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Chapter 145
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Isabella had underestimated Angelina’s determination. She had been left
waiting in the conference room the entire afternoon. While everyone else was
slowly leaving work, Angelina still hadn’t shown up. Isabella’s stamina was
reaching its limit, and with the wounds on her legs, simply standing up was a
challenge. If I have to…
Isabella considered using her dangerous backup plan, but she quickly
dismissed the idea. That’s too risky. It would be bad if I can’t handle it. With
trembling fingers, she turned on her phone and checked the time. It was
six-thirty in the evening. Everything was becoming blurry, and she could
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She resisted her dizziness and tried calling the number Nicolas had given her,
but she couldn’t reach Jason. He was always on another call, and eventually,
he turned off his phone. Isabella scoffed. I know what he’s thinking. He doesn’t
want to take sides between his boss and me, the former head secretary with
complex connections. But he won’t get away with this just because he’s not
choosing a side.
She stopped making calls and instead sent a text to Jason’s emergency
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contact. White-collar workers like Jason usually set their second SIM card as
their emergency contact. He will see the message. After that, Isabella found
a comfortable position and leaned back in the chair to sleep. Five minutes
later, her phone rang. It was Jason. Deadpan, Isabella hung up and closed
her eyes.
If she was right, someone would show up in fifteen minutes. She counted the
time in her mind. Less than two minutes later, she heard the sound of heels
approaching from outside. Isabella opened her eyes and composed herself.
She slowly sat up and looked towards the entrance.
The door swung open. Angelina had changed into her tracksuit, clearly ready
to leave. “Sorry, I was too busy. I couldn’t find anyone to come and question
you.”
Isabella watched as Angelina put on a show. She calmly looked at Angelina
as if she were a clown, “Your methods are underhanded,” she said calmly, her
tone more sardonic than sarcastic. There was disdain and scorn in her voice.
She saw through Angelina easily.
Angelina shrugged and pulled out a chair. She sat down in front of Isabella,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmshowing no guilt. “You told me to find someone else. I didn’t want to leave you
hanging.”
Isabella crossed her arms and leaned forward. “You live in Hencher
Residence, right?”
Angelina wondered why Isabella was asking that question.
Isabella chuckled quietly. “Be careful when you’re going home at night.”
Angelina froze, but then she realized what was happening and clicked her
tongue. “Are you threatening me?”
“You’re overthinking it.” Isabella shrugged, still as nonchalant as before, but
she was as pale as a sheet.
“Don’t even try to play any tricks here. It’s useless.” Angelina crossed her arms
and legs. When she saw how pale Isabella was, she felt much better. “You
think Mr. Shaffer will get rid of me for you? He doesn’t bring personal affairs
into the workplace.”
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