The Runaway Groom

Chapter 13

“What? Why would you ask that, sir?” Irene asked, a foreboding sensation hitting her just then.

“You should know what it means to be blacklisted...” the chief said hesitantly. “Your career as a doctor–including your accomplishments–would all be erased, and no hospital would hire you.”

Irene was left flabbergasted by the situation that struck out of the blue. She clenched and freed her knuckles repeatedly, until she finally said, “Sir, I really love this job ... I can‘t go without it.”

“I want to keep you, but there is nothing I can do for you.

In reality, the chief found it a pity–he acknowledged and admired Irene‘s professionalism and abilities, but he did not have the ability to help her.

“If you want to keep your job, you have to talk to Isaac Jefferson . Apologize to him if you offended him, and it just might save your career,” the chief told her earnestly.

“I...” Irene was hesitant to say anything.

After all, could Isaac‘s prejudice against her be that easily resolved?

She understood that he was coming for blood, not just

because he wanted to get back at her for touching something precious to him, but also because he was dissatisfied with marrying her. He probably would force her to ask for a divorce in the process as well.

Taking a deep breath, she said, “I understand.”

“You are on your own on this own,” the chief said, leaving her dispirited as she returned to her clinic.

She expected that things would not work out even if she begged Isaac for mercy, because he wanted her to divorce him…

would be

felt sick and wanted to vomit, though that

computer after taking a break, she tried to send her resume to other hospitals, but all of them rejected her

that very moment, she genuinely felt

a job, and she did not have many friends either. In fact, the only one she could go to

a while, she eventually

him, and he

you have time? I want to meet you,” she said, trying to

quickly agreed to it anyway.

a restaurant, and Irene left the

he was still under the impression that Irene was

yet...” he said as he

Irene told him,” My mother

exclaimed in surprise. “When did

Irene replied. “I couldn‘t tell you in time.” Zachary blinked, but

but Zachary saw that she

other option, she admitted, “I‘m going

by surprise again, Zachary soon became indignant. “What? Is Dr.

“No, I‘ve offended someone.”

you offend? I‘ll help you

with Isaac, but eventually said it anyway. “Isaac Jefferson.” Zachary almost spat

Irene nodded.

how did you manage to offend him? Was it Whitney Cox?” Zachary asked,

Isaac‘s marriage. They never held a wedding, and since there

either–which was why Whitney was the only connection between