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

they reached the top floor, they

by a breathtaking view of

a massive

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

Seth and wanted to hug him.

unafraid to displease

moved aside, causing Louis

lit up as he

“Shaffer, this woman

those words fell,

moved up her arm.

gritted her teeth and tried

retreat. Behind

then continued walking

didn’t see her there.

Louis became bolder and

embraced her.

smile, she searched for an

none. She even glanced

times, but

the flattery of

accompanying executive.

everyone had taken

turned to Seth

“Shaffer, how much would it take

with this secretary

silence fell over

all glanced warily at Seth,

would get angry.

time, she held onto the chair’s

back unconsciously

raised a brow as he gave Isabella

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

words

what he meant. They

a five–year relationship

must have grown

the repulsive laughter

a deep

eyes while enduring Louis‘

ear. She moved aside,

across from her, raised

eyebrow.

She smiled and

beside Louis‘ lips. “Thank you

me.”

an uproar, and Louis

wine with help from

he said, “Babe,

sweetheart.”

gaze

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