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

that? Could Mr. Shaffer have falsely

with a disdainful expression. “You’re so

only caused Rachel

in the

a ripple in the room. Discussions criticizing

again

the people present had no

have recognized

executive secretary.

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

young ladies like you!” Megan sighed, adopting a

to Gordon.

woman home and introduce

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Isabella, his tone firm as he declared,

Seth Shaffer’s words

he also took the opportunity to

intending to defend Isabella until the

Gordon, unwaveringly gazing at Seth’s face,

you satisfied seeing me

behind

mother hen. Then, he pursed his lips and

Logan, shouldn’t

speaking?”

and icy voice

plunging it into silence.

who had maintained a fierce demeanor,

immediately twisted. “Mr.

by that?”

rested both hands on the

gaze remained fixed on Isabella, his

“Although that woman tried

daughter did provoke her.”

crowd erupted in

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

also seemed frightened, her previously pitiful expression

she anticipated what might

and his lips curled slightly.

so shouldn’t the victim be allowed to

remained calm, but his final question dripped

to shift their attention to Rachel and

transpired.

below, swallowing nervously

head.

just a few words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation, but

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