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

you hear that? Could Mr. Shaffer have falsely accused

with a disdainful expression. “You’re so malicious at such

caused Rachel a leg injury,

more ruthless in the future? Will

caused a ripple in the room.

again filled the

no connection

would have recognized Isabella as Seth’s

executive secretary.

Weren’t you all tough just a

young ladies like you!” Megan

to Gordon. “Gordon, how could you

home and introduce her to

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front of Isabella, his tone firm as

Seth

also took the

defend

Gordon, unwaveringly gazing at

Are you satisfied

understood the meaning behind

hen. Then, he pursed his

disdainful expression. “Mrs. Logan, shouldn’t

speaking?”

and icy voice inadvertently shattered the

plunging it into silence.

Megan, who had maintained a fierce

“Mr. Shaffer, what do

by that?”

both hands on the

gaze remained fixed

“Although that woman tried to harm your daughter,

daughter did provoke her.”

erupted

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

also seemed frightened, her previously

with fear as she anticipated what

locked eyes with Isabella, and his

shouldn’t the victim be allowed

calm, but his final question dripped with sarcasm,

their attention to Rachel and imagine the events

transpired.

below, swallowing nervously as she unconsciously lowered

head.

just a few words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation,

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