Chapter 172

Chapter 172

Isabella's voice was neither loud nor soft, making sure everyone present could hear her clearly.

Everyone knew that Isabella had heard what was just said.

People looked at each other, smiling awkwardly.

"You're right, we need to get back to work quickly. Look at you—you've only been at the company for a few months and you're already handling big projects on your own. People can't be compared. If we keep slacking off like this, we'll get fired."

"Stop talking nonsense and get back to work."

Someone walked away quickly, and the others followed.

In an instant, only Isabella and Kade were left in the break room.

Kade cleared his throat awkwardly and walked over, "I'm a man, you're a woman. We think about things from different angles, but one thing is the same—we're both thinking about what's best for the company. Don't worry, these voices in the company won't affect you."

"Besides, I know your abilities. And with your skills and Michael as your backing, what kind of job couldn't you get? Even if you started your own company, you wouldn't have to worry about business."

By the end, his tone clearly carried a hint of flattery.

Kade's voice got quieter and quieter as he spoke, until he was almost leaning right up against her.

Isabella looked uncomfortable and quickly stepped aside.

Kade chuckled, "Don't get me wrong, I just want to talk to you about something private. Actually, I've been trying to find a way to talk to you alone these past few days. Do you have time? How about we go to my office?"

Isabella instinctively wanted to refuse, but thinking that they were colleagues and would have to get along in the future, she thought for a moment and followed him.

After the office door closed.

Kade carefully took out a small box from his pocket. Inside the box was a gold bar.

"My wife bought this the year we got married. I know women like this kind of thing. It's not expensive, but it's a token of my appreciation. Please accept it."

Of course Isabella wouldn't accept it. She instinctively pushed it back.

Kade's smile didn't change, "Actually, there's another reason I wanted to talk to you. Think about it—with your abilities, business skills, and connections, why don't we go out on our own? Look at us now, working here for a fixed salary every month. Even with commissions, the company takes most of it. Why should we do all the work while the company exploits us?"

"I've been thinking about this for years, but I didn't have stable connections and was worried about not making money after going out on my own. If we work together, I guarantee we can make it big in the industry."

Kade's rambling continued, but Isabella was almost stunned.

Kade had indeed worked in the industry for many years, but his business abilities were really poor. Otherwise, the company wouldn't have made room for her.

Kade was insincere, had a three-minute attention span, and was notoriously bad at his job.

Without thinking, Isabella shook her head in refusal.

Kade got anxious, "Don't you need money? Think about it carefully. If you really want to remarry Michael, you need to develop your career. Obviously being an ordinary employee won't work. You could start a company. With Michael's help, as long as your company grows bigger and bigger, the Johnson family will accept you."

These words sounded... manipulative, didn't they?

Kade Bailey.

Luna Bailey.

Isabella suddenly thought of something, "What's your relationship with the Bailey family?"

Kade's expression clearly changed, his eyes evasive. Coming to his senses, he quickly shook his head, "What are you thinking? I'm just an ordinary person. What relationship could I have with the Bailey family?"

"Please, if you're going to act, could you at least practice? Your acting is really terrible."

No wonder Kade suddenly came to her about starting a company and going out on their own.

There was another meaning behind it.

On the surface, it looked like greed wanting to go solo and make more money, but in reality, he was being manipulated by someone.

Isabella didn't want to waste time on this person. She stood up abruptly, her tone carrying a warning, "Listen carefully. I don't care what deal you have with Luna. Stop it."

"If you dare to mess around, let's see if you can handle Michael's revenge."

Isabella left.

Kade sat alone at his desk, sweating profusely, his body trembling.

Just now, Isabella had been like a demon from hell, with a chilling coldness in her eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Kade turned and went to a club.

Luna was drowning her sorrows when she saw him arrive. She rolled her eyes in displeasure, "Didn't I tell you? Come find me after you've achieved your goal. What are you doing here now? Are you trying to tell everyone that we're working together?"

This Kade was really too stupid. This was a critical time when they should keep their distance, yet he had openly come looking for her.

If Michael or Isabella discovered something suspicious, the plan couldn't proceed.

Kade looked embarrassed, "I'm sorry, I've been exposed. That Isabella is too smart, she didn't fall for it at all. What should we do next?"

Luna casually grabbed a bottle and smashed it on the ground, "You're all useless."

She had warned him over and over to be careful.

Yet Kade hadn't taken her words to heart at all and was exposed so quickly.

She had originally wanted to use Isabella's ambition to get her to go solo, then sabotage things to make Isabella lose everything.

She hadn't expected to be exposed so quickly.

Luna angrily grabbed a bottle and took a couple of swigs.

Now there really was no way out.

The Bailey family had repeatedly proposed to fulfill the marriage agreement with the Johnson family as soon as possible, but neither Michael nor the Johnson family paid any attention to her.

She had tried every method she could think of.

But what could she do? With Michael around, no method worked.

If this continued, the marriage agreement between the two families would be canceled.

What would she do then? Would she really have to lose everything and watch the family inheritance be taken by someone else?

Luna took a deep breath and said coldly, "Even if you can't go solo, you two work at the same company. Can't you do something? Like leak company information."

Kade's whole body trembled, "That won't work. Our company's accounts involve confidential information, and confidentiality agreements are signed everywhere. What if we get caught? Everything would be over."

He did want to please Luna, but he wasn't stupid. If things were exposed, he would have to take responsibility.