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

2/5

usually set their second SIM

emergency contact. He will see the message. After that,

comfortable position and leaned back in the chair to

her phone rang. It was Jason. Deadpan, Isabella hung

her eyes.

someone would show up in fifteen

two minutes later, she heard the sound

her eyes and composed

slowly sat up and looked towards the

swung open. Angelina had changed into her

I was too busy. I couldn’t find anyone to come and question

you.”

Angelina put on a show. She calmly looked

she were a clown, “Your methods

more sardonic than sarcastic. There was disdain and scorn

saw through Angelina easily.

shrugged and pulled out a chair. She sat

find someone else.

hanging.”

leaned forward. “You live in Hencher

Residence, right?”

why Isabella was asking that question.

when you’re going home at

realized what was happening and clicked

you threatening

overthinking it.” Isabella shrugged, still

pale as a sheet.

here. It’s useless.”

how pale Isabella was, she felt much better.

rid of me for you? He doesn’t

into the workplace.”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255