Leave Me Alone, Mr Shaffer

“Good evening, Mr. Shaffer!”

unified greeting, accompanied by a bow.

Isabella and Seth exchanged awkward glances.

This situation was incredibly uncomfortable.

Isabella subtly moved away from Seth, trying to create some distance between them. Seth noticed her movement, grabbed her arm, and looked at the people blocking t doorway.

“Why are all of you gathering here in the middle of the night?”

Isabella cleared her throat. “They have finished their work...”

“Yes!” came the unanimous response.

Seth’s forehead vein throbbed as he glared at Isabella.

Astandoff ensued as the elevator dinged.

She felt utterly embarrassed and forcefully pulled her hand away, leading Seth out. The bodyguards at the door moved aside to create a path and kept their gaze straight ahead.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

Isabella tried to remain calm as she quickly dragged Seth away from the scene. J they turned the corner, the previously quiet crowd began to chatter.

She heard many inappropriate words, causing her face to flush with embarrassment. Seth, who was led by her, maintained a cold expression throughout. “Don’t think you can avoid returning the bracelet this way.”

When she heard his words, Isabella quickly let go of him.

Seth frowned.

Just as he was about to speak, Isabella glanced at him before she suddenly turned her head and ran upstairs.

The mischievous girl ran fast and disappeared from sight in an instant.

Seth stood downstairs with his arms crossed as he threatened, “If you dare to go out, I’ll drag you back!”

Bang!

Isabella closed the door.

Seth was speechless. He turned around to find the old butler and a group of servants staring at him. “Don’t you have anything to do?”

Everyone quickly got busy.

Upstairs, Isabella returned to her room, and her heartbeat echoed in her ears. She leaned against the door, raised her wrist, and gently shook it under the crystal lamp. The overflowing glow of blue was mesmerizing.

Indeed, jewelry could alleviate a woman’s troubles.

She was really angry this afternoon, but now, after thinking about it, Seth wasn’t entirely unforgivable.

She had compromised her principles.

She touched the gem with one hand and sat down on the bed.

Her phone beeped, indicating a message from Joey.

An

He was innocent, and Isabella felt a bit guilty because he had done nothing. ‘Isabella, I’m back in Bleaktown.’

‘| must have scared you today; I’m sorry.’

‘| understand your hesitation. | was too abrupt, and you don't need to feel pressured’

‘That gentleman's way of handling things is very unique, but he probably doesn't mean

any harm.’

It was more than a dozen messages, each polite and gentle, which was a stark contra to Seth.

Isabella held her phone with complicated emotions. She had found it strange last time; why was Joey so accepting of her past? She hadn’t expected this reason behind it. 5/7

Joey said he would carry this secret for the rest of his life, not for any other reasor

to give his parents peace of mind.

He truly wanted to marry her, even without love. They could at least support each o No love...

Asudden pang in her heart made her breathless.

She lay down, turned on her side, and replied to Joey's texts. Even if they couldn't be

husband and wife, she hoped to be friends with him. After she sent the message, Joey replied and put an end to this absurd incident. As she remained in bed, she inadvertently raised her hand again, and the image of Set

throwing the box at her flashed in her mind.