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

a disdainful expression.

age. Today, you’ve only caused Rachel a leg injury, but

more ruthless in the future?

a ripple in the room. Discussions

once again

people present had no connection to Seth’s

recognized Isabella

executive secretary.

up? Weren’t you all tough just

you!” Megan sighed, adopting a

concern before turning to Gordon. “Gordon, how could you bring

and introduce her

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in front of Isabella, his tone firm as he declared,

Seth Shaffer’s words

confronting Megan, he also took the opportunity to question

defend Isabella until

behind Gordon, unwaveringly gazing

Are you

understood the meaning behind her

mother hen. Then, he pursed his

Logan, shouldn’t you

speaking?”

icy voice inadvertently shattered the room’s

plunging it into silence.

a

“Mr. Shaffer, what do you

by that?”

both hands on the railing, slightly

fixed on Isabella, his words were

“Although that woman tried to

daughter did provoke her.”

erupted in

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

frightened, her

fear as she anticipated what might unfold

locked eyes with Isabella, and his

other woman first, so shouldn’t the victim be

calm, but his final question dripped

to Rachel and imagine the events that

transpired.

swallowing nervously as she

head.

effortlessly changed her

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