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?”

Isabella with a disdainful expression. “You’re so malicious

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

ruthless in the future? Will you take someone’s

words caused a ripple in the room. Discussions criticizing

again filled the

had no connection

someone would have recognized Isabella

executive secretary.

you all tough just a moment ago?

young ladies like you!” Megan sighed, adopting a tone of

before turning to Gordon. “Gordon,

home and introduce

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Isabella, his tone firm

Seth Shaffer’s words law?”

Megan, he also took the

defend Isabella until the

gazing at

him. Are you satisfied seeing me humiliated?

her gaze and glanced at

protecting her like a mother hen. Then, he pursed his

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

speaking?”

voice inadvertently shattered the room’s atmosphere,

it into silence.

who had maintained a fierce

Her expression immediately twisted. “Mr. Shaffer, what

by that?”

on the railing, slightly bending one leg, appearing

on Isabella, his words were

that woman tried

did provoke

in

shocked. “What…”

G

her

as she anticipated what might unfold next.

his lips curled slightly.

shouldn’t the victim

tone remained calm, but his final question

their attention to Rachel and imagine the events that

transpired.

swallowing nervously as she

head.

few words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation, but

the slightest bit of

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