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. Shaffer

with a disdainful expression. “You’re so malicious

caused Rachel a leg injury, but what if your

future? Will you take someone’s life?”

words caused a ripple in the room. Discussions criticizing

filled the

people present had no

someone would have recognized Isabella as Seth’s former

executive secretary.

you all tough just a moment ago?

Megan sighed,

Gordon. “Gordon,

introduce her to your grandmother?”

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tone firm as he declared,

Shaffer’s words

also took

to defend Isabella until the end.

unwaveringly gazing at

you satisfied seeing

meaning behind her

hen. Then, he pursed his lips

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

speaking?”

and icy voice inadvertently

it into silence.

a fierce demeanor, froze at Seth’s

twisted. “Mr. Shaffer, what do

by that?”

the railing, slightly bending one

his gaze remained fixed on Isabella, his

tried to

did provoke

erupted in an

was shocked.

G

seemed frightened, her previously pitiful expression

as she anticipated what might unfold next.

and his lips curled slightly. “Miss Logan kicked

shouldn’t the

calm, but his final question dripped with sarcasm,

to shift their attention to Rachel and

transpired.

nervously as she unconsciously lowered her

head.

few words, Seth effortlessly changed her

slightest bit of

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