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.

her thoughts

they reached the

breathtaking view of a river at

a massive floor–to–ceiling

of perfume filled

wanted

unafraid to displease anyone

aside, causing Louis to

eyes lit up as

this woman you brought

those words

moved up her arm.

and tried to

retreat. Behind

continued walking inside as though

didn’t see her there.

Louis became

embraced her.

her smile, she searched for

found none. She even glanced

but

in the flattery

accompanying executive.

taken their seats, Louis,

to Seth and

how much would it

part with this secretary

over

all glanced warily at

would get angry.

she held onto the chair’s

back unconsciously tensed

raised a brow as he gave Isabella

“She’s been with me for five years, so she probably wouldn’t agree

those words were spoken,

meant. They knew no

maintain a five–year

same woman, so Seth must have grown

to the repulsive

deep breath. She

enduring

ear. She moved aside,

seated across from her,

eyebrow.

toast.” She smiled

beside Louis‘ lips. “Thank you

me.”

in an uproar,

the wine

he said, “Babe, you’re

sweetheart.”

gaze coming

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