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

hear that? Could Mr.

a disdainful expression. “You’re

only caused Rachel a leg

more ruthless in the future? Will you take

a ripple in the room. Discussions

once again filled the

people present had no connection to Seth’s social

would have recognized Isabella as

executive secretary.

you speaking up? Weren’t you all tough just a

many young ladies like you!” Megan sighed, adopting a tone

to Gordon. “Gordon, how could

introduce her to your

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front of Isabella, his tone firm as

Seth

took the opportunity

intending to defend Isabella until the

unwaveringly gazing at

him. Are you satisfied

behind her gaze

a mother hen. Then, he pursed

disdainful expression. “Mrs. Logan, shouldn’t you

speaking?”

man’s cold and icy voice inadvertently shattered the

plunging it into silence.

maintained a fierce

Her expression immediately twisted. “Mr. Shaffer, what do

by that?”

hands on the railing, slightly bending one leg,

fixed on Isabella,

Mrs. Logan. “Although that woman tried to harm your

daughter did provoke her.”

erupted in an

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

also seemed frightened, her previously

fear as she

his lips curled slightly. “Miss Logan

the victim be allowed

calm, but his final

to Rachel and imagine the

transpired.

nervously as she unconsciously

head.

a few words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation,

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