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 and followed

reached the

a breathtaking view of a river at

a massive

opened, a strong scent of perfume filled the air.

Seth and wanted to hug him.

to displease anyone

Louis

eyes lit up as

“Shaffer, this woman

those words fell,

moved up her arm.

and tried to

retreat. Behind

continued walking inside as

didn’t see her there.

time, Louis

embraced her.

her smile, she searched for

but found none. She even glanced

times, but

the

accompanying executive.

had taken

Isabella, turned to

much would it take

with this secretary

silence fell over the room as

glanced warily

would get angry.

time, she held onto the chair’s

her back

raised a brow as

Then, he casually mentioned, “She’s been with me for five years, so she

words were

he meant. They

maintain a five–year

must have grown

the repulsive

a deep breath. She met

enduring Louis‘ approach to

She moved aside, dodging

Seth, seated across from her,

eyebrow.

She

Louis‘ lips. “Thank you

me.”

were in an uproar, and Louis

the wine with help from

he said, “Babe,

sweetheart.”

the burning gaze coming from

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