When words failed, silence prevailed.
Isabella took the bowl and went downstairs. However, instead of returning to Seth’s room, she had the maid take it back.
Without saying goodbye to Seth, she drove back to the company to work late into the night.
Despite staying awake all night, her mind was clear.
In the morning, Jordan called.
“Hello?”
“Miss Symons, are you at the office?” Jordan asked.
Isabella breathed a sigh of relief. “Yes.”
“Can I come pick you up?”
Sensing something was wrong, Isabella asked, “What’s going on?”
“Mr. Lime from Holistic Vantage, Mr. Dawson from Diverse Artistry, and Mr. Larson have invited Mr. Shaffer to the shooting
range.”
Upon hearing that, Isabella frowned. “Shooting?”
Considering Seth’s arm condition, playing golf would already be a challenge for him, let alone shooting.
“Can’t you decline their invitation?”
“The purpose of their invitation is to assess Mr. Shaffer’s condition,” Jordan explained.
At once, Isabella understood the situation. The news of Seth’s accident abroad must have leaked. Since the Lime Family and the
Dawson Family are cooperating with the
Shaffer Group in mining, they are probably concerned about the Shaffer Family situation. That’s why they are here to check.
As for Christopher, he is most likely here to cause trouble.
The information regarding Seth’s injury is so sensitive that he can’t even receive treatment at a regular hospital, let alone expose
it.
“Come pick me up.”
“Okay.”
Jordan was extremely pleased to hear her agreement.
Isabella rubbed her eyes, grabbed her coat, and left.
Jordan arrived quickly. By the time she got downstairs, the car was already waiting.
“Ms. Years is also joining us,” Jordan reminded her.
Isabella, who hadn’t slept all night, couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on at the news.
She leaned against the back seat and closed her eyes for a while. Once they arrived at the villa, it was precisely 7:30 a.m.
Ariana’s car was already at the front entrance. As soon as Isabella entered, she saw Seth having breakfast with Ariana.
Their eyes met. Isabella remained composed while Ariana frowned. Seth, on the other hand, looked surprised, thinking Isabella
was angry and wouldn’t return.
Staying calm, Isabella pulled up a chair and sat at the table. A servant quickly bi her tableware.
“Aren’t you busy? Isn’t the workload at Nemotors overwhelming?” Ariana asked.
“Nemotors is just a small-scale company. What’s there to be busy with? Compared to you, the Shaffer Group’s CFO, I’m
practically idle,” Isabella replied while eating.
Ariana smiled slightly and elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth with a napkin. Silence fell.
After breakfast, it was exactly 8 a.m.
The car was ready outside. Ariana and Seth left, one after the other.
Trying to make Isabella sit in a separate car, Ariana instinctively moved closer to Seth.
Isabella went back into the house. No one knew what she was up to.
When she came out again, she had changed her clothes.
Seeing this, Ariana showed a hint of mockery. She had no respect for such superficial efforts.
Just as she was about to speak, Isabella walked over.
“Ms. Years, could you please take another car? I have something to discuss with Mr. Shaffer,”
Ariana was taken aback, as she hadn’t expected such a direct approach.
“I-”
Before she could finish, Isabella had already bent down and sat beside Seth.
Ariana had no choice but to take another car.
In the car, Seth couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow when he noticed Isabella acting out of character.
As soon as Isabella sat down, she began rummaging through her bag.
She pulled out a lipstick tube and gestured towards Seth. “Mr. Shaffer, could you come here?”
Upon seeing the lipstick, Seth wore a disappointed expression. “What is the purpose of this?”
Feeling powerless, Isabella let out a sigh and inquired, “Have you noticed the color of your lips?”
They appear pale with a slight hint of purple. Even someone with extremely poo eyesight can tell that you’re unwell.
Seth furrowed his brows. “I don’t need it.”
Isabella didn’t bother to argue with him. She simply proceeded. “Please consider the bigger picture.”
“Isabella!”
“Here I am.”