Chapter 142

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Seth carried Isabella to the fourteenth floor. When the elevator doors opened,

the people waiting outside were completely surprised, unable to offer any

greetings.

Isabella was piggybacked on Seth’s back. She intentionally lowered her head,

her hair draping down to hide her face.

Despite carrying her, Seth maintained an upright posture, exuding a terrifying

presence with just a single glance. He said, “Don’t you people have anything

better to do?”

The stunned crowd quickly regained awareness. In an instant, people

scattered in all directions, chaos erupting once again. They forgot their

intended destinations, colliding with each other.

Seth observed the chaotic scene with annoyance. He was about to scold the

supervisor when he suddenly felt pressure on his neck. Isabella, without

realizing it, tightened her grip around his neck. Their skin briefly made

contact, and she swiftly withdrew her hand, reacting sensitively.

He thought she was overreacting, considering they had already been more

intimate. A slight touch like this shouldn’t matter much. With that in mind, he

tilted his head backward, pressing against her arm.

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Isabella leaned in, and with the sudden movement, Seth’s hair lightly brushed

against her cheek, feeling soft and ticklish. It sent a shiver down her spine,

and goosebumps appeared on her arm.

the small meeting room. Once

on his back.

Nicolas was behind her, extending

regain balance.

expression showed no guilt.

by the door. “Arrange for

Don’t waste time.”

trying to read something from

his vigilant eyes pierced through, prompting Jason

quickly look away.

point under the Shaffer

show any courtesy to anyone.”

deliberately emphasized “anyone,” making

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muttered curses under her breath. When she

to sense something and swiftly turned

she was caught in the act. Even

tugging at the corner of her

unaware, forcing

his pockets,

he didn’t

meeting room door closed.

door, observing him

turning back, almost as if the playful antics from

that thought, she

realized she was losing her composure.

please take a seat,” Jason reminded

Jason felt it was unwise

courteous

sore in her knees. The

knees refused to bend. Taking it step

her way to the edge of

various details. It took some time before

into the

seated, Jason went

Isabella thought about

to bear the pain in her legs. The audit team and even

passed. She thought about checking

that right now. So, she decided not to interfere.

pulled out a tissue and wiped the cold sweat from

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