Chapter 195: Chapter 207: Isabel Smith, You Bandit (8) Chapter 195: Chapter 207: Isabel Smith, You Bandit (8) Sebastian Smith was somewhat embarrassed by Percy Stanton’s indifferent attitude. Carla Osbert, having recovered from her earlier anger, couldn’t help but interject, attempting to alleviate the tension while shifting the conversation towards Isabel Smith: “For a long time, the business community has been buzzing with talk of how an eight-figure salary couldn’t tempt Mr. Stanton. How did he end up agreeing to join Smith Corporation because of our Isabel?”

Upon hearing Carla Osbert’s words, umCharlotte Green’s eyes sparkled with understanding. She immediately turned her head to look at Percy Stanton, and then Isabel Smith. Aligning her thoughts with Carla’s words, she asked: “What benefits did Sister Isabel offer Mr. Stanton that convinced him to join Smith Corporation?”

Isabel Smith couldn’t help but notice that this mother-daughter duo was insinuating something inappropriate between her and Percy Stanton.

In reality, Carla Osbert and Charlotte Green’s technique of asking questions was quite cunning. Despite seeming like casual banter, for those in the Smith family who knew that Isabel Smith had been pregnant as an underage girl, their imaginations ran wild. Moreover, Percy Stanton had indeed been courted by countless others and yet he wasn’t swayed. However, Isabel Smith, returning from abroad without any influence or power, managed to sign a contract with him, which raised suspicions.

Mrs. Smith’s facial expression turned exceptionally grim. She had always been concerned about the reputation of the Smith family. If Isabel Smith had used any unscrupulous means to secure Percy Stanton, she would prefer not to have him at all!

Therefore, Mrs. Smith put down her tableware, stared at Isabel Smith, and asked: “Isabel, what methods did you use to sign Mr. Stanton?”

Perhaps it was because, in reality, Isabel Smith had agreed to be Percy Stanton’s one-year lover. At this moment, facing Mrs. Smith’s question, Isabel Smith couldn’t help but feel somewhat guilty.

Moreover, these topics were discussed in front of Elijah Smith.

Subconsciously, Isabel Smith turned her head to look at Elijah Smith. As expected, she found that Elijah Smith’s brows were deeply furrowed, and his expression had changed for the worse.

Isabel Smith’s heart couldn’t help but tighten. She turned her head to look at Mrs. Smith. Just as she was about to speak, calling out: “Grandma——” but before she could continue, Percy Stanton, who was sitting next to her, suddenly slammed his tableware onto the table.

The people at the table were startled and all turned their gaze towards Percy Stanton.

All they saw was a man of extraordinary elegance, his facial features tightly drawn, a faint anger simmering between his stunning eyebrows.

He hadn’t spoken a word, but an indescribable aura began to waft out from him, bringing with it a heavy pressure.

“Mr. Stanton——” Mrs. Smith frowned and called out to Percy Stanton.

However, Percy Stanton curved his lips into a cold smile. Then, with a sharp gaze, he swept over Mrs. Smith, Sebastian Smith, Carla Osbert, and Charlotte Green. Finally, he slowly opened his mouth and asked, his tone casual but carrying an undertone of compelling force, “Were the veiled words just now suggesting suspicion that Isabel Smith and I have been up to something illicit?”

Carla Osbert and Charlotte Green had intended to provoke Mrs. Smith’s dissatisfaction with Isabel Smith, but surprisingly, Percy Stanton immediately confronted the insinuations in their words.

Caught off guard, Carla Osbert could only force a smile, saying, “Mr. Stanton, we didn’t mean it that way. We were just curious about how Isabel managed to recruit you. Honestly, having you at Smith Corporation is what we’ve always hoped for.”

“Whether you meant it or not, everyone knows very well, don’t they?” Percy Stanton sneered, slowly leaning back into his dining chair. With a lazy raise of his eyebrows, he said, “The reason I agreed to switch to Smith Corporation for Isabel Smith is that out of all the people who tried to headhunt me, she was the only one who showed sincerity.”