Chapter 179

Seth’s words may have sounded like a joke, but it was clear to everyone that

he was provoking Gordon.

As expected, Gordon immediately halted his steps.

As Seth descended the stairs, the crowd instinctively made way for him.

Although they were in the Dunkstein Residence, it felt as if they were in the

Shaffers’ territory.

After adjusting his cuffs, Seth casually twisted the ring on his finger and

approached the shattered champagne glass.

Isabella stood behind Gordon, her gaze fixed on Seth’s every move. She even

slowed her breathing as she carefully observed him. What was his intention?

With one hand in his pocket, Seth calmly studied Rachel’s frightened

expression. “Miss Logan, which do you find more challenging-apologizing or

causing harm to others?”

Rachel seemed dazed, unable to comprehend why this distinguished man

would make things difficult for her. Trembling, she tilted her head back but

couldn’t utter a single word.

“The ambulance is here!” someone called out.

Relieved, Megan quickly signaled Ariel with her eyes. Once Ariel understood,

she first approached Gordon, who was about to speak, and then turned to

Seth, offering an apologetic smile. “Mr. Shaffer, why don’t we let the

paramedics take the injured away? Saving a life is more important, isn’t it?”

Seth nodded, seemingly unaffected by the situation. “Sure. You can do

whatever you want.”

This left the crowd puzzled, unable to comprehend Seth’s actions. Initially, it

seemed like he wanted to defend Isabella, but now he appeared indifferent

whole situation.

understood Seth’s behavior. He simply didn’t want to

and the ambulance couldn’t enter until the

resolved.

an approaching ambulance could be heard

the paramedics never entered the premises.

confused, but soon

filled with black-clad men who

Dunkstein Family.

medical treatment, he blocked her path,

clear that she couldn’t leave

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Her gaze fixed on Seth’s back,

every detail of his profile as she tried

emotions.

mischievous and didn’t

ease the situation.

daughter, pleading

an evasive gaze in return. “Mrs.

went too far.”

and

her family are new upstarts…”

and whispers filled the air. The scene

was accused moments ago.

Isabella remained calm and

Ariel turned to Isabella. “Miss

to such lengths,

say something and get

them…”

her sentence loudly,

as if she suspected Seth had feelings for

center of attention. Ariel’s words were

suggestive. If Isabella were a sensible young woman,

insisting on an

a blatant attempt

pursed her lips, remaining silent as she looked at Seth once

seemed to sense her gaze and turned

smile on his lips gave the impression

knew all too well

watched. It was evident that

so if she pleaded with him now, it would make

appear meddlesome.

from Gordon’s grip, Isabella walked past

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