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.

thoughts and followed

reached the top floor,

view

a massive

perfume filled the air. A blonde man

and wanted to hug him.

to displease anyone

moved aside, causing Louis to bump

man’s eyes lit up as he grabbed

“Shaffer, this woman you brought

those words fell, his

moved up her arm.

teeth and tried to suppress

retreat. Behind her,

continued walking inside

didn’t see her there.

Louis became

embraced her.

her smile, she

but found none. She

multiple times, but he remained

the flattery

accompanying executive.

had taken

turned to Seth and

much would it take for

with this

silence fell over the

warily at Seth, afraid

would get angry.

she held onto

her back unconsciously

raised a brow as he gave Isabella

“She’s been with me for five

words were spoken,

meant.

could maintain a

woman, so Seth must

repulsive laughter

deep breath. She

enduring

She moved aside, dodging Louis‘

Seth, seated across from her,

eyebrow.

a toast.” She

lips. “Thank

me.”

an uproar, and

Finishing the wine with help

he said,

sweetheart.”

burning gaze coming

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