Chapter 157

Seth kept his gaze fixed on Isabella, making it clear that he wouldn’t look away until she had finished eating.

Resigned, Isabella grabbed a spoon and began eating the noodles along with the broth.

Although the noodles were completely mushy, the soup was flavorful enough to swallow.

He watched her eat with a scrutinizing look, his eyes roaming from her eyebrows to her lips, and even to her hand holding the spoon.

He rarely hesitated. This woman in front of him met his standards as a lover but not as his wife. Yet, this annoying woman entertained thoughts of HINANCE P2P 0 Transaction Fees becoming his wife without any sense.

This realization ignited his annoyance and anger, making his gaze darken.

Upon seeing the change in Seth’s expression, Isabella was puzzled. She didn’t understand what had set him off. His temper seemed to have no cause.

She swallowed a spoonful of soup and realized that Seth might be hungry after being busy all night.

“Mr. Shaffer, should I have some food sent over for you?” After saying that, she realized it wasn’t appropriate, so she changed her statement. “I can manage here alone. You can go rest.”

Seth lifted an eyebrow. “Who told you I’m here just to keep an eye on you?”

P2P 0 Transaction Fees Isabella was speechless.

Damn it! I shouldn’t have poked my nose into his business about whether he’s hungry or not!

She bit down on the spoon while reprimanding herself internally.

Work habits were hard to break. She had been like a lapdog to Seth for five years, so she was habitually concerned about his life and habits. At times, it was hard to control herself.

Soon after his retort, Seth noticed a trace of remorse in her expression. He carefully pondered over this emotion and tried to analyze its cause.

“Are you worried about me?” The b*stard detected something fishy.

P2P 0 Transaction Fees Isabella blushed slightly and tried to explain. “I’m sorry. It’s just a work habit that I can’t shake off for now.”

Seth’s emotions eased a bit as he raised the corner of his lips slightly, his gaze carrying a hint of fascination. He softened his tone and said, “You don’t have to change.”

She couldn’t read this man’s mind. She took a sip of soup to calm herself. “I need to change. Otherwise, it won’t help in future work.”

Seth replied, “Who knows what kind of work you’ll do in the future?”

Isabella hesitated and pondered the meaning behind his words but wasn’t entirely sure, so she continued to pretend she didn’t understand.

He noticed her intention to feign ignorance. His brow furrowed slightly. It was BINAND P2P 0 Transaction Fees not out of anger but rather curiosity. He lazily remarked, “Isabella, the contract I offered you before is still valid.”

She tossed the spoon into the bowl of soup and avoided eye contact with him. “My previous decision stands, and I hope you respect it.”

Seth raised his hand and used the back of it to stroke his chin. His gaze was deep. “Were those five years unpleasant for you?”

Isabella’s expression turned cold. “Everyone in the company knows about our history. How do you think I should explain it to my future husband?”

Frowning, he asked, “So this is what you’re worried about?”

He thought Isabella was making concessions to gain advantages, but he didn’t expect it to be from the perspective of a future husband.

BINANCE P2P 0 Transaction Fees An odd feeling surged within him. Impatience and annoyance rose without reason. Images of Isabella and some other man forming a family flashed through his mind.

“Mr. Shaffer, if you only want a suitable lover, you can easily find another target.” Isabella suppressed her anger while still staring at the wall opposite her with an expressionless face. She said, “Selena is more than willing to play that role.”

“Do you think that the place in my bed is something any woman can climb into?” Seth’s face darkened, and his emotions were expressed bluntly.

Isabella fell silent. She did not even want to glance at the b*stard. He wasn’t on the same wavelength as her, so it was impossible to communicate with him.

BINANC P2P Transaction Fees 0 Trans “If you want to get married…” Seth revisited the earlier topic. He emphasized the words “get married,” paused, and continued, “I’ll give you a large sum of money. Then, you can leave this city.”

What a jerk! You slept with me for five years and now you want another five years. And then I’m supposed to get lost from Imperia because you decided to give me some stupid money?

She held the food container with both hands and subconsciously pressed down on it, unable to control herself. The soup almost spilled onto the sheets.

Seth couldn’t detect any emotion on her face, so he simply continued speaking, “If you don’t want to continue working as my secretary, I can buy you another house in the suburbs. You-”

Before the man could finish his sentence, she abruptly turned her head and CBINANCE P2P 0 Transaction Fees fixed him with a death stare.

He froze, his words stuck in his mouth. He was momentarily unable to grasp her emotions.

Suddenly, Isabella raised her hand and hurled the soup in her hand directly at Seth!