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 accused you?” Megan

Isabella with a disdainful expression. “You’re so

a leg injury, but what if

future? Will you take someone’s

caused a ripple in the room. Discussions criticizing Isabella’s

once again filled the space.

had no

someone would have recognized Isabella as

executive secretary.

Weren’t you all tough just a moment

you!” Megan sighed,

turning to Gordon. “Gordon, how could you bring

introduce

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tone firm as

Seth Shaffer’s words

Megan, he also took the opportunity to question Seth,

to defend Isabella until the

stood behind Gordon, unwaveringly gazing

Are you satisfied seeing me

her gaze and glanced

a mother hen. Then, he

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

speaking?”

and icy voice inadvertently shattered the room’s atmosphere,

into

who had maintained a fierce demeanor, froze at Seth’s

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

by that?”

rested both hands on the railing, slightly bending

on Isabella, his words were

Mrs. Logan. “Although that woman tried to

did provoke her.”

erupted in

shocked.

G

seemed frightened, her previously pitiful

she anticipated what might unfold

locked eyes with Isabella, and his lips

so shouldn’t the

his final question dripped with sarcasm, causing

to shift their attention to Rachel and imagine the events

transpired.

as she unconsciously

head.

Seth effortlessly

bit of happiness.

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