Chapter 178

Everyone’s attention shifted upward, waiting for Seth to speak. With just a

single sentence, he could resolve the situation.

Meanwhile, Seth stood on the second floor, calmly sipping his red wine,

seemingly unaffected by the tense atmosphere below. Descending two

steps, he positioned himself at the corner of the staircase.

Leaning on the handrail, he observed the spectacle below as if it were a

show. Eventually, his gaze landed on Isabella’s face.

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Isabella’s heart raced. She had recently offended Seth, and he hadn’t

responded to the car incident. Moreover, their encounter from the previous

night had been far from pleasant. In this situation, falling into his hands would

undoubtedly lead to unfavorable consequences.

Seth seemed to have read Isabella’s thoughts. However, he remained silent,

deliberately testing the patience of those present while suppressing

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Isabella’s emotions.

Suddenly, he raised his hand and pointed in Isabella’s direction.

“This lady here…” Seth spoke slowly, each word teasing Isabella’s nerves. Then,

he abruptly lowered his tone and commented, “You did try to harm her.”

The tension that had been gripping Isabella’s heart instantly snapped, and

she stared blankly at Seth. Her eyes were clear, devoid of anger, but rather

filled with an expectation of this outcome.

Seth’s brief words made him resemble a judge pronouncing a verdict.

Megan believed she had won and immediately stood up, disregarding her

Could Mr.

a disdainful expression. “You’re so malicious at such

Today, you’ve only caused Rachel a

even more ruthless in the

ripple in the

again

had no connection to

would have recognized Isabella

executive secretary.

up? Weren’t you all tough just a

young ladies like you!” Megan

before turning to Gordon. “Gordon, how could you

woman home and introduce

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front of Isabella, his tone firm as

Are Seth Shaffer’s

also took the opportunity

to defend

Gordon, unwaveringly

him. Are you satisfied

understood the meaning behind her gaze and glanced

like a mother hen. Then, he

shouldn’t you at

speaking?”

man’s cold and icy voice inadvertently

plunging it into silence.

had maintained a fierce demeanor, froze

expression immediately twisted. “Mr. Shaffer, what

by that?”

both hands on the railing, slightly

his gaze remained fixed on Isabella, his words

that woman

daughter did provoke her.”

crowd erupted in an

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

frightened, her previously pitiful expression

she anticipated what

with Isabella, and his lips curled slightly. “Miss Logan

first, so shouldn’t the victim be allowed to defend

calm, but his final

their attention to Rachel

transpired.

below, swallowing nervously as she unconsciously lowered

head.

a few words, Seth effortlessly changed her

the slightest

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