shaffer Group would bring

her closer to her desired life. Five years ago, she

had dreamt of marrying him, but she had long

since awakened from that dream.

“Mr. Shaffer, we’re here.”

Isabella’s thoughts were still in turmoil as they

pulled up at the Basilicus Hotel. At that moment,

the hotel staff, led by the manager, awaited Seth’s

arrival with utmost respect.

composed her thoughts and followed

reached the top

view of a river at

massive floor–to–ceiling

doors opened, a strong scent of perfume filled the air. A blonde man in his

wanted to hug

was unafraid to displease anyone

causing Louis

up as

“Shaffer, this woman you brought with

Once those

moved up her arm.

teeth and tried

retreat. Behind her,

continued walking inside

didn’t see her there.

no time, Louis became bolder

embraced her.

she searched for

found none. She

but he remained

indulging in the flattery

accompanying executive.

taken their seats, Louis,

turned to

how much would

this secretary of

fell over

glanced warily at Seth,

would get angry.

time, she

her back unconsciously

Seth raised a brow

Then, he casually mentioned, “She’s been with me for

those words

meant. They

a

must have grown weary of

to the repulsive laughter

Isabella took a deep breath. She met

enduring Louis‘ approach to

moved aside, dodging Louis‘

Seth, seated across

eyebrow.

a toast.” She

lips. “Thank you for

me.”

in an uproar, and

the wine

said,

sweetheart.”

the burning gaze coming

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