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.

at Isabella with a disdainful expression. “You’re so malicious at

you’ve only caused Rachel a

in the future? Will you take

a ripple in the room.

again

no connection to

have recognized Isabella as Seth’s

executive secretary.

aren’t you speaking up? Weren’t you

many young ladies like you!” Megan sighed, adopting a

before turning to Gordon.

woman home and introduce her to

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in front of Isabella, his tone firm

Are Seth

took

to defend

stood behind Gordon, unwaveringly gazing at Seth’s face,

him. Are you

behind her gaze

was protecting her like a mother hen. Then, he pursed

“Mrs. Logan, shouldn’t you

speaking?”

cold and icy voice inadvertently

plunging it into silence.

had maintained a fierce demeanor, froze

expression immediately twisted. “Mr.

by that?”

both hands on the railing, slightly

remained fixed on Isabella, his words

Mrs. Logan. “Although that woman tried

daughter did provoke her.”

crowd erupted

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

also seemed frightened, her previously pitiful

she

eyes with Isabella, and his lips

other woman first, so shouldn’t the victim be allowed to

tone remained calm, but his final question dripped

to shift their attention to Rachel

transpired.

nervously as she

head.

just a few words, Seth effortlessly changed her situation,

slightest bit

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