SWNOVELS Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Isabella Symons frowned as she awoke from a
restless dream and turned over uncomfortably. As
she moved, she suddenly realized there was
someone else beside her. She clenched her teeth
and reached for the bedside lamp, which, when
turned on, caused the man next to her to exhale in
frustration.
The dim light revealed the man’s naked back,
casting intriguing shadows on his well–defined
profile.
She got out of bed and tiptoed to the closer to
change clothes before returning to the bed. She
touched the man’s back and said, “Mr. Shaffer, it’s
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6.06AM. You have a meeting at 7.30AM.”
The man let out an exasperated sigh and brushed
off her hand. In a raspy voice, he ordered, “Go
away!”
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Isabella was accustomed to such treatment, so she
calmly got up and quietly headed downstairs to
prepare breakfast. She ate her meal stoically and
then hailed a cab to the company. All of that was
done without disturbing Seth Shaffer.
Once the lights were switched off in the room, she
transformed into Seth’s personal plaything.
However, once outside the room, she was the
executive secretary for the Shaffer Group’s
president.
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After arriving at the company, she efficiently
organized everything and stood outside the
conference room with a cold expression, waiting.
Everyone who walked past her would respectfully
greet her.
At 7.28AM, the president’s private elevator chimed,
and Isabella felt relieved. She then left the
conference room and stood in anticipation.
Seth was nearly six feet tall and appeared
imposing from a distance. With his thin lips and fair
complexion, his face always seemed stern, giving
the impression of a naturally cold personality. Even
though she stood at just 168cm, she appeared frail
when facing him.
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Without glancing at her, he acted as though they
hadn’t been in bed together last night.
Since it would be a long meeting, she returned to
the secretarial office to order breakfast for him.
While perusing the menu, another secretary, Fiona
Knox, approached her and inquired, “Isabella, have
you seen Mr. Shaffer’s schedule for this afternoon?”
Isabella shook her head. “Is there something wrong
with it?”
After smacking her lips, Fiona whispered, “Mr.
Shaffer has a business dinner tonight with Louis
Kessler, the Shine Corp.’s regional executive
director.”
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Isabella racked her memory for information on that
name and instantly recalled it. Louis was notorious
for using his status to harass female employees.
There was even once when he drugged the head
secretary of a partner company. According to
rumors, he had audaciously pursued Seth’s aunt,
Lara Shaffer.
If Seth was meeting Louis, he would surely bring a
secretary with him. Given the circumstances, it was
apparent that the other secretaries were likely
hesitant to accompany Seth. This was the reason
Fiona had come to discuss it with Isabella.
Isabella pursed her lips and calmly replied, “Don’t
worry. Mr. Shaffer may not choose any of us.”
However, once she finished speaking, the door to
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the secretarial office was pushed open, and the
newbie, Norah Monroe, peeked out before
cautiously glancing at Isabella. “Isabella, Mr. Shaffer
is looking for you.”
After quickly placing her food order, Isabella left the
secretarial office impassively. It had been five years
since her relationship with Seth started. She had
just joined the company not long ago and was
already tricked into sleeping with him inside his
lounge. Though he had encountered several
demanding customers, he had never made her do
anything despicable.
Inside his office, Seth calmly signed a document
without lifting his gaze. “Get ready. There’s a
business dinner tonight.”
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Her steps faltered momentarily.
Not hearing her response, he frowned and raised
his head to look at her. “Isabella?”
She quickly returned to her senses, but she
remained unfazed. “Yes, Mr. Shaffer.”
He threw the document at her with a cold
expression. “How long have you been with me?”
Not understanding what he meant, she replied
calmly, “Five years.”
“Then, act like it and do your job properly.”
“Yes, Mr. Shaffer.” Without showing any change of
expression, Isabella’s hands felt cold as she