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. Shaffer

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

only caused Rachel a leg injury, but what

even more ruthless in the

words caused a ripple in the room.

once again filled

present had no connection to Seth’s social

someone would have recognized Isabella as

executive secretary.

speaking up? Weren’t you all tough

you!” Megan sighed, adopting a

before turning to Gordon. “Gordon,

home and introduce her to your

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front of Isabella, his tone

Are Seth Shaffer’s words

also took the

defend Isabella until

stood behind Gordon, unwaveringly gazing at

him. Are you satisfied seeing

behind her

was protecting her like a mother hen. Then, he

“Mrs. Logan, shouldn’t you at least let

speaking?”

voice inadvertently shattered the room’s

plunging it into silence.

maintained a fierce demeanor, froze at

expression immediately twisted. “Mr.

by that?”

on the railing,

remained fixed on Isabella, his

woman tried to harm your daughter,

daughter did provoke her.”

crowd erupted

Megan was shocked. “What…”

G

frightened, her previously

fear as she anticipated what might

his lips

shouldn’t the victim be

remained calm, but his final question

to Rachel and imagine the events

transpired.

nervously as she unconsciously

head.

effortlessly changed her situation, but

slightest bit of

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