Chapter 149

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Isabella was correct. They had been friends with benefits for five years, and

that meant something. It wasn’t love, but it was understanding. Seth knew

her inside out. He observed her in places she didn’t realize he was looking, like

when he saw her through his office window. He witnessed all the emotions

she expressed in private.

“I was just… just…” Isabella wanted to tell him that she wasn’t insulting him, but

the words wouldn’t come out.

Seth glanced at the rear-view mirror and raised an eyebrow. “You were being

sarcastic just now.”

Isabella pursed her lips and gazed out the window. “I can’t do anything

because I rely on you.”

“It doesn’t seem like you’re submitting,” Seth remarked.

Isabella placed her hands on the back of the seat. Feeling aggrieved, she

said, “I can’t submit forever, or it will hurt my back.” She looked at Seth, and

70%

from her position, she could see his profile. “Can I explain myself now, Mr.

Shaffer?”

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Seth ignored her and pressed down on the accelerator, speeding up. Lost in

her thoughts, Isabella didn’t realize that the speedometer was tilting to the

right. Leaning forward, she said, “I didn’t make the sales. I could never have

closed such a big deal.”

said, “So he gave you

“Jonas did. I couldn’t refuse.”

“Someone’s

arrogant now. She said, “I might not have been

Jonas might not be

deal. Someone needs to investigate.”

He said, “You need evidence to make an accusation

in my company.”

don’t have any evidence at the

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you’ll have to take responsibility. According to the

for someone else’s work will result in…” Seth stopped and

of his sentence.

consequences could be,

best news I’ve heard all night. If I

work would lead

it a long time ago.

terminated, no one in this city

Isabella’s dream of escaping.

back into her seat.

by Isabella’s sighs, Seth said, “The company treats you well, and

to

away. “The company treats me like any other employee.

me.” She turned away

“I’ve been here for five years. I should have a

in life. Leaving the company is just part of my professional

ahead and gripped the steering wheel tighter, then he

made a U-turn. Isabella was caught

side, she fell towards

After enduring a lot

level of discomfort. Determinedly, she picked herself up.

“Mr. Shaffer, I…”

more where that came from.” Seth shot her

the rear-view mirror.

silent. I can’t beg him, and I can’t reason with him.

do? She realized that

get through to him

Irritated, Isabella looked out the window. There were many

were not the kind of shops that should be in

Isabella realized that Seth had never

after getting into the

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