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!

go to the hotel during the day…”

spoke up

lightly. His laughter was eerie

in Nicolas’ eyes. He almost kneeled and prayed on the spot.

entrance, people went in, but no one came out.

darkness fell, there was a

night at the hotel if she

turned to Seth and said, “Mr. Shaffer, let’s

get Isabella out!”

looked up at Nicolas, wearing an expression as if he was looking

fool.

I go in and

Nicolas was speechless.

too much like catching someone in the act. It

composed

weighed the situation. He would

if Isabella didn’t come out, it

probably meant that…

rarely found himself hesitating like this. Upon reflection, he realized it had

and it was

just an ordinary woman and not his wife. Why should he waste time

like this?

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

Shaffer Group.”

was dumbfounded and utterly shocked.

had been waiting for several hours. What

a decision, he wouldn’t hesitate anymore. He leaned back

seat, his face

have you started questioning my

quickly swallowed the words he was about

Mr. Shaffer.”

is that Miss Symons?”

who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke

He didn’t even

glance

mention, Nicolas was incredibly

Shaffer, it’s Isabella!”

and Gordon emerged from a side

side and engaged in a conversation.

earlier wouldn’t let me park

be bothered to argue with him, so I just parked across the street.”

“It’s fine. Let’s

nodded. As they walked, they

the Bentley parked by the roadside. They hadn’t

opposite side yet and were waiting for the moment

engine suddenly

past them and speeding over the puddles left by last

a dream, Isabella and Gordon stood

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