Chapter 116

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Isabella had everything all planned out. She would not fight against Spencer

on this matter because the two people involved would not have a chance to

speak.

Lara would be too afraid to do so because once she told the truth, people

would know about how she tried to use a problematic financial report to

frame Seth for a crime. When that happened, she would be in deep trouble

as well.

Isabella’s most cunning strategy was to subdue everyone first and then

discreetly conduct her investigation.

As for Louis, he had a high chance of being captured. He would also fall into

Seth’s hands before Spencer could confront him.

Seth would never let Louis shoot his mouth off because…

“I’m yours. Do you think Old Mr. Shaffer would believe that I was the one who

hurt Miss Shaffer?” Isabella said.

The dim light on the ceiling shone on her face, casting long shadows down

her cheeks. When she looked up, the sly, scheming glint shining in her eyes

was terrifying.

Seth let out a snort of laughter. “Mine?”

Her gaze flickered as she smiled. “Who would believe that I’m not yours?”

With a fake smile on his face, Seth stared into Isabella’s eyes. Instead of

being angered by her claim, he was amused. “If you’re so skilled that you can

use me in your schemes, why are you asking me for two favors?”

Her throat felt dry. Guilt flashed in her eyes as she swiftly suppressed her fear.

She was not actually as calm as she looked. It was all just a facade.

no harm in

smirk and casually turned away, then extended his

beckoning her to come closer by moving his fingers.

glancing at his inviting hand.

of?” Seth asked in a

gritted her teeth and forced herself to reach out for his hand.

shifted forward so that she could grab his

he abruptly

Mon,

she was now

tatami mat.

Scoundrel!

lip in embarrassment. She did not want

look in

He even reached out to

ear. “Tell me, just where did you

While his voice sounded warmer than it had

sent chills running

of her with her sunglasses and the luxurious

the entire situation seem even more ridiculous.

dig hard for it. I’m already being forced into a

D

laughed. After taking off her sunglasses, she slowly

the man.

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her face, he could not help but

smirk lingering in his eyes

and mumbled to herself, “It’s only

she would have

right away.”

away and retorted coldly, “You went

the opportunity.”

give her the opportunity, she would’ve found other chances,”

steadfastly staring

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someone ruin her and even chose a man like Louis?” His

gaze shifted lower.

a sigh of relief and stood up to kneel

feet.

I’m not that brave. If I really did that, Miss Shaffer would

everything just to kill

in a mocking smirk as he

Aren’t you

looked up at Seth, her eyes were blank

Since she

biting her back. Lara

he turned around to gaze directly into her eyes. “Is it because of

the fact that she crashed into you?”

her head and said with a slow

hot coffee from two years ago.” She vividly

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