Chapter 178

Everyone’s attention shifted upward, waiting for Seth to speak. With just a

single sentence, he could resolve the situation.

Meanwhile, Seth stood on the second floor, calmly sipping his red wine,

seemingly unaffected by the tense atmosphere below. Descending two

steps, he positioned himself at the corner of the staircase.

Leaning on the handrail, he observed the spectacle below as if it were a

show. Eventually, his gaze landed on Isabella’s face.

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Isabella’s heart raced. She had recently offended Seth, and he hadn’t

responded to the car incident. Moreover, their encounter from the previous

night had been far from pleasant. In this situation, falling into his hands would

undoubtedly lead to unfavorable consequences.

Seth seemed to have read Isabella’s thoughts. However, he remained silent,

deliberately testing the patience of those present while suppressing

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Isabella’s emotions.

Suddenly, he raised his hand and pointed in Isabella’s direction.

“This lady here…” Seth spoke slowly, each word teasing Isabella’s nerves. Then,

he abruptly lowered his tone and commented, “You did try to harm her.”

The tension that had been gripping Isabella’s heart instantly snapped, and

she stared blankly at Seth. Her eyes were clear, devoid of anger, but rather

filled with an expectation of this outcome.

Seth’s brief words made him resemble a judge pronouncing a verdict.

Megan believed she had won and immediately stood up, disregarding her

Could Mr. Shaffer have falsely accused you?”

Isabella with a disdainful expression.

Today, you’ve only caused Rachel a

in the future? Will you take

words caused a ripple in the room. Discussions

once again

people present had no connection to Seth’s

would have recognized Isabella as Seth’s

executive secretary.

aren’t you speaking up? Weren’t you all tough

like you!” Megan sighed, adopting a

Gordon. “Gordon, how

home and introduce her to your

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his tone firm

Are Seth

Megan, he also took the opportunity

defend Isabella until

Gordon, unwaveringly gazing at Seth’s face,

you satisfied

meaning behind her gaze and glanced

protecting her like a mother hen. Then, he pursed his lips

shouldn’t you

speaking?”

cold and icy voice inadvertently shattered the room’s

plunging it into silence.

had maintained a fierce demeanor, froze at

expression immediately twisted. “Mr. Shaffer, what do

by that?”

the railing,

remained fixed on Isabella,

Mrs. Logan. “Although that woman tried

daughter did provoke her.”

erupted

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

frightened, her

with fear as she anticipated what might

with Isabella, and his lips

first, so shouldn’t the victim be allowed

tone remained calm, but his final question

Rachel and imagine the events

transpired.

nervously

head.

words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation, but

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