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.”

his eyes. Coldly, he said, “So he gave

did. I couldn’t refuse.”

“Someone’s charming.”

didn’t want to be arrogant now. She said, “I might not have been

deal, but Jonas might not be able

that deal. Someone

said, “You need evidence to make an accusation

in my company.”

shrugged. “I don’t have any

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take responsibility.

for someone else’s work will result in…”

rest of

the consequences could be, and she became

news I’ve heard all night. If

someone else’s work would lead to termination, I would have

a long time ago.

terminated, no one in this city will dare to hire

Isabella’s

back into

Seth said, “The company treats you

wait to

treats me

who’s kind to me.” She turned away and rested

said, “I’ve been here for five years. I

in life. Leaving the company is

looked ahead and gripped the steering wheel tighter, then

made a U-turn. Isabella was caught off guard

she fell towards

enduring a lot of pain

discomfort. Determinedly, she picked herself up.

“Mr. Shaffer, I…”

there’s more where that came

look through the

I can’t

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

level. I can’t get through to him

Isabella looked out the

those were not the kind

Seth had never asked

go after getting into the car.

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