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.”

Coldly, he said, “So

“Jonas did. I couldn’t

“Someone’s

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

the deal, but Jonas might not be able to

that deal. Someone needs to investigate.”

need evidence to make

in my company.”

don’t have any evidence at the moment.”

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take responsibility. According

work will result in…”

rest of

what the consequences could

news I’ve heard all night. If

for someone else’s work would lead

it a long time ago.

in this city will dare

Isabella’s dream of

sank back into

“The company treats

to

away. “The company treats me

the one who’s kind to me.” She turned away

she said, “I’ve been here for

life. Leaving the company is just part of my professional plan.”

gripped the steering

was caught

fell towards the door and bumped her forehead

window. After enduring a lot of pain throughout the

level of discomfort. Determinedly, she picked

“Mr. Shaffer, I…”

there’s more where that came from.” Seth

the rear-view

I can’t reason

me to do? She realized that Seth’s annoying attitude had reached a

I can’t get through to him no matter what I do. The scenery

looked out

roadside, but those were not the kind of shops that should be

area. Isabella realized that Seth had never asked her where

after getting into

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