Chapter 181

Gordon preferred not to push things too far, so when Isabella told him to wait,

he simply lay down on the bed and started playing with his phone.

It wasn’t until 6:00 PM, when the sky darkened, that Isabella packed up and

prepared to leave.

Outside the hotel, a black Bentley was parked under a tree, resembling a

patient predator waiting for its prey to appear.

Unfortunately, the person inside the car didn’t share the same patience. His

face had darkened to a shade akin to an inkstone.

Nicolas and the driver exchanged a glance, and Nicolas mustered the

courage to speak. “Mr. Shaffer, it’s been three hours. Do you need…”

The person in the backseat raised his gaze, and his piercing eyes reflected

from the rearview mirror. He silenced Nicolas, forcing him to swallow the

words on the tip of his tongue.

Nicolas felt a cold sweat on his back and wisely shut his mouth.

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He prayed for Isabella to hurry out, hoping she wouldn’t spend the night with

Gordon inside.

In the backseat, Seth’s hands were clasped, and his elbows were resting on

his knees. His lips were pressed tightly together, and an aura of tension

surrounded him.

After discussing some matters with Xavier, he left the study. Then, he

scanned the area and found no sign of Isabella.

Jordan reported that Isabella had gone to the hotel with Gordon.

He couldn’t help but sneer with a twisted smile.

Isabella, you pretend to be a chaste and virtuous woman in front of

me,

but

you’re at a hotel with a man right now!

a legitimate reason to go to the

spoke up

lightly. His laughter

up in Nicolas’ eyes. He almost

went in, but no

was

if she didn’t come

started to feel anxious. He turned to Seth and said, “Mr.

get

wearing an expression as if

fool.

go in and grab her?”

Nicolas was speechless.

catching someone in the act. It was not

Seth’s composed

and weighed the situation. He would never use.

else had touched, but if Isabella didn’t come out,

probably meant that…

himself hesitating like this. Upon reflection,

and it was all

just an ordinary woman and not his wife.

like this?

eyes and spoke in a deep voice. “Let’s go back to the

Shaffer Group.”

was dumbfounded and utterly shocked. “Are we leaving already?!”

hours. What

a decision, he wouldn’t hesitate anymore. He

seat, his

have you started questioning my

words

sorry, Mr.

is that

silent the whole time,

He didn’t even

glance ahead.

was incredibly excited

Shaffer, it’s Isabella!”

car, Isabella and Gordon emerged from a side

side and engaged in a conversation.

guard earlier wouldn’t let

with him, so I just parked across the street.”

“It’s fine.

nodded. As they walked, they discussed food options.

noticed the Bentley parked by the

yet and were waiting for the

Bentley’s engine suddenly started before

speeding over the puddles left by last

dream, Isabella and Gordon stood in

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