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

When they reached the top floor,

a breathtaking view

massive floor–to–ceiling

perfume filled the

wanted to

to displease anyone

moved aside, causing Louis to bump

man’s eyes lit up as

“Shaffer, this woman you brought

those words

moved up her arm.

gritted her teeth and tried to suppress

retreat.

walking inside as though

didn’t see her there.

Louis became bolder

embraced her.

she searched for an

found none. She

times, but

the flattery of

accompanying executive.

taken their seats, Louis,

to Seth

how much would it take for

part with this

silence fell over the room as

warily at Seth,

would get angry.

same time, she

her back

Seth raised a brow as he gave Isabella

“She’s been with me for five

those words were spoken,

what he meant. They knew no

maintain a

woman, so Seth must have grown weary

to the repulsive laughter and

Isabella took a deep breath. She met

while enduring

moved aside, dodging

seated across from her,

eyebrow.

She smiled and placed the

beside Louis‘ lips. “Thank you

me.”

were in an uproar,

wine with help

he said, “Babe, you’re

sweetheart.”

gaze coming

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