Chapter 31 With Me Around, You Can Rest Assured
Isabella nodded and said, "I do."
Sebastian looked at her and continued, "Is your salary not enough for your daily expenses?" His tone was heavy.
"No..." Isabella didn’t dare say that her salary was not enough.
In fact, if it Charlie hadn’t skipped out on the bill that night, she wouldn’t have been in such a tight spot and had to take on a part-time job.
But there had been twists and turns, and she didn't want to say too much, especially not to her boss, Sebastian.
Sebastian looked at her and continued, "Give me an explanation."
Isabella hesitated and said, "I just moved out of my sister's place, and I've run out of money. Plus, I still owe you one hundred dollars from last time. It's still half a month away from payday, so that's why I..."
"What did I tell you when I lent you money last time?" Sebastian interrupted.
Isabella looked confused.
Looking at her innocent eyes, Sebastian felt both angry and amused. "You've forgotten so quickly?"
Isabella shook her head. "I haven't forgotten..."
At that time, Sebastian had said that if she didn’t have enough money, she could come to him for more. But she thought he was just being polite. She hadn’t thought he was serious.
"Do you still want to borrow money from me?" Isabella couldn't believe it.
Sebastian didn't say much. He just took out his phone and transferred four hundred dollars to her. Then he asked, "Is that enough?"
Isabella was stunned. She looked at the money and hesitated to accept it.
Sebastian said, "Consider this a loan from me, or you can think of it as an advance on your salary. This job here doesn’t suit you, so you shouldn’t come here again."
Isabella felt like crying a little and said, "Thank you, Mr. Landon."
"Do you really want to thank me?" Sebastian asked seriously.
Isabella blinked, not understanding what he meant.
"Do you know how to drive?"
"I do," Isabella replied.
Sebastian handed her the car keys. "Jack’s not here today. I had some drinks, so I can't drive. Can you give me a ride back?"
Isabella felt grateful toward him, so she didn’t refuse that small favor. She took the car keys and followed him.
While they waited for the elevator, Sebastian glanced at her. "Aren't you going to change?"
Isabella lowered her head and realized that she was still wearing her work uniform from the club. She felt embarrassed and said, "I'll go change."
Sebastian didn't say anything. He was always particularly gentle with her.
Isabella returned to the changing room and changed. She also texted Miley, expressing that she couldn't handle the job and was going home. She thanked Miley for everything.
Miley replied, [Alright.]
Isabella retraced her steps and found out that Sebastian hadn't left. He was still waiting for her in the same spot.
"Mr. Landon." As Isabella approached him, he pressed the elevator button. His gaze naturally swept over Isabella. "You look best in your own clothes."
Isabella's cheeks felt hot. "I think I’m most comfortable in my own clothes too."
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The elevator arrived.
Sebastian entered the elevator first, and Isabella followed closely behind. After descending a few floors, the elevator stopped, and a couple in love rushed in, kissing passionately without caring about anyone else.
The elevator was surrounded by mirrors. Even the floor was mirrored, so if Isabella lowered her head, she could still see them kissing intensely. Even if she closed her eyes, she was forced to hear the sound of their kissing.
"Baby, your lips are so soft..."
"Be gentle..."
Isabella noticed Sebastian loosening his collar, frowning, looking somewhat unhappy.
Isabella couldn't help but cough, wanting to remind that passionate couple that other people were in the elevator.
But it seemed like they hadn't heard her. Their actions became even more intense. With a loud bang, the man forcefully pushed the woman against the wall.
The man's big hand caressed the woman's fair legs and lifted up her short skirt.
Isabella was stunned!
Suddenly, a hand reached over and gently covered her eyes. Sebastian's voice spoke near her ear, "Are you still watching them?"
Isabella saw him extending his other hand and pressing the button for the nearest floor.
When the elevator doors opened, Sebastian pulled her by the arm and led her out of the elevator.
"Are you okay?" Sebastian asked.
Isabella's heart was still racing. She shook her head, feeling a bit dazed. "I'm fine."
Sebastian, however, smiled at her and asked, "Why are you blushing?" Isabella panicked and quickly covered her own cheeks with her hands. It was quite warm, mainly because the scene just now had shocked her. Plus, she was with Sebastian. It was as if they had watched a pornographic film together... Isabella felt very shy.
As Sebastian stood behind her, he lowered his head and saw her blushing ear lobes. Suddenly, he became a little nervous.
In the parking lot, Sebastian opened the back door and got in, while Isabella sat in the driver's seat. She carefully started the car and drove away.
She drove cautiously while Sebastian sat in the back seat, closing his eyes and resting. Isabella had obtained her driver's license when she was in college, so she would have an additional skill for future job prospects. However, this was the first time she had driven since getting her license. And she was driving her boss's car, with the boss in it.
If something happened to this car, she wouldn’t be able to afford to pay for it. Isabella felt a lot of pressure. She gripped the steering wheel tightly and drove extra carefully.
If she accidentally scraped this car, she definitely wouldn't have the money to pay for repairs.
But the more cautious she was, the more the cars behind her honked impatiently at her. That made Isabella even more nervous.
Sebastian opened his eyes and quietly watched her for a while before speaking. "You don't have to be nervous." Isabella nodded but still felt anxious.
A few seconds later, Sebastian said, "Find a place to park by the side of the road." Isabella sensed something was off in his voice, so she quickly signaled and parked on the side of the road. When the car came to a stop, Sebastian got out. Curiously, Isabella looked over and saw him opening the front passenger door. He got in and fastened his seatbelt before adjusting the seat to a more comfortable position. He glanced at Isabella and then said, "If you have an experienced driver like me sitting next to you, you can relax and drive."
Isabella was somewhat surprised. He had purposely switched seats to act as her guide. Her heart was filled with a sense of security, and she relaxed a little.
Following the navigation instructions, Isabella drove the car to Sebastian's mansion. When Vanessa heard the sound of the car, she ran out happily. "Mr. Landon, you're back? Isabella, you're here too?"
"Mr. Landon was drinking, so I brought him back," Isabella said, wondering to herself, 'Vanessa is no longer an employee of the Landon Group, so why does she still call him Mr. Landon at home? That makes them sound so distant, not at all like a couple who have been secretly dating for a year.'
"Really? Thank you, Isabella," Vanessa said, smiling as she took Sebastian's arm.
Sebastian frowned and discreetly pulled his hand away, saying to Isabella, "It's late now, so you can drive my car back to your place. Just take it to the company tomorrow morning."
Isabella was taken aback.
Vanessa's smile froze.
