Isabelle left Quentin’s office in a depressive state.
She still had her file in her hand and she was not focused on the path ahead. The elevator traveled up and down many rounds and its doors opened and shut many times, but she did not notice anything. Her mind was completely preoccupied with Quentin’s invitation to his wedding.
Why? Why was this happening so quickly?
Isabelle had promised to rebuild the Shachbury Group so why Quentin did not give her a bit more time? As far as Isabelle knew, Quentin and Iris had not been together for too long so why did Quentin propose so soon?
Isabelle’s mind was a mess. Her breathing hitched at the thought of the animosity she saw in Iris’s gaze that day. Why were things progressing this way?
What would happen to her if Quentin and Iris got married? What was she going to hold on to for motivation after that?
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Iris had been going to work at the shop with the ring in her hand. That diamond ring had become the object of envy among her staff.
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