Chapter 275

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People Witnessing Gordon eating at a roadside stall, Isabella was convinced that this was the extent of an affluent youth. However, she did not expect him to generously give money to a beggar.

Corey approached the old man at the door, handed him the money, and said something that likely meant inviting him to join them for a meal.

The man was visibly moved and wiped away tears, repeatedly thanking Corey but too embarrassed to enter the stall.

Isabella overheard a group of girls whispering. They admired Corey, commenting on his good looks and kind heart.

Just as the conversation ended, some cast curious glances toward Isabella, particularly from the girls.

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People When Corey returned and sat across from her, he smiled and asked, “Bella, why did you stop eating?”

“They seem like siblings…”

She curled her lips, returned a smile to Corey, and lowered her head to eat dumplings.

Isabella smiled back at him and resumed eating her dumplings.

She chose not to inquire why he carried cash. He did not bring it up either, treating it as a normal part of his routine.

As they ate, her phone buzzed. She glanced at it to see Seth’s name on the scree indicating an incoming call.

Forcing a smile, she cast a glance at Corey before answering Seth’s call with a slight tilt.

“Mr. Shaffer.”

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People “Where are you?”

Isabella hesitated, looking around before responding, “I’m at the office.”

Seth’s reply was sharp. “Since when did Nemotors open in Lumber Alley?”

His retort caught her off guard.

She quickly exited the call screen and glanced at the location setting, which was indeed brightly illuminated.

“Well, I came out to eat something with a colleague. I didn’t have lunch.”

Seth snorted, but Corey interjected with surprise and excitement before he could continue, “Bella, look. There are shrimps.”

This made Isabella feel even more awkward.

Wed, Chapter 275 The Gap Between People Seth did not bother to hide his disapproval, his voice icy. “There’s trouble at the company. You haven’t dealt with it, yet you’re out exploring street food with a male colleague.”

“Isabella, you really are something.”

She was taken aback by his stern tone.

While she tried to respond, he became insistent. “You have fifteen minutes to be in front of me. One minute late, and it’s 1,500 dollars deducted from your annual salary.”

Isabella stood up so quickly that she nearly knocked the table. “I’ll be right there!”

As soon as she said this, the call ended.

Noticing her sudden agitation, Corey expressed his surprise. “Bella, what’s wrong?”

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People She hastily gathered her belongings and apologized. “I need to address something urgent at the company. I have to go now.”

He set his fork down and stood up. “I’ll take you there.”

Isabella, however, shook her car keys at him. “Did you forget that I was the one who drove you here?”

Looking slightly disappointed, Corey said, “I-

She cut in. “Next time. I’ll treat you to something nice then.”

At that, a spark of excitement lit up in his eyes, and his expression brightened. “Deal.”

He took out his phone and gestured toward Isabella. “Let’s exchange contact information.”

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People “Sure.”

She was eager to leave and hurriedly added Corey’s contact without much thought.

He walked her to the alley entrance, reminding her to drive safely. His demeanor was obedient and thoughtful.

As Isabella drove off, she found herself pondering the stark differences between the people she had encountered.

it She used to see Corey as cunning and calculating, but now she understood it more as a necessity. Being born into a wealthy family often required a certain level of shrewdness, especially for someone like him who had been labeled as an “illegitimate chil childhood and subjected to countless cold stares. His sharpness was likely a su mechanism.

In contrast, there was a certain person born as the sole heir to vast fortunes with their Chapter 275 The Gap Between People paths laid out with privilege. Yet, instead of kindness, he exuded a domineering presence.

Lost in these thoughts, she kept a keen eye on the time while inwardly cursing Seth with each passing minute.

Phoebe’s car was decent, and Isabella drove at top speed, arriving at the Shaffer Group building in just thirteen minutes.

Hurrying towards the elevator, she barely acknowledged the usual greetings from familiar faces.

Her usual politeness was replaced by urgency as she headed straight for the president’s private elevator.

As the elevator doors closed, she caught a glimpse of the people she had brushed past and likely offended.

Chapter 275 The Gap Between People The elevator swiftly ascended to the thirty-eighth floor. As soon as the doors opened, Isabella ran into Nicolas.

She anxiously asked, “Where is Mr. Shaffer?”

Nicolas was a bit confused. “He’s in his office.”

Isabella hurried off and quickly entered the passcode, barging into Seth’s office without knocking.

Engrossed in paperwork, he didn’t even need to look up to know it was her.

“Thirty-eight seconds.”

Catching her breath, Isabella was momentarily confused. “What?”

Seth finished signing a document, closed the file, and leaned back in his chair. He then Chapter 275 The Gap Between People looked at her with a calm demeanor. “You were thirty-eight seconds late, but I’ll round it down to thirty.”

She clenched her teeth, screaming inwardly.

He continued, “750 dollars will be deducted from your annual salary.”

Isabella closed her eyes and took several deep breaths, intending to argue about the terms of her employment.

However, Seth had a response ready. “We haven’t signed a formal employee agreement yet.”

This realization hit her like a lightning bolt. She remembered that her appointment as president of Nemotors was indeed without a formal contract. The most official procedure had been the inauguration ceremony. Caught up in the excitement of the moment, she had overlooked the necessity of a formal employment agreement.

wed, Chapter 275 The Gap Between People D*mn it! He’s set up every possible trap!