Chapter 188


    Isabe sat motionless on the floor, feeling the dull pain on her forehead and


    the burning sensation on her cheek. It caused a ringing in her ears. After a


    while, her knees went numb. Suddenly, she heard movement outside the


    door. Isabe instinctively lifted her head and stared at the door.


    The door opened, and a man walked in. It was the same bodyguard she had


    seen in the suburbs.


    Jordan entered the room and noticed Isabe’s posture. He immediately saw


    the swelling on her cheek and was surprised. Then, he lowered his head and


    said, “Miss Symons.”


    Isabe turned her face away and quickly wiped her tears. Then, with the


    support of a flower stand, she struggled to stand.


    Seeing her difficulty in moving, Jordon made a call to instruct someone to


    bring a first aid kit.


    Isabe had heard him address Seth as ‘Mr. Shaffer,’ so she assumed he was


    not just an employee but likely someone from the Shaffer Family. Thinking


    about it, she nodded politely and said, “Thank you.”


    “You’re very polite,” Jordan said unexpectedly.


    Isabe didn’t understand what he meant and looked puzzled.


    Jordan leaned closer to her and said, “Mr. Shaffer went to sleep at 2.00AMst


    night and woke up at 6.00AM today. He spent over six hours handling


    several dignitaries until the incident urred in the suburbs.” He reported


    Seth’s schedule in detail and looked at her. “To save you, he left those crucial


    matters behind. If you can appreciate my small gesture, you shouldn’t have


    made such an imprudent move against Mr. Shaffer.”


    Hearing his words, Isabe clenched her hands tightly and met his gaze.


    Meanwhile, Jordan continued, “I don’t know what he did to you, but in my


    opinion, you should go along with him. After all, he just saved your life.”


    Isabe’s expression changed drastically, and the cheek that Seth had


    pped seemed to burn even more. Blood rushed to her head, and she was


    so agitated that she momentarily lost her voice. She understood what he


    meant; she shouldply with Seth’s wishes, especially considering he had


    just saved her. Taking a deep breath, she withdrew her gaze and looked at


    the flowers as she replied, “My apologies. It was myck of judgment.”


    Jordan ignored her tone and took a step back, saying, “My name is Jordan.


    You can stay here and take some time to calm down. If you need anything,


    ask me.”


    When Isabe heard his words, she was startled. She stood up and asked,


    “What do you mean by that?”


    Jordan simply said, “Shouldn’t you apologize to Mr. Shaffer?”


    Isabe choked up and felt upset. “I can’t leave if I don’t apologize to him,


    right?”


    Jordan shrugged and replied, “You’re overthinking it. Mr. Shaffer hasn’t


    mentioned you since earlier. It’s just my suggestion. It would be better to


    resolve conflicts today than leave them for tomorrow. Otherwise, you might


    be at a disadvantage.’ What he said was reasonable, and he had even


    considered Isabe’s circumstances. “You offended the worst person you


    could. In Imperia, only Mr. Shaffer would go this far to protect you. Besides, Mr.


    Shaffer is not difficult to please.”


    Isabe was upset as she inwardly snorted and thought, Of course, he isn’t


    difficult to please. It’s because he always takes what he wants.


    At that moment, the maid brought the first aid kit upstairs. Instead of letting


    her in, Jordan ced the first aid kit on the coffee table and bowed to


    Isabe. “Please patch up your wounds. If you have thought about it, I’ll take


    you to Mr. Shaffer.”


    Isabe turned her face away and said nothing. A mixture of grievance and


    reluctance filled her. A sense of fear also crept in upon reflection.


    As Jordan walked out, he said, “You gave Mr. Shaffer quite a hit just now. He


    still hasn’t treated his wound yet.”


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    Isabe remained silent.


    After his words, Jordan gently closed the door behind him.


    Isabe looked at the first aid kit and hesitated. She straightened her back,


    maintaining a standoff with herself for quite some time before finally rxing.


    Leaning against the couch, she quickly organized a script in her mind,


    repeatedly reminding herself to stay calm no matter what Seth saidter on.


    She revised the script repeatedly until the clock on the wall struck 11PM. Then,


    she picked up the first aid kit and limped toward the door. As she opened the


    door, she noticed a maid waiting there. The maid’s eyes lit up when she saw


    Isabe, and she gestured for her to wait before hurrying downstairs to find


    Jordan.


    Isabe waited for Jordan. As Jordan saw the untreated wounds on her face,


    there was a flicker of surprise in his eyes.


    “He is in the study room. If you’re going in, please ensure you won’t do


    anything inappropriate again.”


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    Isabe sighed and adjusted her hair. “Rest assured, I’ve already used up all


    my courage just now.”


    Jordan raised an eyebrow and said nothing more as he led her to the third


    floor.


    The entire third floor had an open and spacious design. No one was in sight,


    and the lights were as bright as daylight. Jordan knocked on the door, but a


    furious voice erupted from inside before he could speak.


    “Get lost!”


    Isabe’s heart trembled. In that split second, she recalled the sinister look


    Seth gave her when he got up from the floor.


    Jordan stepped aside and gestured for her to enter.


    Isabe’s lips twitched, and she walked up with a trace of uncertainty.


    Instead of knocking, she turned the doorknob. However, before she could


    enter, something flew out from inside!