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!

probably has a legitimate reason to go to the hotel during the day…”

spoke up

lightly. His laughter was eerie and unsettling.

He almost kneeled and prayed

the hotel entrance, people went in, but no one came

darkness fell, there was a good chance

if she didn’t come out

to Seth and said, “Mr. Shaffer, let’s

in and get Isabella out!”

Nicolas, wearing an expression as if he was

fool.

Why would I go in and

Nicolas was speechless.

much like catching someone in the act. It was

composed persona.

closed his eyes briefly and weighed the

had touched, but if Isabella

probably meant that…

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

and it was all because

ordinary woman and not his wife. Why should

like this?

spoke in a deep voice. “Let’s

Shaffer Group.”

dumbfounded and utterly shocked. “Are we

several hours. What if she

Seth made a decision, he wouldn’t hesitate anymore. He

seat, his face dark.

started

words he was

sorry, Mr. Shaffer.”

Dahn, is that

silent the whole

He didn’t even

to glance ahead.

was incredibly excited

it’s

Isabella and Gordon emerged from a side door, walking

side and engaged in a conversation.

said, “The security guard earlier wouldn’t let

so I

fine.

walked, they discussed food

parked

the opposite side yet and were waiting for the

The Bentley’s engine suddenly

them and speeding over the puddles left by last night’s rain.

Gordon stood in place while

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