Chapter 2
When Seth left his office that night, Isabella rose
from her seat. At that moment, the secretaries
around her exchanged sympathetic glances, well
aware of her situation.
Once inside the car, he closed his eyes to rest but
then spoke up unexpectedly. “Human Resources
mentioned that you requested your employment
contract two days ago.”
Her heart skipped a beat, but she remained calm
and replied, “I couldn’t recall the exact date I
started working and wanted to check when I’ll be
eligible to change my permanent residence.”
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He opened his eyes and looked at her side profile
with a slight smile. “I thought you disliked Shaffer
Group and were planning to leave.”
“You’re flattering me. I feel fortunate to have the
opportunity to be your secretary.” Isabella flattered
Seth calmly, but her mind was racing.
Although he didn’t say anything, her heart
continued to race. She had contemplated
resigning because he had become increasingly
demanding, and leaving Shaffer Group would bring
her closer to her desired life. Five years ago, she
had dreamt of marrying him, but she had long
since awakened from that dream.
“Mr. Shaffer, we’re here.”
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Isabella’s thoughts were still in turmoil as they
pulled up at the Basilicus Hotel. At that moment,
the hotel staff, led by the manager, awaited Seth’s
arrival with utmost respect.
She composed her thoughts and followed behind
Seth. When they reached the top floor, they were
greeted by a breathtaking view of a river at night
through a massive floor–to–ceiling window.
Once the elevator doors opened, a strong scent of perfume filled the air. A blonde man in his forties
approached Seth and wanted to hug him. However,
Seth was unafraid to displease anyone and
tactfully moved aside, causing Louis to bump into Isabella.
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The man’s eyes lit up as he grabbed Isabella’s
hand. “Shaffer, this woman you brought with you
looks divine.” Once those words fell, his hand
moved up her arm.
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She gritted her teeth and tried to suppress her
disgust but didn’t retreat. Behind her, Seth frowned
slightly, then continued walking inside as though he
didn’t see her there.
In no time, Louis became bolder and directly
embraced her.
Despite her smile, she searched for an opportunity
to escape but found none. She even glanced at
Seth multiple times, but he remained impassive,
occasionally indulging in the flattery of an
accompanying executive.
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When everyone had taken their seats, Louis, still
holding Isabella, turned to Seth and tentatively
inquired, “Shaffer, how much would it take for you
to part with this secretary of yours?”
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An uncomfortable silence fell over the room as the
executives all glanced warily at Seth, afraid he
would get angry.
At the same time, she held onto the chair’s armrest,
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