Leave Me Alone, Mr Shaffer by Diana Tenny

Chapter 14

Isabella had been busy all afternoon, making

several calls, but received no responses. Although

she had thought of trying those previous

“connections,” she decided against it because

there was no point in humiliating herself before

them. With mounting pressure, she couldn’t afford

to dwell on messy affairs.

She had no business matters to attend and wasn’t

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in the mood for overtime. After all, sales wasn’t just

about sitting in an office and doing paperwork. So,

she grabbed her bag and left. She had to stay at

Natasha’s place for the next few days. Before

heading back, she decided to call and ask if

Natasha wanted her to buy groceries.

Isabella dialed the number, and Natasha picked

1. up. “Hey, I’m going to buy some groceries. Is there

anything specific you’d like?” Instead of a response,

she heard a bustling commotion on the other end

of the line.

This struck her as odd since Natasha managed a

bar, and it wasn’t late enough for such a lively

atmosphere. Isabella repeated her question a

couple of times, but Natasha remained silent, and

suddenly, screams echoed in the background

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“Natasha?” Isabella called repeatedly, but Natasha

abruptly hung up.

Natasha managed Goldland Lounge, one of

Imperia’s top bars with a powerful backer, so

trouble was rare. Still, Isabella’s concern grew,

prompting her to head to the bar.

As evening approached, the lights illuminated the

surroundings. Luxury cars were a common sight

near the bar since it was surrounded by other

entertainment venues frequented by wealthy

people.

getting out of

the bar. Since she had

the waitstaff

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“It’s been a while

visited, Miss Symons.”

followed the waiter inside.

everything was neat and

were on stage, singing

signs of

Natasha. Is she busy?”

Just then, she

crystal corridor,

her.

also noticed her from above.

was with before descending

staircase.

you here?”

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wasn’t typically

like this.

Isabella

I called earlier and

have happened

clicked her tongue

busy and didn’t

I answered. Some

away

looked around and saw no signs of

out that everything had already

taken care of.

arm around

led her upstairs. “Since

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together when my shift

wasn’t too keen on it,

to think she looked

this, so she silently followed

took Isabella to the third floor

her to

some people over, so I

downstairs. Go to my

the one at the

wanting to trouble her, Isabella

you go ahead.”

the stairs, clearly

to offend someone

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Isabella walked to the end of

approached Natasha’s room,

large “M” engraved on

to

With no other option, she decided

assuming Natasha wouldn’t be gone for

luxurious carpet beneath her feet

estimated that its

expense of a new bathroom. So,

more at ease.

up the

more than

turned away, not