Chapter 76

As soon as Isabella heard Jonas’ name, she knew it wasn’t good news. She

glanced at the clock and realized it was almost 10.00AM; she had slept

through the entire morning.

Yesterday, she might have gotten away with it, but this time, she couldn’t.

She struggled to get out of bed and nearly screamed when she looked in the

mirror. She had heavy eye bags, a dried and darkened face, and faint scars

on her lips. She resembled a female ghost.

Seth, you b*stard!

She couldn’t bring herself to curse herself, so she vented all her frustration on

Seth. She even brushed her teeth aggressively as if every ounce of strength

was directed at him.

After finally getting ready, she squeezed into the subway to go to the office.

While sitting on the shaky train, she suddenly felt a bit pitiful when she

reflected on her five years of struggling without a car while Seth, that b*stard,

had a whole racing city to himself as soon as he came of age.

People had different lives and different fates. It made her hate to even think

about it.

She grumbled the whole way, and even after getting off the train, she had to

limp along. Just as she entered the office, she heard Abigail’s girly voice.

“Isabella sold a sports car while you were away.”

Isabella rolled her eyes. Will you die if you don’t mention it?

She struggled to enter the office and initiated the conversation. “Mr. Stokes,

why did you return so early?”

Jonas still had wounds on his face. He had just boasted about bravely

he saw Isabella

your foot hasn’t recovered

dismissively. “Let’s not talk about it.

near my doorstep, and it’s even worse

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exaggerate. Even though she had wrapped her

still visibly

while feigning concern.

a smile. “It’s

hardship, it’s only right

he said

Abigail, was staring with widened

be surprised and

seem right. I just accompanied you and

anything.”

hardship. It’s what you

shoulder while speaking warmly. “We might not be

closer in the

nothing.”

didn’t need to look up to know that

and they would surely consider her part of

‘team’ now.

took a step forward to avoid Jonas’ touch and said,

the progress of the

suddenly became very

as he looked

odd looks she was

as she

the final payment for

decided to call Lara to inquire. However, no

times she tried,

was feeling increasingly suspicious and restless as

twitched incessantly.

not to overthink

sense of unease and anxiety only grew.

into a panic.

calls she made remained

opened, and Isabella’s

who had helped her with procedures before,

what’s up with your final

hesitated for a moment. “Is

calling the phone

made the reservation for confirmation, but there’s

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