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

Mr. Shaffer have falsely accused

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

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

even more ruthless in the future?

in the room. Discussions criticizing

once again

had no connection to Seth’s

have recognized Isabella as Seth’s

executive secretary.

Weren’t you

ladies like you!” Megan

turning to Gordon. “Gordon, how could

introduce her

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of Isabella, his

Are Seth Shaffer’s words

also took the opportunity to question

to defend Isabella until

behind Gordon, unwaveringly gazing at Seth’s face,

Are you satisfied seeing

meaning behind her gaze and glanced

a mother hen. Then, he pursed

disdainful expression. “Mrs. Logan, shouldn’t you at least let

speaking?”

voice inadvertently

plunging it into silence.

had maintained a fierce

“Mr.

by that?”

both hands on the railing, slightly bending

remained fixed on Isabella, his

Logan. “Although that woman tried to harm your

daughter did provoke her.”

crowd erupted in an

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

her previously

fear as she anticipated what

Isabella, and his lips curled

shouldn’t the victim be allowed to defend

but his final question dripped

to shift their attention to Rachel

transpired.

below, swallowing nervously as she unconsciously

head.

a few words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation, but

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