Chapter 145

Isabella had underestimated Angelina’s determination. She had been left

waiting in the conference room the entire afternoon. While everyone else was

slowly leaving work, Angelina still hadn’t shown up. Isabella’s stamina was

reaching its limit, and with the wounds on her legs, simply standing up was a

challenge. If I have to…

Isabella considered using her dangerous backup plan, but she quickly

dismissed the idea. That’s too risky. It would be bad if I can’t handle it. With

trembling fingers, she turned on her phone and checked the time. It was

six-thirty in the evening. Everything was becoming blurry, and she could

barely see the time clearly.

She resisted her dizziness and tried calling the number Nicolas had given her,

but she couldn’t reach Jason. He was always on another call, and eventually,

he turned off his phone. Isabella scoffed. I know what he’s thinking. He doesn’t

want to take sides between his boss and me, the former head secretary with

complex connections. But he won’t get away with this just because he’s not

choosing a side.

She stopped making calls and instead sent a text to Jason’s emergency

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workers like Jason usually set their second

see the message.

in the chair

Jason. Deadpan, Isabella hung up and

her eyes.

show up in fifteen minutes. She counted

than two minutes later, she heard the

outside. Isabella opened her eyes and

up and looked

changed

leave. “Sorry, I was too busy. I couldn’t find anyone

you.”

Angelina put on a show. She calmly looked at

“Your methods are underhanded,” she said

more sardonic than sarcastic. There was

saw through Angelina easily.

She sat down in front of

“You told me to find someone else. I didn’t want

hanging.”

arms and leaned forward. “You live in Hencher

Residence, right?”

Isabella was asking

when you’re going home at

realized what was happening

“Are you

shrugged, still as nonchalant as before, but

pale as

tricks here. It’s useless.” Angelina crossed

pale Isabella

of me for you? He doesn’t bring

into the workplace.”

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